Coaching for field-sport athletes, high school age and above, in Melbourne's inner north. AFL, soccer, rugby, netball — we train the demands of the game, not general fitness.

Speed, strength and fitness for field-sport athletes.

Our Services

  • Performance & Selection

    For athletes ready to level up their speed, fitness, and strength for upcoming trials.

  • Return to Sport

    Cleared by the physio but not game-ready. We build the sport-specific conditioning that gets you back to playing, not just back to training.

  • Group sessions

    Group speed and fitness sessions at Princess Park, Parkville, starting November.

The Athlete Blueprint

Four critical variables. Training tailored and specific to your athlete.

Sporting demands

We analyse the specific physical profile of your athlete’s sport. AFL speed mechanics are fundamentally different from Netball agility—we train for the actual demands of the game.

Athlete maturity

Programs are precisely adjusted for age, gender, and gym experience. This ensures development is safe, effective, and perfectly matched to their stage of growth.

Phase of the season

Training is synchronised with the sporting calendar. we move strategically from off-season foundation building to in-season peak performance.

Physical qualities.

We focus on the specific pillar (or pillars)—Speed, Fitness, or Strength—that your athlete needs most to stand out in their next selection trial.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

  • ⭐️ Neil did an amazing job training our kids' soccer team -- the fitness impact was huge and the kids always had a lot of fun doing the drills!

    Terry Macdonald, Parent

  • ⭐️ Neil is engaging and fun to work with. He conditioned a junior boys soccer team, often with 15 players. Not an easy task - but the kids enjoyed themselves and benefited from his experience. Most importantly, Neil speaks with a calm authority.

    Mike Grier, Football Coach

  • ⭐️ Working with APM has been a great experience so far. After coming off a broken ankle and surgery being able to get into the gym with someone who has such a high level of experience has been instrumental in my recovery. Couldn’t be more grateful.

    Reuben Stensen, Player

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