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Athlete development and performance coaching for youth, adults, and teams in Oamaru.
Helping athletes of all ages move better, grow stronger, and perform with confidence.
Whether your goal is sport performance, general fitness, injury reduction, or becoming stronger and healthier, there is a place for you at Athlete Foundry.
At Athlete Foundry, our programmes are designed around long-term athletic development principles, ensuring that every athlete, whether a child, teen, or adult, receives age-appropriate, expertly guided training that builds movement quality, strength, confidence, and resilience.
We support youth through key stages of physical and neurological development, helping them learn fundamental movement skills, build strength safely, and develop habits that set them up for lifelong performance. For adults, we provide structured coaching that improves strength, mobility, fitness, and overall wellbeing without intimidation or confusion.
Our programmes prioritise:
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movement competence
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intentional progression
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supportive coaching
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confidence and self-belief
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injury reduction
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community and belonging
This fun, game-based programme helps children improve:
movement skills
strength and stability
speed and agility
balance and coordination
flexibility and joint control
It also supports wellbeing through:
positive coaching language
confidence-building experiences
enjoyment of physical activity
injury prevention principles
Ideal for: active kids, beginners, multi-sport children, kids lacking confidence or coordination
Where young athletes learn to move, play, and grow with confidence.
Foundry Foundations teaches kids the fundamentals of movement and athletic development at a stage where coordination, balance, motor skills, and confidence are rapidly developing.
Foundry Foundations
This programme focuses on:
foundational strength training with safe loads
lifting technique and movement competency
speed, power, and agility development
conditioning appropriate for growth stage
confidence and self-awareness in the gym
Ideal for: emerging athletes, teens ready to train in a gym setting, students preparing for higher-level sport.
Developing strength, technique, and training maturity as athletes grow.
Foundry Future bridges the transition between movement foundations and structured strength training. At this stage, athletes are often experiencing growth changes and new training demands.
Foundry Future
Programme inclusions:
regular strength and conditioning sessions
full training programme through Lumin app
fitness and performance testing
sport nutrition education
mental skills development
workshops and mentoring
1:1 support
Ideal for: competitive athletes, motivated teens, representative players, late developers needing structured support.
Senior athlete development with full-spectrum performance support.
Foundry Academy supports senior secondary school athletes with structured, high-performance development — both on and off the field.
Foundry Academy
Includes:
24/7 gym access
Welcoming, confidence-building environment
High-quality strength and conditioning equipment
Access to recovery tools (sauna, ice bath, Normatec)
No programming required — train independently
Train independently with 24/7 access in a supportive, premium environment.
Built for athletes and serious lifters who prefer to train independently, this membership offers 24/7 access to a performance environment with heavy-duty equipment, room to lift, and a supportive community — without queues, crowds, or compromise.
Foundry Access
This programme helps athletes:
get stronger safely
improve mobility and movement
build fitness and energy
train around injuries
feel confident in a gym environment
stay consistent
Ideal for: those that want 1:1 specialised support, teen and adult athletes, health-focused individuals.
Teen and Adult athletes wanting structured programme support.
Strength and conditioning coaching for everyday teens and adults who want to train with purpose.
Foundry Premium is for those who want expert guidance, personalised programming, and a supportive environment that prioritises movement quality, progress, and confidence.
Foundry Premium
Team services include:
strength and conditioning sessions
speed and agility development
conditioning protocols
fitness testing and profiling
optional skill integration
Ideal for: rugby, netball, basketball, hockey, cricket, rowing, football, multisport, and development squads.
Strength and conditioning for sports clubs, schools, codes, and representative squads.
We partner with local teams to elevate performance, reduce injury risk, and support athletes with structured development.
Foundry Teams
Testing may include:
Strength and force testing for key muscle groups
Power and jump profiling in athletic positions
Asymmetry and left–right balance assessment
Speed and change-of-direction timing
Mobility and movement screening
Return-to-sport readiness indicators
You receive:
A clear summary of results
Key areas to focus on
Recommended training direction
Option to retest to track progress
Available as:
Included testing blocks for Foundry Premium members
Standalone testing session for members and non-members ($150)
Suitable for:
youth athletes
competitive teens
adults wanting measurable progress
return-to-sport cases
coaches seeking objective data
Objective strength, power, speed, and movement analysis using AxIT technology to identify strengths, weaknesses, asymmetries, and development priorities.
Ideal for athletes who want clarity on what’s holding back performance, where to focus training, and how to reduce injury risk.
Athlete Performance Testing
Pricing:
Included for Foundry Access and Foundry Premium members
Recovery-Only Membership available for $15 per week
Oamaru Rowing Club gym members receive free sauna + ice bath access
Key Benefits:
Reduces muscle soreness and inflammation
Supports faster recovery between training sessions
Improves circulation and mobility
Enhances sleep and relaxation
Helps maintain consistent training habits
Evidence-based recovery tools including infrared sauna, ice baths, and Normatec compression to help reduce soreness, minimise fatigue, improve circulation, and support athletes and adults to feel and perform at their best.
Ideal for those training regularly, returning from heavy sessions, or wanting increased energy and mobility day to day.
Recovery Services
About Melissa:
Melissa is a Registered Clinical Nutritionist and Accredited Sports Nutritionist with extensive experience supporting youth athletes, adult competitors, and active individuals to thrive through better fuelling. Her passion is helping people understand what their bodies need to perform, recover, grow, and feel their best.
Key Benefits:
Improve energy levels for training, school, work, and life
Support muscle building, strength gains, and athletic development
Reduce fatigue, under-fuelling risks, and recurring niggles
Optimise recovery, hydration, and daily eating habits
Guidance for growth, hormones, appetite, and busy routines
Supportive, practical, and realistic
Learn more or book via Melissa Smith Total Wellbeing
Delivered through Melissa Smith Total Wellbeing, our Sports Nutrition service provides personalised guidance to help athletes, teens, and active adults fuel effectively for training, recovery, growth, and everyday wellbeing.
Support is evidence-based, practical, and tailored to individual needs, schedules, and goals.
Sports Nutrition Coaching
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Why Choose Athlete Foundry
Oamaru’s first athlete performance gym
Qualified, experienced coaches
Age-appropriate training based on science
Community-focused, welcoming environment
State of the art equipment
Clear progression pathways
Support beyond the gym (nutrition, mindset, education)
A place where every athlete feels they belong
A performance-focused space that supports serious lifters as well as sport athletes
Athlete Foundry is our performance gym and training space, offering youth development programmes, adult coaching, 24/7 gym access, recovery services, and performance testing. Sports Nutrition services are delivered through Melissa Smith Total Wellbeing — the nutrition branch of our business — led by Melissa Smith, Registered Clinical Nutritionist and Accredited Sports Nutritionist. Together, both brands support athletes and active individuals to train well, fuel well, and perform with confidence.
How the brands work together