Building athletes
of tomorrow.
At Combine Air Academy, we don’t just train young athletes, we develop confident, capable and resilient movers. Every session is built around the fundamental qualities that support sporting performance, reduce injury risk and help young athletes enjoy long-term success.
Running in line with the school term, the program combines structured altitude training, professional coaching and performance education to give young athletes the tools to train smarter, recover better and maximise their performance in the sports they love.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
CA Academy is a 10-week athletic development program for kids and teens who play sports.
Each term follows a clear path for progression giving athletes, parents, and coaches a way to identify areas for improvement and measure development across the term.
Sessions are designed by a team of health and fitness professionals, including Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapists, Personal Trainers, and Sporting Coaches. Every session is delivered in a safe, coached, and supportive team environment, with all CA Academy coaches holding a valid Working With Children Check.
Session days and times vary by club.
Enquire to find out what is available at your closest Combine Air Club.
10 WEEK
PROGRAM
Runs alongside the school term
TESTING &
RETESTING
Track your child's progress
EXPERT
DESIGNED
Built by health and fitness professionals
WWCC
APPROVED
Safe, supportive training environment
Athletic Development Pillars
STRENGTH & POWER
Age-appropriate strength, movement control and force production to improve athletic performance, reduce injury risk and create the physical foundations every young athlete needs.
SPEED
Accelerate, sprint efficiently and cover ground faster through improved mechanics, posture and explosive movement.
AGILITY
Decelerate, change direction quickly and re-accelerate with confidence, improving performance in every multidirectional sport.
BALANCE & STABILITY
Balance, proprioception and postural control so athletes move efficiently, remain stable under pressure and build confidence in every movement.
COORDINATION
Hand-eye, foot-eye and whole-body coordination while improving visual tracking, spatial awareness and the ability to process multiple sensory inputs during movement.
REACTION TIME
Think fast. Move faster Recognise and respond to visual and auditory cues quickly, improving decision-making and performance under game-like pressure.
CONDITIONING
Aerobic fitness, repeat-effort ability and resilience so athletes can maintain high-quality movement and decision-making throughout training and competition.
JUMPING & LANDING
Jump, absorb force and land with excellent mechanics to improve power while reducing the risk of common lower limb injuries.
EDUCATION
Perform beyond training. Understanding recovery, nutrition, hydration, sleep, goal setting and preparation to develop habits that support lifelong performance.
DISCIPLINE
Great athletes are consistent. We teach accountability, resilience, respect, teamwork and a strong work ethic, to develop the mindset to succeed in sport, school and life.
HOW THE TERM WORKS
WEEK 1
TESTING
Athletes complete performance testing to establish their starting point across key athletic markers such as strength, power, endurance, coordination, and movement quality.
WEEK 2
MOVEMENT FOUNDATIONS
Athletes are introduced to key movement patterns including squat, hinge, jumping, landing, coordination, and fundamental strength positions.
WEEK 3 - 5
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Sessions focus on building athletic qualities through jumping, landing, plyometric work, strength development, conditioning, and game-based activities.
WEEK 6 - 9
PROGRESSION
Athletes progress into more challenging movement patterns, higher coordination demands, strength-based exercises, conditioning blocks, and sport-relevant performance work.
WEEK 10
RE-TESTING
Athletes complete re-testing to measure progress and highlight areas for continued development.
WHO IT'S FOR
CA Academy is designed for kids and teens who are already involved in sport and are ready to take their training more seriously.
It is ideal for young athletes who:
- Play regular sport and want to improve
- Are preparing for a season, trial, competition, or representative pathway
- Need strength and conditioning outside of their usual sport training
- Want to move faster, feel stronger, and perform with more control
- Would benefit from professional coaching in a positive team environment
The program is best suited to kids who already have a base level of activity, enjoy sport, and have a genuine drive to get better. CA Academy supports athletes up to 15 years old, with 16 year olds and above able to progress into regular Combine Air group training sessions where suitable.
WHY ALTITUDE TRAINING?
At Combine Air, athletes train in a simulated altitude environment where less oxygen is available. The pressure in the room remains the same as sea level, but the oxygen percentage is reduced, creating a unique training stimulus.
For young athletes, this creates a safe yet efficient and purposeful environment where they can build capacity, resilience, and effort tolerance under the guidance of experienced coaches.
The aim is not to push kids beyond their limits. It is to help them develop the physical and mental qualities that support better performance in sport and life.
Why parents choose CA Academy
The program gives young athletes access to professional coaching, structured programming, altitude training, performance testing, and education in a positive team environment. It helps bridge the gap between regular sport participation and true athletic development.
For kids who already love their sport, CA Academy provides the extra layer. The strength, fitness, discipline, and confidence to keep progressing.
ACADEMY LOCATIONS
◉ ROZELLE
Ages 11–15
◉ CONCORD
Ages 11–15
◉ PENRITH
Ages 7–10, 11–15
◉ GREGORY HILLS
Ages 7–10, 11–15
READY TO START?
Enrol your athlete in the next CA Academy term. Places are limited.