RUGBY UNION

“Pykey was my strength coach in high school and is the most energetic guy I know. He always created a positive training environment and pushed us every session to get stronger. He had a great taste in music and our gym playlists were always all time.”

Current QLD Reds lock
Super Rugby Champion 2021
Australia U20 2018
Australian Schoolboys 2016
TSS First Fifteen 2015-16

“I first met pykey in 2016 when I moved to The Southport School. Pykeys S&C knowledge was top class. He understood our gym programs very well but also had great knowledge around Olympic lifting, circuits or smashing us in Zuu sessions which was refreshing at times. However, what I loved most about pykey was he created an environment where everyone was welcome and felt comfortable being themselves. pykey was always willing to help no matter what level you were at and I can honestly say he played a massive part in my development on and off the field.”

Canterbury Crusaders Academy 2018-present
Australian Schoolboy 2017
TSS Premiership Winner 2017

“Andrew Pyke was the strength and conditioning coach at my high school. During this time, he introduced me and my teammates to a strength and fitness program that was perfectly suited to our needs as rugby players. The gym sessions combined power and strength to prepare us for our games and trainings and ensured our bodies were strong enough to ensure we could handle the intense collisions in GPS rugby. He also was very supportive to me personally when returning from an off-season surgery I had due to an ankle injury. He often took the time to assist in any extra conditioning I wanted to do, even creating my own fitness program with a variety of cross training and on feet running sessions that improved my anaerobic and aerobic capacities immensely. I am thankful for what he taught me during this time because it allowed me to develop the internal discipline and dedication to fitness that I needed to further improve my physical attributes and skills to succeed in my sport. In addition to this, Pykey scheduled additional fitness sessions utilizing zuu movements in the gym in the off-season for anyone who wished to participate to ensure that the boys were keeping their fitness and mobility levels up to standard. These were made so that anyone could attend and complete, whatever levels of fitness and strength as you just had to complete them as best as you could. He also provided an understanding of how to properly train and recover in order to yield the greatest benefits from our sessions. The lessons Pykey taught me in the gym and about my own health and fitness have had a massive impact on my sporting career and achievements and I often revisit and complete most of the strength sessions and fitness sessions he made for me when I need to do additional training.”

QLD Reds Super Rugby Championship Winner 2021
Junior Wallaby 2020
Australian Schoolboy 2018/19
TSS First Fifteen Premiership Winner 2016

“Pykey was probably one of the most influential people in my life when it comes to sport. He was my S&C coach from for our first XV team rugby team at TSS and for many other sporting teams. Being the skinny kid I was at the time, Pykey really guided me with his knowledge and techniques around the gym. But it was more his passion and love for the boys that really made not only myself motivated but every other kid in that team. Pykey’s relationship with everyone and the way he handles situations shows he’s a real role model and is someone i can go to if i need help with anything. He has all the right tools!”

QLD reds academy player 2018-current
Junior Wallabies 2019/20/21
Australian Schoolboys 2018
TSS premiership winner 2017

“I was privileged enough that Andrew (Pykey) came into the intial stages of my elite athlete life. The base and fundamentals he taught myself and the team showcased his precise knowledge and understanding of physical development and elite exercise training. Along side his meticulous approach to the details of movements across multi disciplinary areas of sport, it’s his passion that I believe strongly differs him from others in the field.

The ability to empower and relate to all types of people is something I have watched and felt first hand. Wether this be through his approachable and loveable character or his willingness to achieve and push others to their abouslte maximum. The platform of knowledge and character to win is truly engrained in me through my three years involved with Pykey.”

TSS First Fifteen premiership winner 2017
QLD Rugby League 2016
Australian Barbarians 2017
Current Reds Academy

“Pykey was one of my many SC coaches and probably my most memorable one. During the time knowing Andrew back in high school he always put others health and well being first. He was a top bloke but also knew how to keep very professional. He knew what you would need to work on to get you closer to your goal!

I am thankful for the knowledge he has passed on to me and for teaching me to always back myself in anything I do. He has always told me to keep “consistent” and from learning that I have been able to achieve many things.”

TSS first XV captain 2016
QLD school boys rugby union 2015/16.

“Pykey was one of the most influential strength and conditioning coaches that I have had in my life. Not only does he know what he does, he also understands people which is ultimately the main aspect of sporting development. Pykey taught me the fundamentals of fitness and strength and he will be someone that I can get to help me with training anytime.”

Australian School Boy 2018
TSS First Fifteen Premiership Winner 2017

“Pykey, was my first real S&C coach and I’m so grateful to have been given the best in the beginning of my sporting journey. I trained under Pykey for a period of 3 years where I was taught all the fundamentals of how to train efficiently in the gym and on the field. What I valued most from my experience with Pykey is his clear understanding of weightlifting techniques and ensuring they are done properly and efficiently. Throughout my rugby career I have been exposed to many programs that I have required me to undertake Olympic lifts and I am so fortunate Pykey had guided and taught me the foundations and techniques to preform those lifts to a high standard in the early stages of my rugby career. To further add Pykey embodies the persona of ‘energy’, there was a never a dull session with Pykey. When Pykey was taking the session, there was an uplifted vibe in the room and everyone respected it. Pykey brought the best out in everyone as he made it enjoyable to work hard and push yourself.”

TSS First Fifteen Premiership winner
Australian Schoolboys Rugby Union
Junior Wallabies

“Pykey was my Australian School Boys Rugby and The Southport School Strength and Conditioning Coach. He was an amazing role model and gave me the tools to enter the professional sporting environment. Not only did he focus on my physical development as a rugby player he focused on the mental attitude and how to apply that on and off the field. Pykey is so driven in his profession, you can tell by how much he cares for your growth as a sportsmen.”

TSS premiership winner 2017
Australian School Boys 2017
Current Bond Premier Grade Player

“I have known Pykey for the past six years. He was my strength and conditioning coach during my time in the first XV at TSS. He is extremely professional and passionate about helping his athletes achieve their best results. His sessions are tough, but he always made them enjoyable. Pykey always motivated me during our training, especially when we would lift some heavy weights and when we would go all out in our ZUU sessions, helping me push myself to my limits. He has an extensive knowledge of a variety training techniques, and I was constantly learning from him. He is a great trainer and an even better bloke, and I couldn’t recommend him more!”

TSS First Fifteen 2017
Professional XFC Fighter