A TRAINING SYSTEM DESIGNED TO
INCREASE YOUR SPEED AND VERTICAL JUMP
WHAT IS PLAY STRONG
Having been playing basketball since 6 years old, coach Adam founded Play Strong Performance not only for the love of the game, but most importantly, for the desire to help other players achieve their potential.
It's taken over 10 years of experimenting with all different types of training methods, deep research and being in the trenches every day coaching to develop a unique training system. It's custom designed for todays player and takes into consideration the physical and mental demands of the sport.
The training system was designed with one goal in mind and that is to build strength, speed and power. All attributes that any athlete require to play at a high level.
We believe performance training done in the right environment can ignite confidence in athletes. This is why we do what we do.
WHERE IT ALL STARTED
For six years Adam coached seven days a week, from 1-on-1s to group sessions, all in a home-based garage.
During this period, the training system we have in place now was refined through real-world experience.
Testing, adjusting, and learning what works for athletes balancing work, school, and heavy basketball loads.
Over the years, the system proved itself and the garage was no longer enough.
That's when the facility you know now was born!
Meet Your Coach
Adam Treffiletti
"Before coaching full-time, I took a different path. I completed a Bachelor of Construction Management, earned my builder’s licence, and worked in the building industry for nearly a decade alongside my father.
It was stable, but it wasn’t fulfilling.
All the while, I was drawn to training, performance and human movement.
I was studying, experimenting, and coaching on the side.
Eventually, I decided to make the shift.
After completing my Cert III and IV in Fitness, I worked in both performance and commercial gym environments, coaching a wide range of clients. But I always knew I wanted to specialise in basketball players."
My love for the game:
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Played for Sutherland Sharks from U12 - mid-20's
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Played for Trinity Grammar from 2000 - 2004
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Played for Sutherland Sharks at ABA level (now NBL1)
"Whilst playing in high performing teams, I was undersized, but I could shoot.
If I’m honest though, my biggest limitation wasn’t ability, it was confidence. I often passed when I should have shot or attacked.
Looking back, I believe strength training would have changed that. Not just physically, but mentally. That’s a big part of why I coach today.
My own training journey mirrors what I teach.
I initially trained for aesthetics. But when I shifted my focus to performance, everything changed.
My body improved, but more importantly, so did my mindset.
That’s what I believe training should do.
Yes, we build strength.
Yes, we improve speed and vertical jump.
But ultimately, we build confidence.
Because when an athlete feels strong and capable, it shows in how they move, compete and carry themselves.
And that’s what it’s really about.
HEAR IT FROM THE ATHLETES
"Training with Adam has been a game changer for my NBL1 career.
He’s helped me get stronger, improve my vertical jump significantly, and keep my knees and body healthy throughout the season.
Adam always goes above and beyond to make sure I have everything I need to succeed, and I can’t thank him enough for his support and dedication."
Ngā mihi, Jonni
