JOIN MELBOURNE'S ELITE ATHLETES FOR TOP-TIER DEVELOPMENT, REHAB & RECOVERY
At Foundry Athletic, we help everyone push their limits. Young Athletes can safely start with our Foundry First membership, while seasoned Athletes get tailored access, coaching, and programming.
FOUNDRY ATHLETIC
WE HELP GUIDE YOU TO BE THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF.
TRAIN, RECOVER, REHAB, LIKE A PRO!
COMING IN 2026 / PLATINUM BY FOUNDRY
WHERE BESPOKE TRAINING MEETS PREMIUM HEALTH & WELLNESS
— OUR MISSION
Forging Athletes.
Building Champions.
Our unique facility in bayside Cheltenham mimics a working foundry — where our elite level of medical care, high performance and wellness transforms our athletes into something stronger, more purposeful and inherently more valuable.
From young athletes taking their first steps with the Foundry First membership, to elite performers accessing bespoke coaching and programming backed by elite-level practitioners — we're here for every stage of the athletic journey.
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COACHES & STAFF
— OUR HOME
Factory 1/2-6 Wanrua Street
Cheltenham VIC 3192
03 7068 7655
FEMALE ATHLETE SUMMIT
Presented by Foundry Athletic & The Flourish Journey. Empowering female athletes with tools & advice to thrive in sport and life
DATE: Saturday, March 22
TIME: 10:30am - 5:30pm AEDT
LOCATION: Foundry Athletic 2/6 Wanrua St, Cheltenham, VIC 3192
COST: From $106.14
The Female Athlete Summit is designed to deliver cutting-edge insights from experts in performance, nutrition, and sports medicine. Whether you’re a professional athlete, weekend warrior, or just starting, this event is designed to help female athletes of all sports and abilities thrive both mentally and physically. You’ll walk away with the strategies, connections, and knowledge to maximise your athletic potential and lead in your sport.
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Master high-performance training tailored for female athletes.
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Unlock strategies for peak nutrition, injury prevention, and mental resilience.
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Build a network with other high-performing athletes and industry leaders.
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Close the day with a networking function to celebrate your athletic journey.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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Event Highlights Expert presentations on female athletic development, nutrition, sports & the menstrual cycle.
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Interactive activities are designed to foster self-confidence, resilience, and leadership.
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A panel discussion featuring elite female athletes and professionals.
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Networking function with industry leaders and fellow athletes.
FEMALE ATHLETE SUMMIT
Presented by Foundry Athletic & The Flourish Journey. Empowering female athletes with tools & advice to thrive in sport and life
DATE: Saturday, March 22
TIME: 10:30am - 5:30pm AEDT
LOCATION: Foundry Athletic 2/6 Wanrua St, Cheltenham, VIC 3192
COST: From $106.14
The Female Athlete Summit is designed to deliver cutting-edge insights from experts in performance, nutrition, and sports medicine. Whether you’re a professional athlete, weekend warrior, or just starting, this event is designed to help female athletes of all sports and abilities thrive both mentally and physically. You’ll walk away with the strategies, connections, and knowledge to maximise your athletic potential and lead in your sport.
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Master high-performance training tailored for female athletes.
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Unlock strategies for peak nutrition, injury prevention, and mental resilience.
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Build a network with other high-performing athletes and industry leaders.
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Close the day with a networking function to celebrate your athletic journey.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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Event Highlights Expert presentations on female athletic development, nutrition, sports & the menstrual cycle.
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Interactive activities are designed to foster self-confidence, resilience, and leadership.
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A panel discussion featuring elite female athletes and professionals.
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Networking function with industry leaders and fellow athletes.
SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY
Our Sports Physiotherapists will get you back to what you love doing most.
OUR SERVICES
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Sports Physiotherapy Consultations
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Physiotherapy Consultations
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Concussion Management
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Sports Strapping
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Medical Screening
Our Return to Perform program models professional sporting environments, allowing you access to elite facilities, quick specialist referrals, specific, periodised sports rehabilitation and experienced Sports Physiotherapy assessment and care.
