Performance Membership

Sound familiar?

Skill gets them noticed. Speed keeps them there.

Most kids already have good technique. What holds them back is the physical side, and it shows most when the level goes up.

Shying away from tackles and challenges?

They pull out of 50/50s or hold back in contact. Usually it's not attitude, they just don't feel strong or balanced enough yet.

Missing that quick burst of speed?

They read the play well but can't get there first. Those first few steps of acceleration are very trainable.

Getting caught from behind?

They get away, then get run down. Top speed and the ability to hold it can both be built.

Playing up an age?

Their skills fit in, but the older kids are quicker to the ball and win the physical battles.

Trials coming up?

Next season the speed and physicality step up. You want them ready for it, not trying to catch up once it's started.

Lost a bit of confidence?

Being a step slow or getting bumped off the ball makes kids hesitant. The good news is it's fixable.

Without the physical side

A step behind in the race to the ball
Shying away from tackles and challenges
Holding back when they play up
Worried about next year's selections

With the Performance Membership

Quicker first steps and more top speed
Stronger and more balanced going into challenges
Confident playing against older kids
Ready for the step up, not catching up

What it is

An online speed program built for your child.

I design a speed and agility program specifically for your child, and adjust it week to week based on how they're responding. All they need is a grass area to train on and a phone to film a few clips. Here's what they get.

A program built for them

Designed around your child, their sport and the level they're stepping up to, then adjusted week to week based on how they respond. Delivered in the Relay app.

2 sessions a week

30 to 40 minutes each, done in their own time. All they need is a patch of grass: speed and agility work, jumping, bodyweight strength and a fitness finisher.

Video feedback

This is a big part of why it works. Film a few sprints each week and send them on WhatsApp. I can see exactly how they're moving and tell them what to fix, so they get faster instead of repeating the same habits.

You're kept in the loop

You get an overview of their program, and you can message me directly on WhatsApp any time you have a question.

Safe and age appropriate

Technique and bodyweight strength first. Nothing heavy, nothing rushed, and always planned around their sport and how their body is feeling.

In person discounts

Term 1 for $150 (normally $400) and 1 on 1s at $100 (normally $150).

Online and in person

I'm with them every week, not just at sessions.

Most coaching stops when the session ends. With the membership, your child has me in their corner all week: a program built for them, feedback on their clips, and a coach they can message any time. That constant contact is where so much of the progress comes from. I'm always with them, even when I'm not there in person.

Member perk

Want them training with me in person too?

Members get Term 1 for $150 (normally $400) and 1 on 1s at $100 (normally $150).

Why they need it

Give them the edge most kids don't get.

Most young athletes don't work with a speed and strength coach until they're much older, if ever. Starting now gives your child a better chance at every trial, every selection and every step up. And the change isn't only physical, it's the confidence that comes with it.

A head start

They learn to sprint, jump and change direction properly now, while most kids their age are just playing.

A better chance at selection

Coaches notice the quickest kids on the field. When skills are close, speed is often what decides who gets picked.

Ready for the physical side

More balanced, more robust bodies that can handle the extra training and bigger opponents that come with each step up.

A confidence boost

It's not just physical. When kids feel quicker and stronger, they believe they belong, they go into challenges without hesitating, and they play braver.

Why trust me

I've been there. Now I coach it.

I'm Matt Cahill. I played Division I in the US, then professionally in Australia and Hong Kong. Now I coach speed and strength, from young athletes just starting out to professional players. I know what the step up feels like, and I know how to get kids physically ready for it.

Former professional athleteNCAA Division I, A-League (Central Coast Mariners), Hong Kong Premier League
Speed and strength coachWorking with junior athletes, school programs and elite players
Trusted by the bestSocceroos Josh Nisbet and Max Balard have trained with me

Don't just take my word for it

Real results. Real people.

Josh NisbetSocceroo · Roda JC, Netherlands

"What stood out straight away was that Matt doesn't just hand you a plan and disappear. He actually listens, asks the right questions, and builds everything around you, not just the athlete, but the person. The physical results have been huge, but what's made the difference is feeling supported the whole way through. It's more than just a program, it's proper coaching from someone who genuinely cares."

