SEE WHAT'S ACTUALLY LIMITING YOUR
ATHLETE'S GAME SPEED
Your athlete trains hard. They look fast in drills. But in games, something's missing. In one session, we'll show you exactly what — and what to do about it.
Free. 60 minutes. No obligation. Just clarity.
Most Youth Training Looks Intense.
Few Programs Actually Build Game Speed.
There's a reason your athlete looks explosive in drills but fades in competition. Most programs never address it because they don't know it exists.
WHAT MOST PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE
- More sets, more volume, more intensity
- Conditioning disguised as speed work
- Fixed programs written weeks in advance
- Training through fatigue as a badge of honour
- Strength numbers as the primary marker of progress
- Same workout regardless of how the athlete shows up
WHAT ACTUALLY DRIVES GAME SPEED
- Nervous system readiness before every session
- Coordination at high speed — not just high effort
- Energy management (the "battery state")
- Developmental timing — training the right quality at the right age
- Intelligent progression based on movement quality
- Real-time adjustments based on what the coach sees today
Hard training builds tired athletes. Intelligent training builds faster ones.
OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL
PERFORMANCE SYSTEM
The same structured performance framework — scaled appropriately for developing athletes.
Who Leads the Assessment?
Before working with youth athletes in Calgary, Greg Almon spent four years embedded inside China's National Short Track Speed Skating program.
They were strong — but not yet dominant.
Through deliberate changes to training structure, recovery management, and nervous system preparation, the team improved year after year — ultimately winning:
The system used to build Olympic champions is the same performance framework now adapted for developing youth athletes at Jungle Athletics.
Different level. Same principles. Same standards.
Excellence is built through structure, not hype.
This Is Not a Workout.
It's a Structured Performance Evaluation.
Your athlete joins a live training session. While they work, our coaches assess their movement, speed mechanics, and energy system in real time. Then we sit down with you and explain exactly what we found.
Movement & Coordination
We watch how your athlete moves — not just how hard they try.
Speed & Acceleration
We measure the mechanics that determine whether speed shows up in games.
Energy & Fatigue System
We read the battery — the part every other program ignores.
Your Development Plan
We sit down with you and your athlete and walk through everything we saw — with video.
From day one, they made it clear they care about his growth and success. They consistently provide me with updates on his progression. It's not just random workouts — everything they do is purposeful, and I can see the results in his strength, speed, and confidence.
Not Every Athlete Needs This.
We're selective because our method only works for athletes (and families) who are serious about real development — not quick fixes.
This Is For Athletes Who:
- Look fast in practice but disappear in games
- Train hard but their progress has stalled
- Get drained deep into the season
- Deal with recurring "minor" injuries
- Are ages 8–14 and in their critical development window
- Play competitive soccer, hockey, ringette, basketball, or multi-sport
This Isn't For:
- Athletes looking for a quick fix
- Families chasing hype or sensation-based workouts
- Kids who just need somewhere to "burn energy"
- Programs where the parent makes every coaching decision
- Anyone who thinks more volume always means more progress
236 Five-Star Reviews. Here Are Six.
Athletes in Calgary
Medals Produced
Google Reviews
After First Visit
Jungle truly has an amazing environment. The coaches really care about recovery and long term progress. I've seen really noticeable improvements — specifically my speed and agility which correlates to me being in a better position on ice.
Jungle Athletics has been an absolute game changer for my two daughters (15 and 13). Everything they do clearly translates to the soccer field. They're quicker to the ball, stronger in challenges, more explosive in transitions.
Our daughter ended her U14 volleyball season with a fractured ankle. Since starting at Jungle she has made a Div 1 volleyball club, been selected to represent her Zone at the Alberta Winter Games, and been invited to Volleyball Canada's National Excellence Program.
Our daughter is a ringette player and we cannot say enough good things. Her skating coach wrote: 'Your daughter's speed is 33km for short distance and 38km for top speed — 3km faster for short and 2km faster for long compared to last time I tested her.'
I attribute the success I have had throughout my basketball career to Greg and Char at The Jungle. They make you a training plan that is tailored specifically to your sport and who you are as an individual. I was named USports National Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.
The coaches take the time to explain what he's working on, why it matters, and how it will help him. As a parent, I love getting updates and knowing exactly where he's improving — it makes me feel like we're part of the process.
Common Questions
Yes. No credit card. No obligation. No catch. We want you to experience our coaching and see the difference for yourself. 90% of families who come in choose to stay — because the value is obvious.
Athletic clothing and clean indoor running shoes. We provide everything else. Bring water if you'd like, though we have some available.
Absolutely. Many parents watch and it's often an eye-opener — you'll see things about how your athlete moves that you've never noticed before. You're welcome to stay the entire time.
Most speed programs train conditioning and call it speed. We assess nervous system readiness, movement quality under fatigue, and coordination at high velocity. We look at why speed disappears in games — not just whether your athlete can run fast in a drill.
We specialize in competitive youth athletes ages 8–14. This is the critical development window for speed, coordination, and nervous system adaptation. We focus here because this is where the biggest, most lasting gains happen.
134 71 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0L9. Easy to find, free parking.
YOUR ATHLETE HAS
MORE IN THEM.
LET'S FIND IT.
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