Build a Sports Academy That Develops Better Athletes, Stronger Leaders and a Stronger School Culture
A successful school Sports Academy is about more than developing talented athletes. It’s about building confidence, discipline, resilience and a strong sporting culture that students want to be part of. Healthy Teens partners with schools to design and deliver structured Sports Academy programs that develop athletic performance, strengthen student engagement and support long-term growth. Whether you’re launching a new academy, strengthening an existing program or starting with a small pilot group, we work alongside your school to create an approach that suits your students, facilities and goals.
Trusted by schools across Victoria to deliver practical student fitness, mentoring, wellbeing and leadership programs. Healthy Teens has worked with schools including Haileybury College, Lyndale SC, Cranbourne SC, Hillcrest Christian College, Cranbourne East SC, Noble Park SC and Rivercrest Christian College.
Is This What Your School Is Missing?
Many schools already have talented student athletes, motivated students and access to gyms, courts, ovals or training spaces.
The challenge is turning that potential into a structured program that students, staff and families can believe in.
Without the right structure, schools can struggle with:
• Talented athletes not receiving consistent development
• Gym spaces being underused
• Staff not having enough time to run extra training programs
• Students needing clearer standards around effort, discipline and behaviour
• Sport not being fully connected to leadership, wellbeing and school culture
• Families looking for stronger athletic pathways within the school
Healthy Teens helps turn that gap into a practical Sports Academy model your school can actually run.
Is Your School Ready for a Sports Academy?
Proven Experience Developing Student Athletes
Real School Experience. Proven Athlete Development.
Healthy Teens brings practical experience in establishing and delivering structured athlete development programs within schools.
From 2023 to Term 1, 2026, we worked alongside sporting leadership at Hillcrest Christian College and Rivercrest Christian College to establish and deliver a dedicated Strength and Conditioning Program for student athletes.
Supporting students across basketball, netball and soccer, our approach combined structured physical training with individual development, mentoring, confidence building and positive training habits.
We understand that a successful Sports Academy needs more than quality coaching. It requires strong relationships with students, collaboration with school staff, appropriate training standards and a program that fits within the school’s educational environment.
We’ve helped schools develop student athletes before. Now we can help your school build a model that works.
Real Results From Our School Sports Academy Programs
Measurable Results. Meaningful Student Development.
Our 2025 Crest Sports Academy Evaluation provides valuable insights into the experiences of students participating in our strength and conditioning program.
100% reported improvements in strength.
95% rated Healthy Teens instruction and motivation as very or extremely effective.
85% reported improvements in athletic performance.
100% rated the training environment highly for positivity and inclusion.
Beyond physical development, 85% also reported that the program had a large or extreme positive effect on their mood, mental health and stress management.
These findings reflect our belief that effective athlete development should support physical performance, confidence, wellbeing and positive personal growth.
Source: 2025 Healthy Teens Crest Sports Academy Evaluation, 20 responses. Results are self reported.
What School Sports Leaders Say
Trusted by School Sporting Leaders
“Paapa Kweku and the Healthy Teens team have been transformative for the Crest Sports Academies. Delivering expert, individualised training and mentorship across our Basketball, Netball, and Soccer programs, Paapa connects effortlessly with students to support their unique goals. What truly sets Healthy Teens apart is their holistic approach—carefully balancing the physical, mental, social, and pastoral needs of every young athlete. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
Mr Grant Armstrong
Former Director of Sport
Hillcrest Christian College
“Healthy Teens established a strong Strength and Conditioning program for our student athletes. Paapa developed positive relationships with students and worked collaboratively with staff to support their athletic development, confidence and engagement. The program became a valued part of our sporting environment.”
Leanne Dube
Sport Coordinator, Primary
Hillcrest Christian College
More Than Coaching. A Sports Academy Partnership.
We Help Schools Build the Academy, Not Just Deliver the Training.
A successful Sports Academy is more than a timetable of training sessions. It needs a clear purpose, a strong culture, measurable objectives and a sustainable structure.
Healthy Teens can work alongside school leadership, sporting staff and wellbeing teams to design and develop an Academy aligned with your school’s priorities.
