Junior Athletic Development Academy

Building Long-Term Athletic Foundations

The Athletic Development Academy is a specialised programme designed to support young footballers by developing the physical qualities that underpin performance, confidence, and injury prevention.  These are predominantly strength and fitness sessions to compliment the football pre season skills and games sessions.

Built on Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) principles, the academy focuses on helping players move well first — before moving fast or strong — ensuring development is safe, progressive, and age-appropriate.

The sessions are limited to 24 Juniors per time slot so register now to avoid dissapointment

Our Philosophy

We believe that great footballers are built on strong movement foundations. This programme prioritises speed, coordination, control, and confidence, while reducing injury risk and establishing healthy habits around training and physical challenge.

Programme Leadership

Rob Lee
Physiotherapist with extensive experience across elite football environments, including Celtic FC and Wellington Phoenix, as well as New Zealand age-group and federation football. Rob specialises in injury prevention, movement efficiency, and long-term athlete wellbeing.

Glen Ostergaard
Strength & conditioning and movement specialist with a Bachelor of Science and over 30 years’ experience at Les Mills International, contributing to global programmes such as BODYPUMP, SPRINT, GRIT, and PILATES. Glen’s focus is on movement literacy, confidence, and resilience.

What We Deliver

• Speed and agility development

• Improved body control and movement awareness

• Safe acceleration and deceleration mechanics

• Age-appropriate strength and power

• Integrated injury-prevention strategies

• Increased confidence and movement literacy

Our Promise

• No heavy or unsafe lifting for children

• No overtraining or burnout

• Progressive, safe physical development

• A fun, engaging, and professional environment

• Player wellbeing always comes first

This academy supports young athletes not just for the next season — but for the years ahead.

Programme Details

• Day: Thursdays

• Start Date: Thursday 12th February and Finish Thursday 19th March

• Location: Stanley Bay Park

• Time: 3:45 – 4:30 pm OR  4:40 - 5:25 pm  ONLY 24 spots per time session available

• Please note a minimum number of particpants will have to be reached to ensure this programme will run.

• Fee: $75 for the 6 week programme