Running Technique Coaching for Kids

Develop running skills. Build coordination. Grow in confidence.

Every child develops at their own pace. Whether they’re already involved in sport, looking to improve their running or simply wanting to feel more confident being active, individual running coaching can help them develop their skills and abilities.

My Running Technique Coaching for Kids programmes are designed for children aged 6–14 years, combining practical running technique coaching with movement skills, coordination and age-appropriate exercises.

Rather than teaching every child to run in exactly the same way, coaching focuses on understanding how they move and helping them develop the skills that are most relevant to their individual needs and goals.

What Does Running Technique Coaching Involve?

Coaching is offered in structured programmes of 6 or 12 sessions, allowing children time to learn, practise and develop their running and movement skills.

Session 1 – Running & Movement Analysis

The programme begins with an individual assessment to understand your child’s current running technique and movement abilities.

This includes:

• Video Running Analysis – Exploring how your child runs, including posture, stride, coordination and overall movement patterns.
• Dynamic Movement Skills® Assessment – Looking at balance, coordination, movement control and fundamental movement skills.
• Individual Goal Setting – Discussing your child’s interests, sporting activities and areas they’d like to develop.

These findings provide a starting point for creating an individual coaching programme.

Running Technique & Movement Coaching

The remaining sessions focus on developing running technique and movement skills through practical coaching, exercises and progressive activities.

Depending on your child’s age, abilities and goals, sessions may include:

• Running technique drills and coordination exercises
• Developing balance, rhythm and movement control
• Improving acceleration and running skills
• Strength and mobility exercises appropriate for their development
• Building confidence through movement and physical activity

Children will also be given activities and exercises to practise between sessions, helping them develop their skills outside of coaching.

Developing Skills as Children Grow

Children grow and develop at different rates, and this naturally influences their coordination, strength and movement abilities.

There isn’t one perfect running technique that suits every child.

Coaching takes into account each child’s stage of development, experience and sporting interests, helping them build on their existing abilities rather than focusing on perceived weaknesses.

The aim is to develop running skills, confidence and enjoyment of physical activity that children can carry into their chosen sports and everyday activities.

Reviewing Your Child’s Progress

At the end of the programme, we’ll reassess your child’s running technique and movement skills.

This includes a final video running analysis and a before-and-after comparison, allowing you and your child to see how their running has developed.

We’ll also discuss their progress and provide guidance on how they can continue developing their skills.

Who Is This Programme Suitable For?

Running Technique Coaching is suitable for children aged 6–14 years of all abilities, including:

• Children involved in football, rugby, athletics and other sports
• Young athletes wanting to develop running technique and performance
• Children looking to improve coordination and movement skills
• Children who lack confidence in running or physical activity
• Children wanting to develop their skills in a supportive, individual environment

Your child doesn’t need to be involved in competitive sport to benefit from coaching.

Programme Information

Session duration: 45 minutes

Age range: 6–14 years

Coaching sessions can be arranged once or twice a week, allowing time to practise between sessions.

Intensive School Holiday Coaching

For families who prefer a more concentrated approach, intensive running technique coaching programmes are also available during school holidays.

These sessions provide an opportunity for children to focus on developing their running technique, coordination and movement skills over a shorter period.

Programmes are tailored to your child’s individual abilities and goals, with availability arranged directly.

Additional Movement Skills Coaching

Dynamic Movement Skills® sessions are also available on request, focusing on developing coordination, balance and fundamental movement abilities.

How to Enquire

Children’s running coaching sessions are arranged directly due to gym availability and cannot currently be booked through the online booking system.

Please contact Mike directly to discuss your child’s goals and arrange their coaching sessions.