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Speed & acceleration
Build efficient mechanics, sharper first steps and the ability to express speed in sport.
September 2026 · Maidstone
School Holiday
Athlete Program
A focused multi-sport development program for athletes aged 13 – 18 who want to develop speed and strength safely, move better and build confidence in their sport.
Priority EOI · Program details to follow
About Melbourne Sports Science
Elite isn’t a category.
It’s a standard of care.
Performance is rarely the product of talent alone. It grows through the right environment, purposeful practice, appropriate challenge and good decisions repeated over time.
Melbourne Sports Science brings that high-performance process to every athlete—not only those already at the top. We meet young athletes at their current level, understand the context around them and build the next useful step.
The MSS standardUnderstand the person.
Respect the process.
Develop the athlete.
Respect the process.
Develop the athlete.
Clear expectations, honest feedback and training that earns the right to progress.
Safe, considered coaching
Training is scaled to age, experience, current capacity and the demands of the sport. Progress is planned—not rushed.
Bachelor of Exercise ScienceHuman Movement
Bachelor of Psychological StudiesPsychology-informed coaching
ASCA Level 1Strength & conditioning
5+ years’ experienceSafely coaching junior athletes
Built for the developing athlete
Train the qualities that transfer.
Evidence-based coaching, clear feedback and purposeful sessions—built to complement an athlete’s sport, not compete with it.
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Strength & power
Develop age-appropriate strength, landing skills and explosive intent with quality coaching.
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Agility & movement
Improve change of direction, balance and movement quality across different sporting demands.
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Athlete confidence
Learn how to train safely and with purpose, understand key techniques and carry confident performance habits into sport.
Two age-appropriate groups
The right challenge at the right stage.
Movement foundationsAthlete ages13 – 15
Build the foundation
Technique, movement quality and confidence. Athletes learn how to train well while developing speed, strength and control.
- Age-appropriate progressions
- Clear coaching and feedback
- Positive performance habits
Performance applicationAthlete ages16 – 18
Apply it to performance
Higher-intensity development for athletes ready to connect strong technique with speed, power and sport-specific performance.
- Speed and power intent
- Performance-led coaching
- Greater training independence
The complete athlete toolkit
Train like an elite athlete.
Elite performance is more than one training session. Athletes learn how the major parts of preparation work together, giving them practical skills to make better decisions in training and sport.
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Strength & Power
Build force safely through strong technique, age-appropriate loading, jumping, landing and explosive movement.
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Speed & Endurance
Develop efficient speed and repeat-effort capacity, while learning how high-intensity work and recovery fit together.
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Nutrition & Wellbeing
Learn practical foundations for fuelling, hydration, sleep and wellbeing that support training, growth and everyday energy.
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Recovery & Repair
Understand why recovery matters and use simple routines around sleep, movement and training load to arrive ready to perform.
Beyond the school holidaysSkills athletes can keep using to maximise their performance.
Register your interest Why families choose MSS
More than a holiday session.
Performance that transfers
Develop speed, strength, movement quality and confidence that athletes can carry directly into their sport.
Safe coaching you can trust
Every session uses age-appropriate progressions, clear instruction and careful supervision from an experienced coach.
Better-prepared athletes
Athletes return to team training with stronger movement foundations, better habits and greater training confidence.
Limited group sizes
Join the priority list Quality coaching depends on individual attention.
Places will be deliberately limited so every athlete receives meaningful feedback and coaching.
Expressions of interest
Register interest now and secure your spot.
Completing the EOI places your athlete on the priority list. Confirmed dates, pricing and the booking invitation will follow.
Maidstone, Melbourne September 2026 Priority EOI list
Questions
What families need to know.
Does registering interest guarantee a place?+
It places your athlete on the priority list. Places will be confirmed after the final program details and formal registration invitation are sent.
When will dates, venue and pricing be confirmed?+
The program is planned for the September 2026 school holidays. Exact session dates, the Maidstone venue and pricing will be shared directly with interested families.
Which sports is the program for?+
The program is multi-sport. Football, netball, basketball, athletics, soccer and athletes from other sports are welcome. Coaching is built around transferable athletic qualities.
Is it safe for different experience levels?+
Yes. Athletes are grouped by age and coached through age-appropriate, carefully supervised progressions. No previous strength and conditioning experience is required.
What if the athlete is under 18?+
A parent or guardian will need to complete the final registration and consent process before the athlete participates.