Because Youth Sports Should Build Kids Up — Not Tear Them Down
Discover a Smarter, Proven Way to Train, Grow, and Thrive
Built on Science, Not Hype
- No More Pressure to Specialize Too Early
- No More Risking Burnout and Injuries
- No More Wasted Years Without Real Development

Meet Coach Joel
For years, I struggled while watching youth sports fail the very kids it was supposed to help.
Families discouraged by toxic team cultures. Programs chasing wins instead of developing players. Burnout from early specialization. Poor training leading to injury. A system more focused on profit than the well-being of young athletes.
I knew there had to be a better way—and I built one.
I’m a former college basketball player who’s coached thousands of kids from kindergarten through high school. I started one of the largest basketball clubs in San Diego County and launched a thriving youth baseball program. I’ve spent over two decades studying what actually works in youth development—and I follow science-backed, long-term training principles because they build real athletes, not short-term stars who peak at 12 years old.
I’m not here to hand out trophies for showing up—or burn kids out chasing weekend wins.
I believe in building competitors the right way. That means smart training, real accountability, and a long-term plan grounded in research and experience. Development isn’t a shortcut—it’s the hard road. But it’s the one that works.
I help families see through the noise, train with purpose, and raise athletes who are tough, skilled, and ready for whatever comes next.
Let’s change youth sports for the better—starting with your athlete.

What I Help With
Youth Athletic Development –
Building fundamental movement skills, strength, and coordination through stage-appropriate training. Multi-sport focus, especially with grades K thru 8.
Mental Strength & Focus –
Teaching resilience, confidence, and focus — skills that transfer beyond sports.
Tracking Real Progress –
Using objective metrics to guide smarter training decisions and celebrate growth.
Youth Athlete Development Insight
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Comprehensive Basketball Workout Plan for Youth...
Joel AndersonIntroduction: Create a Workout Plan for Basketball Training One of my favorite things about basketball is how dynamic the sport is. It requires such diverse skill sets—shooting accuracy, dribbling agility,...
Comprehensive Basketball Workout Plan for Youth...
Joel AndersonIntroduction: Create a Workout Plan for Basketball Training One of my favorite things about basketball is how dynamic the sport is. It requires such diverse skill sets—shooting accuracy, dribbling agility,...
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Should Kids Lift Weights? Understanding ACSM We...
Joel AndersonIntroduction: Should Kids Really Lift Weights? For years, the notion of kids lifting weights triggered alarm bells—stunted growth, shattered bones, and disapproving pediatricians. But times (and science) have changed. Today,...
Should Kids Lift Weights? Understanding ACSM We...
Joel AndersonIntroduction: Should Kids Really Lift Weights? For years, the notion of kids lifting weights triggered alarm bells—stunted growth, shattered bones, and disapproving pediatricians. But times (and science) have changed. Today,...
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Sports for 3-Year-Olds in North County San Diego
Joel AndersonIf you jumped over from my article on best 3 year old sports, then welcome. If not, I'm hoping you've been searching for sports for 3-year-olds near me in North County...
Sports for 3-Year-Olds in North County San Diego
Joel AndersonIf you jumped over from my article on best 3 year old sports, then welcome. If not, I'm hoping you've been searching for sports for 3-year-olds near me in North County...
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Benefits and Best Activities: 3 Year Old Sports
Joel AndersonI get the same question from parents with young children all the time. It goes something like, "What's the best sport for my 3 year old?" The short answer, I'm...
Benefits and Best Activities: 3 Year Old Sports
Joel AndersonI get the same question from parents with young children all the time. It goes something like, "What's the best sport for my 3 year old?" The short answer, I'm...
Deep Thoughts by Coach Joel
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Deep Thought #5: If You Want Active Kids, Be One
Joel AndersonLet’s be real: if you want your kid to be active, curious, resilient, and healthy, it starts with you. Not a coach. Not a program. Not a fitness app. You....
Deep Thought #5: If You Want Active Kids, Be One
Joel AndersonLet’s be real: if you want your kid to be active, curious, resilient, and healthy, it starts with you. Not a coach. Not a program. Not a fitness app. You....
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Deep Thought #4: Is Your Kid Too Small?
Joel AndersonI had a good debate with a coach buddy recently. The kind where both of us walked away shaking our heads—but I’m still right. It started when I said the...
Deep Thought #4: Is Your Kid Too Small?
Joel AndersonI had a good debate with a coach buddy recently. The kind where both of us walked away shaking our heads—but I’m still right. It started when I said the...
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Deep Thought #3: Finding the Sweet Spot in Pare...
Joel AndersonLet’s talk balance. Not the kind your kid needs to nail a fadeaway jumper or a flawless handstand, but the balance parents need to strike between supporting and smothering. In...
Deep Thought #3: Finding the Sweet Spot in Pare...
Joel AndersonLet’s talk balance. Not the kind your kid needs to nail a fadeaway jumper or a flawless handstand, but the balance parents need to strike between supporting and smothering. In...
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Deep Thought #2: Why Your Kid Isn't Playing More
Joel Anderson“Why isn’t my kid playing more?” That question might be even more common than “Do they have what it takes?” And I get it — it’s tough to watch your child...
Deep Thought #2: Why Your Kid Isn't Playing More
Joel Anderson“Why isn’t my kid playing more?” That question might be even more common than “Do they have what it takes?” And I get it — it’s tough to watch your child...
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