SHERPA BASECAMP

Youth Athletic Development

Designed for athletes. Built for anyone.

A 10-week strength and athletic development program for kids ages 9 to 12, coached in a premium environment.

September 14 to November 19, 2026

Reserve a Spot

Professionally Coached

Premium facility, structured and transparent programming.

Small Groups, Ages 9 to 12

Boys and girls, athletes and non-athletes alike.

Movement Quality Before Load

Safe progressions. No max lifting, ever.

Kid developing power with coached strength work at Sherpa Basecamp in Westport, CT

What Kids Work On

Each session is fun, active, and age-appropriate: speed and agility, coordination and balance, strength fundamentals, mobility and body control, and the basics of jumping, landing, crawling, carrying, pushing, and pulling, plus team challenges that build confidence.

Kid building strength with age-appropriate lifting at Sherpa Basecamp in Westport, CT

Who It’s For

Boys and girls ages 9 to 12. Kids who play sports and kids who don’t. Young athletes who want more speed and strength, and kids who just need a safe, structured introduction to training.

Young athlete sprinting for speed and agility at Sherpa Basecamp in Westport, CT

What Makes It Different

This is not a kids fitness class. It is a structured introduction to training, taught by professional coaches in a premium environment, developing kids both physically and mentally so they leave more capable and more confident.

Young athlete jumping during a Sherpa Basecamp youth training session in Westport, CT

Is It Safe?

Yes, when properly coached. We prioritize movement quality before load. No max lifting, no heavy barbell testing, no unsupervised training. Kids progress only when they show control, good technique, and readiness.

HOW TO JOIN

Reserve your child’s spot

Meet Coach Scott for a readiness check so we confirm fit

Start the 10-week program and watch them get faster, stronger, and more confident

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BASECAMP FAQ

Is strength training safe for ages 9 to 12?

Yes, when it is properly coached and age-appropriate. Basecamp prioritizes movement quality before load. There is no max lifting, no heavy barbell testing, and no unsupervised training. Kids progress only when they demonstrate control, good technique, and readiness.

Does my child need to already play a sport?

No. Basecamp is built for kids who play sports and for kids who don’t. The focus is moving well, getting stronger, and building confidence.

What does a session look like?

Fun, active, and age-appropriate. Expect speed and agility work, strength fundamentals, body control, and team challenges, all professionally coached.

When and where does it meet?

Two sessions per week at Sherpa Gym in Westport, from Sept 14 to Nov 19, at 4:30 PM.

Who coaches the program?

Coach Scott Dalconzo leads every session.

What should my child wear or bring?

Athletic clothes, supportive sneakers, and a water bottle.

How many spots are there?

Spots are limited by design. Basecamp runs in small groups so every kid gets coached attention.