The 5-Year Athlete

The 5-Year Athlete

Shelby Trained
Published on: 12/01/2026

Athletic development isn’t just physical—it’s shaped by habits, education, and environment. This post explains how athletes can build long-term success by investing in mindset, mentorship, and continuous learning to become better competitors over the next five years.

Habits and Behaviors
Functional Strength for Sport

Functional Strength for Sport

Shelby Trained
Published on: 12/01/2026

Upper body strength for athletes must transfer to real performance. This post breaks down how functional upper body training—focused on stability, posture, and force transfer—builds strength that actually shows up on the court and field.

Exercise
The Separation Advantage

The Separation Advantage

Shelby Trained
Published on: 12/01/2026

True athletic separation isn’t built during games—it’s built in the quiet moments. This post explores how discipline, consistency, and choosing the hard path when no one’s watching creates a lasting competitive edge.

Habits and Behaviors
The Planning Advantage

The Planning Advantage

Shelby Trained
Published on: 09/01/2026

Long-term athletic development isn’t about motivation or talent—it’s about structure. This post explains how having a clear training plan and daily habits that support it creates consistency, discipline, and sustainable performance growth.

Habits and Behaviors