Youth Performance Training (YPT) Details Latest 28-Day Barefoot Performance Reset Program for Kids Athletic Development Support

Four-week at-home program for ages 8 to 18 covers foot and ankle work, balance and landing control

SAN MARCOS, CA, October 10, 2026 – Youth Performance Training (YPT), a youth athletic-development platform founded by performance coach James Scott, today announced the launch of its 28-Day Barefoot Performance Reset™, an at-home youth sports performance training program for athletes ages 8 to 18. Delivered digitally through a training calendar with exercise demonstration videos and coaching cues, the four-week, bodyweight-focused curriculum includes foot and ankle work, single-leg balance activities, and landing and deceleration exercises. YPT describes sessions as taking approximately 20 minutes.

This release outlines the program’s structure, materials, setup needs and the access terms parents should confirm before enrolling.

“The Reset is designed to sit alongside a young athlete’s sport practice, not replace it,” said James Scott, founder of YPT. “It centers on the foundations of feet, ankles, balance and landing control, and we encourage families to adjust each session to the athlete’s age and ability.”

What Is the YPT 28-Day Barefoot Performance Reset?

The YPT 28-Day Barefoot Performance Reset is a four-week, at-home athletic-development program created by Coach James Scott. It uses barefoot, bodyweight-focused exercises delivered by video to work on foundational movement qualities such as foot and ankle control, balance and landing.

YPT positions the program as foundational movement training rather than sport-specific skills instruction. It is not physical therapy, rehabilitation or medical care, and the focus areas describe what the program trains, not results it guarantees.

Families can start with official Youth Performance Training program information.

Who the At-Home Youth Training Program Is Designed For

YPT presents the Reset for developing athletes ages 8 to 18, with parents and guardians as the decision-makers. Because it targets general movement qualities rather than one sport’s techniques, YPT positions it for athletes in basketball, soccer, football, volleyball, baseball, track and multi-sport schedules. Readiness varies widely across that age range. YPT states that training should be adjusted to each athlete’s ability and maturity level.

Four-Week Program Structure and Training Focus

YPT’s published program description organizes the Reset into four one-week phases that progress from foot and ankle activation toward more reactive, sport-relevant movement.

Week 1: Release. The week opens with a baseline movement session and moves through foot activation, hip and ankle loading and single-leg stability. YPT’s description of the Day 1 warm-up includes bear squats and ankle sits, each with its own instructional video.

Week 2: Restore. The second week adds foot pressure and control, ankle stiffness work, hip load and stability, and posterior-chain loading, asking the athlete to control more load through the same base of support.

Week 3: Re-Engineer. The third week emphasizes landing quality, lateral power and reactive-feet work.

Week 4: Final Progression and Retest. The final week brings stability, reactivity and single-leg work to the program’s highest progression, followed by a pre-test primer and a final retest session. The retest provides a point of comparison with the Week 1 baseline, but individual results may vary, and no specific improvement is guaranteed.

YPT describes the program as running 28 days. The current training calendar sets out the number of training sessions and rest days, so families should not assume a hard workout every day.

What an Approximately 20-Minute Session Includes

YPT’s descriptions identify recorded demonstration videos and coaching cues for each session; families should confirm whether enrollment includes live or individualized feedback. The 20-minute figure is approximate, since setup, watching instructions and transitions can add time, especially for younger athletes.

What Families Receive With the YPT Program

According to YPT’s published program materials, the 28-Day Barefoot Performance Reset includes:

• Training calendar: a day-by-day progression laid out in order.

• Exercise demonstration videos: a video for each movement, with coaching cues.

• TRAIN | BRAIN Training Companion: YPT’s support companion for following and reflecting on the program.

• Digital delivery: access through the YPT platform, including from a mobile device.

YPT presents its Foot & Ankle Assessment and Jump Analysis as separate resources, and families should confirm whether either is included with the Reset.

Equipment, Training Space and Parent Supervision

Equipment. The Reset is bodyweight-focused, is performed barefoot and does not require a gym, weights or machines. Families should review the program’s current item list before starting.

Training space. Barefoot training makes the floor surface important. A practical home setup is a clear, dry, stable, non-slip area with room to step, hop, land and move side to side, free of toys, sharp objects and furniture edges.

Supervision. Parents should decide how closely to supervise based on the athlete’s age, experience and the exercises involved. YPT recommends that parents consult a qualified healthcare professional before a young athlete begins, particularly if the athlete is returning from an injury or managing an existing condition. Pain during a movement is a reason to stop and check with a professional.

