Athlete Development

Structured training to build resilient, and high performing athletes.

At SEPSA, our Athletic Development services are designed for athletes and active individuals who want to improve performance while reducing injury risk and building longterm physical capacity.

We take a development focused approach to training recognising that performance, health, and resilience are interconnected. Whether you’re a developing athlete, returning from injury, or aiming to take your performance to the next level, our programs are built on sound foundations and purposeful progression.

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15+

Years of Athlete Development

500+

Happy Athletes

30+

Different Sports

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Athletic Development at SEPSA:

We work with youth athletes, developing athletes, competitive amateurs, and high-performing individuals who want training that evolves with them. Our Programs focus on improving the physical qualities that underpin performance across sport and life, including:

  • Strength and power

  • Speed and agility

  • Movement efficiency and control

  • Robustness and injury resilience

Our Approach:

Every athletic development journey at SEPSA begins with understanding the individual. We assess:

  • Movement quality and control

  • Strength and capacity

  • Training history and injury considerations

  • Sport-specific demands

  • Lifestyle and recovery factors

From there, we design a structured, individualised training plan that aligns with both current performance goals and longterm development. Progression is deliberate, monitored, and adaptable. Ensuring athletes are challenged appropriately while maintaining health and consistency.

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Athletic Development Is For People Who:

  • Compete in sport at any level

  • Are returning to sport following injury or time away

  • Want to improve strength, speed, or athletic capacity

  • Are transitioning from rehabilitation to performance

  • Want structured, professionally guided training

  • Value longterm development

Trusted by Athletes:

  • Two female basketball players in blue uniforms are jumping to contest a basketball during a game in an indoor gymnasium, with spectators seated in the background.

    I have been absolutely loving using SEPSA OnTheGo for both my off- and in-season training! I am so grateful to have a program perfectly tailored to my netball commitments - balancing injury prevention, strength, and overall netball fitness. It is honestly the most fun and motivated I have ever felt with training. I always feel so supported through their weekly (and even daily when needed!) check-ins. The Best!!


    — Alicia (Elite Netballer)

  • A woman smiling outdoors, wearing a black top and a colorful embroidered jacket with floral designs.

    The team at SEPSA were recommended to me by another Exercise Physiologist a little over 12 months ago. I have never really been a gym person, but I was dealing with a health concern and open to trying anything that might help. I am so grateful for their advice, guidance and the way they have been so dedicated to helping me improve my health and fitness. I have also found the positive and supportive environment within the group has really motivated me to keep coming back.

    - Mel (Pickle ball enthusiast)

  • A soccer referee in black uniform signaling during a match, with a player in an orange kit in the background and spectators watching from behind a fence.

    As a football referee, it is crucial to meet the ever increasing speed, endurance and athletic demands of sport. To meet these demands, it is essential i take a holistic approach to training, which has been permitted by the expert guidance of the SEPSA team.

    - Tom (Senior Referee)

  • A woman with a large hat and glasses standing outdoors with hiking poles, smiling, in front of a stone building and rolling hills in the background.

    With the motive to look after and play with my Grandchildren I was successfully working with SEPSA already to keep me mobile and active. So successful the orthopaedic surgeon indicated the knee would have others in for knee replacement surgery. With the offer from friends of a 500km walk through Italy with a backpack Chris was confident he could have me ready. The month long walk completely successful. No trouble with the knee and the aerobic work meant I finished each hilly section strong. 

    - Wendy (Adventure lover)

  • Female triathlete in a green and black uniform holding a blue finisher's scarf at the World Triathlon Championship Finals in Wollongong 2025, smiling on a blue track with trees in the background.

    Chris is an exceptionally passionate and knowledgeable Exercise Physiologist who goes above and beyond to help his clients reach their goals. He has been absolutely paramount in helping me reach my full potential as an elite para athlete and also in tackling the many challenges associated with my disabilities to maximise my overall health, wellbeing and quality of life. I honestly cannot recommend SEPSA highly enough.

    - Anu (World Champion, ParaTriathlon)

  • A man running in a race wearing a blue shirt, black shorts, and a bib number 8528, with other runners and trees in the background.

    I have been working with SEPSA for the last few years. Chris and his team have helped me be the best version of myself.

    They listen to me and help me set achievable goals that fit my life and schedule. I receive advice that works for me and I know that the SEPSA team have extensive knowledge and experience but most importantly ……they care.

    - Jerry (Weekly ParkRunner)

  • A man running on a grassy field, wearing a black sleeveless shirt, colorful shorts, a cap, and sunglasses.

    I used SEPSA to get back moving after recovering from a hip stress fracture. SEPSA took a very analytical approach to the cause of the initial injury, as well as a thorough look at my strength using force and movement measurements. They developed a program that worked with my busy schedule to get strength and movement back, all with a friendly and positive attitude.

    - Josh (Swimmer/amateur footballer)

  • Two women in cycling gear riding a yellow tandem bike on a paved road with trees in the background.

    I have been lucky enough to have the support of SEPSA through my sporting journey with personalised gym programs, injury prevention and disability management. The support I receive from SEPSA has improved my sporting performance and daily life.

    - Maddy (Tandem Road Race National Champion)

  • A smiling woman taking a selfie outdoors on a sunny day, with a building and a fence in the background.

    I've trained with Chris for several years now and he's guided me through all sorts, including recovery from knee surgeries and pregnancy. I've set and achieved goals I wouldn't have even considered without him (half marathons, triathlons etc) and have always found him to be incredibly professional, adaptable to my personal needs, compassionate, knowledgeable, focused and an all round nice guy!

    - Dr Alice (Busy Academic & mum)

  • Two men are standing together in a gym, looking at a tablet device. One is wearing a black Nike polo shirt with a logo, and the other is in a gray t-shirt. There are exercise machines in the background.

    Knowledgeable, extremely professional and a fantastic communicators. I have personally seen great results through his performance and conditioning coaching and would highly recommend all facets of their services.

    - Simon (Business owner)

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