The VIS Physical Preparation team works with athletes to enhance the physical qualities required for high performance sport.
Through tailored programming, collaboration, and innovative practices, the team ensures athletes are physically prepared to maximise performance in training and competition, support recovery, and reduce injury risk.
- Building sport-specific physical capabilities including speed, power, strength, endurance, and flexibility to elevate competitive performance.
- Collaborating with coaches and other VIS athlete performance support staff to deliver integrated, holistic, and athlete-centred development programs.
- Utilising various assessment tools and technologies to evaluate athletes’ physical capabilities, monitor progress, track performance indicators, identify areas for improvement, and inform training decisions.
- Supporting injury prevention and recovery through close collaboration with performance health services and tailored rehab planning.


VIS expert
Will Morgan
General Manager Performance Services
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