Max BalardSocceroo · NAC Breda, Netherlands

"Working with Matt isn't just about getting a program, it's about being coached by someone who genuinely understands what athletes go through. He takes the time to explain the why behind everything, checks in regularly, and always adjusts based on how I'm feeling or progressing. I've never felt like just another client. Matt makes you feel like you're part of something bigger. It's coaching built on real connection, not just reps and sets."

"My 2 boys have been working with Matt for 6 months and their progress has been incredible. Strength, speed and power has seen huge improvement, backed up by testing. Hooked."

Adam HetheringtonParent

"I'm faster, fitter, and more powerful after 12+ weeks. Every exercise was appropriate to plan and backed with scientific knowledge. Highly recommend for serious athletes."

Benny ArcherNPL 1 Player

"Matt provides service which is unique and tailored to improving players across all ages. Both boys have significantly increased in speed and acceleration. Improvements noticeable with and without ball."

Michael HawkeParent

"His experience playing sport at high level paired with knowledge has given him tools to maximise anyone's speed capacity. Significant improvement in speed and power."

Lachie GriffithsNPL 1 Player

The promise

Faster in 12 weeks. Or I keep coaching them free.

I test your child's 10m on my speed gates when they start, and again at 12 weeks. You see the numbers, not just my word for it.

My speed guarantee

If they're not faster over 10m at the 12 week retest, I keep coaching them for free until they are. The risk is on me, not you.

Bonus: speed testing and report

A full speed gate test at the start and at 12 weeks, plus a performance report showing exactly where they've improved and what we work on next.

Limited spots

I only take on 5 new athletes a month, so every program gets built properly and every clip gets proper feedback.

Testing is in person around Newcastle and the Central Coast. Further away? I'll retest from a filmed 10m sprint instead.

How to join

One membership. Everything included.

Personal coaching for less than the cost of a single 1 on 1 session, billed weekly.

Performance Membership

Personal online coaching

$85

/ week

Billed weekly through Stripe

A speed and agility program built for your child
2 sessions a week they can do in their own time
Video feedback on their sprints and drills
Direct WhatsApp access to me
Program adjusted week to week as they improve
Discounted rates on my in person Speed Development Program
Term 1 for $150 (normally $400) and 1 on 1s at $100 (normally $150)
Bonus: speed gate test and performance report at the start and at 12 weeks
Guarantee: faster at 12 weeks, or I keep coaching them free until they are

Join now

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After you join

Up and running in a few days.

Step 1

Sign up

Join below and pick "My child" at checkout. You'll get a welcome email straight away.

Step 2

Quick form

Fill out a 2 minute form about your child and their sport. For under 17s, I then book a quick setup call with you both to get the app going.

Step 3

I design their program

I build it in the Relay app and send you an overview so you know exactly what they're doing.

Step 4

Train, film, improve

They train twice a week, you send a few clips, and I send back feedback to keep them improving.

Questions

Good to know.

Who is it for?

Kids who have the skills but need more speed and physicality, especially if they're playing up an age or going for a higher team next season. At checkout, choose "My child".

Is it safe for kids?

Yes. The program is bodyweight based, technique first, with nothing heavy. I plan it around their sport, their schedule and any niggles you tell me about.

Do I need to be there for every session?

No. They can train on their own. It helps if you (or they) film a few sprints or drills each week so I can give feedback.

How will I know it's working?

I test their 10m on my speed gates at the start and again at 12 weeks, so you'll see the numbers. In between, you'll see it in the videos and I'll tell you what's improving. If they're not faster at the retest, I keep coaching them free until they are.

How does billing work?

It's $85 a week, charged automatically through Stripe. There's a 12 week minimum, because that's how long it takes to see real changes in speed. After that, you can cancel any time with 2 weeks notice by email. You can also pause for up to 4 weeks a year, for holidays or injuries.

First to the ball. Faster over 10m in 12 weeks.