SPORTS PERFORMANCE • MARRICKVILLE, SYDNEY
A TRAINING SYSTEM DESIGNED TO INCREASE YOUR SPEED AND VERTICAL JUMP
Performance training built around the athlete in front of us, developing the strength, speed, and power that transfer to sport. We specialize in basketball performance while also working with athletes from volleyball and other sports where speed, strength, and explosiveness matter.
A SYSTEM THAT GROWS WITH THE ATHLETE
Play Strong isn’t built around random workouts or one-size-fits-all programs.
Our groups are kept small, our training is adaptable, and our system is designed to develop multiple athletic qualities at the same time.
As athletes improve, the training evolves with them.
Every athlete comes in with different strengths, weaknesses, training experience and sporting demands.
Our job is to identify what they need most and build their training around it.
We assess progress along the way, but the goal is simple: keep developing the physical qualities that will help them perform better in their sport.
1. SMALL GROUPS. BETTER COACHING.
We deliberately keep groups small so athletes aren’t lost in a crowded class. It gives us the ability to coach, make adjustments and give extra attention where it’s needed.
2. TRAIN THE ATHLETE, NOT THE TEMPLATE.
Athletes train within the same system, but exercises, loads and progressions can be adjusted depending on the individual.
3. DEVELOP EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS.
Strength, speed, power and jumping ability are developed together throughout the program, rather than being treated as completely separate qualities.
WE USE TOOLS LIKE FORCE PLATES, SPRINT LASER TIMING SYSTEMS, VERTEC AND MORE TO HELP GUIDE THE TRAINING, TRACK THE PROGRESS AND CREATE A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT.
THE PROOF IS IN THE ATHLETES
SUCCESS STORIES
Ngā mIhi, Jonni
"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."
Kyi Heperi
"Suffering a third successive ankle injury and being ruled out of the rep season I found Adam.
Adam's training got me strong and resilient.
From Adam's training I gained the confidence to play strong and I have gone on the be recruited into one of the most successful school programs in Australia and awarded defensive player of the year in the best U18 div one team in the Waratah NSW state league 2025.”
Mithuan Jay
"Best strength and conditioning coach in Sydney! Found Adam more than 5 years ago when he was documenting his own dunk journey as a 5ft11 basketball player. Since I’ve joined and trained 2-3 days per week with him, I’ve been able to increase my vertical jump from 24 inches to 35 inches. The growth is insane, staying injury free at 34 years old. Highly recommend!"
"I’ve trained with Coach A for 5 years now and there’s no one else I’d want guiding me.
He’s built me into a true athlete — stronger, more explosive, and resilient, always helping me come back better from injuries.
Nobody builds bounce and strength like him.”
Roman Stathis
Emin Joldic
This isn't just the best gym you'll ever train at, it's an experience.
The energy, the music, the atmosphere, and the relentless hard work create an environment that pushes you beyond what you thought was possible.
In just a few weeks, I've watched my strength, fitness, and athletic ability transform into something I never imagined I was capable of. If you're willing to put in the work, this place will take you to another level mentally and physically.
"After 6 years of training with Adam I can confidently say he is the BEST strength and conditioning coach in Sydney.
During this time I went from not being able to touch the rim to a 40 inch vertical.
He didn’t just help me with jumping but overall made me stronger, more athletic, more confident and mentally tougher.
I couldn’t recommend Adam enough."
Luca Mesiti
Varunan Ravikumaran
"Adam is simply one of the best basketball and strength & conditioning coaches in the field. The progress I've made under his guidance has been tangible and consistent, which speaks directly to the quality of his programming.
As a physiotherapist myself with a strong foundation in human movement and performance, I can say with confidence that Adam's knowledge is exceptional. He adapts intelligently to each individual rather than applying a generic template, and the way he communicates the rationale behind his programming is something I genuinely learn from, session after session.
For anyone serious about their development as a basketball player or athlete, Adam is exactly the coach you want in your corner."
Ruon Tongyik
"Adam is one of the best strength and conditioning coaches that I’ve ever worked with.
He has helped me tremendously this past year and a half to get back into professional football.
There’s so much that I needed to work on in order for me to perform at the highest level and he did just that. He has worked tirelessly to help me strengthen a lot of my weaknesses.
From when I started to where I am now, there’s been significant improvements. Adam has certainly increased my speed, jumping and overall athletic ability. He has also increased my mental strength and positive mindset through training. He’s helped me develop great training habits to improve nutrition.Adam is a well experienced, high performance coach who I would greatly recommend to anyone."
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Gym Hours
Mon - Fri
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday
CLOSED