ULETE Kids Camp · Week 1 Coach Reference

Slow and clean first. Fast and competitive second.

A coach-facing guide for Week 1: dynamic warm-up, daily timing, BoxMatrix movement blocks, video previews, coaching cues, and flexible game placeholders.

Camp StandardQuality over speed.
Coach FocusClean reps, posture, balance, control.
Movement Blocks2 movements → game/application.
Game BlocksFlexible entertainment piece. Keep energy high.
Daily Map

Minute-by-minute flow

The webpage keeps the parent-facing schedule intact while giving staff a practical, minute-level operating plan.

9:00–9:15
Camp Check-InArrive, get organized, bathroom/water, groups formed if needed.
9:15–9:40
Dynamic Warm-Up + Movement PrepSlow control → coordination → ground work → skip/rhythm → short races → reset.
9:40–10:15
A Series: Movement Foundations3 min demo · 5 min movement 1 · 5 min movement 2 · 2 min game setup · 15 min game · 5 min reset.
10:15–10:35
Fuel BreakSnack, hydration, simple habit lesson. Keep it simple and positive.
10:35–11:10
B Series: Skill in Action3 min demo · 5 min movement 3 · 5 min movement 4 · 2 min game setup · 15 min game · 5 min reset.
11:10–11:50
Compete + PlayULETE-led games. MARR supports energy, teamwork, and movement quality language.
11:50–12:00
Cool Down + ResetBreathe, water, recap, camper shoutout, dismissal.
9:15–9:40

Dynamic Warm-Up

No videos needed here. This section is built as a functional list. Click each item for what it is, how far to go, and what coaches should cue.

9:15–9:17

Gather + Explain

“We start slow so we can move fast later.”

9:17–9:27

Control Prep

Mobility walks, balance, hinge, lateral control.

9:27–9:35

Build Up

Ground prep, crawl, skips, rhythm, leaping skips.

9:35–9:40

Race + Reset

10/20/30 yard races, then slow it back down.

A1. Knee Hugs10–15 yards down and back · slow balance
CuePull knee up, stand tall, pause, then step.
  • Look for tall posture and balance.
  • Do not let kids rush this section.
A2. Leg Cradles10–15 yards down and back · hip control
CueCradle the leg, stand tall, control the balance.
  • Look for patience and no falling side to side.
A3. Quad Pull + Opposite Arm Reach10–15 yards down and back · posture/reach
CuePull heel to butt, reach the opposite arm to the sky, stand tall.
  • Look for upright body and controlled reach.
A4. Frankenstein Walks10–15 yards down and back · controlled kick
CueKick straight, reach tall, do not swing out of control.
  • Look for straight leg and posture.
A5. Walking Single-Leg RDL Reach10 yards down, walk back · balance/hinge
CueReach back with one leg, stay long, come back to tall.
  • Younger kids can use a smaller reach.
  • Reward clean balance, not range.
A6. Heel-to-Toe Walk10 yards down, walk back · foot control
CueWalk like you are on a tightrope. Slow feet. Eyes up.
  • Look for balance and controlled steps.
A7. Alternating Lateral LungeIn place or 10 yards · side-to-side control
CueStep side, sit slow, push back to the middle.
  • Do not let kids fall into the lunge.
  • Small clean range is fine.
A8. Inchworms8–10 yards or 4–6 reps · ground prep
CueWalk your hands out, hold control, walk your feet in.
  • Look for patient hands and no collapsing.
A9. Bear Crawl Forward8–10 yards, walk/backpedal return · coordination
CueQuiet hands, quiet feet, hips low.
  • Keep spacing clean.
  • Watch for trunk control.
A10. A-Skip / Rhythm Skip15 yards down, walk back · rhythm
CueKnee up, opposite arm, bounce tall.
  • Reward rhythm and posture.
A11. Lateral Skip10–15 yards each direction · lateral rhythm
CueStay tall, move sideways, do not let your feet get messy.
  • Look for body control and awareness of space.
A12. Leaping Skip for Height15 yards down, walk back · vertical push
CueJump tall. Reach the top of your head to the sky.
  • Land under control.
A13. Leaping Skip for Distance15 yards down, walk back · projection
CueCover ground, but land under control.
  • No falling forward to “win.”
A14. Short Race Build-Up10 → 20 → 30 yards · competitive finish
CueFast start, clean finish.
  • Run by age group if needed.
  • Final reset: “Now we slow it back down for clean movement.”
Week 1

Movement blocks + video reference

Click a day, then open each movement card for purpose, cues, coach standards, and a simple Watch Video link.