YPT’s Coaching Framework and Related Resources

YPT organizes its programs around a four-stage coaching framework it calls Assess, Restore, Build and Express. Assess looks at movement patterns and limitations. Restore develops foundational qualities such as foot strength, ankle mobility and single-leg balance, and refers to training, not injury rehabilitation. Build adds landing control, deceleration and coordination. Express applies those qualities in more sport-relevant movement. The framework is YPT’s own coaching model, and the materials reviewed did not include independent validation of it.

The Foot & Ankle Assessment is an introductory movement screen that YPT states is not a medical diagnosis or a substitute for professional evaluation. Jump Analysis is a personalized coaching option focused on jump and landing mechanics, which YPT describes as a coaching tool, not a clinical injury-risk test.

Barefoot Youth Training: Research Context and Program Limits

Published guidance offers general context for youth strength and movement training. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2020 clinical report, “Resistance Training for Children and Adolescents” (Pediatrics, Vol. 145, Issue 6, e20201011), notes that resistance training includes bodyweight movements and states that children and adolescents can gain strength with low injury rates when activities emphasize proper technique and are well supervised. The report addresses supervised youth resistance training generally; it does not evaluate barefoot home training or YPT.

On barefoot training, a randomized controlled trial in the International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching compared a nine-week neuromuscular warm-up performed barefoot or in shoes by female high-school field hockey players who were habitually barefoot. Both groups improved on the measures tested, with no statistically significant difference between them. It is one small study in a narrow population and does not establish equivalence for all children, sports or programs like the Reset.

The materials reviewed for this release did not include independent evidence establishing the outcomes of the 28-Day Barefoot Performance Reset itself. Parents are encouraged to evaluate the program on its structure, instruction format, safety guidance and fit for their child.

How the Reset Fits Alongside Sport Practice

YPT positions the Reset as a complement to sport-specific coaching, not a replacement for it. A young basketball player still needs a basketball coach; the Reset focuses on the feet, ankles, balance and landing control that player brings to the court. Parents adding the program during a season should consider total weekly load, sleep and recovery alongside practices and games.

Coach James Scott and Youth Performance Training

Coach James Scott founded Youth Performance Training and created the 28-Day Barefoot Performance Reset. His background is published in the coach biography on the official YPT website.

Access, Pricing and Refund Terms

Before enrolling, families should confirm the total price, billing model, access duration, included resources and refund conditions directly with YPT. These terms are set by YPT and may change; current details are available through the YPT program page.

Parent Checklist Before Starting

• Is my child within the 8-to-18 age range and ready to follow video instruction?

• Does my child have pain, a recent injury or a condition that needs a professional’s clearance first?

• Who will supervise, and is our training surface clear, stable and non-slip?

• How many training sessions and rest days does the current calendar include?

• Does recorded instruction suit my child, or do we need live feedback?

• Is the charge one-time or recurring, how long does access last, and what is the refund process?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Reset a hard workout every day for 28 days? Not necessarily. The program runs over four weeks, and the current calendar lists the number of training sessions and rest days.

Is individual coaching feedback included? The Reset uses recorded videos and coaching cues. YPT offers Jump Analysis separately as a personalized coaching option.

What can the Foot & Ankle Assessment tell parents? It is an introductory movement screen and should not be read as a medical diagnosis or a prediction of injury.

About Youth Performance Training

Youth Performance Training (YPT) is a youth athletic-development platform founded by performance coach James Scott. YPT provides training programs, assessments, and educational resources aimed at supporting athletic development for young athletes, emphasizing safety, proper technique, and holistic growth. Its 28-Day Barefoot Performance Reset™ is an at-home program presented for athletes ages 8 to 18. Program outcomes vary, and YPT training is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, treatment or rehabilitation.

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References

Stricker PR, Faigenbaum AD, McCambridge TM; American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness. “Resistance Training for Children and Adolescents.” Pediatrics. 2020;145(6):e20201011. DOI: 10.1542/peds.2020-1011.

Schlewing J, Jacobs S, Hollander K, Venter R. “Neuromuscular training in shod or barefoot conditions equally improved performance in female youth field hockey players: A randomized controlled trial.” International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 2025;20(1):236–254. First published online October 7, 2024. DOI: 10.1177/17479541241286053.

Disclosures

Health and safety: The 28-Day Barefoot Performance Reset is designed for general athletic development and does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any injury or medical condition. Parents and guardians should consult a qualified healthcare professional before a young athlete begins any new exercise program.

Results and research: Individual results vary, and no athletic, performance or health outcome is guaranteed. Cited research evaluated youth training generally and did not evaluate this program.

Terms and trademarks: Pricing, access and refund terms are set by YPT and may change; confirm current terms before enrolling. 28-Day Barefoot Performance Reset™, TRAIN | BRAIN and YPT are names used by Youth Performance Training.