[Briar jumper bd]

I completely agree with papagrit. Growth plates can be damaged! I have been into sports specific training and speed and agility training since 2005. I’ve trained others but mainly did it for my sons. My oldest son started training early. 5th grade. No weights until his 7th grade summer. He was a hold back ( not because of football) so he was at the proper age in my opinion. Jordan started with plyos and lots of cone drills/ladder drills andfootwork. Bands can help but need to be monitored by you because the resistance is good but bands tend to make good form more difficult. Form is a big thing. Running, cone drills, ladders, push ups ect... form needs to be taught at all times in training. Quick twitch muscle fiber should be your goal to train. Stretching is a must. He is naturally limber now and will be so much easier to keep him that way if it starts now. No matter what he does have him static stretch after for about 15 min. He is not going to like it but it’s very important to staying healthy in the future. Dynamic stretching before the work out needs to be taught also so it becomes a habit. If you’re ever around somerset you are more than welcome to stop by and I’ll help you guys any way I can.