Athlete
Academy
Take your training to the next level with The Fit Lab’s Athlete Academy!
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, we’ve helped hundreds of Toowoomba athletes to achieve their individual goals through world-class training and support.
Get the Edge… Become the Best!
What is the Athlete Academy?
The Athlete Academy is an athletic development program designed to improve sport-specific qualities for youth and adult athletes from the Darling Downs region.
What does the Athlete Academy aim to do?
Our aim at the Fit Lab and the Athlete Academy is to prepare you to compete at the highest level, mitigate injury risk and fall in love with training in the weight room.
Our 5+ year long athletic development program is designed to develop competency in main movement patterns, build strength and power in these movement patterns and prepare you to seamlessly transition into sporting life beyond the Athlete Academy i.e. professional sporting clubs, overseas university/colleges, etc.
An Overview of the Athlete Academy Structure:
We have three main streams within the Athlete Academy: Foundations, Emerging & Elite.
Foundations is aimed at athletes who haven’t trained in a gym before and are just starting out, or who have had trained consistently for less than 1 year.
Emerging is aimed at athletes with training experince, and can be challenged beyond the Foundations level. Athletes usually last 2 years in this program with each exercise building from the previous training block.
Elite is for athletes who have a few years experience training in a gym and can be pushed in exercises and movements that will increase their movement competency.Only a handful of athletes are progressed to this program each year, and are picked based on their training consistency, attitude and competency within the weight room.
Repair & Rebuild
Physiotherapy Package
This Athlete Academy package is for athletes recovering from long term injuries requiring rehabilitation and includes 1x weekly physiotherapy consultation.
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Our Strength
& Conditioning Coaches
Lewis Burrows
Strength & Conditioning Team Leader
Stephen Harbort
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Blake Lollback
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Athlete Academy FAQ
How Many Days A Week Can I Train?
Minimum 1x per week, and maximum 3x times per week.
Please refer to the HPU timetable for training times, otherwise chat to our Strength and Conditioning staff to discuss days and times that suit you best.
How Do I Get Allocated Into A Group?
We allocate athletes into an appropriate group based on age, previous experience training in a gym and level of competency in main movement patterns.
Do I Need To Have A Meeting Before I Can Start?
Although not compulsory, we often meet with, athletes and parents and children prior to their first session. We can take you on a tour of the facility; answer any questions you may have and meet the Athlete Academy team.
If you are thinking of joining the Athlete Academy, please contact us to have a chat over the phone, organise a tour or chat with one of our Strength and Conditioning Coaches.
My Child Competes At A State/National Level. Why Are They Doing The Same Program As Someone Who Isn't?
Just like when you start in a new sport, it takes time to become good at it. It helps to think of weight room training as a new sport in itself – although you may be competing at a high level in your chosen sport/s outside of the weight room, this doesn’t mean this automatically transfers across.
Our goal is to spend time developing competency in these movements initially, before increasing the complexity to more challenging movements. The program is designed to ensure you get the most out of your training every session.
How Much Does It Cost To Join The Athlete Academy?
The cost for an athlete is $35 per week. You can choose to setup a weekly direct debit, or pay it all in a lump sum for a 10 week period during the school term.
Please contact us if you have questions about our options.
How Long Do The Sessions Last For?
Each session lasts for up to 1 hour. You can start the program anytime between 3:30PM and 4:00PM in the afternoon with the program finishing at 5:00PM.
Please keep in mind that we play games at the start of each afternoon program at 3:30PM only.
What Times Can I Train At?
Every afternoon from Monday to Friday from 3:30PM – 5:00PM. In the mornings, there are available times from 5:30AM – 6:30AM on Tuesday and Thursday and 6:30AM – 8:00AM on Friday mornings.
I'd Like To Speak With Someone From The Athlete Academy. How Can I Get In Touch?
To get in touch with someone from The Fit Lab’s reception team, please call (07) 4638 7645 or submit an online enquiry form.
To get in touch with a Strength and Conditioning coach, please email Dan (Head of the Athlete Academy) at [email protected]
What Age Can My Child/Children Start?
We recommend children join the Athlete Academy at no earlier than 12 years old.
Are You Open During The Holiday Period?
Yes. We are open 5 days a week between school terms and most days between the end of Term 4 and start of Term 1. We are closed on public holidays.
What Days Are Best For My Child To Train In The Gym Around Their Sports Training Days Throughout The Week?
Please reach out to our Strength and Conditioning staff in person, or email Dan (Head of the Athlete Academy) at [email protected] for assistance in planning out your training week.
What Happens If I Get Injured On The Weekend?
Please contact us or speak to us in person and we can modify the program and, if needed, refer you to the Physiotherapists at The Fit Lab’s Allied Health Centre.
You can directly book an appointment with a Physiotherapist by calling (07) 4638 7645 or by making a booking online.
