Athletic development · Melbourne's south east Powering Your
Powering Your
Performance
Athletic Development, Strength and Conditioning, and Physiotherapy for Athletes of All Sports in Melbourne's Southeast.
Why Core Advantage
Coaching that changes your trajectory
Since 2009 we've developed junior athletes into resilient, explosive performers — the same system, whether the goal is making the team or making the league.
Expert Coaching
Accredited strength and conditioning coaches who have developed thousands of junior athletes, from first session to professional sport.
Individualised Programming
Your program is built off your assessment — your sport, your age, your weaknesses — not a template off the internet.
Tested, Measured Progress
Regular testing blocks with the same technology we build for pro teams, so you can see your speed, strength and vertical actually move.
Development That Lasts
Age-appropriate training that builds durable athletes — strong joints, good movement, fewer injuries — year after year.
Memberships
Two ways to train with us
Every athlete starts with an assessment, then trains under one of two banners. Tell us where you're at and we'll recommend the right fit.
Performance
Athletic Development Membership
Ongoing strength and conditioning for developing athletes. Get faster, jump higher, hit harder and stay on the park.
- Full athletic assessment and testing baseline
- Individualised program, updated every block
- Coached sessions at a partner gym near you
- Re-testing every training block so progress is visible
Rehabilitation
Sports Rehabilitation Program
Structured return from injury — ACLs, growth-related pain, tendon issues — that finishes at performance, not just "cleared to play".
- Assessment of the injury, movement and training history
- A staged return-to-sport plan with clear milestones
- Coordination with your physio or specialist
- Strength benchmarks so you return durable, not just pain-free
Athletic development
Join the Athletic Development Program
Strength and conditioning is the foundation a young athlete builds their whole sporting career on. Train it early and properly and you get faster, jump higher, change direction sharper and recover quicker — while developing the strong joints and movement quality that keep you on the park season after season.
Our Athletic Development Program gives developing athletes a genuine strength base: coached, individualised and progressed as they grow. It's the same system that has taken juniors from their first session to professional sport — and the earlier an athlete starts, the bigger the payoff.
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Core Advantage isn't just about getting stronger and more resilient, the coaches pick up all the little things in your running and agility so you can be faster and more efficient. I found it essential when it came to my return to play from an ACL injury.
Marcus Windhager 
Social proof
Athletes and parents trust Core Advantage
Hundreds of athletes have come through our program. Here's what they say.
Could go on for hours about how unbelievable the team at core advantage is. I am coming onto 2 years since my second acl after completing my rehab with Core I am the strongest fastest and most athletic I have ever been. I couldn’t recommend this place enough such a positive community to be apart of that I truly enjoy coming into the gym each day. After coming to Core Advantage I could never go anywhere else forever grateful for the team for helping get me to where I am now.
Working in the industry as both an exercise physiologist and strength and conditioning coach means I’m extremely critical and particular about where I train and who my coaches are and I could not be happier training at Core Advantage. All the coaches are extremely knowledgeable and I have complete trust in all of them. I work with Patrick and he is always addressing all my concerns when it comes to my injuries and performance and have the results to show for it thanks to their testing at the end of each training block. I commute close to an hour to Core Advantage and not once thought it was an inconvenience!
An amazing and supportive environment! Core have become like family to me getting me though some really low times and enabled me to achieve some of my goals already. I always look forward to walking into the gym and always feel as though i’m in a safe environment to continue to sweat and heal the bone stress in my legs! Much love to the crew always
Core advantage is an incredible facility and environment that offers programming and training that prepares and maximises athletic performance and function. Their coaching staff are highly skilled and make training rewarding. Physio James Jansz has been incredible in assisting with my rehabilitation and recovery from multiple sport-related injuries. James’s ability to educate structure and manage my rehab program has been exceptional. His passion and knowledge was evident and his ability to instil confidence both mentally and physically in my return to sport process was second to none getting me back to basketball feeling better than ever. I confidently recommend James to anyone looking for a highly driven Physio that delivers a professional and reliable service and will go above and beyond to support you.
