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Surge Academy  |  Youth Athletic Development

Build a Stronger, More
Capable Athlete —
For Sport and For Life.

Surge Academy is a 6-week, professionally coached small-group training experience for homeschool athletes and active youth ages 7–18.

12 Coached Sessions
2x Per Week
Only 3–4 Athletes Per Group
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The Reality

Kids Need More Than Sport Practice to Become Athletic.

Your child may practice soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball — or no organized sport at all.

But developing a capable young athlete requires exposure to far more than one sport.

Kids need opportunities to:

Run Jump Throw Carry Crawl Balance Sprint Change Direction Get Stronger Solve Movement Problems Play

Surge Academy was created to help young people build that broad physical foundation.

Because athleticism isn't being great at one thing.
It's being prepared for many things.

What We Train

Not Just Speed. Not Just Strength.
Athlete Everything.

Surge Academy is a developmental training system designed to help young people become stronger, faster, more coordinated, more confident and more physically capable.

We combine structured athletic development with movement, play, challenge and exploration — meeting athletes where they are today while preparing them for where they want to go.

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Strength

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Speed

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Power

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Agility

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Coordination

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Balance

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Endurance

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Movement Skill

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Body Awareness

The Surge Development Model

We're Developing More Than Athletes.

At Surge, the athlete is at the center of everything we do.
Physical development matters — but so do the qualities young people develop through training.

Physical

What the body can do

Strength · Speed · Power · Agility · Coordination · Endurance

Mental

How the mind engages

Focus · Confidence · Discipline · Curiosity · Problem Solving

Emotional

How we grow through challenge

Resilience · Self-Awareness · Courage · Relationships · Belonging

Spiritual

Who we're becoming

Purpose · Integrity · Gratitude · Humility · Service

Movement is the Medium.
Human Development is the Mission.

Developmental Pathways

Every Athlete Starts Somewhere.

Different stages. One shared mission.

CLIMB
Ages 7–9
Building the Foundation

The most playful and exploratory Surge experience — designed to develop physical confidence through movement, discovery and joy.

Movement Play Balance Coordination Confidence Exploration Curiosity Joy
45-minute sessions
RISE
Ages 10–13
Building Skills

Athletes begin expanding their physical toolbox while developing greater confidence and independence as movers and learners.

Strength Speed Agility Body Awareness Confidence Decision Making Teamwork Leadership
50-minute sessions
SOAR
Ages 14–18
Preparing for Performance

Older athletes build the physical capacity and personal ownership needed to apply their abilities in sport, competition and life beyond training.

Strength Power Speed Athleticism Leadership Resilience Ownership Purpose
60-minute sessions
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Small-group coaching at Surge Athletics
The Surge Academy Difference
3–4
Athletes Per Training Group

Not 15 Kids in a Class. Just 3–4 Athletes.

For our inaugural Surge Academy groups, enrollment is intentionally limited to just 3–4 athletes per training group.

That means coaches can actually know your athlete. We can observe how they move, coach the individual in front of us, adjust when needed, challenge them appropriately and build a real relationship over the six weeks.

More Coaching

Every rep, every set, every session.

Individual Attention

Feedback tailored to your athlete.

Better Progression

We adjust for the person, not the group.

Real Relationships

Coaches who know your child's name — and their goals.

Program Structure

Six Weeks. Twelve Sessions.
A Better Foundation.

6
Weeks
2
Days Per Week
12
Coached Sessions
Group Ages Session Time
SOAR 14–18 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
RISE 10–13 12:40 – 1:30 PM
CLIMB 7–9 1:40 – 2:25 PM
Option A

Monday + Wednesday

Option B

Tuesday + Thursday

Program dates: [START DATE] – [END DATE]  ·  Both tracks run simultaneously

Built for Your Life

Athletic Development Designed to Fit the Homeschool Day.

You shouldn't have to wait until evenings are packed with practices, activities and family commitments to give your child meaningful physical development.

Surge Academy offers professionally coached daytime training designed specifically to work within the homeschool lifestyle.

Whether your child is already competing in sports or simply needs more opportunities to move, learn and become physically confident, there is a place for them here.

Structured Progressive Age Appropriate Professionally Coached
Families may use participation information for their own homeschool records where appropriate.
Daytime youth athletic training at Surge
Is This Right for Your Child?

Your Child Doesn't Have to Be an "Athlete" Yet.

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Competitive athletes who want to improve their physical foundation

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Developing athletes who need strength, speed and coordination

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Kids who play recreational sports

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Homeschool students who need meaningful, progressive physical activity

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Kids who aren't currently involved in organized sports

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Beginners with no previous strength-training experience

No Previous Training Experience Required.

