Steve Paul Athletics
← Back to main site Register now
youth sports development · oakland, ca

Faster, stronger,
harder to injure.

A summer training program built to help young athletes develop real speed, strength, and agility — while learning the movement patterns that protect them from the injuries that end seasons.

Ages 14–17 Soccer · Basketball · Football M / W / F all summer
Young athletes in training
Athlete sprinting
01
Improve
performance.
Build the speed, power, and agility that win games — through the same training methods used by elite programs.
Coached training
02
Prevent
injury.
Every drill doubles as injury prevention — teaching the landing mechanics and movement patterns that protect young athletes' joints.
the training

What your athlete will build.

Jump training
Explosive speed & power

Plyometric training builds the fast-twitch output that wins races to the ball, beats defenders off the line, and creates separation in the open field. Athletes learn to produce more force in less time — the definition of athleticism.

Agility drill
Agility & reaction time

The ability to cut, pivot, and change direction without slowing down. Agility training builds the body awareness and foot speed that separate athletes who react from athletes who hesitate.

Strength training
Functional strength

Stronger legs, stronger core, stronger shoulders — built through real movement patterns, not machines. The kind of strength that shows up on the field, on the court, and in the fourth quarter when everyone else is fading.

what changes by the end of summer

They walk in as athletes. They leave as better ones.

This isn't a camp where kids run around for an hour. It's a structured, progressive program — three days a week, all summer — designed to produce measurable improvement in the skills that matter most for competitive sports.

Faster first step

Acceleration off the mark — the difference between getting to the ball first and getting there second.

Sharper cuts

Change direction without losing speed. Defenders can't guard what they can't predict.

More durable body

Stronger joints, better landing mechanics, fewer of the non-contact injuries that sideline young athletes.

Real confidence

Athletes who trust their body play harder, compete longer, and don't hold back when it matters.

injury prevention

The same training that makes them faster also protects them.

Every drill in this program — the plyometrics, the landing mechanics, the agility work — doubles as injury prevention. Young female athletes face 4–6× the ACL injury risk of their male peers in the same sports. The sports they play most — soccer, basketball, football — are the sports where it happens most.

The training methods in this clinic are the same protocols shown in peer-reviewed research to significantly reduce that risk. Your athlete gets faster and more durable — not one or the other.

4–6×
higher ACL tear risk for female athletes ages 15–25 vs. males in the same sports
— Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute
14–17
peak age window for ACL injuries in young female athletes
Highest-risk sports for ACL tears: Soccer Basketball Lacrosse Volleyball Gymnastics
your coach

Meet Coach Steve.

Steve Paul
Steve Paul
Founder, Steve Paul Athletics · Coach at Endgame Athletics
Specializes in: youth athletic development & injury prevention

Steve got into strength training as a middle school athlete — without proper coaching, without real programming, without anyone showing him or his teammates how to move well. That experience is the reason he coaches today: so young athletes get what he didn't.

He's spent the last decade training athletes of all levels, from first-timers to competitors. He's also a world-ranked Strongman (4th at the 2025 Arnold Classic, Masters division) — but what lights him up most is watching a 15-year-old land a box jump correctly for the first time and realize their body can do more than they thought.

CSCS NSCA-CPT USAW Level 2 CrossFit L2 Westside Barbell Certified
what parents & athletes say

Don't take our word for it.

"
Steve is very patient and professional. He will teach you the right way to lift weights and customize to your needs, goals, and potential restrictions. I would highly recommend Steve as a teacher, trainer, and workout partner.
Maria C. · training client
"
Steve cares about his clients tremendously and on an individual level. He creates individualized plans for each client based on their wants, needs, and abilities. He is responsive and encouraging.
Maddy R. · training client
clinic details

Everything you need to know.

When

Monday, Wednesday & Friday — all summer

  • 6:30 PM (Monday)
  • 2:00 PM (Wednesday & Friday)

Additional time slots (10 AM, 2 PM, 6:30 PM) may be added based on enrollment. Each session is 60–75 minutes.

Note: The last week of July may have limited or no classes due to staffing.

Where

Endgame Athletics
4703 Tidewater Ave, Suite G
Oakland, CA 94601

Indoor facility with all equipment provided. Athletes should wear athletic clothing and court/turf shoes.

Who it's for

Athletes ages 14–17 playing soccer, basketball, or football. Open to all genders, with a specific emphasis on ACL injury prevention training for female athletes.

What to expect

Structured group training sessions focused on speed, plyometrics, agility, and functional strength. Every session is coached — no one's left figuring it out on their own.

pricing & registration

Pick the option that works for you.

Full Summer
$750
Full summer access · unlimited classes (1x/day)
Weekly
$120 / week
Unlimited classes that week (1x/day)
Drop-In
$45 / class
Try a single session, no commitment

No contracts. All sales are final. Questions before you buy? Send us a message ↓

common questions

What parents ask before signing up.

"My daughter hasn't done any strength training before."
Perfect — that's exactly who this is for. Every movement is coached from the ground up. No experience needed, no intimidation.
"Is this just for girls?"
No. The program is open to all athletes ages 14–17. The ACL prevention component is especially important for female athletes, but the speed, strength, and agility work benefits everyone.
"My son plays football — will this help?"
Absolutely. The program covers plyometrics, agility, and functional strength that directly transfer to football performance and durability.
"What if my kid has a prior injury?"
Let us know when you register. Steve scales and modifies for every athlete — it's the whole point of coached training vs. just running drills.
questions?

Not sure yet? Ask us.

Send a message and Steve will get back to you within 24 hours. Or call directly at (341) 250-7131.

Ready to register? Pick a plan above.
Or call Steve at (341) 250-7131 · steve.paul.athletics@gmail.com
See pricing
Summer Sports Development Clinic
Ages 14–17 · M/W/F all summer · Starting at $45
Register now