Melbourne Sports Science
Elite coaching
for every athlete.
Evidence-informed testing, coaching and performance support for athletes, runners and teams who want to train with purpose.
- Exercise Science qualified
- Psychological Studies degree
- ASCA Level 1
- 5+ years coaching junior athletes
What we train
The qualities that win.
Tested, trained and tracked, so you can see exactly where you are improving.
- 01SpeedAcceleration and top-end speed.
- 02PowerExplosive jumping, throwing and change of pace.
- 03StrengthA robust base that holds up all season.
- 04AgilityChanging direction quickly and under control.
- 05EnduranceThe engine to keep performing late.
- 06ConfidenceComposure and belief when it counts.
How it works
Test. Plan. Train. Re-test.
- Step 01
Test
Measure where you are today so training starts from your numbers.
- Step 02
Plan
A program built around your sport, goals and schedule.
- Step 03
Train
Coached sessions with planned progression and the right challenge.
- Step 04
Re-test
Track the change and adjust the plan as you improve.
Services
Find your fit
Every program starts with testing, so your training is built on your numbers.
- 01
Athlete consulting
Individual and team support built around testing, planning and progression.
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Running
Running plans built from your test results, from first 5 km to marathon.
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HYROX
Race-specific assessment and training for every station and every run.
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Personal training
Coach-led strength and conditioning for robust, powerful athletes.
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Club partnerships
Squad testing and conditioning for clubs, schools and academies.
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About MSS
Elite is a standard of care.
Too often, an athlete’s outcome depends on whether they were selected into a program, not on their talent. Melbourne Sports Science gives every athlete access to the testing, coaching and support usually reserved for the elite.
Founded by Tom Hildebrand, a Melbourne-based sports science and strength and conditioning coach.
- Degree
- Bachelor of Exercise Science (Human Movement)
- Degree
- Bachelor of Psychological Studies
- Accreditation
- ASCA Level 1
- Experience
- 5+ years coaching junior athletes
For clubs & schools
Bring MSS to your team.
Squad testing days, strength and conditioning programs and in-season support.
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