Whether you’re a high school athlete looking to go to college, a college athlete looking to sign your first professional contract, or a professional athlete looking to make the big leagues, we design the program tailored to your individual performance needs. Team Australia representatives, Adelaide Giants players and multiple MLB affiliated athletes rely on our programs to optimise their performance. And we can do the same for you.
Our baseball and softball youth high performance program comprises of gym-based, group strength & conditioning training, as well as pitching and throwing coaching. Specifically designed for athletes aged between 13 - 16 years who want to take on-field performance to the next level, the program aims to develop your speed and strength, and to help minimise your risk of injury.
We run a women's elite baseball program that is designed specifically for female players aged 13 years and over. We support you to develop key areas your game, including pitching, throwing, speed and strength training.
Our youth and women’s programs run for 12 weeks each season of the year (summer, autumn, winter and spring). Programs are developed around the specific training and playing demands required at the different times of the baseball season, as well as consideration of your individual requirements as an athlete.
Continuity is a central pillar of our dedicated throwing and pitching development programs, which is why our facility is equipped with an indoor netting system that allows you to throw regardless of the weather conditions outside. We also have a wide range of specialist strength & conditioning equipment specifically designed to enhance your throwing capacity.
For all our athletes, we offer physiotherapy, exercises physiology and rehab programs that support you from day 1 of an injury until you’re ready to get back on the field.
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Qualifications
Having worked at various private gyms and sporting organisations early in his career, including Norwood FC of the SANFL, Miki knew athletes and coaches across Adelaide deserved better. Too long had optimal rehabilitation and S&C services only been accessible to athletes at the top level.
Miki started AAC in 2017 with the vision of creating an environment for athletes to the get the most out of their performance. What began as a small handful of aspiring athletes and coaches has turned into a not so little AAC community with athletes competing locally, nationally and across the globe. This is only just the beginning!
Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach and Head of Education
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Having worked in the professional, semi-professional, and US college domains, as well as consulting privately with clients ranging from kids to national team athletes, Adam has developed an understanding of strength and conditioning and rehabilitation across a range of sports.
Adam’s specialty is strength and conditioning for field sports and complex rehab, having previously worked with Coburg FC, Adelaide United FC, and Minnesota State University, as well as the private sector.
Athletic Development Coordinator
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A love of sport and training has fuelled Jazz’s pursuit of a career in strength & conditioning and coaching. Jazz has a passion for working with kids and young athletes. He believes athletic development should begin as early as possible to develop movement patterns, coordination and strength, which is the foundation for athletic performance.
Combat and Injury Rehabilitation Coordinator
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Reece has a lifelong passion for martial arts and human performance. He has a history in combat sports and has a profound understanding on the effects of injuries for both physical and psychological wellbeing. As such, he has dedicated his time in learning how to help people come back from injuries and become even better versions of themselves.
Reece has helped multiple fighters prepare for upcoming events in MMA, boxing and kickboxing giving special considerations to fight camp preparation and maximising the athlete's performance. He has also overseen a number of athletes return to sport from severe injuries such as ACL reconstructions, shoulder reconstructions and stress fractures.
Our coaches have extensive experience in supporting young baseball and softball players enhance their game. We design personalised, individual programs that help you develop your throwing and pitching mechanics, essential to avoiding the most common arm and elbow injuries baseball and softball players suffer.
Although we regularly work with players at the highest level, including Team Australia and the Adelaide Giants, we also have programs to develop your game if you’re a young player at any stage of your baseball journey. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere that is based on support and encouragement.
Our site is equipped with an indoor netting system so our specialist throwing and pitching programs are always able to run, regardless of the weather. You can also take advantage of our specialist strength & conditioning equipment, in addition to VALD sports science equipment that is used to track key physical performance metrics throughout your training journey.
We offer in-house physiotherapy, exercise physiology, strength & conditioning and allied health services that are personalised for your specific needs. Our team is here to support you at every stage of the journey as you get back on the field, from day 1 of an injury, right through your rehab, and up to the day you return to play.
In addition to our specialist baseball and softball high performance programs, our team provides coaching and training in all sports, and can help you to develop your fitness, strength, confidence and capacity whatever game you play, and regardless of the level you are currently at.
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