foundational

Strength & Conditioning

What is it?

  • This program is for year 6 Athletes.
  • Program goal: to develop the physical capabilities of the participants via a Foundational Strength & Conditioning program.
  • The program is aligned with the Youth Physical Development model (See image below) and Resistance Training for Children & Youth: A position stand from the Australian S&C Association. 

How it works:

  • All athletes are screened and tested in their 1st session. 
  • Following screening, testing and a review of athletic/sports specific goals their strength program is designed.
  • All athletes attend 1h of supervised small group sessions / week. 
  • Sessions are either: 
    • Monday 315-4pm.
  • Class sizes are capped at 6.
  • We review and monitor individual progress at every session.

Session format:

  • Each session includes warm-up, mobility, skill acquisition, power/strength and stretching.
  • Every session each athlete records strength program progress notes (exercise/sets/reps/recovery/additional notes).

Cost:

  • $39 p/ week. Paid in full at the commencement of the term. 

Additonal info:

  • If the athlete wants additional individual performance coaching for their sports specific goal(s) please contact either Claire or Jeremy to arrange an individual appointment.
  • Overseeing the sessions, athletes progress and programming is Jeremy Rae:
    • Accredited Exercise Physiologist (University of Sydney, 2002) – Member Exercise & Sports Science Australia; 
    • Strength & Conditioning (S&C) Coach – Qualifications have been completed with: 
      • National Strength & Conditioning Assoc. – Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (2007) &
        • Australian Strength & Conditioning Assoc. L2 (2013). 

Youth Physical Development model: