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Sports science · Athlete development · Wanderers, Illovo

You playthe sport.We buildthe athlete.

Sports science support for young athletes who want to move better, get stronger, reduce injury risk and develop with confidence.

For parents

You see the potential. But what does your child actually need next?

Many parents know their child has more to give, but they are not always sure what is holding them back. Is it speed? Strength? Movement quality? Confidence? Technique? That is exactly why ASP starts with assessment before training.

01

They need more speed.

Speed is not just about running harder. It starts with technique, strength, timing and movement efficiency.

02

They struggle against stronger players.

We identify whether the athlete needs more strength, better body control, improved stability or cleaner mechanics.

03

Their running style looks awkward.

Video analysis helps identify energy leaks, inefficient mechanics and movement patterns that may limit performance.

04

They need more strength.

We assess upper-body, lower-body and core strength to understand where the athlete needs support.

05

They change direction too slowly.

Agility depends on deceleration, body position, strength, reaction and technical control — not random drills.

That is exactly why we assess first.

Book the Assessment — R750

Trust

Built on experience.Guided by sports science.

ASP has helped athletes across youth, school, academy and professional environments understand how they move, what needs attention, and how to develop with more purpose. Based at Wanderers Sports Complex, Illovo, Sandton.

22+ years

Developing athletes since 2004

Science at the core

Testing guides every next step

1000’s assessed & trained

Real experience across ages, sports and development levels

Sports science team

Professional-grade support behind every athlete

Technique first

Move better before pushing harder

R750 to start

Assessment, report and action plan

The ASP method

We assess first. Then we build the athlete.

Training without understanding is guesswork. ASP uses testing, observation and coaching to create a clearer development path for youth athlete development and sports performance training.

Speed without technique can increase injury risk. ASP builds movement quality first, then performance.

Athlete development pathways

Development looks different at every age.

ASP supports young athletes at their current stage, then helps them build toward the next one with the right structure, technique and guidance.

Young athlete building movement foundations

Foundations

Learn how to move

For younger athletes learning how to sprint, land, jump, balance and build confidence.

Developing athlete training with control

Development

Grow with structure

For growing athletes who need better speed, agility, strength, control and sport-ready movement.

Competitive athlete in speed work

Performance

Meet higher demands

For school, academy and competitive athletes who need a clearer, more structured development plan.

Find out where your child should start.

Book Sports Science Assessment
Young ASP athlete accelerating with reaction, sprint, jump and change-of-direction metrics

Assess Understand Develop Progress

Sports Science Assessment

R75060-minute field assessmentWanderers, Illovo

A field-based sports science assessment designed to help parents and athletes understand what is really holding performance back.

  • Speed, agility and quickness testing
  • Upper-body, lower-body and core strength checks
  • Flexibility and movement quality observations
  • Multi-directional movement analysis
  • Running mechanics / gait video analysis
  • Report prepared within approximately 48 hours
  • Online feedback meeting with the Sports Director
  • Clear action plan for what to work on next

This is not a medical diagnosis. It is a sports science assessment designed to guide athlete development.

Proof

Trusted by parents. Built for athletes who want to improve.

From young developing athletes to competitive school and academy performers, ASP helps athletes understand their bodies and develop with more purpose.

★★★★★

5-star Google reviews

Parents come to ASP to give their child a proper chance to develop — not to guess what to train next.

Read Google reviews

★★★★★

He loves seeing the improvement on his own sprint times. After a rugby festival Coach SQ spent a full hour getting his muscles working again — a different child getting in the car. The ASP Team is amazing.

Lorette CasewellParent · Google review

★★★★★

At ASP for ACL recovery. My doctor says I'm ahead of schedule — all thanks to the team. They keep my knee safe, build strength, and track month-on-month progress.

Nadia ElsAthlete · Google review

1 / 6

See what your child needs next.

Book the Assessment — R750

ASP Recovery Lounge

Performance and recovery work together.

The ASP Recovery Lounge helps athletes and active people recover, reset and prepare for the next session, match, tournament or training block. Used properly, recovery supports training, reduces fatigue and helps athletes stay consistent.

Recover

Hyperbaric oxygen, red light, compression

Release

Sports massage, cupping, blading, percussion

Reset

Mobility, stretching, fascia work, TENS

Return

Strapping and support back into training

Athlete in the ASP Recovery Lounge after oxygen therapy

Next step

Give your childa clearer path forward.

Start with the Sports Science Assessment and understand how your child moves, what is holding them back, and what they need next.

Not sure what your child needs? That is exactly why we assess first.