We also have Physiotherapists present at the Athlete Academy on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30PM – 4:30PM.
Blake Lollback
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Level 1 Strength & Conditioning ASCA Accredited Coach
I have always had a passion in the health and fitness industry, beginning in high school.
Developing strength and aerobic capacity for personal sporting performance was of great interest to me. I have since completed a bachelor’s degree in sport and exercise science and completed a level 1 qualification in strength and conditioning.
Working with athletes provides great enjoyment for myself. I also take great pride in being able to watch athletes that I have had a hand in training, compete at all levels in their respective sport.
I am currently completing a Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology. My interests stem into both clinical, athletic, and general populations. Working with people to achieve individualised goals is my passion.
Stephen Harbort
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Certificate III & IV in Fitness
Level 2 Strength & Conditioning ASCA Accredited Coach
I’ve been working in the Fitness Industry for over 10 years. I have a certifcate III and IV in Fitness, a Diploma of Nutrition and Dietetics for Personal Trainers and am a Level 2 Strength and Conditioning ASCA Accredited Coach.
After playing at a high level of football (AFL) myself I have a passion for the industry that has never wavered. I am right where I want to be. I have been working with athletes for 3 years now and enjoy every moment of motivating and encouraging them to achieve greatness and realise their potential.
In the words of Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player of all time, “You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.”
Lewis Burrows
Strength & Conditioning Team Leader
S & C Team Leader
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Level 1 Strength & Conditioning ASCA Accredited Coach
I am passionate about long term athletic development, in particular the development of adolescence in their chosen field. I have a keen interest in science and technology, while being heavily involved in sporting organisations and teams myself. This has led me down the path of a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science degree and more recently a Masters of Secondary Education.
Nothing is better than seeing someone understand the why behind their training and implementing new found skills, movement patterns and abilities into improved performance outcomes in their chosen discipline.
I thrive on creating positive relationships with athletes and providing an environment conducive to development and learning and enjoy seeing athletes of all levels and capabilities achieve goals and ultimately have fun doing it!
Payment Methods
Repair and Rebuild
Physiotherapy Package
The Fit Lab’s Athlete Academy provides athletes with sports-specific programming to assist in achieving their specific sporting goals.
We provide athletes with exercise science-based programming and the highest quality coaching so athletes have the opportunity to take their sport as far as possible.
This package is for athletes recovering from long term injuries requiring rehabilitation and includes 1x weekly physiotherapy consultation.
Membership Term: Minimum 10 Weeks
Ages: 12 years and over
Cost: $100 per week
Package Includes:
TRAINING:
- Minimum 2 x Supervised Strength & Conditioning Sessions Per Week
- Additional Prehab/Sport Conditioning
- Program Included
- Programs Prescribed & Coached by Fit Lab’s Team of High Performance Coaches
- Athlete Testing Every Quarter to Track & Record Progress
- Access to TeamBuildr App to Track/Record Progress
- The Fit Lab High Performance Training Shirt
NUTRITION:
- Protein Smoothie/Post Workout Nutrition Supplied Post Workout
- Access to The Fit Lab’s Dietitian Weekly during select training sessions
PHYSIOTHERAPY:
- Weekly Physio Consultation to review & progress Injury/Rehabilitation
- Physio Triage Service every term to assess & reduce risk of Injury
- Access to The Fit Lab’s physio weekly during select training Sessions
- Weekly Flex Sessions with Physiotherapist
* TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY *
SEE SIGNUP SCREEN FOR DETAILS
Payment Methods
Athlete Academy
The Fit Lab’s Athlete Academy provides athletes with sports-specific programming to assist in achieving their specific sporting goals.
We provide athletes with exercise science-based programming and the highest quality coaching so athletes have the opportunity to take their sport as far as possible.
Membership Term: Minimum 10 Weeks
Ages: 12 years and over
Cost:
Adults – $45 per Week
Students – $35 per Week
Package Includes:
TRAINING:
- Minimum 2 x Supervised Strength & Conditioning Sessions Per Week
- Additional Prehab/Sport Conditioning Programs Included
- Programs Prescribed & Coached by Fit Lab’s Team of High Performance Coaches
- Access to TeamBuildr App to Track/Record Progress
- The Fit Lab High Performance Training Shirt
NUTRITION:
- Protein Smoothie/Post Workout Nutrition Supplied Post Workout
- Access to The Fit Lab’s Dietitian Weekly during select training sessions
PHYSIOTHERAPY:
- Physio Triage Service every term to assess & reduce risk of injury
- Access to The Fit Lab’s physio weekly during select training sessions
- Weekly Flex Session with Physiotherapist
* TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY *
SEE SIGNUP SCREEN FOR DETAILS
Get in Touch with the Athlete Academy
Our dedicated team are here to assist with all enquiries. Let’s talk: