Ake

Athlete Academy

Unlocking potential. Striving for excellence.

Ake Academy exits to develop Eastern Bay of Plenty athletes and coaches with high standards, clear pathways, and genuine care for their long-term success.

At Ake, we believe better humans create better athletes.

Grounded in Te Whare Tapa Whā, we develop:

- Strong bodies

- Strong minds

- Strong whānau connections

- Strong identity and purpose

Because performance without balance doesn’t last.

Unlocking your potential.

Starts here.

Support for

Athletes

We create an environment where athletes (ages 12-24):

  • Train with intent and purpose

  • Take ownership of their development

  • Embrace feedback and growth

  • Build habits that turn potential into performance

Support for

Professionals

We create an environment where professionals can:

  • Develop their leadership skills

  • Practice planning and reflection

  • Take ownership of their professional future

  • Learn to develop others around them.

Events & Programs

  • 10 week athlete plan Ake Academy

    10 Week Athlete Programme

    We’re here to support rangatahi to grow as athletes, leaders and individuals. Through our athlete development programmes, high performance workshops, wellness sessions and team building experiences, we create environments where potential becomes performance.

  • Battle of the fittest Ake Academy

    Battle of The Fittest

    More information coming soon

The Ake Standard

  • Core Value - Discipline

    Discipline

  • Core Value - Accountability

    Accountability

  • Core Value - Holistic Growth

    Holistic Growth

  • Core Value - Future Leaders

    Future Leaders

  • Core Value - Growth Mindset

    Growth Mindset

  • DEMO TESTIMONIAL

    The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The quick brown fox jump.

    -Insert Ingoa

Let’s get started!

Register your interest, using the form below, to get matched with a program that is best suited to you, your workplace, or whānau.