
EVOLVE ATHLETE ACADEMY
Youth Strength & Conditioning in Goonellabah & Lismore
Serious about your sport? The Evolve Athlete Academy is a supervised strength and conditioning program for young athletes aged 12–18, led by Accredited Exercise Physiologists and experienced strength and conditioning coaches. We develop the strength, speed and power that drive on-field performance – and help keep athletes injury-free.


Individualised From Day One
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1:1 Movement Screen: Every athlete starts with a functional movement screen.
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Full Assessment: We assess movement quality, mobility, stability, strength, speed and power, as well as imbalances and injury risk.
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Individualised Program: Each athlete receives a program based on their movement screen, sport, position and goals.
CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM
Group Program
Small-group coached sessions with a maximum of 4 athletes per group, so every athlete gets close coaching attention.
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Days: Monday and Friday afternoons, 4:15pm
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Sessions: 1–2 × 60-minute sessions per week
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Location: FFitness Goonellabah
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Runs in school-term blocks
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Initial 1:1 Movement Screen: $130
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1 session per week: $40 per week
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2 sessions per week: $70 per week (save $10)


Hybrid Program
For athletes who want to train independently with expert guidance. Athletes receive an individualised program built around their sport, position and goals, train on their own 2–3 times per week, and check in with us monthly.
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Movement Screen (45 min, 1:1): Functional movement screen and corrective exercise testing – $130
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Program Delivery + Technique Coaching (45 min, 1:1): We walk through the program and coach every key lift and drill – $105
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Independent Training: 2–3 sessions per week, with the program and video demos delivered via app
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Monthly Technique + Program Review (45 min, 1:1): We check technique, review training and progress both the athlete program and corrective exercises – $105
Hybrid Program 1:1 sessions may be claimable through your private health extras cover for exercise physiology. Hybrid athletes can also move into the Group Program when a spot opens.
Group Session Framework
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Warm-up
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Power and plyometrics
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Core and injury prevention
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Speed and agility
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Strength
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Cool-down


Who's Coaching Your Athlete?
George Stevens
Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Strength and Conditioning Coach with 19 years' S&C experience. Former S&C coach for Just Futsal and Swimsations swim squad, George has trained national-level track and field athletes, and national Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting athletes.

Pennie Durheim
Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Strength and Conditioning Coach with 2 years' experience coaching youth athletes at ACE Performance, an NCAS partner, with a focus on speed, strength and movement quality.

Information for Parents
Your child's safety and development are our top priority.
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Qualified Coaching: Every session is led by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
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Age-Appropriate Training: Programs consider growth, development and training load.
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Small Groups: A maximum of 4 athletes per group for close supervision.
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Communication: We keep you updated on your athlete's progress.
Why Choose Evolve Athlete Academy?
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Delivered by Accredited Exercise Physiologists
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Every program individualised from a 1:1 movement screen
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Structured, evidence-based progressions tailored to each athlete
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Focus on long-term athletic development and injury risk reduction
Frequently Asked Questions
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Book Your Movement Screen
Spots are limited, with a maximum of 4 athletes per group.
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Call us on 0431 655 637 or book online.
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Let's build stronger, faster, more resilient athletes.

