Q&A – Sports Coaches and Extracurricular Instructors
1. Can children safely do strength training?
Yes – provided:
proper technique,
age-appropriate progression,
good traffic control.
Strength training for children is not about lifting weights, but:
exercises with your own body,
elastic resistance (rubbers, bands),
safe machines with regulation.
Well-conducted strength training is safer than many team sports.
2. Will strength training ruin my technique in my discipline?
Not the opposite.
Strength is the foundation of every technique.
Stronger muscles:
improve stability,
provide better body control,
reduce the compensation voltage.
Good technique without strength is an illusion, but with strength it can develop.
3. How to incorporate strength training into sports activities?
As an activating warm-up (e.g. isometrics, core, bands),
In the middle of the class as a motor element,
At the end as a resistance or technical station.
You can train strength without equipment but with an understanding of biomechanics and progression.
4. Can children who train 3-4 times a week do additional strength training?
Yes, as long as strength training:
it is not very intense,
does not interfere with regeneration,
is focused on structural development, not performance.
2 short strength training sessions per week can improve the quality of your overall sports training.
5. Can the School Dream Gym be the place where I work with athletes?
Especially after classes, in the afternoon.
You can:
work with children individually or in groups,
use machines and applications,
support biological development regardless of discipline.
It is a neutral space for structured training, accessible to all.
6. What strength tests can help me plan my training?
Isometric tests (plank, supports),
Dynamic tests (squat, jump),
Functional strength tests (pull-ups, sit-ups),
Passport of Strength application tests.
Tests help:
detect weak links,
individualize loads,
avoid overtraining.
Good planning = fewer injuries and faster development.
7. Should children who are overweight or lack strength do strength training?
That's how they should be.
Strength training:
it does not burden the joints like running,
gives a quick sense of progress,
strengthens self-esteem.
This is the foundation of psychophysical balance, especially in children "on the fringes" of sports.
8. How to talk to parents who are afraid of strength training for their children?
Explain that it's not about lifting weights,
Showcase research and good practices,
Offer a demonstration or rehearsal,
Highlight the benefits: better posture, resilience, concentration, reduced risk of injury.
Parent education = child support.
9. Can strength training help prevent injuries in young athletes?
Definitely yes.
Improves symmetry and control,
Strengthens tendons and joints,
Builds strength that stabilizes movement.
This is the best form of long-term protection and is more effective than balance exercises alone.
10. Can I become part of the School Dream Gym project as a trainer?
Yes you can:
conduct extracurricular activities,
use the gym after school hours,
cooperate with teachers, physiotherapists, doctors,
work with the application and test system.