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Strength & Conditioning
Sport Overview
THE Strength & Conditioning Program
At Guildford Grammar School, our Strength and Conditioning program is an integral part of student athletic development, helping students become stronger, more resilient and well-rounded athletes. The program supports performance for all Year 7-12 students across all sports while developing lifelong habits that promote health, wellbeing and physical confidence.
Based in the Barber Fitness Centre, our on-campus facility provides students with access to structured strength and conditioning and rehabilitation programs designed to enhance performance, reduce injury risk and support recovery. Sessions are available before and after school from Monday to Thursday during term, with additional training opportunities offered throughout the school holidays, ensuring students have consistent access to support across the year.
Every session is supervised by qualified Strength and Conditioning staff and is tailored to the individual needs of each student. Programs are age-appropriate and consider a student’s training history, stage of physical development and the specific demands of their chosen sport, allowing every athlete to train safely, effectively and with purpose.
The program is designed to support students at every stage of their sporting journey—not just those competing at the highest level. Whether a student is new to organised sport, striving for PSA First Team selection or pursuing representative pathways, the focus remains on developing movement quality, strength, power, speed, resilience and confidence in a positive and supportive environment.
Beyond physical preparation, students are encouraged to understand the importance of recovery, nutrition, sleep and consistent training habits. By developing these behaviours alongside their physical capabilities, students gain the tools to perform at their best both on and off the field.
The Strength and Conditioning and Rehabilitation program underpins sport across the Senior School, working alongside every sporting code to prepare students for the demands of training and competition while helping them reach their individual potential as healthy, capable and well-rounded athletes.
Program Staff
Coaching & Staff
Emma Moon
Head of Strength & ConditioningEmma Moon joined Guildford Grammar School in 2022 and is the Head of Strength and Conditioning. She is passionate about helping students build confidence, move well and develop the physical foundations that support both sporting performance and lifelong health.
Working alongside a team of highly trained and experienced Strength and Conditioning coaches, Emma leads the School’s Strength and Conditioning and Rehabilitation program, supporting students across Years 7-12. Her approach focuses on delivering age-appropriate, evidence-based training that develops strength, athleticism, movement quality and resilience in a safe and supportive environment. She believes every student can benefit from structured physical preparation, regardless of their experience or sporting aspirations.
Working closely with coaches and students, Emma designs programs that meet the physical demands of each sport while supporting injury prevention, rehabilitation and long-term athletic development. She is committed to fostering positive training habits and educating students on the importance of recovery, nutrition and consistency, ensuring students are equipped to perform both on and off the field.
At a Glance
Key Information
Season
ALL YEAR ROUND
sessions
morning & afternoon
Year Groups
Years 7-12
TRAININGS
monday-thursday
Development Framework
Three Pillars of Development
Every student who participates in GGS Sport is supported across three interconnected development areas.
Pillar One – Physical Preparation
Strength & Conditioning
Structured sessions to improve strength, mobility, speed, control and durability. Activities are matched to age, training history and the physical demands of each sport.
- Strength and movement quality
- Speed, power and agility development
- Sport-specific physical preparation
- Durability and injury prevention
- Age-appropriate loading and progression
Pillar Two – Mindset & Habits
Performance Development
Support for students to build consistent preparation habits, technical confidence, tactical awareness and competitive readiness – the qualities that separate students who improve consistently from those who plateau.
- Consistent preparation routines
- Technical confidence and focus
- Tactical awareness and decision-making
- Competitive readiness and composure
- Accountability to self and team
Pillar Three – Wellbeing
Recovery & Wellbeing
Guidance that reinforces the recovery habits, rest patterns and injury-aware participation that allow students to train consistently and compete at their best over a full season and school career.
- Recovery and rest as performance tools
- Injury awareness and early communication
- Balanced participation across school commitments
- Nutrition and hydration guidance
- Wellbeing across the school sport pathway
senior Program
Training Information
| Session | Time | Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 6:00-7:30am | Years 7-12 (Boys & Girls) |
| Monday – Thursday | 3:45-5:30pm | Years 7-12 (Boys & Girls) |
| Friday | 1:00-3:30pm | Years 7-9 (Boys & Girls) – Rehab Group Only |
Training takes place on GGS Touch Rugby fields on campus. Session times are confirmed at the start of each term. Families should refer to Clipboard for all updates and venue information, or contact the Sport Office directly at sport@ggs.wa.edu.au.
Program Essentials
Equipment
GGS Sports uniform
Any GGS Sports uniform may be worn for sessions in the Barber Fitness Centre. Eg; Warm up top, Navy Polo, House Polo, Football Singlet etc.
Footwear
Appropriate enclosed footwear is compulsory whenever in the Barber Fitness Centre.
HYDRATION & sweat towel
A water bottle and sweat towel are compulsory for all strength and conditioning sessions.
Rehab & Injury Support
Returning to Sport After Injury
Students with injuries receive structured, supervised support to maintain conditioning, connection to their sport and a safe path back to full participation.
Barber Fitness Centre Rehab
Supervised Gym Rehab
Two dedicated supervised rehab sessions run each week in the Barber Fitness Centre for students carrying physio programs. All activities are informed by the student’s own physiotherapist or sports doctor – the School’s S&C staff implement the program, not design it.
Pool & Movement Rehab
Water & Wellness Rehab
Pool-based rehab and Movement & Wellness program rehab are also available depending on the nature and level of the injury. These options are particularly suited to students who cannot yet load in the gym but need to maintain movement and fitness.
Team Connection
Staying Involved While Injured
Students with injuries that prevent fixture participation continue to attend training and games to maintain their connection to the sport and the team. They often assist with team administration and support roles – staying engaged and part of the program throughout their recovery.
Medical Centre
If Your Child Is Injured
Report injuries to the supervising coach or staff member immediately. For suspected concussion, the student sits out without exception. The School Medical Centre operates Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm. The on-call number for after-hours support during off-campus sport is (08) 9377 9211.
For Families
Parent Information
Information Page
This page contains the expectations for students, conduct standards and participation information.
Clipboard App
Clipboard remains the operational source of truth for individual schedules, wet weather, cancellations and team notices.
Consent & Forms
Season consent, medical disclosure and permissions are accessible via the Guildford Grammar School App.
Get in Touch
Sport Enquiries
For questions about our programs, training, selection or representative sport, contact the GGS Sports Office.