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Our vision

To build confident and empowered athletes who are physically prepared to perform at their best.

Our mission

Using an evidence, data and outcomes-based approach, our mission is to help athletes aged 11 years and older realise their physical potential, in order that they perform at their best, limit their risk of injury, and enjoy good health and longevity in their chosen sport.

Dr. Adrian Schultz

ESSAM AES AEP, ASCA Level 2 S&C Coach

BA HMS, BA HONOURS (BIOKINETICS), MA HMS, PHD EXSS

OWNER AND HEAD COACH

Adrian is driven to see athletes under his care take ownership of their physical preparation for sport in an informed, confident, and empowered manner. With over 25 years of experience working in exercise and sport science, strength and conditioning and university education settings, Adrian brings a unique perspective to athlete performance testing, strength and conditioning coaching and training, and athlete education.

Adrian’s formal qualifications include a PhD degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Newcastle, a Master’s degree in Human Movement Science, a Honor’s degree in Human Movement Science (Biokinetics) and an undergraduate degree in Human Movement Science and Psychology from the University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. He is also an accredited Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach through the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), and an Accredited Exercise Physiologist through Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) and holds past sports massage therapy, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment certifications.

Adrian is a past lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Newcastle, having lectured at the University for 12 years, and continues to lecture in sports performance, on a part-time basis, at the Australian College of Physical Education. He also continues to participate in research, supervising current Honours and PhD students, while also undertaking his own research. His research interests include applied strength and conditioning, biomechanics and motor control, with a view to enhancing athletic performance, preventing injury and preserving musculoskeletal health. To date, he has published 23 peer-reviewed journal articles and has presented 27 conference proceedings at international strength and conditioning and exercise and sport science conferences in the United States, Australia, United Kingdom and Singapore.

Adrian’s own sporting background is in track sprinting and rugby union. He also served in the military completing infantry officer’s training as part of his national service in the South African Defense Force.