High Performance Strength & Conditioning

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January 1, 2026

December 31, 2026

Enhancing pinnacle performance one session at a time.

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Our High Performance S&C Program delivers elite-level training tailored to each athlete’s sport, goals, and development stage. Designed for long-term success, the program supports athletes across all sports who are striving to progress in their performance pathway.

What’s included:

Up to two face-to-face sessions per week
Individualised annual training plan with detailed day-by-day blocks
Functional testing and ongoing program updates
Targeted exercise prescription for strength, mobility, recovery & conditioning
Performance monitoring: load, fatigue, monotony, and testing results
Coach collaboration to align with sport-specific goals

For just $55/week, athletes receive a complete, data-driven high performance program in a supportive small-group environment. The High Performance Strength & Conditioning program operates out of the Hunter Academy of Sport gym (Broadmeadow) or Cornerstone Gym (Maitland).

Athlete Benefits

Personalised Training for Peak Performance
Each athlete receives an individualised, periodised training plan tailored to their sport, development stage, and goals. This includes specific prescription for conditioning, mobility, activation, and recovery, ensuring optimal support no matter their training cycle.
Expert Coaching & Small Group Focus
Athletes benefit from up to two 1-hour face-to-face sessions per week, delivered in small group settings (6–8 people), allowing for targeted feedback and a supportive training environment led by experienced professionals.
Holistic, Long-Term Athlete Development
With an emphasis on education and longevity, this program goes beyond basic training to include load management, recovery strategies, and movement screening—building smarter, stronger, and more resilient athletes.
Data-Driven Performance Monitoring
Regular functional testing, including power, speed, and endurance assessments, ensures progress is tracked and training stays aligned with performance goals. Statistical analysis of training loads, fatigue, and peaks supports informed coaching decisions.
Integrated Support Across Sporting Pathways
Through liaison with sport-specific coaches and alignment with State and National Sporting Organisations (e.g., Tennis NSW, Cycling NSW), athletes benefit from a cohesive, performance-focused development model.
Accessible & Inclusive
Open to athletes from all sports (ages 13–25, with case-by-case consideration outside of this range), this program offers a valuable opportunity regardless of previous HAS involvement. Athletes not currently selected for representative teams can still apply via an Expression of Interest (EOI).

Eligibility

Athletes need to demonstrate potential for growth in their chosen sport and should be aiming for or hold current selection in State/National teams or similar in their sporting pathway
Athletes will be invited into the High Performance S&C program under the direction and working closely with the relevant National and State Sporting Organisations (Eg. Cycling NSW, Skateboarding Australia, Tennis NSW etc) where specific programs are tailored.

Alternatively, athletes can apply through submitting an expression of interest (EOI) where they must submit times/selection achievement information which will be assessed on a case by case basis along with pre-screening results.

Athlete ages: 13 – 25 Years of Age (NB: athletes outside of this age group will be assessed on a case by case basis)
Athletes from all sports can apply, you do not have to be part of a current HAS program to apply for the High Performance Strength and Conditioning Program

Enquiries and EOI’s should be sent to ella@thinksport.com.au

Schedule and Flyer

The program runs in January – December where athletes attend weekly face to face gym sessions, completing their personalised program in small groups of 6-8 people per session time with our training professionals.

Scholarship Opportunties

Explore a variety of scholarship opportunities available through the Hunter Academy of Sport to support athlete development and growth: