Want To Run Faster In Footy?

Watch This First.

 
See exactly how I coach footballers to run faster and further with less effort—plus watch a real running mechanics analysis to uncover what’s actually holding players back.

If you downloaded the FootyFit Speed System: Quick Start Guide, this is your next step.

Understanding running mechanics is one thing. 

Applying them correctly is what changes performance. 

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Ready To Apply This?

 

Introducing Performance Academy

 

Home of FootyFit—the football performance system designed specifically for footballers who want to run faster, move better, and perform at their best.

 

Watching is a great start.

But lasting improvement happens when your training is personalised to your body, your goals, and your unique performance challenges.

That’s exactly what Performance Academy is designed to deliver.

🧠 Performance Assessment

Understand where you are right now and what’s holding your performance back. Includes:

  • 60-minute wellness consultation
  • Performance goals review
  • Training history analysis

You'll gain complete clarity on your current situation, your performance goals, and the most effective path forward.

🔍 Movement & Running Analysis

Identify the factors limiting your performance and efficiency. Includes:

  • Movement screening
  • Running mechanics analysis
  • Mobility and movement quality assessment

You'll discover exactly where your biggest opportunities for improvement exist and what needs to change to perform at your best.

📋 Personalised Coaching Plan

Receive a training plan built specifically for you. Includes:

  • Personalised training program
  • Running, strength and conditioning coaching
  • Progressive program updates

You'll know exactly what to do each week to move closer to your goals.

đŸ“± Ongoing Coaching & Support

Get the guidance, accountability and support needed to stay on track. Includes:

  • Access to the Performance Academy app
  • In-app coach support
  • Progress tracking and performance monitoring

You'll have expert coaching in your corner every step of the way, ensuring your training continues to evolve as you improve.

Whether your goal is to run faster, move better, return from injury, complete your first event, or achieve a personal best, Performance Academy provides the coaching, structure and support to help you get there.

Join Performance Academy

This Is For You If...

  • You want to run faster in footy
  • You feel like you work harder than opponents to keep up
  • You want better repeat efforts and endurance
  • You’ve tried generic programs without real progress
  • You want a structured performance system instead of guessing
NICE TO MEET YOU

I'm Jacob

I’m a high-performance strength & conditioning coach, university lecturer, running mechanics specialist, and ASCA Professional Level 2 coach with 20+ years of experience. I’ve helped athletes from grassroots to elite pathways improve their speed, movement efficiency, and performance through science-backed coaching in biomechanics, strength & conditioning, and football performance.

With Results Like These...

Eliza Shannon

AFLW Grand Final Player

"I feel stronger and more educated, which helped me get drafted by Hawthorn in the AFLW."

Ryan Nyhuis

AFL Player and NT Rep Captain

"I’ve been able to have an injury free season and be really influential for my team."

Dominique Carbone

AFLW Player

"I’ve become a more well-rounded athlete and this helped me get drafted by Hawthorn in the AFLW."

It's No Wonder Our Athletes Are RAVING About Our Unique Approach to Training!

Why Footballers Choose FootyFit

 

FootyFit is the football performance system inside Performance Academy.

It's designed specifically for footballers who want to run faster, move better, improve repeat efforts, and perform at a higher level on game day.

Inside Performance Academy, you'll follow the FootyFit system while receiving personalised coaching, support, and program adjustments based on your individual needs.

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Speed Development

Improve acceleration, upright speed, deceleration, and change of direction.

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Strength & Power

Build the physical qualities that underpin speed, resilience, and performance.

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Football Conditioning

Develop repeat sprint-ability, endurance, work capacity, and match fitness.

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Movement Quality

Improve running mechanics, movement efficiency, and athletic coordination.

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Injury Resilience

Build durability and robustness so you can stay on the field and perform consistently throughout the season.

GET STARTED TODAY!

Ready To Stop Guessing?

Join Performance Academy and get access to FootyFit—the football performance system designed to help you run faster, move better, and perform at your best.

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Ready To Stop Guessing And Start Training With Purpose?

Inside Performance Academy, you'll gain access to FootyFit—the football performance system designed to help you become a faster, stronger, more resilient footballer.

If you're serious about maximising your performance, this is where you start.

Join Performance Academy