Strength & Conditioning
Strength and conditioning is one of the most important—and often overlooked—areas of athletic development, especially in BC. To compete at a high performance or post-secondary level, athleticism is often one of the first qualities coaches evaluate. Depending on your desired sport, the higher you can jump, the faster you can move, and the more explosive you are, the more you separate yourself from the competition.
Built. Not Born.
Middle School AthletesThis coed program meets once per week and is designed for all athletes entering Grade 6-8 who want to build a strong athletic foundation. Training takes place in co-ed small groups, with an emphasis on movement quality, overall athleticism, coordination, body awareness, range of motion and proper lifting fundamentals. Athletes will also learn weight room etiquette, safe training habits and how to train with confidence, discipline and consistency. Our goal is to teach athletes how to move and train well, giving them the physical foundation needed for long-term development.
High School Athletes
This program is designed for athletes in Grades 9–12 who are serious about improving their performance, with separate training groups for male and female athletes. Small-group sessions provide individualized coaching within a focused, high-performance environment. Training follows a structured, progressive plan that adapts throughout the year to meet athletes’ in-season and off-season needs, helping them develop strength, power, speed, explosiveness, movement quality and injury resilience while preparing their bodies to perform at a higher level.
Outdoor Development
Our Outdoor Athletic Training Sessions are offered exclusively during the off-season from June through August and are open to male and female athletes. These group-based, drop-in sessions provide an affordable way for athletes to stay active and continue developing throughout the summer. More experienced athletes will improve their speed, conditioning, change of direction, acceleration and overall athleticism, while younger athletes build movement skills, confidence, coordination and a strong athletic foundation in a fun, high-energy environment.MEET OUR TRAINER
Coach Harris understands what it takes to help young athletes reach the next level because he's lived it. As a former NCAA Division I football player at the University of South Alabama and a five-year CFL professional, he built his career through consistent training, discipline, and maximizing every physical advantage—not by relying on size or skill alone.
Today, Coach Harris leads all Strength & Conditioning at Aspiring Athlete and also serves as the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Langley Rams. Since launching our programming, he has brought professional standards, structure, and accountability to every session. His coaching philosophy is built around developing strength, explosiveness, movement quality, confidence, and resilience while teaching athletes how to train safely and effectively for long-term success.
Our goal isn't simply to have athletes check a box by saying they completed another workout. Every session follows a structured progression with a clear purpose, and athlete development is tracked through performance testing, measurable progress, and consistent reassessments. Since introducing our program, we've watched athletes become stronger, more explosive, more confident, and more comfortable in the weight room while developing habits that will benefit them well beyond a single season. Whether it's increasing strength, improving vertical jump, moving more efficiently, or simply building confidence under the bar, we believe athletes should see the results from the work they put in.
