Young Athlete Development Program: Supporting the Next Generation of High-Performing Athletes

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The Sports Injury Clinic

Nathan Dance

August 26, 2025

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Raising a young athlete in today’s competitive sports environment is exciting but it also comes with challenges. Between games, training, school, and everything else life throws their way, how do you make sure your child is performing at their best and staying injury-free?

That’s exactly what our Young Athlete Development Program is here to support the teens who love what they do and are ready to take their performance to the next level.

What the Program Offers

  • Sport-specific strength and conditioning
  • Movement pattern development and education
  • Injury prevention strategies
  • Training support in a small group environment (max 6 athletes per session)

Our goal? To help young athletes perform better, recover faster, and build long-term habits for success in sport and life.

Who It's For

This program is suitable for young athletes who:

  • Are aged between 12 and 16
  • Play competitive sport weekly
  • Are looking to improve performance, build strength, and prevent injury

Whether your child plays football, netball, tennis, basketball, athletics or another demanding sport, this program can be tailored to suit their needs and goals.

Session Details

  • Sessions are held on Mondays or Thursdays
  • Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
  • Athletes attend one session per week
  • Group sessions are capped at 6 athletes for personalised attention and high-quality coaching.

Assessments

All new athletes start with a 30-minute one-on-one Initial Assessment with Exercise Physiologist, Nathan. This includes:

  • Sporting history
  • Injury history
  • Goal setting
  • Load Management

Interested in Joining or Learning More?

Every athlete is different, and we’re here to help you make the best choice for your child. To find out if this program is right for your young athlete, please get in touch with our team. We’re happy to answer any questions about pricing etc. or book your athlete’s initial assessment.

Call us: 9783 9990
Email: info@tsic.com.au

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