SWIMMING

“Andrew Pyke has been my strength and conditioning coach since 2013 ( 8 years). Throughout the years as a swimmer it was known that “swimmers are uncoordinated on land and should only stick to training in the pool”. Andrew was quick to change that mindset and with his forward thinking about ways for me to become an athlete in and out of the pool. With the ability, knowledge and drive for success, Andrew has the capacity to create an individualised program to cater for a squad of athletes. With Andrew’s coaching my training increased to a whole new level and subsequently my success in competitions. With Andrew Pyke’s great work ethic, while creating an awesome, fun, humorous atmosphere. I couldn’t recommend anyone else.”

2021 Tokyo Olympian
2016 Rio Olympic Bronze Medallist
2018 Commonwealth Games Gold and Silver Medal
Australian and Oceania Record Holder

“My name is Kiah Melverton and I have been working with Andrew Pyke since 2014 and in that time, he has helped me develop professionally both in and out of the gym. Before I met Pykey I was timid and afraid of the gym, barely able to do a single chin-up. Gym has now become one of my favourite parts of my training week and I can now punch out sets of 10 chins like its nothing! Pykey is not only professional, adaptable, and avid listener but he also makes gym fun and enjoyable with his sense of humour and light-hearted personality. I wouldn’t be the swimmer I am today with having spent the last years working alongside him.”

2021 Tokyo Olympian
Gold 4x200m Freestyle Relay 2019 World Championships
Silver 1500m Freestyle 2018 Pan Pacific Championships
Bronze 800m Freestyle 2018 Commonwealth Games
Bronze 800m Freestyle 2016 World Short Course Championships

“I have worked alongside Andrew Pyke since 2014 and over the course of our seven-year relationship, he has helped me grow both inside of outside of swimming. Andrew has played a critical role in helping me develop and succeed as an open water athlete. His biggest asset is the ability to adapt, implement and perfect his training programs for athletes of varying skill sets. I am currently the only open water swimmer who trains under Andrew Pyke, meaning he has had to create a whole new gym program to ensure I avoid injury, develop strength and improve general athleticism. In executing this, Andrew always referred to evidence-based research to guide my exercise program. Training with Pyke has been a highlight of my swimming career. He is able to make each gym session enjoyable with his positive energy and willingness to always give 110%.”

2021 Tokyo Olympian
6th 2016 Fina 10KM Open Water World
Championships
5th 2019 Fina 10KM Open Water World Cup
5th 2019 Fina 25KM Open Water World Championships
14th 2019 Fina 10KM Open Water World Championships
1st 2021 Australian Open Water World Championships

“I have been training in the gym with Andrew Pyke since I moved to the Gold Coast in 2016. In that time, he has completely transformed my strength and athleticism. Having never set foot in a gym before I moved, Andrew’s patience and perseverance helped me build a base of strength and movement. Over the next five years, his infectious positivity and energy created an enjoyable gym environment which encouraged me to enjoy gym and work harder. After years of not being able to do a single chin up, I can now do 10 unbroken. Andrew is an amazing coach, and he has played a huge role in my development as an athlete over the years.”

2021 Tokyo Olympian
Australian National championships 2021
1st 1500m freestyle
2nd 800m freestyle
World Championships 2019
5th 1500m freestyle
Pan pacific championships 2018
4th 400m freestyle
5th 1500m freestyle

“Andrew Pyke was my strength and conditioning coach leading into my preparation for both Olympic trials and the subsequent 2016 Rio Olympic games. Andrew’s insight and coaching ability not only helped me reach new levels of strength and athleticism but was also invaluable with regards to injury prevention and injury management. Andrew’s ability to tailor and modify exercise programs to the specific needs/goals of athletes was always appreciated and well-received. Additionally, Andrew’s positive attitude and work ethic was contagious, he always made those around him feel welcome and ready to put in the hard work.”

2016 Rio Olympian
Team Canada

“Andrew Pyke is an amazing strength and conditioning coach. His in depth knowledge and creative thinking, meant I was able to train practically out of a swimming pool. His experience and commitment helped me to achieve my Olympic goal. Pykey is a great person who would always go above and beyond, this was seen in his adaptable personal programming. I know that everyone who gets to work with Pykey will not only perform better but they will be better.”