Great coaches. Individualised programs for everyone and every sport. Have helped me significantly with my strength and conditioning this past year and I look forward to continuing my journey with them!
Great coaches had great progress
Great trainers and staff. Has helped me improve my strength and fitness out of sight.
So supportive so good at getting me back where I need to be! Loyal client of 8 years will never leave
Love this place
Great gym good coaches good environment
Great coaches and very helpful equipment. The programs given have really helped my improvement for sport.
core advantage is great. the coaches are very knowledgeable and make the gym a fantastic environment.
Really good gym. Coaches are very helpful and friendly and have helped me improve a lot.
Core Advantage is a state of the art facility with a friendly atmosphere and professional trainers who go above and beyond to help their athletes
I came to core advantage in late 2022 with a high grade slipped disk in my lower back the staff were absolutely amazing and gave me a strict program to follow in the gym After working with the coaches and the physios for several months I can confidently say they got me back to playing a high level of footy again. I couldn’t rate core advantage any higher the equipment is top notch and the staff are completely professional and are sure to get you on the right track to reach your goals
Our experience at CA has been amazing! Our son was faced with recovering from an L5 back injury due to a very high sporting load. From the outset Pat’s approach has been consultative holistic and in partnership with our extended team. Pat’s knowledge high-touch pragmatic approach and focus has been the cornerstone of our success. I also extend my gratitude and sincere thanks to Shan James Riley and of course Durham. Thanks Team!
Been at this facility for 7 years now and each year I’ve seen a major difference in improvement for the goals that I set each year. Really recommend these guys the coaches know what they are on about.
The best place for basketball strength and conditioning and physiotherapy.
Consulted Jerome Lugo for a pretty severe toe injury. He professionally monitored my rehab closely and helped me return to sport safely. With a sports rehab focus Core Advantage played a massive role in my return to high level sport.
The best investment in myself as an athlete I have ever made! As an older amateur (early 30s) I came to Core Advantage after lockdowns had finally subsided in mid 2022. I had been doing S&C.gym work on and off for a good 6-7 years and generally was struggling with managing load of training getting back into sport after a few years without it and continuing to pick up niggles/minor injuries. I wanted to have a program set for me that I could trust and stick to knowing I was doing enough in the gym and could come in get to work and leave without worrying I was doing too little. I set my goals with Pat on my first visit to be healthier more consistent with training and build my jumping load capacity as I continued to pursue better on court performance. After just over a year of consistent training all I can say is the results were far more than I expected! Im far stronger than I have ever been more confident in my body's ability to manage load and I've seen athletic improvements I wasn't expecting. Even though my goal was to increase capacity I was able to increase my vertical by 11cm back to where it was when I was in my late teens/early 20s and have two of my best volleyball seasons yet! From the consistent programming by the team at Core Advantage and consistently showing up and putting in the work I was really able to reap the rewards of the effort and that's been worth every dollar! A huge thanks to the team at Core Advantage (Pat Riley Durham and many more) for their help and effort! Every single one of the coaches and support staff are legends and happy help with technique go on a deep dive in S&C ideas or just have a chat and are always interested in how you're going outside of your sport/gym. The facility is top notch. Awesome Ironedge equipment (probably the best trap bar I've ever used) 30m track for plyos and sprints is the best thing to have in an athletic performance gym and I wish it was standard in all gyms ever! Even though I still picked up some little injuries in the volleyball season the in-house physios are EXCELLENT and had me back on court in no time and I was still confident to keep lifting and moving whereas I never would've been before coming here. Don't think twice. If you're ready to invest in your own development as an athlete the investment is more than worth it. Give Core Advantage a call!'
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Start your development
Tell us about your athlete — sport, age, goals, any injuries — and we'll recommend the right membership, match you with a partner gym and get the first assessment booked.
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