High Performance Strength & Conditioning
Nominations for the 2026 program are currently open
Program Partners
Program Benefits
Selected athletes receive:
- High‑quality coaching environment
- Access to quality training facilities
- Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
- Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
- Opportunities to represent WSAS at events
- Access to Sydney West Sports Medicine’s Long‑Term Athlete Development opportunities
Additional WSAS benefits:
- Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- Promotion through WSAS media channels
Partnership Opportunities
Sydney West High Performance
Delivered by Sydney West Sports Medicine – High Performance Division (SWHP) at the state‑of‑the‑art Blacktown Exercise, Sports & Technology Hub (BEST).
WSAS athletes are exclusively offered this first‑class opportunity to enhance their strength and conditioning knowledge and skills through the Sydney West High Performance Long‑Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Partner Support Program.
Program Benefits
Athletes who join the SWHP Performance Program receive:
- 3 × expertly supervised athlete gym sessions per week
- Personalised training programs based on WSAS–SWHP assessment profiles
- Weekly gym and field session timetables
- Access to the BEST Performance Facility, including pool and hydro recovery
- 15% partnership discount on SWHP and Sydney West Sports Medicine services
Cost: $38.50 per week (minimum 6 months)
WSAS subsidy: $200 one‑off discount
Venue: BEST Performance Centre, Blacktown International Sports Park
81 Eastern Road, Rooty Hill NSW
Hills Sports High / ASSA
Delivered by Australian Sport Speed Agility (ASSA) and renowned speed specialist Ranell Hobson at Hills Sports High School.
The Hills Sports High Athlete Performance Support Program delivers strength and conditioning through individual athlete development programming and mentoring.
Program Benefits
Athletes who join the HSH Performance Program receive:
- 2 × weekly supervised sessions with personal coaching led by Ranell Hobson
- Expert‑led training focused on injury prevention, strength, power, and movement
- Safe and supportive environment (no prior gym experience required)
- Group training session options
- Access to the Hills Sports High gym with flexible schedules
Cost: $400 per school term
WSAS subsidy: $200 one‑off discount
Venue: Hills Sports High School
56 Best Road, Seven Hills NSW (Fitness Centre front entrance)
Timetable: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00–6:00pm
HrdKAW Strength
Delivered by proud partner and five‑time Olympian Melissa Wu at the HrdKAW Strength Gym.
The HrdKAW Athlete Performance Support Program provides long‑term athlete development through structured S&C training and individual mentoring.
Program Benefits
Athletes who join the HrdKAW Strength Performance Program receive:
- Coaching by Melissa Wu, Raagini Rampal, and Josh Wu
- Individual performance testing covering mobility, functional movement, strength, muscular endurance, and power
- Up to 3 × monitored S&C gym sessions per week
- Subsidised rates for WSAS Scholarship Athletes
Cost: $600 (12‑week program)
WSAS subsidy: $300 one‑off discount
Venue: 4/7 Melissa Place, Kings Park NSW
Local Gyms
Hawksbury LGA: Oasis YMCA
Hawkesbury Oasis YMCA are generously offering WSAS Athletes in the Hawkesbury LGA a complimentary membership until the end of June 2026.
Venue – Oasis YMCA Church St &, Drummond St, South Windsor NSW 2756
Register – Complete the below forms and submit to Stacey Kenny, Centre Manager – Recreation, [email protected]
Forms must be signed by a parent or guardian.
Please note athletes will need to adhere to Centre conditions of entry including age limits. Details of age limits and entitlements are detailed below.
Complimentary membership for athletes will cover access to the Centre based on the age group information below until the end of June 2026.
- Athletes aged 11-15 will have access to the Teen Gym membership which offers access between 3pm and 5pm Monday – Friday by themselves. Alternatively, if athletes attend with a full paying member above the age of 18, they can visit the centre and train at any time.
- Athletes aged 16 and over will join the student membership which offers full access to the centre including the gym, group fitness, pool and spa/steam/sauna.
- If there are any parents who wish to accompany their children, the YMCA are happy to offer a fitness direct debit membership which is $50.50 per fortnight
Blue Mountains LGA: Blue Mountains Leisure Centres
Blue Mountains Leisure Centres are generously offering WSAS Athletes in the Blue Mountains LGA a complimentary 6 month full centre membership, conditions apply check the WSAS website for full details.
VENUES
- Glenbrook Swim Centre
- Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre
- Lawson Swim Centre
- Katoomba Sports & Aquatic Centre
- Blackheath Pool
REGISTER
Email Centre Coordinator:
Elizabeth LeBreton – [email protected]
You will be required to complete all relevant paperwork and adhere to the Centre’s condition of entry at all times.