2016 Rio Olympian Team New Zealand
2015 World Championships representative
2014 Commonwealth games representative

“Andrew Pyke is an amazing strength and conditioning coach. His in depth knowledge and creative thinking, meant I was able to train practically out of a swimming pool. His experience and commitment helped me to achieve my Olympic goal. Pykey is a great person who would always go above and beyond, this was seen in his adaptable personal programming. I know that everyone who gets to work with Pykey will not only perform better but they will be better.”

2012 London Olympian
Team New Zealand
2016 Rio Olympian
Team New Zealand
2018 Commonwealth Games Representative
Bronze medallist
2012 World Championships

“Since 2014 when I was 14 I have been trained under Andrew Pyke. Throughout the years he has not only been a strength and conditioning coach but a mentor and someone I can seek guidance from. Not only has my strength in the gym followed an exponential growth his watch but also my attitude and intent toward my sporting career.”

Commonwealth Games Silver Medallist 2018
National 200m Butterfly Champion 2018-19
National 200m Butterfly Short Course Champion 2018/19/20

“Andrew Pyke has been my strength and conditioning coach from 2014 – 2021, beginning when I was 16 years old. Pyke’s coaching has played a critical role in my success throughout my swimming career. He has pushed me to my limits both physically and mentally, and for this I am a stronger athlete and person. During my time with Pyke I have achieved 1x 22.5kg chin-up, 33 body weight chin ups, and can clean more than my body weight. Pyke is a complete professional who’s enthusiasm boosts team morale. He has played a critical role in shaping the TSS high performance squad into a supportive, team centred environment. He’s been an invaluable part of all TSS swimmer’s careers, and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him.”

2015 Australian National Age Gold Medallist 200m Butterfly
2016 Australian National Age Gold Medallist 100m & 200m Butterfly
2016 Oceania Championships Gold Medallist 200m Butterfly
2019 Australian Championships 3rd 100m & 3rd 200m Butterfly
2019 World University Games 7th 200m Butterfly

“For the past 8 years I have had the great privilege and opportunity to be a part of Andrew’s strength and condition program. Throughout my time working with Andrew, he has been a major contributing factor in accelerating my swimming career from a junior state swimmer, into a representing athlete of the Swimming Australia team. His knowledge, focus and intent are a few of many characteristics that make Andrew a phenomenal educator and coach; I could not recommend anyone but Andrew for his expertise and unrivalled humour.”

2014 – Youth Olympics
2015 – Junior Worlds
2018 – Australian Dolphins Short Course Team

“Beginning gym under Pykey I was not a strong person, didn’t enjoy strength or weights work, found gyms rather intimidating and basically had no clue what I was doing. Yet working with Pykey for 3 years he has made gym a time I enjoy, a space I feel comfortable and has developed my strength and technique exponentially. He has also worked alongside my back injury and helped me manage strength and conditioning without further injury and whilst also strengthening me in my back and core to levels I thought my injury would prevent me from reaching. And above all his approach and attitude as a coach is always for learning and developing programs tailored to individuals and the latest science and techniques.”

Australian Universities Team Member 2019/2020

“During my athletic career, I’ve had the absolute privilege to work under Andrew in two different sports: rugby, and more predominantly swimming. Due to this, I feel I have the unique opportunity to speak for Andrew’s expertise in building programs that adapt and maximize the strength needed for distinct athletic movements. Andrew has an extraordinary awareness in understanding the specific functionalities of each sport. Using this knowledge, his ability to adapt and individually cater programs for each athlete to achieve maximum output is unparalleled. During my time under Andrew, I was able to significantly improve not only my overall strength, but the strength in the movements I required for my specific athletic performance in both rugby and middle distance freestyle swimming. In turn, his programs helped me maximize my development as a rugby player, and substantially drop times in my swimming events in order to achieve my ultimate goal of obtaining a scholarship position on the University of Southern California division 1 men’s swimming and diving team. I have no doubt in my mind that the athletic understanding, careful planning, and attention to detail put into Andrew’s programs has been a pivotal factor in my sporting success. His enthusiasm, intensity, and comedy creates an environment in the gym that gets the best out of his athletes, something I have not experienced with other strength coaches. I could not recommend Andrew more for his expertise, attitude, and unique approach to adapting and elevating athletic performance. “

TSS First XV rugby 2015
USC D1 men’s swimming and diving 2017-2020