Our Mission

At Aspire Academy NZ, we are committed to building the next generation of strong, confident, and resilient athletes. Based in Auckland, operating across the region and starting to expand, our mission is to provide youth athletes with the physical foundations, technical skills, and safe training habits they need to excel in sport and life.

We offer a wide range of athletic development programs, including Speed & Agility, Strength & Conditioning, 1:1 Athlete Development Coaching, Online Coaching, Holiday Clinics, and our flagship High Performance Program. Our approach blends science-backed training with a supportive environment, helping athletes improve not only their performance, but also their confidence, mindset, and resilience.

Who We Work With

We proudly work with:

Youth athletes from beginner to elite levels
Schools seeking athletic development opportunities for their students
Sports teams across rugby, football, cricket, netball, hockey, and more
Small groups & individuals who want tailored, high-quality coaching
Professional and aspiring professional athletes preparing for the next stage of their careers

Our coaches are experienced in supporting athletes from a wide variety of sporting backgrounds, from grassroots to national representation.

Where We Operate

We currently operate across multiple Auckland locations, making high-quality training accessible to athletes across the city:

St Johns – AUCC Indoor Training Facility
Birkenhead – Birkenhead College
New Lynn – Indoor Sports Facility
Manurewa – Manukau City Cricket Club Indoor Facility
Panmure – Marist Rugby Club Gym
Pakuranga - Action Indoor Sports

We also offer online coaching for athletes anywhere in New Zealand, enabling access to our expertise regardless of location.

Growing Across Auckland & New Zealand

Aspire Academy NZ is in an exciting phase of growth. We are expanding our programs into new Auckland suburbs and developing partnerships to bring our proven training methods to more communities across New Zealand. Our vision is to make world-class youth athletic development accessible to every young athlete who is ready to learn, grow, and achieve their potential.

Our team

Nick Stobart

Founder & Director of Performance

I founded Aspire Academy NZ off the back of my own experiences growing up as a youth athlete. While I was fortunate to have supportive coaches and mentors, I also saw the gaps — the missed opportunities, the lack of access to quality training, and the need for a more holistic approach to developing young athletes.

Those experiences shaped my vision: to create an environment where aspiring athletes have the tools, guidance, and support to become the best they can be — not just in sport, but in life.

Through Aspire Academy NZ, I’m able to combine my passion for athletic performance with a commitment to youth development, providing structured, science-backed programs that give every athlete the chance to reach their full potential.