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Young athletes

Faster. Stronger. Harder to injure.

Speed, strength and smart movement for middle school, high school and college athletes, trained in sync with their season by the strength coach of SBCC Baseball.

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Our specialty

Overhead and rotational sports.

Throwing, serving, swinging and swimming load the shoulders and hips in ways other sports don't. Erika has spent more than 20 years keeping these athletes healthy.

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Trained in sync with the season

The right work at the right time of year.

  1. Off-season

    Build strength, speed and power when there are no games to protect.

  2. Pre-season

    Sharpen explosive movement and get the body ready for the first week of practice.

  3. In-season

    Injury prevention and functional movement, so athletes stay strong without showing up sore on game day.

  4. The next level

    Preparation for high school, junior college and college athletics, plus nutrition for busy student-athletes.

Proof

Trusted by a college program since 2017.

Erika has been the full-time strength coach for the Santa Barbara City College baseball team since 2017.

"Every pro was once a beginner! Don't compare your Day 1 to someone else's Year 5."

Anna Patti.Anna Patti26 · training with Erika for 15 years
A class in motion at Lilley Fitness: young athletes balance on blue pads on the orange turf while Erika coaches in the background.
For parents

What parents ask before they sign up

Is strength training safe for my child?

Yes, when it's coached. Erika is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with a specialty in injury prevention for young overhead athletes. Every lift is taught and scaled to the athlete.

What age do you start?

Erika coaches clients from age 12.

How many sessions a week?

It depends on the season and the sport. The Teen All-Star membership includes 12 classes a month.

Will this clash with team practice?

Training follows your athlete's season, so the work gets lighter when games start. Tell Erika the team schedule at the first visit.

Start with a free evaluation class.

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