What Surge Families Say

The Impact Goes Beyond the Training Floor.

★★★★★

"[Testimonial about athlete confidence, enjoyment, or physical progress — from a real Surge family]"

Parent NameAthlete Age / Program
★★★★★

"[Testimonial about coach relationships, small group experience, or athlete growth]"

Parent NameAthlete Age / Program
★★★★★

"[Testimonial about how training fits the homeschool lifestyle or changed your child's relationship with movement]"

Parent NameAthlete Age / Program
Enrollment

Simple, Clear Pricing.

6-Week Surge Development Block

Everything You Need to Build a Better Athlete

$297

Per athlete · Full 6-week block

  • 12 professionally coached sessions
  • 2 sessions per week
  • Small groups of only 3–4 athletes
  • Age-appropriate developmental pathway (Climb / Rise / Soar)
  • Progressive athletic-development programming
  • Surge family onboarding
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Enrolling Siblings?

$297
First Athlete
$272
Each Additional Athlete

$297 for the first athlete + $272 for each additional athlete from the same household enrolled in the same six-week development block.

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First Session Fit Guarantee
No-Risk First Session

Not Sure If It's the Right Fit? That's Okay.

We want your athlete to experience Surge before you feel locked into six weeks. Your athlete can attend their first scheduled session. If afterward you decide Surge isn't the right fit, simply let us know within 24 hours.

We'll cancel the remaining enrollment and refund your tuition, less a $25 first-session fee. After that 24-hour period, enrollment becomes final.

After the 24-hour window following the first session, enrollment is non-refundable. Make-up sessions are available upon request when space permits — one per athlete per six-week block.
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Courtney and Brandon Mericle — Surge Athletics coaches
The Team Behind Surge

Built by Coaches.
Shaped by Parents.

Surge Athletics was built from decades of experience in strength and conditioning, coaching, fitness and athletic development — and from something equally important: raising young athletes ourselves.

We understand both sides. We know what coaches want athletes to become physically. And we know what parents hope sport and training help their children become as people.

That's why Surge Academy was built around long-term development rather than shortcuts.

Decades of combined strength & conditioning experience
Youth athletic development specialists
Parents of young athletes
Northglenn, CO based — serving the surrounding communities
Where We Train

A Private, Purpose-Built Training Environment.

Surge Academy sessions are held in Surge Athletics' private, intentionally designed small-group training environment.

The space allows us to coach only a handful of athletes at a time and create the type of focused, personal environment the program was designed around.

Surge training environment — group sprint Surge training environment — agility Surge training environment — strength Surge training environment — movement

After enrolling, families receive everything they need for their first visit — including location details, parking instructions and a short walkthrough of what to expect.

Common Questions

Answers for Families.

No. Surge Academy is designed for any young person who wants to develop their physical abilities. We have athletes who compete in organized sports and athletes who don't — all are welcome.
No. No previous training experience is required for any Surge Academy group. Our coaches work with each athlete at their current level and progress from there.
Absolutely not. Surge Academy is for every young person who wants to move better, get stronger, and build a physical foundation. Beginners are encouraged and will thrive in this environment.
For our inaugural Surge Academy groups, enrollment is intentionally limited to just 3–4 athletes per training group. This allows our coaches to provide individualized attention to every athlete in every session.
Each athlete may request one alternate-group make-up session during the six-week block when space is available in another session. Make-up availability is not guaranteed, but we will accommodate when we can.
We offer a First-Session Fit Guarantee. If after your athlete's first session you decide Surge Academy isn't the right fit, let us know within 24 hours and we will cancel the remaining enrollment and refund tuition, less a $25 first-session fee. After that 24-hour window, enrollment is final.
Yes. We offer a family rate for households enrolling multiple athletes in the same six-week block: $297 for the first athlete + $272 for each additional athlete from the same household.
Surge Academy sessions are held in Surge Athletics' private, intentionally designed small-group training environment. Full location details, parking instructions and a walkthrough of what to expect are provided to enrolled families before their first session.
Surge Academy is professionally coached daytime athletic development — it is designed to fit naturally within the homeschool schedule. Families may use participation information for their own homeschool records where appropriate. We do not make representations about state or district PE credit requirements, which vary by family and jurisdiction.
Water, athletic clothing and athletic shoes. Come ready to move. Enrolled families will receive a full first-visit guide before their first session with any additional specifics.
Limited Enrollment

Give Your Athlete More Than
Another Practice.
Give Them a Foundation.

6Weeks
12Coached Sessions
3–4Athletes Per Group

A chance to become stronger, faster, more capable and more confident — while building a relationship with movement that can last far beyond one season.

$297
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Climb · Ages 7–9 Rise · Ages 10–13 Soar · Ages 14–18