05/27/2026
One of the hardest parts about being a middle schooler?
You’re trying to figure out who you are…
while also desperately trying not to stand out.
And unfortunately, many of the things that actually create long-term health ARE counter-cultural right now.
Going to bed early.
Getting 10 hours of sleep.
Eating real food.
Training consistently.
Getting outside.
Choosing friends intentionally.
Doing internal work like breath work, recovery work, learning your triggers, and becoming more self-aware.
To a middle school or high school kid?
That can feel “weird.”
Which is why this message from a COMPTRAIN Youth parent meant so much to us.
“I was nervous that COMPTRAIN would be a super competitive atmosphere, but instead I have really noticed the positivity and general good vibes of the program. He is devoted to his classes and sad when he has to miss them!! I really feel for him it's about the joy of moving your body without feeling like you are not good enough at something or as good as everybody else. Wherever you are is ok for you and you work on your own goals.”
Honestly…this is exactly what we hope kids feel when they walk through our doors.
Yes, we want them to get stronger.
Faster.
More athletic.
More capable.
But more than anything?
We want them to feel supported while becoming the kind of person who can thrive in a world that often pushes the opposite direction.
Because this stage of life is formative.
The habits.
The self-talk.
The confidence.
The standards.
The crew they surround themselves with.
It all matters.
And sometimes the strongest thing a kid can do is learn how to confidently choose a different path than the crowd around them.
We’re really proud of the culture inside these walls.
And deeply grateful for parents who trust us with their kids during such an important stage of life.
