The Peak Performance program is designed to help aspiring female football players aged 15 to 17 achieve their peak both on and off the field.

Peak Performance is designed and delivered by Fremantle's AFL Women’s players and High-Performance staff and will bring participants inside the four walls of an elite High-Performance environment.

Over two days, participants will engage in a series of on-field coaching sessions with a focus on fundamental skill development and decision making, as well as a variety of educational sessions around injury prevention, athletic development, health and lifestyle and performance psychology.   

Players will explore a variety of topics including culture, leadership, nutrition, recovery and goal setting over the course of the program and will get the opportunity to work with and hear from current AFL Women’s players and coaches about their journeys to elite level, the successes and challenges they have faced along the way and the lessons they have learned which have helped them reach their peak.

The program cost is $220 and includes a host of benefits including expert coaching, guest speakers and insights into industry best practices. Participants will also receive a Peak Performance training shirt, Peak Performance journal and tickets to an upcoming AFL Women’s home game.

Program Outline

Why

We want to support young aspiring female football players achieve their peak both on and off the field.

How

A combination of interactive educational sessions and practical on-field skill sessions designed and delivered by AFL Women’s players, coaches and High-Performance staff.

Who

Aspiring female footballers aged 15-17.

What 

A two-day program where participants will train in an elite high-performance environment and explore some of the following topics;

• Educational sessions: Cultural awareness, nutrition, goal setting, recovery, psychology, resilience, team vision analysis, leadership, a day in the life of an AFLW player.
• Practical sessions: Teambuilding, injury prevention, fundamental strength and conditioning, recovery (Pilates, mindfulness, ice baths), handball and groundball skill development, kicking and marking skill development, contested marking skill development, tackling and falling technique, goal kicking, decision making and small-sided games.

When

2024 dates TBC

Where

Fremantle Dockers Elite Training Facility, Cockburn ARC

Cost

$220

*Numbers are limited to 100 participants with registrations on a first-come first-served basis. All skills sessions will be delivered in smaller groups to maximise engagement and coaching opportunities for all participants.

For any queries please contact Fans and Community Manager Mitchell Harvey at mitchell.harvey@fremantlefc.com.au

PEAK Performance Testimonials

"The Peak Performance Program gives an amazing insight into how AFLW players live and train. I loved the program so much and would recommend to any female footy player. I feel really excited about how much the AFLW players invest into getting to know us and helping us improve. Getting such an insight makes me super excited about the professionalism that awaits if I make it to the highest level." - Riley

The peak performance program was a really enjoyable experience filled with positive learning and feedback, with the opportunity to meet new people and interact with the players. Would recommend to other young girls. - Tamzyn

This program is a fantastic insight into AFLW for girls who are aiming for a footy career path. The program is so well run and I love that the players and coaches participate and give the girls such a realistic taste of what it takes to be the best. - Hallie

Over the duration of two days you not only learn to develop on-field, you also get to learn about important elements off-field and get examples of what it is like to be an AFL Women’s player at the Fremantle Dockers. - Alicia

I really enjoyed the Peak Performance experience. The players were relatable, and the program was very comprehensive. It gives a very real overview of elite women’s football. - Katie

I think this program is one of the best. it covers all the things you would like to know to become an AFLW player, it gives you insights into what training would look like, how the players juggle having a job/going to uni and football, how important recovery is and how much it helps, the do’s and don’ts on practically everything and it was just an all-round good experience. - Beelinda

This is an amazing program for aspiring young female football players wanting to make a career from playing football. It provided an insight into the commitment required to succeed in the sport. - Olivia

I attended the Peak Performance Program in 2022, I thoroughly enjoyed the program, I loved how it was delivered by the players. I learnt about what is required to be a professional athlete. I enjoyed looking around and using the club training facilities. It was a wonderful experience. Thank you for giving me the opportunity. - Emily

A program which helps you improve and better your understanding of the game at a higher level. - Isabella

The Peak Performance program was a great insight into the AFLW program. I learned a lot and really enjoyed it and it was really useful to help build my confidence. - Carys

Was an amazing program, definitely worth the time. Excited to go back. - Kaitlyn