Depending on your school’s needs, our partnership can include:
Academy planning, setup and implementation
Student athlete selection and development pathways
Strength, conditioning and athletic performance programs
Individual athlete goals and progress tracking
Student standards, leadership and accountability
Collaboration with school staff and specialist sporting coaches
Student and family engagement
Progress reviews, evaluation and recommendations for future growth
Schools retain oversight of their Academy while Healthy Teens provides the practical coaching, program development and ongoing support needed to bring the vision to life.
Our goal is to help your school establish a Sports Academy that develops athletes, strengthens student engagement and becomes a valued part of your school community.
Safe, Structured and School Appropriate
Student safety, wellbeing and professional delivery are central to every Healthy Teens Sports Academy.
We work alongside school staff to create a positive training environment that balances athletic development, appropriate challenges and individual student needs.
Our approach includes:
Safe Training Practices: Appropriate warm-ups, exercise progressions, equipment use and modifications to suit different abilities and fitness levels.
Clear Standards and Expectations: Structured sessions that reinforce discipline, respect, accountability and positive behaviour.
Student Wellbeing: Supportive coaching that builds confidence, encourages participation and considers individual needs.
School Collaboration: Ongoing communication with school staff to align our programs with student requirements, school policies and wellbeing expectations.
Professional Delivery: Experienced coaches, appropriate student screening and risk management procedures to support safe participation.
Our goal is to provide schools with a professionally delivered Sports Academy where students can develop their athletic abilities, confidence and character in a safe and supportive environment.
Developing the Whole Student Athlete
Our Five Pillars of Athlete Development
Athletic Foundation
Strength, conditioning, mobility, movement quality and safe training technique.
Performance Development
Speed, power, acceleration, agility and sporting performance.
Athlete Habits
Preparation, consistency, recovery, hydration, nutrition education and managing training commitments.
Personal Development
Confidence, resilience, leadership, teamwork, goal setting and responsibility.
Academy Standards
Respect, coachability, positive behaviour, effort, sportsmanship and pride in representing the school.
Our approach recognises that athletic performance and personal development should work together. We aim to help students become more capable athletes and confident, responsible young people.
Start Small With a Pilot Group
Your school does not need to launch a full Sports Academy straight away. Many schools begin with a small pilot group. This gives staff a practical way to test the model, see how students respond and decide whether the academy should grow.
A pilot program can be built around your timetable, facilities, student needs and school goals.
A simple pilot may include:
• A selected group of student athletes
• Baseline testing and goal setting
• Weekly strength and conditioning sessions
• Mentoring around effort, behaviour and discipline
• Student athlete standards
• Progress tracking
• Staff feedback
• End of program review and recommendations
This allows your school to explore the idea without needing to commit to a full academy model immediately.
What a Pilot Program Could Look Like
A Healthy Teens Sports Academy pilot can be designed around your school’s needs, but a common starting point may look like this:
Week 1: Testing, Standards and Goal Setting
Students complete baseline fitness testing, discuss personal goals and learn the expectations of representing the academy.
Week 2: Strength, Movement and Training Habits
Students learn safe training technique, movement quality, gym habits and how to train with focus and control.
Week 3: Speed, Agility and Athletic Development
Students complete speed, agility, power and conditioning activities linked to sport performance.
Week 4: Discipline, Resilience and Mindset
Students explore effort, consistency, pressure, setbacks and what it means to show discipline as an athlete.
Week 5: Leadership and School Representation
Students discuss respect, communication, teamwork and the standards expected when representing their school.
Week 6: Retesting, Reflection and Recommendations
Students complete retesting, reflect on their progress and receive feedback. The school receives a simple review of the pilot and recommended next steps. This gives schools a clear way to trial the program, measure student response and decide how the academy could grow.
Program Options for Schools
Option 1: Explore the Idea
For schools considering whether a sports academy could work.
This option is ideal for schools asking:
“Could this work at our school?”
Includes:
* School needs discussion
* Facilities and timetable review
* Student athlete profile discussion
* Recommended academy structure
* Suggested launch plan
Option 2: Start With a Pilot
For schools ready to trial the model with a small group.
