ELITE ATHLETE PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE

Built for Athletes Who Expect More Than Participation.

High Performance S.A.S.S Academy delivers structured, confidence-led athlete development through elite coaching, institute standards and a complete 360° performance pathway.

Speed Agility Strength Skill Confidence Mindset

Queensland Performance Hubs

Structured Weekly Programs • 360° Athlete Development • Multi-Sport Performance

S.A.S.S. Academy Impact

More Than Sessions. A Higher Athlete Development Standard.

S.A.S.S. is built on structure, consistency and purposeful athlete development. These numbers reflect the scale, consistency and reach of the S.A.S.S. development environment.

1000+

Classes, Clinics & Workshops

Delivered with structure, purpose and high-performance coaching intent across the athlete development pathway.

2500+

Rising Athletes Per Year

Experiencing structured progression, accountability and complete athlete development across S.A.S.S. programs.

10,000+

Youth Athletes Trained

Supported through S.A.S.S. frameworks designed around confidence, performance, development and game readiness.

100,000+

Community Members Engaged

Reached through academy programs, events, clinics and youth development experiences across the wider community.

Why Families Choose S.A.S.S.

Families choose S.A.S.S. because athletes are placed in an environment where standards are clear, coaching has purpose and progression is expected. Athletes are given greater accountability, meaningful development opportunities and a pathway designed to help them keep moving forward.

Speed Agility Strength & Conditioning Skills Confidence Mindset

Developed Through Mindset • Movement • Mastery

The S.A.S.S. Difference

More Than Coaching. A Long-Term Athlete Development System.

S.A.S.S. is designed to help young athletes build confidence, belief, enjoyment and real progression through high-performance coaching, mentorship, accountability and standards.

S.A.S.S. Culture • Athlete Development

Built Around Standards, Mentorship & Real Progression.

A structured athlete development environment built around confidence, discipline, character and long-term progression.

Why S.A.S.S. Exists

Young athletes need more than training. They need the right environment to develop.

Confidence, enjoyment, quality coaching and genuine mentorship all play a critical role in keeping young athletes engaged and progressing. S.A.S.S. was built to provide that environment.

Every week and throughout the school holidays, athletes are exposed to structured development across:

Developed Through Mindset • Movement • Mastery

Speed

Agility

Skills

Strength & Conditioning

Contact Confidence

Mindset

Leadership

Character

The S.A.S.S. Athleader

Building Athleaders.

An Athleader is more than a talented athlete. It is a young person who learns to lead through standards, resilience, effort, accountability and character.

Better
Competitors

Better
Leaders

Better
Teammates

Better
People

Long-term development takes time. It is built week by week, rep by rep, year by year.

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Long-Term Development • Real Mentorship • Elite Standards

What S.A.S.S. Stands For

The S.A.S.S. Method

The S.A.S.S. Method is the performance framework behind every athlete we develop — built around four core performance foundations that help athletes move better, compete with confidence and perform under pressure.

The Framework

S.A.S.S. Pillars — The Method

This is not generic training. Every progression, coaching standard and session has a purpose — to build athletic foundations that transfer into real competition.

01 Speed

Acceleration, running mechanics and repeat-speed foundations for modern game demands.

02 Agility

Footwork, evasion, reaction and efficient change of direction under pressure.

03 Strength & Conditioning

Strength, power, conditioning and physical resilience to support confident, sustained performance.

04 Skills

Technical execution and decision-making designed to transfer into real game situations.

This is where standards replace shortcuts. Effort matters, progression is built and athletes develop habits that carry into competition and beyond it.

S.A.S.S. Academy High Performance Masterclass schedule and hub allocations

One System • Multiple Hubs

One S.A.S.S. Standard. Across Every Hub.

Wherever an athlete trains, the expectation remains the same: structured development, clear coaching standards and a genuine high-performance environment.

The S.A.S.S. Standard

James Ambrosini

Founder & Head Coach

Built From High Performance.

James built S.A.S.S. Academy around the standards, accountability and structured development of high-performance sport. His goal is to create an environment where young athletes build confidence, strong habits and the ability to progress with purpose — in sport and beyond it.

Leadership

Standards

Progression

Performance

Explore • Progress • Perform

Explore S.A.S.S. Pathways

Structured Entry Weekly Progression High Performance Standards

Every athlete develops differently. S.A.S.S. pathways provide clear entry points, structured progression and coaching standards matched to each athlete's stage, goals and commitment level.

Start

Foundation

Build movement foundations, confidence and enjoyment in a structured environment that helps young athletes feel capable, engaged and ready to progress.

Build

Development

Develop athletic ability, technical skill and consistency through purposeful coaching, regular progression and increasingly challenging training.

Perform

Performance

Prepare for higher-level competition through greater challenge, accountability and performance expectations while continuing to develop the complete athlete.

Your Development Journey

Find Your Pathway.

Every pathway provides a clear environment for progression — helping athletes build confidence, improve performance and develop with purpose over time.

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Inside The S.A.S.S. Environment

High Performance Culture

See the coaching standards and athlete environment behind S.A.S.S.

S.A.S.S. Membership Pathways

S.A.S.S. Academy Platinum Gold and Silver membership pathways

S.A.S.S. 360° Player Development

December Holiday
Programs 2026.
Train With Intent.

Choose your December holiday program and secure your place. Our clinics combine structured coaching, high standards and genuine athlete development across Queensland and Northern Rivers.

December 2026 School Holiday Programs | Choose Your Registration Option

S.A.S.S. Foundation Pathway

Building Strong Athletic Foundations. Designed for boys and girls aged 5–6 years. Developing movement, coordination, confidence and fundamental sporting skills through age-appropriate coaching.

Foundation Ages 5–6

14–15 December 2026

Brisbane Easts

Mini Foundation – Boys & Girls

Easts Tigers Rugby Union Club

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Movement, coordination, confidence and fundamental sporting skills.

Regular Registration

1-Day Regular → 2-Day Regular →

Foundation Ages 5–6

16–17 December 2026

Gold Coast North

Gold Park Sporting Club

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Structured athlete development focusing on movement, skills, confidence and mindset.

Early Bird Registration

1-Day Early Bird →

Regular Registration

1-Day Regular →

Girls Development Programs

Girls Only Ages 7–16

9–10 December 2026

Gold Coast North

Girls Touch Football

Emmanuel College

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Dedicated girls-only touch football development focusing on skills, confidence and game awareness.

Early Bird Registration

1-Day Early Bird → 2-Day Early Bird →

Regular Registration

1-Day Regular → 2-Day Regular →

Girls Only Ages 7–16

14–15 December 2026

Gold Coast North

Girls Rugby Sevens

Emmanuel College

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Dedicated girls-only rugby sevens development focusing on movement, skills, confidence and game awareness.

Early Bird Registration

1-Day Early Bird → 2-Day Early Bird →

Regular Registration

1-Day Regular → 2-Day Regular →

More Than A Holiday Program. A Pathway Forward.

Every S.A.S.S. program is part of a wider athlete development pathway, helping young athletes build confidence, develop strong habits and progress with purpose.

Mindset • Movement • Mastery | Athletes Today. Leaders Tomorrow.