The Athletes Academy has been co-designed with industry representatives to provide a platform for outstanding and aspiring young athletes to follow their passion and refine their fitness capability in parallel with their academic pursuits. This Academy provides students with the opportunity to train with highly qualified coaches, and receive guidance from elite athletes and acquire the theoretical knowledge behind what it takes to become a successful athlete.
The individualised focus on the athlete will provide high performance training programs suitable for any sport. Athletes will learn the fundamentals to develop athletic performance including: strength and conditioning, nutrition for the athlete, sports psychology, injury management/prevention, goal setting and careers in sport.
Athletes in the academy will be given various opportunities to refine their practice and test their skills in competitions throughout the year. These competitions will be held at a school, district, regional and national level.
Please click on the links below to view the Athletes Academy Flyer and to download the application form.
Junior Athletes Academy Application Form (Year 7 - 10)
Senior Athletes Academy Application Form (Year 11 - 12)
PARTNERSHIP WITH ATHLETIX
Yeronga SHS Athletes Academy is excited to announce Athletix as our Strength and Conditioning partner for the 2025 Academy program.
This exciting partnership will provide ours students with tailored training to enhance their performance, focusing on maximising speed, agility, strength and power for their chosen sport.
About Athletix - Human & Sports Performance
Athletix - Human & Sports Performance is Brisbane's leading private strength and conditioning facility, specializing in Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD). As the only facility of its kind in the region, we bridge high-performance training methodologies with youth, professional athletes, and the general population, creating pathways for success at every level.
Our team of Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA)-accredited coaches brings extensive experience from working with professional teams such as the Brisbane Lions AFLW, Brisbane Bullets, Queensland Bulls, and Brisbane Heat.
At Athletix, we deliver evidence-based, individualised programs tailored to each client. For athletes, we focus on performance and athletic development. For youth, we prioritise physical literacy, injury prevention, and skill acquisition, blending structured learning with enjoyment. For the general population, we emphasise functionality, movement quality, and sustainable health improvements, treating everyone like an athlete.
Our philosophy is rooted in fostering excellence, consistency, and independence, while building well-rounded athletes who can excel on and off the field. Whether collaborating with professional teams or shaping young athletes' futures, Athletix sets the standard for private strength and conditioning in Australia.
