Strength and Conditioning

Camberwell Grammar athletes welcomed 2022 with new-found levels of dedication and application to their Strength and Conditioning (S&C) training. Two years of Covid-19 lockdown frustration triggered many students to prioritise their health and fitness, evident in participation numbers across all S&C programs hitting record numbers in 2022. All students must be commended for their diligence and work ethic across all S&C programs, whether in the Physical Education curriculum, 1st Squad High Performance, or in our open weights room access times.

It has been incredibly refreshing to see a large group of new student faces in S&C sessions throughout 2022. These students have shown that you don’t need a pre-existing level of fitness, coordination, or knowledge to engage in strength and fitness work. Long gone are the days when S&C is reserved for ‘sporty kids’. Instead, students have shown that physical activity is imperative to lifelong health and wellbeing, whilst aiding in athletic, academic, and mental performance.

A big congratulations to all students involved in our five Sport Premierships across 2022 (Tennis, Swimming, Table Tennis, Badminton, and Athletics). The year was sensationally capped off with the Camberwell Grammar Athletics squad taking out the 100th AGSV Athletics Championships. Camberwell Grammar became the first school since 2002 to win the AGSV Swimming and Athletics double in the same year. We hope S&C can continue to support the success of Camberwell Grammar Sport by creating a strong culture around athlete application, professionalism, and preparation. We wish our Year 12 graduates all the best as they transition from school to the next stage of their lives. We hope their S&C experience provides them with the tools and knowledge to continuously prioritise physical activity throughout their adulthood. Whether it be lifting weights in a gym, playing a recreational sport, or completing resistance movements at home, the importance of regular physical movement has never been so vital.

We look forward to growing the S&C program further in 2023, with more weights room access times, further work with our sports teams at training and on game days, and ongoing development across the Sports Academy and wellbeing programs.

A big thanks to Mr Adam Earnshaw and the whole S&C team for their ongoing support in 2022 to our students and dedication to the program.

Mr Paul Sartori

Strength and Conditioning Coordinator