15+
Years Experience
500+
Athletes Trained
6-11
Ages Served
6 Max
Kids Per Pod
The Problem
Most Kids Are Falling Behind Athletically
Screens have replaced playgrounds. Organized sports alone are not enough. Without a deliberate athletic foundation — balance, coordination, strength, and discipline — kids are entering their teenage years physically underprepared and mentally unfocused.
Strength Foundations
Bodyweight and light resistance training that builds real functional strength — squats, hinges, carries, and push/pull patterns done with proper form.
Speed & Agility
Ladder drills, cone work, and reaction training that develop footwork, spatial awareness, and explosive movement — the skills that separate athletes.
Discipline & Focus
Every session ends with a 'Warrior Lesson' — a short philosophical teaching on discipline, resilience, and effort that kids carry off the field and into life.
Your Coach
Meet Coach Dee
A combat sports athlete and father of three with over 15 years of experience in Muay Thai, MMA, kickboxing, strongman lifting, and strength and conditioning. Coach Dee is not a theory guy — he is on the field, in the gym, and in the trenches every single day.
After coaching his own son's basketball and football teams, he noticed something undeniable: the kids who received structured athletic development off-season — balance, coordination, nutrition, and strength work — dominated when they returned. Parents started reaching out, asking him to do the same for their children.
SD Youthletics was born from that demand. It is a system, not a class. A disciplined, repeatable framework grounded in the science of youth athletic development and the philosophy of combat sports.
"I'm not theorizing about fatherhood and fitness. I'm the dad on the field with kids AND the guy building a legacy for his family."
The System
Every Session. Same Structure. Progressive Results.
Every 60-minute session follows a proven arc. The drills progress in difficulty over the 8 weeks, but the structure stays the same — because discipline is built through consistency.
0-10 min
Dynamic Warm-Up
Movement prep, coordination games
10-25 min
Speed & Agility
Ladders, cones, reaction drills
25-40 min
Strength
Squat, hinge, push, pull, carry
40-50 min
Competition
Games that apply learned skills
50-60 min
Warrior Lesson
Discipline, focus, resilience
Weeks 1-4
Foundation & Coordination
Weeks 5-8
Power, Reaction & The Warrior Challenge
Pods & Pricing
Two Pods. One Mission.
Each pod is capped at 6 kids so every child gets real coaching, not crowd management. Choose the pod that fits your child's age group. Both follow the same proven 8-week progressive curriculum.
Pod A
Young Warriors
Ages 6-8 — Building the athletic foundation from the ground up. Focus on body control, basic movement patterns, and learning through play.
$60 per session — Paid in full to reserve spot. Sibling discount: 10% off each additional child.
Pod B
Elite Warriors
Ages 9-11 — More advanced progressions, explosive power development, and competitive challenges for kids ready to level up.
$60 per session — Paid in full to reserve spot. Sibling discount: 10% off each additional child.
Private 1-on-1 Training
Fully customized sessions for your child. Sport-specific development, flexible scheduling, and Coach Dee's undivided attention.
Pods Filling Up? Join the Waitlist.
If your preferred pod is full, get on the waitlist and be first in line for the next 8-week cycle. We also notify waitlist families first about summer camp openings.
Summer 2026
Summer Warrior Camp
When school lets out, the real training begins. 5-6 weeks of intensive half-day camp sessions designed to build athletic foundations, discipline, and confidence in a small-group setting.
Schedule
Mon – Thu
4 days per week
Time
8:30 – 11:30 AM
3-hour half-day
Ages
6 – 11
All skill levels
Group Size
8-10 Max
Per week
Daily Camp Flow
8:30 – 9:30
Movement & Speed
9:30 – 10:30
Strength & Character
10:30 – 11:30
Compete & Cool Down
Every Thursday: "Youthletics Mini Combine" — timed tests, scorecards, and a ceremony for parents at pickup.
Early Bird
Lock In Your Week
Register by May 15 and save $30 per week. Priority scheduling for spring pod families.
12 hours of training (4 days × 3 hrs). Sibling discount: 10% off each additional child.
Regular
Standard Registration
Full access to the same premium camp experience. Register after May 15 or when early bird spots fill.
12 hours of training (4 days × 3 hrs). Sibling discount: 10% off each additional child.
Spring Pod families get first dibs.
Current pod members and waitlist families receive early bird pricing and guaranteed spots before public registration opens.
From the Field
What Parents Are Saying
My son went from being the slowest kid on his basketball team to one of the most coordinated. Coach Dee's program gave him confidence I've never seen before.
Sarah M.
Mother of Jaylen, age 9
This isn't just exercise — it's character building. My daughter comes home talking about discipline and focus. She's applying it to her schoolwork too.
Marcus T.
Father of Aria, age 8
I reached out to Coach Dee after seeing what he did with his own son. The difference in my kids' balance and coordination after just 4 weeks was remarkable.
Jennifer L.
Mother of twins, age 10
Questions
Frequently Asked
SD Youthletics serves kids ages 6-11, split into two age-appropriate pods. Pod A (Young Warriors) is for ages 6-8 and meets on Tuesdays. Pod B (Elite Warriors) is for ages 9-11 and meets on Wednesdays or Thursdays. This ensures each child is challenged at the right level.
Absolutely not. The program starts with foundational movements and progressively builds complexity over the 8 weeks. Whether your child is a complete beginner or already plays organized sports, they will benefit from this structured athletic development.
Sessions are held outdoors at a permitted San Diego park. The specific location will be communicated upon enrollment. Training outdoors in the San Diego sun is part of the experience — fresh air, open space, and natural terrain.
Yes. Research from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and findings in Dr. John Ratey's book 'Spark' confirm that supervised, age-appropriate resistance training is not only safe for children but actively beneficial for their physical and cognitive development. The myth that it stunts growth has been thoroughly debunked.
Athletic shoes, comfortable clothing, a water bottle, and a positive attitude. All training equipment (cones, ladders, bands, kettlebells) is provided by Coach Dee.
If your preferred pod is at capacity, you can join our waitlist. Waitlist families are first in line for the next 8-week cycle and get priority access to summer camp enrollment.
Yes. We offer 10% off for each additional sibling enrolled. If you have multiple kids in different age groups, they can each join their respective pod at the discounted rate.
Summer Warrior Camp runs 5-6 weeks, Mon-Thu, 8:30-11:30 AM (3 hours/day). Ages 6-11, 8-10 kids max per week. Early bird pricing is $295/week (register by May 15), regular is $325/week. Each week includes 12 hours of athletic training, daily character huddles, and a Thursday Mini Combine with scorecards. Spring pod families and waitlist members get priority enrollment.
Ready to Ignite the Fire?
Spots are limited to 6 kids per pod. The next 8-week cycle is filling up. Reach out now to secure your child's place — or join the waitlist if your preferred pod is full.
Get in Touch
Reply with your child's name, age, and preferred pod — or complete the registration form online.
Call or Text
(619) 841-1230
Location
San Diego, California
Sessions
Pod A: Tuesdays — Pod B: Wed/Thu — After School