FOOTBALL TRAINING PROGRAMS
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FOOTBALL TRAINING PROGRAMS IN CALGARY
Our football training programs at SMART Performance Training Centre & Clinic are built for athletes at every stage of development. Whether your athlete is just starting out in youth football, competing at the high school varsity level, or preparing for a U SPORTS or NCAA program, we have a structured, periodized training pathway designed specifically for the demands of Canadian football. Our coaches don’t believe in one-size-fits-all training — every athlete is assessed, placed in the right program, and progressed at a pace that builds real, lasting results on the field. If your goal is to run faster, hit harder, recover quicker, or simply outperform the competition, SMART is where that starts.
Football Training Calendar
YEAR-ROUND FOOTBALL TRAINING
General Preparation
5 Weeks · Nov 16th - Dec 19th (All levels) Post-season foundation rebuilding. Movement quality, foundational strength, coordination, and general fitness in a structured coach-led environment.
UNIVERSITY, HIGH SCHOOL & BANTAM PROGRAMS
$788
U12 PROGRAM
$525
Spring Football Prep
10 Weeks · Jan 4 – Mar 13, 2027 · 3x gym + 1 field Things ramp up. Evidence-based programming and high-level coaching. Strength, speed, and field work in a competitive environment — building physical and mental edge.
UNIVERSITY, HIGH SCHOOL & BANTAM PROGRAMS
$1975
U12 PROGRAM
$1050
Continuing Training
10 Weeks · Mar 15 – May 28, 2027 · 3x gym + 1 field For athletes not playing spring football. Elevating strength and speed while introducing more football-specific training as athletes prepare for summer camps.
UNIVERSITY, HIGH SCHOOL & BANTAM PROGRAMS
$1975
U12 PROGRAM
$1050
Summer Training Camp
College: May 4–Jul 31 (13 wks) High School/Bantam: Jun 22–Aug 21 (9 wks, 4x/wk) Where athletes separate themselves. High training frequency with gym and field work. This is where significant capacity gains are made before the season.
University Price
High school Price
$2520
Fall In-Season Training
10 Weeks · Jun 21 – Aug 20, 2027 · 3x/week (90 min) Strength maintenance, injury prevention, and peak performance during the competitive season. Efficient, structured, and built to complement football demands.
High School Price
$545
Holiday Training
Mid-Dec – Dec 28, 2027 · U Sports/NCAA athletes For returning college athletes preparing for the new year and offseason. Strength maintenance, conditioning, and body preparation for upcoming demands.
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Why Football-Specific Training Matters
Football training is a key part of longterm athletic development. At SMART Performance Training Centre & Clinic, we emphasize working with experienced coaches who understand the game and know how to guide athletes through each stage of their journey. Our environment is competitive and driven, with athletes across youth, high school, post-secondary, and professional levels training under one roof. Creating natural mentorship and a clear standard to strive toward.
We follow a structured, periodized approach, especially during the offseason when real development takes place. Athletes focus on building strength, speed, and resilience with purpose, ensuring they are fully prepared to perform when the season begins.
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Evidence-Informed. Athlete-Centred.
Our coaching staff blends athletic performance expertise with clinical knowledge from our on-site clinic. That means we understand how the body moves, how it breaks down, and how to keep your athlete on the field and out of the physio office. We track training loads, monitor recovery, and adjust programming in real time based on how each athlete is responding — because what works on paper doesn’t always match what an athlete needs on a given week.
Phase-based programming
Assess before you train
Load Monitoring
Built into every program
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Train Hard. Stay on the Field.
Football is a physically demanding sport, and injuries are one of the biggest barriers to an athlete reaching their potential. At SMART, injury prevention isn’t an afterthought — it’s built directly into every program we design. Our clinical team works alongside our performance coaches to identify movement compensations and muscular imbalances before they become injuries. Common football-related injuries we help athletes prevent and recover from include ACL and knee injuries, hamstring and quad strains, ankle sprains, shoulder impingement, and lower back pain. Whether you’re coming back from an injury or trying to stay healthy through a long season, our integrated performance and clinical model means you have the right professionals in your corner at every step of the process.
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FAQ FOR FOOTBALL
Everything you need to know before getting started with SMART Performance football programs.
What age groups do your football programs serve?
What's included in a typical training session?
The environment is competitive, with athletes constantly pushing each other to improve. Coaching is hands on, attention to detail is high, and every session follows a clear structure designed to maximize performance and progression over time.
How do I know which program is right for my athlete?
We start with an assessment so our coaches can evaluate your child’s movement quality, strength baseline, and overall athletic ability. From there, we recommend the program that best fits their age, sport, goals, and training schedule. Whether they’re just getting started or preparing for the next level, there’s a clear, structured path for every athlete at SMART
Do you offer trial sessions or assessments?
This gives athletes and their families the opportunity to meet the coaching staff, see how sessions are run, and understand the structure, coaching, and competitiveness at SMART before committing to a program.
What equipment do players need to bring?
Athletes should come dressed in comfortable athletic wear with athletic sneakers. We recommend bringing a water bottle and a light snack for longer sessions.
How often should my athlete train per week?
For meaningful progress, we recommend training 3 to 4 times per week. This allows athletes to consistently build strength, speed, and overall performance while still balancing school, sport practices, and recovery.
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Do you train during the off-season?
Absolutely — the off-season is actually the most important time to train. It’s when athletes have the most time to develop foundational strength, correct movement deficiencies, and build the physical qualities that translate directly to better on-field performance when the season starts. Our off-season programs are periodized to peak athletes right when they need it most.
What makes SMART different from other football training centers?
Our facility and competitive environment push athletes to be better every day. Surrounded by driven athletes across all levels, your child develops toughness, effort, and the right mindset needed to succeed. Not just in sport, but long term.
Can I train for multiple sports at the same facility?
We tailor training to each athlete’s needs, ensuring they can perform at a high level in every sport they play while staying balanced, healthy, and progressing year-round.
How do I book a session or get started?
Click the “Register Now” button on this page, fill out your information, and our team will reach out to you shortly after to get you started.