https://lracademy.co.uk/blog Sprint tips, strength and conditioning, recovery and advice for parents from Olympian Leon Reid in Brighton & Hove. en-gb Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:18:12 GMT https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/heel-knee-pain-young-athletes https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/heel-knee-pain-young-athletes Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:18:12 GMT Health & recovery Leon Reid OLY Heel or knee pain after football or athletics is common in growing kids. Here's what Sever's and Osgood-Schlatter are, what usually helps, and when to get it checked. https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/winter-training-young-athletes https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/winter-training-young-athletes Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:18:12 GMT Sprint tips Leon Reid OLY Cold, dark evenings don't have to stop progress. Leon's simple winter warm-up, kit checklist and health tips for young athletes training in Brighton & Hove. https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/is-strength-training-safe-for-kids https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/is-strength-training-safe-for-kids Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Parents Leon Reid OLY The myths, the facts, and what a good session actually looks like — answers to the questions parents ask me most. https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/speed-work-for-busy-parents https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/speed-work-for-busy-parents Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Parents Leon Reid OLY You don't need a track or hours of free time. Four short sessions that make busy parents faster and fitter. https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/football-speed-drills https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/football-speed-drills Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT Sprint tips Leon Reid OLY How Olympic semi-finalist Leon Reid trains young footballers in Brighton & Hove to accelerate faster, change direction sharper, and hit a higher top speed on the pitch. https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/5-reasons-your-child-needs-strength-training https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/5-reasons-your-child-needs-strength-training Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT Strength & conditioning Leon Reid OLY Faster, fewer injuries, more confidence — five honest reasons structured strength training matters for young athletes. https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/youth-strength-training-brighton https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/youth-strength-training-brighton Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT Strength & conditioning Leon Reid OLY Strength isn't about lifting heavy. It's about control, confidence and the foundation for speed — plus a 15-minute home workout. https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/5-sprint-drills https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/5-sprint-drills Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT Sprint tips Leon Reid OLY Five drills elite sprinters use every week — and how to do them properly. https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/preventing-cramp https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/preventing-cramp Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT Health & recovery Leon Reid OLY Cramp is the body's way of saying it wasn't ready. Here's how to get young players ready. https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/lewes-half-term-camp-2025 https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/lewes-half-term-camp-2025 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT Parents Leon Reid OLY Football, cricket, athletics and tag rugby — our first camp with the Lewes Foundation. https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/best-running-coach-brighton https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/best-running-coach-brighton Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT Sprint tips Leon Reid OLY A good coach does more than hand you a plan. Here's what to look for before you book anyone — me included. https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/elevate-sports-performance https://lracademy.co.uk/blog/elevate-sports-performance Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT Strength & conditioning Leon Reid OLY Working harder isn't the answer. Working smarter is — and these seven principles are where it starts.