Welcome to Jayhawk Performance
Fun | Form | Function
Jayhawk Performance is a youth strength and conditioning and research program within the University of Kansas Well-Fit Center. Our programs focus on developing healthy, fit, strong, and resilient young athletes using the tenets of long-term athletic development. We also act as an educational and research hub for students, coaches, parents, and others working with young athletes.
Explore Our Fall 2024 Programs
Elementary Athletic Development
Designed for elementary aged athletes looking to develop healthy lifestyle habits and to learn the FUNdamentals of weight training.
Female Athletic Development
Designed for elementary and middle school aged female athletes looking to increase their strength, power, and speed through structured weightlifting and speed-training workouts.
Middle School Athletic Development
Designed for middle school aged athletes looking to increase their strength, power, and speed through structured weightlifting and speed-training workouts.
Learn to Lift
Designed for elementary, middle and high school aged athletes looking to learn how to lift weights with proper form. All athletes will receive instruction on how to perform squats, bench press, deadlifts, and Olympic weightlifting variations.
Our Values
Jayhawk Performance strives to maintain an environment that embodies the core values of fun, character, work ethic, respect, and safety while enhancing self-esteem, promoting self-confidence, and cultivating a lifelong passion for maintaining physical activity.
Learn more about Jayhawk Performance and our guiding principles