Monday · Foundation + First Layer of Control

Wide Bridge · Reverse Crossover Lunge · Sliding Step Down · Cossack Squat

Clean movement wins

A Series: Movement Foundations

Ground bridge work into first unilateral control pattern.

9:40–10:15
Wide BridgeMonday A1 · Band Bridge Series+
What it is doing

Builds the first hip-spine connection of the week. Simple ground-based control before the kids move into standing patterns.

Coach cues
  • Push through the ground.
  • Lift slow and lower slow.
  • Keep hips even.
  • Do not race reps.
  • Every rep should look the same.
Quality standard

Cleanest bridge wins — not the most reps.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
Reverse Crossover LungeMonday A2 · BoxMatrix Tier 1+
What it is doing

Introduces unilateral control. The front foot owns the ground while the back leg moves through a controlled crossover pattern.

Coach cues
  • Step back slow.
  • Stay tall.
  • Front foot owns the ground.
  • Do not crash into the bottom.
  • Come back up clean.
Quality standard

Reward front-leg control, posture, and patience.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
9:55–10:10 · Game Placeholder: Freeze + Control GameFlexible. Kids move fast, then freeze and show control. Casey/Amy can swap this with any equivalent fun game.

B Series: Skill in Action

Step-down control and lateral hip control.

10:35–11:10
Sliding Step DownMonday B1 · BoxMatrix Tier 1 / Adductor VMO+
What it is doing

Shows whether the working leg can lower and return without the foot, knee, hip, or trunk falling apart.

Coach cues
  • Lower slow.
  • Tap light.
  • Do not drop.
  • Keep the foot strong.
  • Come back up clean.
Quality standard

Best controlled descent and return wins.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
Cossack SquatMonday B2 · Hip Matrix / Adductor VMO+
What it is doing

Introduces lateral hip control and side-to-side movement quality. Range only matters if the position stays clean.

Coach cues
  • Shift slow.
  • Do not fall into the bottom.
  • Chest stays proud.
  • Small clean range beats big sloppy range.
  • Come back up the same way.
Quality standard

Reward balance, control, and clean range — not depth.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
10:50–11:05 · Game Placeholder: Cone Control ChallengeFlexible. Move between cones; every checkpoint requires a controlled stop, shift, or athletic position.

Tuesday · Hips + Single-Leg Organization

Narrow Bridge · Single Leg RDL · 3 Position Reverse Step · Reverse Crossover Lunge QL

Own one side

A Series: Movement Foundations

Bridge progression into hinge/balance control.

9:40–10:15
Narrow BridgeTuesday A1 · Band Bridge Series+
What it is doing

Progresses the bridge by narrowing the stance and forcing more precise hip control.

Coach cues
  • Feet stay narrow.
  • Push through the ground.
  • Keep hips even.
  • Do not let the knees drift.
  • Control the top and bottom.
Quality standard

Reward level hips and slow movement.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
Single Leg RDLTuesday A2 · BoxMatrix Tier 1 / Hinge+
What it is doing

Develops posterior-chain control, balance, and hip hinge awareness. Kids must slow down or they lose the position.

Coach cues
  • Reach back with the leg.
  • Stay long.
  • Move slow.
  • Do not twist open.
  • Come back to tall.
Quality standard

Reward clean hinge and balance — not deepest reach.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
9:55–10:10 · Game Placeholder: Balance RelayFlexible. Move to cone, show controlled hinge/balance position, then return.

B Series: Skill in Action

Different step angles and hip-spine reach.

