Our Story
Hi, I am Caleigh and I am the founder of Play Strong Kids. I have a simple belief: unlocking physical strength in the early years unlocks confidence in all areas of life. As a local mom in Leaside, Toronto with three little ones (all under six), I dream of raising confident kids with strong character who thrive at the playground, in sports, and in life.
With my background in accounting and finance, I never imagined I would be here… but after putting my kids in countless activities, I knew there was something missing. I often signed my kids up for programs only to find the coaches lacked energy, enthusiasm, or the ability to connect and engage with my child. I wanted my kids to be active, but while we tried all the traditional options like soccer and t-ball, I felt the curriculum often skipped a step, moving straight to sport-specific skills without giving kids the chance to develop essential fundamental skills first.
After delving into the world of physical literacy and how children learn to move, I discovered the science behind what I’d felt all along – that kids need to master the basics before being asked to play the game. Research on Fundamental Movement Skills, Functional Movement, and the Long-Term Athlete Development model all confirmed it: confident movers grow into confident athletes — and confident kids.
Enter Play Strong Kids. Try out a class today and see what it’s all about.
Together, let’s raise strong kids – inside and out.
