my grandson(passed to 8th grade) has been doing 2 a days with our local high school( the only 8th grader to be invited). its no pads, no hitting, just conditioning and weight lifting. all the lifting is free weights.... power cleans, squats, clean and jerks....power movements. what a program! at middle school level the kids are kids, at this level the kids are young men, i am impressed. these boys want to play!