Youth Athlete Program at Rebound

Building Strong, Resilient Young Athletes

Sport is an incredible teacher — but for young bodies, it’s also a time of rapid growth, changing coordination, and increased injury risk.

Rebound’s Youth Athlete Program is designed to help young athletes build the foundations that last a lifetime — not just for performance today, but for health, confidence, and resilience for years to come.

Led by our Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists, this program supports young athletes to train safely, move well, and enjoy sport while their bodies are still developing.

This is not about pushing harder.
It’s about building better athletes, the right way.

Trainer assists a person with resistance band exercises on a gym floor.
Physiotherapist measuring knee joint angle with a goniometer.

Who This Program Is For

Our Youth Athlete Program is ideal for:

  • Young athletes aged 10+

  • Kids who are:

    • New to organised sport

    • Playing multiple sports

    • Training more seriously or entering representative pathways

  • Parents who want:

    • Safe, structured training

    • Injury prevention and load management

    • Long-term athletic development, not short-term burnout

Whether your child wants to enjoy sport more, build confidence, or take their performance to the next level, this program meets them where they are at.

What We Focus On

 

Our program is built around long-term athletic development, not just short-term fitness.

We focus on:

Movement quality and fundamentals
Teaching how to run, jump, land, change direction, and lift safely

Strength, coordination, and control
Building strong, capable bodies that move well under load

Injury prevention and resilience
Reducing common growth-related and overuse injuries

Performance foundations
Speed, strength, agility, balance, and power — taught appropriately for age and stage

Confidence and enjoyment
Because kids who enjoy training stick with it — and that’s what builds great athletes long term

What Makes Rebound Different

At Rebound, this is not “kids fitness” or bootcamp-style training.

Your child is supported by:

  • Qualified Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists

  • A clinical + performance mindset

  • A focus on:

    • Safe progression

    • Individual differences in growth and development

    • Technique before intensity

    • Quality before volume

This means your child gets the benefits of performance training, with the safety and oversight of a clinical environment.

Two people chat on gym mats near exercise gear at one of the Rebound Health Locations.

What To Expect

Step 1: Initial Consultation (30 minutes)

Your child will start with a 1:1 consult where we:

Learn about their sport, goals, and injury history

Assess:

Movement patterns

Strength and control

Coordination and basic athletic skills

Make sure the program is appropriate for their age, stage, and needs

Step 2: Group Training Sessions (45 minutes)

They’ll then join our small-group Youth Athlete sessions where they will:

Train in a fun, supportive environment

Learn real skills that transfer directly to their sport

Build strength, confidence, and coordination

Train alongside other young athletes their age

Sessions are structured, supervised, and progressed appropriately over time.

 

Any Sport. Any Season.

Whether your child plays:

– Football, netball, rugby, basketball

– Athletics, swimming, gymnastics

– Or any other sport

We tailor the training to support:

Their sport

Their season

Their body

Their stage of development

This is general athletic development done properly — the foundation that supports every sport.


Most Importantly: It Should Be Fun

We believe that:

Kids who enjoy training → stay active longer

Kids who feel confident in their bodies → perform better

Kids who train well early → avoid many preventable injuries later

So yes, we train hard — but we also make sure it’s positive, encouraging, and enjoyable.


Ready to Get Your Young Athlete Started?

If you want to:

Build strong foundations

Reduce injury risk

Improve confidence and performance

And set your child up for long-term success in sport

We’d love to help.

Book a Youth Athlete Initial Consultation today and let’s build this properly, from the ground up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Take the first step towards injury-free, enhanced athletic performance with Rebound Health. Book your appointment now:

  • Phone: 02 9011 2125
  • Brookvale Clinic: Suite 7, Level 2, 577-579 Pittwater Road
What should I bring to my appointment?

Wear comfortable clothing and bring any relevant sports equipment (e.g., shoes, braces).

Recovery times vary depending on the injury, but our personalised plans ensure an efficient and safe return to activity.

Absolutely! Our services aim to enhance performance and prevent injuries, regardless of current injury status.