10:35–11:10
3 Position Reverse StepTuesday B1 · BoxMatrix Tier 1+
What it is doing

Teaches the same reverse step through multiple angles. The goal is to keep the same quality as the angle changes.

Coach cues
  • Same control, different angle.
  • Step slow.
  • Front foot stays strong.
  • Stay tall.
  • Do not rush the change.
Quality standard

Reward consistent quality across all three positions.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
Reverse Crossover Lunge QLTuesday B2 · BoxMatrix Tier 2 / Hip-Spine Connection+
What it is doing

Connects lower-body control with trunk rotation and reach. Kids learn to turn into the front hip without losing position.

Coach cues
  • Step back slow.
  • Turn into the front hip.
  • Reach with control.
  • Do not collapse.
  • Come back up clean.
Quality standard

Reward clean step, turn, reach, and return.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
10:50–11:05 · Game Placeholder: Step + Reach ChallengeFlexible. Move between cones; perform a clean step or reach before continuing.

Wednesday · Directional Control

Knee-to-Chest Bridge · Reverse Step · 3 Position Lateral Step · Forward Deficit Lunge

Control direction

A Series: Movement Foundations

Bridge variation into straight reverse stepping.

9:40–10:15
Knee-to-Chest BridgeWednesday A1 · Band Bridge Series+
What it is doing

Bridge progression that makes one side work harder while reinforcing hip-spine organization.

Coach cues
  • Hold one knee in.
  • Push through the ground.
  • Keep hips even.
  • Do not twist.
  • Slow up and slow down.
Quality standard

Reward level hips and clean trunk position.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
Reverse StepWednesday A2 · BoxMatrix Tier 1+
What it is doing

Teaches clean backward stepping, front-foot ownership, posture, and controlled return.

Coach cues
  • Step straight back.
  • Front foot owns the ground.
  • Stay tall.
  • Do not crash.
  • Make every step look the same.
Quality standard

Reward clean straight-line step and return.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
9:55–10:10 · Game Placeholder: Red Light / Green Light ControlFlexible. Green = move, yellow = slow motion, red = freeze in clean position.

B Series: Skill in Action

Lateral and forward control.

10:35–11:10
3 Position Lateral StepWednesday B1 · BoxMatrix Tier 1 / Lateral Control+
What it is doing

Teaches side-to-side control before kids run, cut, or change direction. Same quality at every angle.

Coach cues
  • Step to the side with control.
  • Do not fall into it.
  • Foot stays strong.
  • Stay tall.
  • Slow is the challenge.
Quality standard

Reward lateral control without collapsing or rushing.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
Forward Deficit LungeWednesday B2 · BoxMatrix Tier 2+
What it is doing

Introduces forward control and deceleration through more range. Small range is fine if it is clean.

Coach cues
  • Step forward slow.
  • Own the front foot.
  • Control the bottom.
  • Do not drop.
  • Push back clean.
Quality standard

Reward controlled forward step and return.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
10:50–11:05 · Game Placeholder: Direction Change CourseFlexible. Backward, lateral, and forward lanes with a controlled stop at each checkpoint.

Thursday · Review + Confidence

Frog Bridge · Prone Hip Extension · Single Leg Squat · Deficit Reverse Lunge

Show control

A Series: Movement Foundations

Final bridge progression and prone hip control.

9:40–10:15
Frog BridgeThursday A1 · Band Bridge Series+
What it is doing

Final bridge variation of the week. Opens the hip angle while reinforcing quiet trunk and controlled hip movement.

Coach cues
  • Feet together.
  • Knees open.
  • Push through the ground.
  • Lift slow.
  • Keep the body quiet.
Quality standard

Reward the cleanest bridge variation of the week.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
Prone Hip ExtensionThursday A2 · Ground Shoulder Matrix / Hip-Spine Foundation+
What it is doing

Simple face-down hip extension pattern. The goal is to lift from the hip while the trunk stays quiet.