PROFILE
We start by listening to your story, understanding your needs, assessing your presentation, gathering your baselines and devising a plan; forming the mosaic of your unique athletic profile.
COACH
Modify, don't miss. Alongside your Physio, your coach will be in your corner every step of the way to ensure you're returning to sport stronger, more powerful and fitter than you were before.
REVIEW
A weekly one on one appointment with your physiotherapist allows consistent monitoring and program adaptation, giving you peace of mind that your progress will never be hindered.
SUPPORT
Around the clock support from your Physio and S&C team. We adopt an open door communication policy, ensuring you have the answers and peace of mind when you need it.
REHAB
Your rehab program specific to your site of injury will be closely monitored and continuously updated as you progress and graduate through our stages of rehab.
COACHING
There are ebbs and flows in all rehab journeys and sometimes things just don't feel right. Train with confidence under the guidance of our team with unlimited access to our training schedule.
PROGRAMMING
All aspects of your rehab and performance program are covered. Your Physio and coaching team collaborate every step of the way providing you with a new individualised program every week.
FIELD
Our field-based sessions will keep you connected to the field during your return to perform. Work on your technical proficiency and ensure your running load is on point, return fearless as a competitor, not just as a participant.
MONITOR
Throughout your rehab journey, we will be in contact with your external coaches, specialists and key stakeholders, so the responsibility doesn't fall on you. Be at ease knowing important updates aren't getting lost.
SPORTS INJURY REHAB
RETURN TO PERFORM
IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE WITH ROBERT HARVEY - ELITE MENTALITY
// 383 GAMES PLAYED
// 2 X BROWNLOW MEDALLIST
// AFL HALL OF FAME MEMBER
Robert Harvey, a 2x Brownlow Medallist and AFL Hall of Fame member, was renowned for his physical capacity and his personal performance plan. Over 383 games and 15+ years as an AFL Assistant coach, Robert developed a deep understanding of athlete development. What is less known is the time and effort he put into developing his own PERSONAL TRADEMARK AND PERFORMANCE PLAN which helped set him apart from the rest.
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Identifying individual strengths
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Developing a Personal Trademark to measure performance
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Creating a cycle of self-reflection for improvement
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Acknowledging and strategising areas for improvement
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Establishing a personalis ed Performance Plan for consistent performance
This workshop is conducted across two 60 minute sessions, a fortnight apart, and is appropriate for athletes of all ages who want to get the best out of themselves.
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Elite Mentality
A workshop with Robert Harvey
RECOVERY ZONE
Recovery is an essential part of athletic performance. Incorporating regular recovery into your week allows your body to repair, rebuild and adapt between training sessions and competition.
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Game Ready
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Complex
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Infrared Sauna
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Cold Plunge Pools/Ice baths
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Hot Plunge Pool/Spa
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Trigger Guns
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Normatec Compression Garments
HOW IT WORKS
Active recovery increases circulation, which in turn helps remove metabolic waste products from the muscle that has been broken down by intense exercise and competition. This enhanced blood flow then ensures nutrients are delivered to help repair, rejuvenate and rebuild muscle tissue, tendons and ligaments.
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A WORKSHOP WITH ROBERT HARVEY
IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE WITH ROBERT HARVEY - ELITE MENTALITY
// 383 GAMES PLAYED
// 2 X BROWNLOW MEDALLIST
// AFL HALL OF FAME MEMBER
Robert Harvey, a 2x Brownlow Medallist and AFL Hall of Fame member, was renowned for his physical capacity and his personal performance plan. Over 383 games and 15+ years as an AFL Assistant coach, Robert developed a deep understanding of athlete development. What is less known is the time and effort he put into developing his own PERSONAL TRADEMARK AND PERFORMANCE PLAN which helped set him apart from the rest.
