Craig Smith Coaching

Craig Smith Coaching Co Founder .foundry
Personal Trainer (BPhEd)
Teacher (GradDipTchg Secondary)

Big congratulations to Jeremiah Shields on his selection for the Cook Islands Cricket team set to compete in the T20 Wor...
21/04/2026

Big congratulations to Jeremiah Shields on his selection for the Cook Islands Cricket team set to compete in the T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Japan this May 🇨🇰🏏

Over the past two months we have been working together with a strong focus on aerobic and anaerobic conditioning — building the engine needed to perform, recover, and repeat high-level efforts required in T20 cricket.

Proud of the work that’s gone in so far — now it’s time to take it into competition, good luck mate! 

19/04/2026

Great to be working with another motivated athlete putting in the work behind the scenes.

Sophie represents Canterbury Under 17 and 19 age group cricket teams, and is chasing her goal of selection for the NZ U19 Women’s Cricket World Cup squad, set to compete in Bangladesh and Nepal in January next year.

Our focus has been on building the physical foundations that will give Sophie the best chance to perform at the next level — with targeted programming around speed development and overall strength. These are key qualities for modern cricket, and Sophie has attacked every session with intent.

A big commitment as well — Sophie has been travelling down from Pleasant Point to get her initial work in, and is now continuing her programme remotely. That consistency and willingness to go the extra mile will set her up for a big summer next year.

Excited to keep supporting Sophie on her journey and watch her progress over the coming months.

Great opportunity for learning and connection today 👊We jumped on a Zoom call with multisport and adventure legend Douga...
16/04/2026

Great opportunity for learning and connection today 👊

We jumped on a Zoom call with multisport and adventure legend Dougal Allan alongside Academy athlete Henry Ward.

Dougal shared some gold around periodisation and peaking for events, managing load, and time your performance to hit your best when it matters most. For young athletes, understanding when to push and when to recover is just as important as the work itself.

Massive thanks to Dougal for giving up his time and passing on knowledge from years at the top of the game. Experiences like this are invaluable for athletes wanting to maximise their potential.

08/04/2026

Strength training for youth athletes is often misunderstood.

A lot of people see it as “extra load” — something that adds more fatigue to an already busy training week. But in reality, it’s one of the most important investments you can make in a young athlete’s long-term development.

Done properly, strength training doesn’t just build muscle — it builds resilience. It helps improve movement quality, coordination, and body control, all of which translate directly to better performance on the field or court.

More importantly, it plays a huge role in injury prevention. Stronger muscles, tendons, and joints are better equipped to handle the demands of sport, reducing the risk of common overuse and impact injuries.

It’s not about lifting heavy or pushing limits — it’s about building a solid foundation.

Think long-term. Strong athletes stay healthier, perform better, and last longer.

Registrations for our Term 2 Youth Athlete Development Programme are now open!Our Youth Athlete Development Programme is...
04/04/2026

Registrations for our Term 2 Youth Athlete Development Programme are now open!

Our Youth Athlete Development Programme is designed to help young athletes build strong foundations in movement, strength, and performance in a fun, supportive environment.

Whether your child is already involved or looking to get started, we’d love to have them join us.

As we head into the winter sports season, we know schedules start to fill up quickly with trainings and games but this is often when strength and conditioning has the biggest impact. When training loads increase, the body needs more support, not just more practice. Strength training helps athletes stay robust, move well under fatigue, and reduces the risk of both overuse and contact injuries across the season. It supports everything they do in their sport rather than competing with it.

⚡ Term 1 athletes will be given priority when confirming spots
⚡ Sessions filled quickly last term

👉 Register using the link in our bio.

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