TEAM PRE-SEASON FITNESS SPECIALISTS
We will build you players that can do everything you want them to do on Gameday.
ALL PROGRAMS WRITTEN BY: ASSA Director of Training / Head Coach - Ranell Hobson
Ranell has run workshops for the coaches and physios at the following Youth Academies and First Teams:
- Arsenal FC • Leicester FC • Crystal Palace FC • Wigan Athletic FC • Singapore National Football Team • Port Adelaide Power FC AFL • Adelaide Crows AFL (Minor Premiers 2018) • Melbourne City FC (A – League) • Southampton FC • Brighton and Hove Albion FC • Blacktown Spartans NPL1 • NSW Waratahs Rugby Union • And more….
Qualifications
- Master Degree in High Performance Coaching UQLD
- NSCA: CSCS Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
- ASCA: Aust. Strength & Cond. Pro Scheme Level 2
- ATFCA: Level 3 (Sprints, Hurdles & Relays)
- Bachelor’s degree Sport Science and Coaching
- Over 25 years of coaching experience
Ranell is the Aust. S&C Assoc. 2019 Performance Development S&C Coach of the Year, she is also a world record holding athlete (4 x 100m) who holds multiple Oceania & National titles in sprint athletics in Masters Competition.
Ranell loves building players to achieve coaching goals and has over 25 years industry experience.
Ranell has been invited to run coach education workshops and courses in Europe, USA, Canada, Asia, Oceania and Australia-wide and is a Board Member of the Global LTAD Network online coaching hub.
She has presented at Conferences worldwide including :
- Singapore Expro Convention 2019
- Asian Fitness Conference 2019 (and 2020)
- Australian Strength and Conditioning Association International Conference 2018 and 2019
- Child to Champion Australian Conference 2020



At the Academy of Sport Speed and Agility we focus on perfecting the explosive acceleration that gets you to the ball first, or allows you to hit the line at your maximum speed possible. Our specialised training programs and excellent team of coaches will get you running faster, for longer, through perfect speed and efficient movement mechanics. These specific programs are best for 1 on 1 solo sessions ($99) where the athlete has a specific short term goal or prefers to train alone. We have ASSA coaches situated in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide ready to coach you right now !

Due to high demand - Private sessions are now by application only.
FANTASTIC NEWS !!! - It is now possible to book an online session with Head Coach Ranell from where-ever you are in the world. Whether you are looking for an assessment session of your running technique or an actual speed and agility training session, these are a great way to be trained by an expert at your local park via phone, tablet or laptop via a zoom meeting which we organise and run with you. For more details just apply via the contact us form below.

GAME SPECIFIC SPEED AND FITNESS
Game Specific Fitness Guaranteed - No wasted laps - No Junk Miles - but fully Research-based Programs designed to make you Fitter than ever before - Smarter not Harder !!!

Team Training Benefits
Training Director Ranell Hobson has written 6 - 8 - 10 and 12 week pre season speed and movement training programs that are ready right now to be implemented at your club by a fully qualified ASSA coach.
These programs are progressive in nature and will create a level of athleticism within your players that will greatly increase their on-field / on-court performances.
As Ranell says - we will build for you players that will be physically able to do everything that you want them to do on game-day - in accordance with your tactical and technical requirements.
Call the office today to discuss further.
ASSA Coach
- Minimum 2 hours on-site. (2 teams).
- Plus $4 entry fee BISP per attendee per session
Ranell Team Coaching
- May require travelling costs if applicable.
- Plus $4 entry fee BISP per attendee per session
Associated Administration by Ranell
- Specific athlete/club program writing or additonal duties not covered by face-to-face sessions.
Additional Products
Session with Ranell
$150
A 1 hour session with Training Director Ranell Hobson
Introductory session focussing on Sprint and Change of Direction mechanics
Maximising your increase in performance in the shortest amount of time.
Video Assessment
$250
Video Assessment from a Distance - Perfect for athletes anywhere in the world
Expert video assessment of your athlete
Explanations of current movement technique
Strategised stretching programs where needed
APP Based Online Programs
$110 to 220
Complete programs on your device.
Using Ranell's special ASSA APP with password access
All sports covered.
6 - 8 - 12 week training programs ready to start when you are.