
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CLASSES
Build Stronger, Faster, More Confident Athletes
At Like Mike Sports, our Strength & Conditioning classes in Cypress, TX are designed to help young athletes improve strength, speed, agility, coordination, and endurance—skills that translate across all sports, not just basketball.
These classes focus on proper movement, body control, and athletic fundamentals, helping athletes perform better while also reducing the risk of injury as they grow.
Whether your child plays basketball, football, soccer, baseball, volleyball, or multiple sports, our program supports overall athletic development in a safe, structured, and age-appropriate environment.
Strength & Conditioning is a critical part of healthy athletic development, especially for young athletes who train and compete throughout the year.
As children grow, their bodies are constantly changing. Without proper strength training, movement education, and conditioning, athletes may develop muscle imbalances, poor movement habits, and increased injury risk. A well-structured Strength & Conditioning program helps young athletes build strong, resilient bodies that support performance now and long into the future.
Improving Athletic Performance
Strength & Conditioning is not about lifting heavy weights — it is about helping athletes move better and perform better.
Through structured training, athletes can experience:
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Increased speed and quickness
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Improved jumping and explosive power
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Better body control and balance
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Increased endurance and overall athleticism
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Greater confidence in competition
When the body is strong and stable, skills can be expressed more effectively on the court or field.
Why Strength & Conditioning Matters for Youth Athletes
Strength and conditioning is more than lifting weights. Our program helps athletes:
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Improve speed, agility, and quickness
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Build strength and stability safely
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Enhance balance, coordination, and body control
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Develop endurance and athletic confidence
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Reduce the risk of common sports injuries
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Learn proper movement patterns at an early age
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This foundation supports long-term athletic growth and better performance in games and practices.
Strength & Conditioning for Basketball Athletes
Train smarter. Play stronger. Stay healthy.
Basketball is a high-impact sport that places repeated stress on the knees, ankles, hips, shoulders, and lower back. Our Strength & Conditioning program is designed to reduce injury risk while improving on-court performance. This is not bodybuilding.
This is smart, age-appropriate athletic development.
Injury Prevention Comes First
Many youth injuries happen due to weak stabilizing muscles, poor movement mechanics, or overuse. Our program targets the most common basketball injury areas.
We Focus On:
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Knees & ACL protection through strong hips and legs
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Ankle stability to reduce sprains and rolling
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Hip strength & mobility to prevent knee and groin injuries
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Core stability to protect the lower back
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Shoulder & rotator cuff health for safe shooting and rebounding
What We Train (Basketball-Specific)
Lower body strength for jumping, sprinting, and safe landings, Core strength for balance, control, and shooting consistency. Upper body & shoulder stability for contact, rebounding, and durability. Mobility & movement quality to reduce strain on joints
Basketball Performance Benefits
✔ Faster first step and better change of direction
✔ Improved balance on offense and defense
✔ Stronger, safer landings after jumps
✔ Reduced fatigue late in games
✔ Increased confidence and body control
Parent Note:
A stronger, more stable athlete is not only a better player — they are far less likely to miss time due to injury.
Multi-Sport Strength & Conditioning
Injury Prevention That Transfers to Every Sport
The human body moves the same way in every sport. Sprint. Stop. Cut. Jump. Rotate. Absorb contact.
Our Strength & Conditioning program builds the athletic foundation that transfers directly to basketball, football, soccer, baseball, volleyball, track, and more.
How This Program Prevents Injuries Across Sports
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Youth athletes are most often injured due to:
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Poor balance and coordination
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Weak hips and core
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Repetitive stress from year-round play
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Lack of proper strength training
Our Training Helps Prevent:
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Knee and ankle injuries
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Groin and hip strains
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Shoulder overuse injuries
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Lower back pain
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Non-contact injuries caused by poor movement
Universal Athletic Skills We Develop
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Speed & acceleration
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Strength without stiffness
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Balance & coordination
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Core stability
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Joint and movement durability
These skills benefit every sport, not just basketball.
Ideal for Multi-Sport Athletes
✔ Improves performance in all sports
✔ Reduces overuse injuries from playing year-round
✔ Helps athletes transition safely between seasons
✔ Supports long-term athletic development
Why Parents Love This Program:
It helps their child stay healthy, confident, and competitive — no matter which sport they play.
MEMBERSHIP MODEL
Our Strength & Conditioning program is offered as a membership subscription to encourage consistency and long-term development.
Why We Use a Membership Model
Strength & Conditioning is a long-term developmental process, not a one-time or drop-in program. As athletes grow and develop, consistent training is essential for:
Injury prevention
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Physical development
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Performance improvement
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Safe progression through growth stages
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For this reason, we offer this program as a membership, allowing athletes to train consistently without the challenge of repeatedly booking individual sessions.
This structure ensures:
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Guaranteed training spots for athletes already in the program
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Consistent progress and safer development
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Stability and continuity in training plans
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Important Enrollment Information
Membership Details
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$85 per month
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3-month commitment, then monthly renewal
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One weekly in-person session per week
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Online homework workouts to complete at home
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Limited spots per class to ensure quality coaching
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Waitlist available once classes are full
PROGRAM CLASSES
Weekly Class Schedule
📍 Location: St John Lutheran Church, 15235 Spring Cypress Rd, Cypress Texas, 77429
Classes For Ages 6–12
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Every Fridays: 7:00pm – 7:45pm
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Every Saturdays: 7:30pm – 8:15pm
Classes For Ages 13–17
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Every Tuesdays: 7:30pm – 8:15pm
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Every Saturdays: 8:15pm – 9:00pm
Each session is structured, coached, and scaled to match the athlete’s age and development level.
AVAILABILITY
Important Enrollment Information
Spots are limited in each age group
Once a group is full, athletes may join the waiting list
Openings become available only when, a current membership ends, or additional sessions are added.
We strongly encourage families to secure a spot early, as availability may be limited throughout the year.
Our Commitment to Athlete Development
This approach allows us to:
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Maintain small group sizes
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Provide individual attention within each session
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Support athletes through continuous growth and development
Our priority is not volume — it is quality training and long-term athlete health.
WHAT ATHLETES WILL WORK ON
Our sessions include:
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Speed & agility drills
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Bodyweight strength training
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Core stability & balance work
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Coordination & footwork
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Movement mechanics (running, jumping, landing)
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Conditioning tailored for youth athletes
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All exercises are age-appropriate, progressive, and coached with safety as the top priority.
Who This Program Is For
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Multi-sport athletes
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Athletes looking to get stronger and faster
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Players wanting to improve overall performance
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Youth athletes new to strength training
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Athletes preparing for competitive seasons
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No prior strength training experience is required.
Why Choose Like Mike Sports in Cypress?
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Experienced coaching staff
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Youth-focused, age-appropriate training
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Small group class sizes
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Structured programming with progression
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Supportive, positive training environment
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Local Cypress facility trusted by families
Registration & Availability
Spots are limited for each class to maintain quality instruction. Once a class reaches capacity, athletes will be placed on a waiting list.





