AthElite Strength&Conditioning

27/03/2026

One of the biggest problems I see is young athletes training really hard, but not always training the right way. The old saying “sometimes less is more” is often correct in this situation… 📊

A well designed Strength & Conditioning program isn’t about getting smashed in the gym, it’s about training the qualities that actually translate to your sport resulting in improved performance and reduced injury risk 🔥

This is our big focus at AthElite Strength & Conditioning, especially with our junior athletes and return to play reconditioning athletes. 🏀 🏋️‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️

If you are interested about training, programming, or return back to your sport, please feel free to reach out.

19/03/2026

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🚨 Confirmed: Juventus will be going on a summer tour of Australia and Hong Kong. They won’t be going back to the Adidas camp in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

06/03/2026

Most athletes are told they’re “cleared to return to training.”
But being medically cleared doesn’t always mean you’re ready to perform.

There’s a critical stage between rehabilitation and full competition where athletes need to rebuild strength, restore movement capacity and prepare for the demands of sport again.

That’s where AthElite Strength & Conditioning comes in.
Athletes can work with AthElite through three pathways:
🔹 Return to Play Reconditioning
For athletes transitioning from injury or surgery back to competition.
🔹 Performance Coaching
Individualised strength & conditioning for athletes wanting to improve performance and reduce injury risk.
🔹 Remote Performance Programming
Professional S&C programming delivered online for athletes training anywhere in Australia.

AthElite S&C works with athletes across the Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast region, as well as remotely with athletes around Australia.

If you're unsure which pathway is right for you, send a message or enquiry and we can discuss the best option for your situation.

23/02/2026

Why most players “BLOW UP” during the first quarter of practice matches 😰

The most common thing I hear from all footballers (seniors and juniors) is that “I do all this running at footy training and then when it comes to games I blow up in the first quarter”.

Initially, I use to think that this is part of the tradeoff with footy, being footy fit is different to being running fit, but what about if there was a way to get “match fit” with specific and dedicated strength and conditioning training? 🤔

I can confidently say this is 💯 true!!! Yes, there is a time and place for long duration/one paced runs to get your Vo2 Max at a decent level, however if this is your routine in March, you’re asking to get a soft tissue injury and “blow up” come practice games 🤦‍♂️

AFL is trending similar to soccer nowadays, where the game is becoming more intermittent with repeated high intensity efforts and longer rest durations, so that you can attack the next contest with intent!

You need a rare blend of:
✅ Endurance
✅ Strength
✅ Speed
✅ Agility
✅ Power
✅ Mental strength
✅ Tactical awareness/Game Sense
✅ Skill ex*****on

Just working on Endurance (especially the marathon style of endurance training) might shave off some time on your time trial, but will it actually get you footy fit???

Have a think about your training and where it sits, and DM us if you have any questions or would like advice on your training before the season starts 🔥

17/02/2026

One of the biggest mistakes I see is athletes thinking rehab is “done” once pain settles or they’re cleared to train. 🤦‍♂️

CLEARANCE DOESN’T EQUAL CAPACITY…

Most breakdowns occur when strength, load tolerance, and movement exposure haven’t been rebuilt progressively and in a systematic way. In other words, training with no scientific method, just madness!

Return-to-Play isn’t about doing more reps, it’s about bridging the gap between rehab and performance with structured progression 🔥

This is most athletes get stuck after an injury, and where the right coaching makes a difference

13/01/2026

🔥 HYROX 12 WEEK PROGRAM OUT NOW 🔥

As we launch our new series of AthElite Blue Print programs, we have a massive sale on our first 12 week program, the Hyrox program.

Save 75% off the program original price before it goes up at the start of February

To purchase, please contact us on 0466 970 619 or DM us today

Everything you need to prepare for your upcoming Hyrox competition

19/12/2025

We will be closed for the next 2 weeks over this Christmas break. Wising everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year.

🎄 🥳 🎆

02/12/2025

📱 ONLINE EXERCISE PROGRAMS 📱

Are you struggling with injuries, inconsistent training, or not knowing what to do in the gym? Our online exercises programs and coaching gives you the structure, confidence, and real results regardless of your location! 🇦🇺

💻 What you get:
✅ Personalised S&C Program
✅ Rehab Programs specific to your needs
✅ Video Demonstrations of every exercise
✅ Weekly check ins and technique feedback
✅ Sport specific and goal specific programs
✅ Ability to train anywhere and anytime

📈 Built by the regions leading Sport Scientist with a rare blend of experience as an athlete, practitioner, and academic.

If you’re ready for a more structured and professional approach, contact us today 📧

04/11/2025

🧊 There is no such thing as “Over-Recovery”, so how much recovery are you doing? 🧊

Here’s a list of the main recovery examples to help you recover from training and competition.

Keep this in mind… “80% of your recovery should come from adequate nutrition and sleep, whilst the final 20% comes from all other methods” 🛌 🍎

29/10/2025

🎁 We turn 7 today, thank you to everyone being involved over the past 7 years 🥳

We look forward to continue providing the best service to all clients 🙏

27/10/2025

🔥 JOURNAL ARTICLE - HIGHLY RECOMMEND 🔥

Although working on your physical components is really important, nothing is more important in sport than your ability to play, hands down!!! ⚽️ 🏉 🏏 🎾 🏀

This study presented findings that in the AFL Draft combine, there is a poor correlation between how well an athletes tests and their career success. This included a large sample size spanning nearly 20 years and almost 1500 athletes.

But what does this actually mean??? 🤔
✅ Your technical and tactical skills for your sport should always come as a number 1 priority
✅ Testing is a poor predictor of career success at the draft combine, however extremely important once you’re in the system! At the elite level, most players have elite technical and tactical skills, and what separates you and your opponents can be something deemed as so minuscule such as lactate inflection point or acceleration over 5m
✅ Improving on your weaknesses is widely suggested, but your strengths will generally be your strengths throughout your career

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