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Identifying individual strengths
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Developing a Personal Trademark to measure performance
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Creating a cycle of self-reflection for improvement
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Acknowledging and strategising areas for improvement
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Establishing a personalised Performance Plan for consistent performance
This workshop is conducted across two 60 minute sessions, a fortnight apart, and is appropriate for athletes of all ages who want to get the best out of themselves.
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Profile & Plan
We start by listening to your story, understanding your needs, assessing your presentation, gathering your baselines and devising a plan — forming the mosaic of your unique athletic profile.
Coach & Support
Alongside your specialist, your coach is in your corner every step of the way. We adopt an open-door communication policy, ensuring you have answers and peace of mind when you need it most.
Review & Progress
Regular one-on-one appointments allow consistent monitoring and program adaptation, giving you the confidence that your progress will never be hindered.
— OUR PEOPLE
MEET OUR TEAM
Peter has spent the majority of his career in the Education sector, most recently as Director of Sport at Mentone Grammar for 7 years. He has held a variety of leadership and management positions and been lucky enough to work with a variety of talented athletes and their families as they work towards and embark on professional sporting careers.
General Manager
Peter O’Gorman
With a decade in elite sports, Ashley, former Head of Rehabilitation at Essendon Football Club (AFL) and Head Physiotherapist at Western United (A-League), brings top-tier care and expertise to Foundry Athletic.
Head of Medical Services
Ashley Lynch
Rohan has extensive experience in elite sport, having been AFL Medical Services Manager at Carlton and Adelaide Football Clubs, as well as Cricket, Hockey, Soccer and Institute of Sport roles. His passion for wholistic and interdisciplinary patient care allows him to lead the Physiotherapy stream at Foundry Athletic.
Senior Physiotherapist
Rohan Hattotuwa
Patrick has been at the forefront of delivering high-performance programs in the private sector in Melbourne for the past 5 years. His experience as a High Performance Manager in the NBL1 and strength and conditioning expertise in the VFL combine to deliver a world-class Athletic Development Program at Foundry Athletic.
Head of Athletic Performance
Patrick Wilson
Coming from Ireland, Niall has worked in both professional and international rugby union as well as with the Irish women's Olympic field hockey team. He has also completed concussion research with the National Collegiate Athletic Association in America and with World Rugby.
Senior Physiotherapist & Concussion Management Lead
Niall McNelis
Darcy is a Clinical Psychologist, holding clinical endorsement through AHPRA and a Master of Clinical Psychology from Swinburne University. He brings experience from elite sporting environments, and works with athletes across all levels, supporting both mental health and performance, with a particular interest in the psychological demands of high-performance sport.
Psychologist
Darcy Levin
With a Master's in Physiotherapy and a Bachelor in Exercise Sports Science from Swinburne University, Nat specialises in athlete rehabilitation. She incorporates Clinical Pilates and draws from over six years of competitive swimming at the Open National level to enhance her practice.
Physiotherapist
Natalie Nyaguy
Steven worked in Occupational Therapy for 5 years before he studied Physiotherapy at UniSA and ACU. Steven has worked in rugby, soccer and footy as a trainer and physio. As a former cricketer at Melbourne Cricket Club in premier cricket, Steven has an understanding of the demands of playing sport at an elite level.
Physiotherapist
Steven Van Riet
Ami completed a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Master of Physiotherapy Practice at La Trobe University. Ami has previously worked in private practice and multiple sporting clubs.
This is where she gained her passion for assisting clients and athletes in reaching their peak performance and achieving their optimal goals.
Physiotherapist
Ami Nishikawa
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Donny combines his love of sport (having represented Ireland in AFL Ireland and AFL Europe) with experience in Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning and Clinical Pilates. He appreciates the benefits of multi-disciplinary care and enjoys working with other practitioners to ensure the best outcome for his patients.
Physiotherapist
Donall Purvis
With a Bachelor's in Sports Science and ASCA Level 1 Certification, Connor coached at Melbourne Storm SG Ball, Melbourne University Rugby, and Beaumaris FC, specialising in strength and conditioning with a focus on speed and agility training.
