Whether your teen wants to get stronger for their sport or find something of their own to feel proud of, the gym can give them a place to challenge themselves and see what they’re capable of. At 6th Sense Gym in Ontario, I provide hands-on, individual coaching that teaches them how to train with good technique, build healthy habits, and grow in confidence—giving them skills they can carry long after their playing days are over.
For parents and young athletes. Come to the consultation together.
At practice, athletes spend much of their time developing the skills their sport demands. In the gym, we build strength, power, movement, and confidence with a plan that complements what they learn at practice—developing physical qualities they can put to work in their sport.
Not every teen finds their place on a team. The gym can give them something of their own: goals to pursue, progress they can measure, and the confidence that comes from seeing their effort pay off.
I know that feeling. Growing up, I played team sports but often felt overlooked or stuck in positions others didn’t want. As a teen, I found individual pursuits like running, weightlifting, bodybuilding, and martial arts. They gave me more ownership: I could choose goals that mattered to me, put in the work, and see how my own effort moved me forward.
The gym is a place your teen can explore that same sense of ownership. I’ll help them discover what matters to them, define their goals, and build a plan to reach them. As they learn, grow stronger, and see what their body can do, they can build confidence in their own abilities.
They don’t need to play a traditional sport or feel naturally athletic to start—just a place to begin and someone to guide them.
My job is to teach—not just count reps. Your teen learns what they’re doing, why it matters, and how to train with confidence.
Many athletes stay active through practices and games, then find it harder to keep moving once their playing days end. Learning how to train gives your child another way to stay active and care for their health—long after the final game.
The same fundamentals I teach teens—learning movements, building strength progressively, and training consistently—can still be useful when they’re 70. The exercises and goals can change with them, but the skills stay relevant.
At 72, my client Rodante is learning how to train and use those skills to keep his body strong and healthy. Imagine giving your teen that same foundation now—knowledge they can keep building on and use throughout their life.
Read Rodante’s reviewAs a parent, you can feel good knowing your teen is learning tools they can use to stay strong and active for the next 60 years and beyond.
Getting into the gym is exciting for many teens. As a parent, you may also wonder whether they’ll know how to use the equipment and train safely on their own. I give them a guided introduction in a supervised, controlled environment—so they can explore something they’re excited about with an experienced coach by their side. Instead of piecing together advice from friends or social media, they learn proper technique and get corrections in real time, building good habits from the start.
At 6th Sense, your teen will learn to use a wide variety of equipment and choose exercises for their goals. As they move into the next stage of life, those skills go with them: whether they find themselves in a college gym, an apartment gym, or a fully equipped facility, they’ll know how to make the most of what’s available and train effectively.
We start by learning the movements, then apply those skills to more challenging exercises and heavier weights in a structured progression. I’ve spent years helping teens build that foundation and turn it into strength they can be proud of.
Training helps teens see how sleep, balanced meals, hydration, and recovery affect how they feel and perform. I’ll help them understand and manage those habits alongside their training—building a foundation they can carry into adulthood.
I practice Muay Thai and can introduce interested teens to basic stance, footwork, striking, and self-defense concepts through patient, one-on-one coaching. They can learn at their own pace and ask questions as we build each skill together. While I’m not a professional fight coach, I can help your teen explore kickboxing fundamentals and see if it’s something they’d like to pursue at a martial arts school.
There’s a moment when a teen does something they once thought was out of reach. They see their hard work pay off—and begin to believe more is possible.
I’ll help your teen set realistic goals, build confidence in their abilities, and celebrate every win, from a movement finally clicking to a new personal record. As they grow stronger, develop physically, and challenge themselves, you’ll have plenty of reasons to feel proud, too.
I’ve spent years helping teens build that confidence. Watching them discover what they’re capable of is one of the most rewarding parts of coaching.
Here are answers to questions parents often ask before getting started.
Yes. Beginners are welcome. I start with their experience and comfort level, teach equipment and movement fundamentals, and build from there.
Age-appropriate strength training with proper technique and supervision can be suitable for teens. I coach movements closely and adjust the program to the individual. Exercise has risks, so we’ll discuss injuries or health concerns and involve their healthcare professional when appropriate.
They don’t need to be naturally athletic or confident to start. We can begin with approachable exercises and achievable goals so they can learn at their own pace and feel proud of their progress.
Strength training can complement sport practice by developing strength, power, movement, and confidence. I’ll consider their sport and schedule when planning their training; it doesn’t replace sport-specific coaching.
I’ve worked with children as young as 10, but maturity is the main factor in deciding whether a child is ready. The gym has risks, and a child needs to be able to pay attention, follow directions, and understand how to train safely around others. We’ll discuss their readiness together at the consultation.
I typically recommend starting with a two- to four-day workout routine, tailored to your teen’s schedule and other physical demands, including games and practices. We’ll discuss their goals, experience, and commitments together at the consultation and work out a plan that fits.
Yes. I value communication with parents about goals, progress, scheduling, expectations, and any concerns. You should understand what your teen is learning and why.
I offer age-appropriate guidance on balanced meals, hydration, sleep, and recovery, with parents involved. Interested teens can also explore optional beginner kickboxing concepts through patient one-on-one coaching. I practice Muay Thai but am not a professional fight coach.
Training takes place at 6th Sense Gym, 790 Ferrari Ln, Ontario, California. Come in with your teen: we’ll discuss their goals and experience, any relevant concerns, their starting point, and the approach I recommend.
Book a consultation for you and your teen. I’ll learn about their goals, meet them where they are, and show you how I would structure their training.
6th Sense Gym · 790 Ferrari Ln · Ontario, California
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