Coach cues
  • Lift from the hip.
  • Do not kick.
  • Keep the body quiet.
  • Small clean movement.
  • Slow lift and slow lower.
Quality standard

Reward clean hip lift without twisting or rushing. Video link still needs to be matched/added.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Video pending — coach demo
9:55–10:10 · Game Placeholder: Clean Movement Team ChallengeFlexible. Teams earn points for clean reps, listening, and teammate encouragement.

B Series: Skill in Action

Single-leg control and reverse lunge range.

10:35–11:10
Single Leg SquatThursday B1 · BoxMatrix Tier 1+
What it is doing

Challenges unilateral strength, balance, hip control, and knee position. Range only matters when quality stays high.

Coach cues
  • Stand tall first.
  • Lower slow.
  • Control the working leg.
  • Do not drop.
  • Small range is fine.
Quality standard

Small clean rep beats big sloppy rep.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
Deficit Reverse LungeThursday B2 · Hip Halo / Reverse Lunge Progression+
What it is doing

Adds range to the reverse lunge. Kids learn to control the same pattern under greater demand.

Coach cues
  • Step back slow.
  • Stay tall.
  • Control the extra range.
  • Do not fall into the bottom.
  • Front foot owns the ground.
Quality standard

Reward clean control through available range.

Coach reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Watch Video
10:50–11:05 · Game Placeholder: Team Obstacle CourseFlexible. Use cones, hoops, hurdles, lines, balls. Each checkpoint requires clean control.
Staff Standard

What coaches should reward

This language keeps the camp aligned with MARR Strength without overloading kids with technical explanations.

Reward

Clean movement, slow control, best posture, best listener, best balance, best teammate, most improved.

Do Not Reward

Fast sloppy reps, falling apart to win, rushing the movement, ignoring instructions, unsafe spacing.

Younger Kids

Smaller range, simpler cues, more demonstrations. Small clean movement beats big sloppy movement.

Older Kids

Same movement, stricter expectation. Slower tempo, better posture, cleaner left/right control.

Quick Library

All Week 1 movement videos

Fast reference list for coaches. Click a movement to view cues, then use the Watch Video link when needed.

Wide BridgeMonday A1
Watch Video
What it is doing

Builds the first hip-spine connection of the week. Simple ground-based control before the kids move into standing patterns.

Coach cues
  • Push through the ground.
  • Lift slow and lower slow.
  • Keep hips even.
  • Do not race reps.
  • Every rep should look the same.
Quality standard

Cleanest bridge wins — not the most reps.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Reverse Crossover LungeMonday A2
Watch Video
What it is doing

Introduces unilateral control. The front foot owns the ground while the back leg moves through a controlled crossover pattern.

Coach cues
  • Step back slow.
  • Stay tall.
  • Front foot owns the ground.
  • Do not crash into the bottom.
  • Come back up clean.
Quality standard

Reward front-leg control, posture, and patience.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Sliding Step DownMonday B1
Watch Video
What it is doing

Shows whether the working leg can lower and return without the foot, knee, hip, or trunk falling apart.

Coach cues
  • Lower slow.
  • Tap light.
  • Do not drop.
  • Keep the foot strong.
  • Come back up clean.
Quality standard

Best controlled descent and return wins.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Cossack SquatMonday B2
Watch Video
What it is doing

Introduces lateral hip control and side-to-side movement quality. Range only matters if the position stays clean.

Coach cues
  • Shift slow.
  • Do not fall into the bottom.
  • Chest stays proud.
  • Small clean range beats big sloppy range.
  • Come back up the same way.
Quality standard

Reward balance, control, and clean range — not depth.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Narrow BridgeTuesday A1
Watch Video
What it is doing

Progresses the bridge by narrowing the stance and forcing more precise hip control.

Coach cues
  • Feet stay narrow.
  • Push through the ground.
  • Keep hips even.
  • Do not let the knees drift.
  • Control the top and bottom.
Quality standard

Reward level hips and slow movement.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Single Leg RDLTuesday A2
Watch Video
What it is doing

Develops posterior-chain control, balance, and hip hinge awareness. Kids must slow down or they lose the position.