Athlete Development Coach
Connor Toki
Hayley has spent 10 years working in the sporting industry and is passionate about women's sport. She brings experience from many sports at the professional and semi professional level, including Casey Demons VFLW, Melbourne AFLW, Casey Demons VNL and the Spectres NBLW
Athlete Development Coach
Hayley Campbell
Jet Harris
Exercise Physiologist & Athlete Development Coach
Jet has over 5 years experience as a High Performance Manager and Strength and Conditioning Coach across multiple Netball and Football clubs. As an Exercise Physiologist, Jet enjoys working with long-term Rehabilitation and return-to-sport clients, combining her skillsets and knowledge in providing wholistic patient care.
Lachlan O'Connor
Athlete Development Coach
Lachlan is a qualified ASCA Level 1, Strength and Conditioning coach with a strong interest in AFL and field-based athletes. He is the current High-Performance Manager of the Sandringham Dragons boys' program, strengthened with his experience at Werribee Football Club in the VFL and time coaching at Carey Baptist Grammar. He understands what it takes to develop young athletes at an elite level.
Liam Giliam
Athlete Development Coach
Liam is a Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCA Level 1) with experience in court and field sports. As High-Performance Manager at Beaumaris Sharks and Lead Strength Coach for Basketball Victoria’s State Development Program, he is also an accomplished triathlete himself who understands the balance between endurance, agility and speed for team and individual athletes.
Brendan Cole
Performance Therapist
Brendan, from Mackay, Australia, is a former elite track and field athlete, winning gold in the 4x400m relay at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. With qualifications in soft tissue therapy, exercise science, strength and conditioning, pilates, and philosophy, he has worked globally as a therapist, coach, and manager, including roles as Head Coach at ALTIS and Start Coach for the USA Olympic Bobsled and Skeleton Team.
Adriana Tselepis
Reception and Sport Trainer
A Myotherapist with a background in Gymnastics trained at RMIT after overcoming personal injuries. She volunteered in Cambodia, treating communities and athletes. Adriana is studying Physiotherapy and combines work and study while contributing to the evolution of Foundry Athletic.
Tom Laumets
Athlete Development Coach
A Bayside local, Tom brings a wealth of experience after 6 years at St Kilda Football Club as a Strength & Conditioning coach. Being the High-Performance Manager of the Sandringham Zebras after five years as a player, Tom understands the physical and mental demands to develop athletes of all ages.
Shania Gammaldi
Athlete Development Coach
Shania is a qualified strength and conditioning coach with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and ASCA Level 2 accreditation. With experience across various sports and a background as a gymnast and VFL footballer, she specialises in athletic performance, injury management, and empowering female athletes.
James Fitzpatrick
Myotherapist
James is a Sports Therapist and Clinical Myotherapist with 20 years of hands-on experience specialising in soft tissue therapy and injury rehabilitation across elite sport and high performance environments, including the WTA Tour, Melbourne Storm, Melbourne Vixens and the VIS.
TRAIN, RECOVER, REHAB, LIKE A PRO!
COMING IN 2026 / PLATINUM BY FOUNDRY
WHERE BESPOKE TRAINING MEETS PREMIUM HEALTH & WELLNESS
— TRACK RECORD
OUR EXPERIENCE
Our practitioners bring a wealth of experience from the highest levels of sport and clinical practice. Our dynamic team forges our athletes into individuals who are not only inherently stronger and more purposeful but also inherently more valuable. What truly distinguishes us is our unwavering commitment to extending the same meticulous attention to detail and support that were once the exclusive privilege of professional athletes. Foundry Athletic is dedicated to democratising excellence, ensuring that everyone can access the pinnacle of athletic development and injury rehabilitation.
AFL & A-LEAGUE
— TRACK RECORD
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STATE & NATIONAL
— REPRESENTATIVE SPORT
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RESEARCH & EDUCATION
— ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
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— OUR COMMUNITY
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