Meet JP ATHLETIC
Movers first, athletes second, and performance outcomes as a by-product of detailed, intentional work.
Our philosophy:
Softness before force, awareness before intensity, exploration before repetition — robustness born from adaptability.
We train athletes to move with precision, confidence, and expression under pressure.
Whether you're returning from injury, chasing elite performance, or raising a young athlete with ambition, our system gives you the structure, philosophy, and environment to evolve.
Sport today is fast, chaotic, and unforgiving. Athletes break not because they are weak, but because their foundation is shallow — too much load, not enough movement awareness. Too much force, not enough control.
JP ATHLETIC exists to build the human behind the athlete.
We bring together movement, strength, speed, and rehabilitation into a single system where athletes learn to:
- Move softly yet produce force
- Absorb chaos with control
- Explore patterns instead of memorising drills
- Chase mastery without ever believing they’ve mastered anything
Our purpose is simple:
Develop adaptable, durable, intelligent athletes who thrive under load, pressure, and uncertainty.
Your Coaches
Jordan Papa
Founder & Director
Jordan blends high-performance sport experience with a deep respect for movement, rhythm, and skill development.
His work across the NRL, Warriors Pathways, and multiple elite environments shaped the JP ATHLETIC philosophy — movement first, student mindset, performance as the natural outcome.
David Bahadoor
Lead Physiotherapist
Originally from the UK, David brings over a decade of experience across the NHS, private healthcare, and professional sport including stints at Manchester United and Liverpool FC Academy.
David’s expertise lies in MSK injury management, with extensive experience treating athletes and individuals of all ages.
What We Stand For
Movement Quality First
We prioritise rhythm, posture, control, variability, and awareness. The attributes that allow strength and speed to express themselves safely and repeatedly.
Data-Driven Performance
Every program is backed by VALD testing, profiling, and measurable progress so athletes know exactly how they’re improving.
Mastery Without a Finish Line
There is no end point. No final skill. No perfect rep. We teach athletes to pursue continual refinement, not outcomes that trap them, but processes that elevate them.
High Performance Standards
Everything we do is intentional, measurable, and rooted in movement quality. We train athletes with the same systems used in professional sport — but with the added depth of movement education, coordination, and skill development.
Training at JP ATHLETIC
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