Coach cues
  • Reach back with the leg.
  • Stay long.
  • Move slow.
  • Do not twist open.
  • Come back to tall.
Quality standard

Reward clean hinge and balance — not deepest reach.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

3 Position Reverse StepTuesday B1
Watch Video
What it is doing

Teaches the same reverse step through multiple angles. The goal is to keep the same quality as the angle changes.

Coach cues
  • Same control, different angle.
  • Step slow.
  • Front foot stays strong.
  • Stay tall.
  • Do not rush the change.
Quality standard

Reward consistent quality across all three positions.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Reverse Crossover Lunge QLTuesday B2
Watch Video
What it is doing

Connects lower-body control with trunk rotation and reach. Kids learn to turn into the front hip without losing position.

Coach cues
  • Step back slow.
  • Turn into the front hip.
  • Reach with control.
  • Do not collapse.
  • Come back up clean.
Quality standard

Reward clean step, turn, reach, and return.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Knee-to-Chest BridgeWednesday A1
Watch Video
What it is doing

Bridge progression that makes one side work harder while reinforcing hip-spine organization.

Coach cues
  • Hold one knee in.
  • Push through the ground.
  • Keep hips even.
  • Do not twist.
  • Slow up and slow down.
Quality standard

Reward level hips and clean trunk position.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Reverse StepWednesday A2
Watch Video
What it is doing

Teaches clean backward stepping, front-foot ownership, posture, and controlled return.

Coach cues
  • Step straight back.
  • Front foot owns the ground.
  • Stay tall.
  • Do not crash.
  • Make every step look the same.
Quality standard

Reward clean straight-line step and return.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

3 Position Lateral StepWednesday B1
Watch Video
What it is doing

Teaches side-to-side control before kids run, cut, or change direction. Same quality at every angle.

Coach cues
  • Step to the side with control.
  • Do not fall into it.
  • Foot stays strong.
  • Stay tall.
  • Slow is the challenge.
Quality standard

Reward lateral control without collapsing or rushing.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Forward Deficit LungeWednesday B2
Watch Video
What it is doing

Introduces forward control and deceleration through more range. Small range is fine if it is clean.

Coach cues
  • Step forward slow.
  • Own the front foot.
  • Control the bottom.
  • Do not drop.
  • Push back clean.
Quality standard

Reward controlled forward step and return.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Frog BridgeThursday A1
Watch Video
What it is doing

Final bridge variation of the week. Opens the hip angle while reinforcing quiet trunk and controlled hip movement.

Coach cues
  • Feet together.
  • Knees open.
  • Push through the ground.
  • Lift slow.
  • Keep the body quiet.
Quality standard

Reward the cleanest bridge variation of the week.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Prone Hip ExtensionThursday A2
Video pending · use coach demo
What it is doing

Simple face-down hip extension pattern. The goal is to lift from the hip while the trunk stays quiet.

Coach cues
  • Lift from the hip.
  • Do not kick.
  • Keep the body quiet.
  • Small clean movement.
  • Slow lift and slow lower.
Quality standard

Reward clean hip lift without twisting or rushing. Video link still needs to be matched/added.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Single Leg SquatThursday B1
Watch Video
What it is doing

Challenges unilateral strength, balance, hip control, and knee position. Range only matters when quality stays high.

Coach cues
  • Stand tall first.
  • Lower slow.
  • Control the working leg.
  • Do not drop.
  • Small range is fine.
Quality standard

Small clean rep beats big sloppy rep.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Deficit Reverse LungeThursday B2
Watch Video
What it is doing

Adds range to the reverse lunge. Kids learn to control the same pattern under greater demand.

Coach cues
  • Step back slow.
  • Stay tall.
  • Control the extra range.
  • Do not fall into the bottom.
  • Front foot owns the ground.
Quality standard

Reward clean control through available range.

Reminder

Do not count rushed reps. Clean movement wins.

Internal coach reference · MARR STRENGTH® · ULETE Kids Camp Week 1