Want to give your young athlete a competitive advantage? Whether they’re gunning for a rugby scholarship, pushing for rep basketball, or aiming to dominate in soccer, elite athletic performance testing could be the game-changer they need. It’s not just about hitting the gym harder—it’s about training smarter.
Aaron Sculli, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Newcastle Knights, recently launched iPerform Lab, the first specialised athletic performance testing facility on the NSW Central Coast. Aaron knows his stuff. He previously held positions at Cronulla Sharks, Wests Tigers, NSW Waratahs, Junior Wallabies and the NSW Institute of Sport. Prior to coaching athletes, Aaron was an elite amateur boxer, competing in 85 matches both in Australia and internationally.
These days, using cutting-edge sports science, Aaron’s iPerform Lab offers precise assessments that help teenage athletes fine-tune their training, boost their performance, stay injury-free and potentially reach athletic heights they could only once dream about.
Train Smarter, Perform Better
Performance testing isn’t just for the pros. By measuring key athletic markers like strength, power, and reactivity, young athletes get a clear picture of where they stand compared to elite competitors. Imagine your teen knowing exactly how their sprint speed or vertical leap stacks up against an NRL player—then training with a targeted plan to close the gap.
“Most young athletes train hard, but not all of them train smart,” says Aaron. “With performance testing, we take the guesswork out of training by providing precise data on strength, power, and reactivity, so athletes can focus on what will actually make them better.”
For example, strength assessments highlight whether a rugby player needs to build more lower-body power to improve tackle-breaking ability. Reactivity testing can pinpoint how fast a soccer player changes direction, helping them sharpen their agility. These data-driven insights help tailor workouts for maximum results.
Stay in the Game, Injury-Free
One of the biggest performance killers? Injury. Testing at iPerform Lab identifies potential weak points—whether it’s strength imbalances, landing mechanics, or mobility issues—so athletes can address them before they turn into serious problems. Reducing injury risk means more time on the field, improving skills, and ultimately, a better shot at long-term success.
The iPerform Lab Advantage
With state-of-the-art tech and a data-driven approach, iPerform Lab offers young athletes a unique opportunity to elevate their game with athletic performance testing. Whether in-person or online, Sculli’s testing protocols provide precise benchmarks, helping both athletes and coaches create smarter training programs.
So, if your teenage athlete is serious about taking their performance to the next level, it’s time to stop guessing and start measuring. The competition is fierce—give them the edge they need.
