Northern Elite // 12 — Performance Lab
Faster. Stronger. Smarter.
Speed, strength and sports-science for U12 to U19. Age-appropriate training that helps players get quicker, stay robust and understand their bodies.
What we measure.
Every eight weeks players test four qualities. Results are shared with the player and family and tracked over time. Illustrative trend lines shown.
10 m sprint
Acceleration off the mark, timed with sprint gates.
Jump height
Countermovement jump for lower-body power.
5-0-5 agility
Change of direction and deceleration control.
Aerobic run
Intermittent endurance to last the full match.
Four phases.
Move well
Mobility, posture and landing mechanics before any load is added.
Get quick
Acceleration, top speed and change-of-direction technique.
Get strong
Bodyweight to light external load, coached rep by rep, matched to growth stage.
Stay robust
Injury-prevention warm-ups, recovery habits, sleep and fuelling.
A week, balanced.
We plan training load around match day so players are fresh when it counts and never over-cooked.
- Hard days hard, easy days easy
- Growth-spurt aware programming for U12 – U15
- Coaches see attendance and availability in one place
Performance FAQ.
Is strength training safe for young players?
Yes, when it is coached properly and matched to the player’s stage of growth. We start with bodyweight and technique and progress slowly.
Who can join the Performance Lab?
Academy players U12 to U19 are included. Development players can join as an add-on from U12.
Where do results go?
Testing results are shared with the player and family and added to the player’s development record.
Season registration open
Get faster
this season.
Registration runs through Play 2 Earn: one-click online registration, a profile for every player, and it all lands straight in the club dashboard.