STRENGTH & CONDITIONINg

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The HAS Strength & Conditioning Program provides tailored support for pre-elite athletes across the Hunter region, helping them progress to the next level of competition.

For $55/week, athletes receive a complete, data-driven program in a supportive small-group environment, including up to two face-to-face sessions per week, an individualised annual training plan, functional testing, and targeted exercise prescription for strength, mobility, recovery and conditioning. Performance monitoring and coach collaboration ensure the program stays aligned with each athlete’s sport-specific goals.

Sessions run from the Hunter Academy of Sport gym (Broadmeadow) or Cornerstone Gym (Maitland).

Selected athletes receive:

  • Personalised, periodised training plans tailored to each athlete’s sport and goals
  • Small group sessions (6–8 athletes) up to twice a week with expert coaching and targeted feedback
  • Data-driven performance monitoring including functional testing, load management, and progress tracking
  • Holistic approach covering strength, mobility, recovery, and movement screening
  • Integrated support aligned with State and National Sporting Organisations
  • Open to athletes aged 13–25 across all sports, including those not currently in representative programs

 

Additional HAS benefits:

  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through HAS media channels
  • Athletes should demonstrate growth potential and be aiming for, or currently hold, State or National team selection
  • Invitations are extended in partnership with relevant State and National Sporting Organisations (e.g. Cycling NSW, Tennis NSW, Skateboarding Australia)
  • Athletes can also apply via an Expression of Interest (EOI), submitting times and selection achievements for case-by-case assessment
  • Open to athletes aged 13–25 (those outside this range considered on a case-by-case basis)
  • Open to all sports — no prior HAS program involvement requird

An athlete scholarship levy of $55/week will apply, covering the above listed program benefits and more.