This option is ideal for schools asking:
“Can we trial this before committing long term?”
Includes:
* Weekly student athlete training
* Baseline fitness testing
* Strength and conditioning education
* Goal setting and mentoring
* Athlete behaviour standards
* End of program review
Option 3: Build the Academy
For schools wanting ongoing delivery, structure and support.
This option is ideal for schools asking:
“We want a proper academy structure.”
Includes:
* Regular training sessions
* Athlete development tracking
* Mentoring and leadership support
* Staff communication
* Student standards and expectations
* Termly reports
* Program growth recommendations
Clear Feedback for Your School
Healthy Teens can support schools with simple reporting and feedback so the program is easy to review.
Depending on the structure of the program, this may include:
• Baseline fitness testing
• Student goal setting
• Attendance and participation tracking
• Student reflection activities
• Progress notes
• Staff feedback
• End of program recommendations
• Suggested next steps for the school
This helps school leaders see what is working, where students are growing and whether the program should continue, expand or be adjusted.
The goal is to give your school more than just a program.
It gives you a clearer picture of student development.
What Success can look like
Success will look different for every school, but a Sports Academy pilot gives your staff a clear way to observe student growth, engagement and development over time. Through the program, students may show improvement in confidence, effort, consistency, training habits, respect, behaviour, leadership, goal setting, attendance, movement quality and pride in representing the school. Students may also become more willing to receive feedback, take ownership of their progress and understand the standards expected of them as student athletes.
At the end of a pilot program, Healthy Teens can provide feedback and recommendations to help your school decide the best next step. This may include continuing with the same group, expanding the program, adjusting the structure or building toward a full Sports Academy model.
Who Should Book a Conversation?
This conversation is ideal for principals, assistant principals, sport coordinators, Health and PE leaders, wellbeing leaders, year level leaders, student engagement teams, and schools exploring a new student development initiative.
The call is designed to help your school work out whether a Sports Academy, pilot program, or smaller training model would be the best starting point. You do not need to have the full plan ready. We can help you shape the idea, identify what could work at your school, and recommend a practical next step based on your students, facilities, timetable, and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Happens on the 15 Minute Call?
We’ll ask about your students, facilities, timetable and goals.
We’ll discuss whether a sports academy, pilot group or training support model would suit your school.
You’ll leave with a clearer idea of what could work, even if your school is not ready to start straight away.
Do we need elite facilities?
No. We can design the academy around your current facilities, timetable and student needs.
A school gym is helpful, but the program can also use courts, open spaces, ovals and existing training areas.
Can this start as a pilot?
Yes. Many schools begin with a small group before expanding into a larger academy model. This gives your school a practical way to test the program and review student response before making a bigger commitment.
Is this only for elite athletes?
No. The academy can be designed for talented athletes, developing athletes or students who would benefit from structure, mentoring and physical challenge. The focus can be adjusted depending on your school’s goals.
Can it connect with wellbeing?
Yes. Our model combines training, mentoring, discipline, confidence, emotional regulation and leadership. This allows the program to support both athletic development and student wellbeing.
Can Healthy Teens help us set up the structure?
Yes. We can help with planning, student standards, testing, session delivery, reporting and growth recommendations. We can also help your school decide whether to start small, run a pilot or build toward a larger academy model.
How quickly can a school get started?
This depends on your timetable, facilities, student group and goals.
Some schools may begin with a small pilot group first. Others may need more planning before launching a larger academy model.
The first conversation will help clarify the best starting point.
What age group is this best suited for?
The program can be adapted for different year levels depending on the school’s needs.
It may suit students who are already involved in sport, students with leadership potential, or students who would benefit from more structure, discipline, confidence and mentoring.
Ready to Explore a Sports Academy for Your School?
Every school is different. Some schools need a full academy structure. Others need a pilot group, strength and conditioning support, mentoring, or help creating student athlete standards.
You do not need to have the full model worked out before booking.
Book a 15 minute school conversation and we’ll help you identify the best starting point for your students, facilities, timetable and goals.
This is a simple, low pressure way to explore what could work at your school.
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