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Online Programs That Make Kids Faster.

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All the ways to work with Coach Mick, from 3 backyard sessions to the full 7-week coached program. Every program works the same way: find where your kid is leaking speed, then fix it in the right order.

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Coached Program
Flagship

Built From The Ground Up

7-week coached program for ages 8 to 18. Everything in Play Faster, with Mick coaching your kid the whole way: filmed and scored at the start and the end, with back and forth video feedback every week.

Plus the confidence work that makes the speed show up under pressure: a Confidence Connection for every standard, the Pressure Protocol (breathwork for the big moments) and the Sideline Protocol, so you and your partner know exactly what to say before, during and after games. Backed by the Seven Standards Guarantee.

7 Weeks Ages 8–18 All 7 StandardsConfidence WorkGuarantee
$997
or 3 weekly payments of $397 · Call first
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Self-Paced Programs
$397

Play Faster

7 Weeks Speed & Movement Young Athletes

All 7 standards, one a week, for ages 8 to 16. Balance through to cadence, in the right order. Self-paced, works anywhere, no equipment needed.

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$47

The Unshakeable Kid

Parent Course For Parents

For parents. The Rescue/Push/Coach framework: what to say when your kid is struggling, so you coach them through it instead of rescuing or pushing. $47, instant access.

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$79

The Unshakeable Parent

6 Modules For Parents Game-Day Protocols

Six game-day protocols covering the night before, the car ride, warm-up, half-time, the big moment, and the drive home. Includes video modules, audio reminders, protocol cards, and a parent workbook.

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$47

Fire The Engine

Start Here 3 Sessions Ages 8–16 Speed & Mechanics

The best place to start. 3 sessions, 15 minutes each, fixing the 3 biggest speed leaks: acceleration, push off and arms. Backyard-ready, no equipment. $47, instant access.

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Speed Is A Skill. It Can Be Taught.

Every program follows the same order. Find the leaks, fix them one at a time, then prove it on game day. The confidence comes as a bonus, because their body has proved it first.

01

Find The Leaks

Your kid is scored out of 10 on 7 standards: balance, posture, acceleration, foot strike, push off, arms and cadence.

02

Fix Them In Order

One standard at a time, starting from the ground up. Fix them out of order and the leak just moves somewhere else.

03

Prove It On Game Day

Quicker first steps, more drive off the ground, a kid who goes for the ball. And when they feel faster, they back themselves.

Which Program Is Right For You?

Program Price Format For Who Best If…
Built From The Ground Up $997 Coached (7 Weeks) Ages 8–18 You want Mick coaching your kid, plus the confidence work for game day
Play Faster $397 Self-Paced (7 Weeks) Young athletes You want all 7 standards, done at home
Fire The Engine $47 Self-Paced (3 Sessions) Ages 8–16 You want to start fixing the biggest speed leaks this week
The Unshakeable Kid $47 Self-Paced Parents You want to know what to say when they're struggling
The Unshakeable Parent $79 Self-Paced (6 Modules) Parents of sport kids You want game-day protocols for high-pressure moments
Built From The Ground Up
Price$997
FormatCoached · 7 Weeks
ForAges 8–18
Best if…You want Mick coaching your kid, plus the confidence work for game day
Play Faster
Price$397
FormatSelf-Paced · 7 Weeks
ForYoung athletes
Best if…You want all 7 standards, done at home
Fire The Engine
Price$47
FormatSelf-Paced · 3 Sessions
ForAges 8–16
Best if…You want to start fixing the biggest speed leaks this week
The Unshakeable Kid
Price$47
FormatSelf-Paced
ForParents
Best if…You want to know what to say when they're struggling
The Unshakeable Parent
Price$79
FormatSelf-Paced · 6 Modules
ForParents of sport kids
Best if…You want game-day protocols for high-pressure moments

Questions Parents Ask.

Where do I start?
Most families start with Fire The Engine ($47). It fixes the 3 biggest speed leaks (acceleration, push off and arms) in 3 backyard sessions of 15 minutes. If you want all 7 standards, go for Play Faster. If you want Mick filming, scoring and coaching your kid directly, book a call about Built From The Ground Up. The parent courses are there if you want help with what to say on the sideline and in the car.
What's the difference between The Unshakeable Parent and The Unshakeable Kid?
The Unshakeable Kid ($47) is the foundational parent framework — the Rescue/Push/Coach model for responding to struggle in everyday moments. The Unshakeable Parent ($79) is the game-day version — six specific protocols for the highest-pressure moments in youth sport: the night before, the car ride there, the warm-up, half-time, the big moment, and the drive home. TUK is the foundation. TUP is the application. They complement each other perfectly.
What is Fire The Engine?
Fire The Engine fixes 3 movement mechanics that most sport kids, and most coaches, never touch: acceleration (the forward lean), push off (power from the ground) and arm drive. When these are off, your kid works twice as hard to go half as fast. 3 coaching videos, 3 drill sheets and an Engine Overview PDF. Done in your backyard, no equipment. $47, one-time, lifetime access.
Do I need to be in Melbourne to access online programs?
No. All programs listed on this page are available to families anywhere in Australia and internationally. In-person coaching runs out of Melbourne Soft Tissue Therapy in Thornbury, Melbourne.
What age groups do the programs suit?
Fire The Engine and Play Faster are built for ages 8 to 16. Built From The Ground Up covers ages 8 to 18, with Mick shaping it around each kid. The parent courses suit parents of kids in that range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I start with Natural Born Running programs?

Most families start with Fire The Engine ($47), which fixes the 3 biggest speed leaks in 3 backyard sessions. Play Faster covers all 7 standards, and Built From The Ground Up is Mick's coached 7-week program.

What is the difference between The Unshakeable Parent and The Unshakeable Kid?

The Unshakeable Kid teaches the foundational Rescue/Push/Coach framework for everyday struggles. The Unshakeable Parent applies that framework to game-day pressure moments.

Are the online programs available outside Melbourne?

Yes, all online programs are available to families anywhere in Australia and internationally.

What age groups do the movement programs suit?

Play Faster and Fire The Engine are built for ages 8–16. The parent programs suit parents of kids in that age range. Built From The Ground Up covers ages 8–18.

Not Sure Which Program Is Right?

Book a free discovery call and Mick will point you in the right direction.