FAST for Sport From Prop to Bullet Train admin_running, November 25, 2023November 26, 2023 Cody is a promising young Rugby League player. His favourite NRL player is Patrick Carrigan (Broncos, Australian Kangaroos). Cody has all the natural talents, tall, athletic and strong. Joining FAST, Cody is hoping to increase his speed and correct his running form. Two essential elements of becoming a better player… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Make no mistake admin_running, November 2, 2023November 26, 2023 Anyone watching the West Canberra Wanderers FC in the NPLW will notice one thing, Siena Towndrow’s speed when she has the ball at her feet. Siena is very fast for a footballer. In December 2022, Siena was the 8th fastest in her age in the Country for the 100m and… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Corrugated roads to the FAST lane admin_running, October 30, 2023October 31, 2023 Growing up on a farm out at Gundagai, Lucy Wilson would practice her sprinting on corrugated dirt roads, far from the world class track at the AIS. Since graduating school and studying at UC, Lucy has been enjoying playing in the Centre for Canberra Royals Rugby Union Club. With natural… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Being a step ahead admin_running, October 28, 2023November 26, 2023 When it comes to playing at the back in Football (Soccer), it’s fair to say you need to be faster than the opposite player. Speed is therefore an essential ingredient to your package as a Footballer and other ball sports. For Canberra Premier League players Sophie Porter and Georgia Reilly,… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Young Matilda on her way up admin_running, October 28, 2023November 26, 2023 Canberra United star defender, Ava Piazza, who was recently selected for the Young Matildas training camp, is now a member of FAST. Ana’s form at Heidelberg United last season in Victoria led to her selection for the Young Matildas. Ava’s recent signing with Canberra United ahead of the forthcoming Liberty… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Ty’s a Giant on the track admin_running, October 24, 2023November 27, 2023 You can’t miss Ty Shepherd when he’s training with FAST. Ty’s a GWS Giants Academy player (AFL) and he stands out. The sixteen year old can play ruck, mid field or in attack. Ty recently played in the AFL National Development Championships and played the Grand Final for Eastlake FC in… Continue Reading
FAST for Sport Heartbreak leads to inspirational return admin_running, October 22, 2023October 28, 2023 For many people, breaking a bone and three ligaments in your right leg, would be heart breaking. For FAST’s Grace York its where her comeback story begins. The unfortunate incident of a football tackle going bad, Grace was left unable to walk or run. Her football and athletic seasons over… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: Jordan Green admin_running, July 20, 2022October 28, 2023 Jordan Green joined FAST initially as part of his University of Canberra Ginninderra Athletics Club internship. Through the internship, Jordan was looking to gain real-world Sports Performance as well as Strength and Conditioning/Sports Medicine experience. Jordan had a keen interest in learning the various techniques used in the developing of… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumnus: John Scollen admin_running, March 23, 2016October 23, 2023 John Scollen began training with FAST in 2011. John would regularly run alongside his good mate David Grimmond at training. The “two old boys” keeping each other honest and enjoying brutal training sessions together. John’s background is Rugby Union and represented Australian Universities in 1996 (via ANU). John is a… Continue Reading
Alumni Alumna: Tori Hopkins admin_running, May 29, 2015October 29, 2023 Victoria Hopkins (Tori) trained with FAST until the end of the 2014-15 season. Tori was a multi-talented athlete who also enjoyed playing Football (Soccer). Tori represented the ACT on three occasions in for separate individual events. Sport injuries cruelled Tori’s later seasons with Athletics. Tori was a Club Captain with… Continue Reading