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About Joe

Joey Hayes has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s leading, innovative and most successful strength and conditioning specialists. This reputation has been established by the phenomenal results of Professional Sporting Teams, Elite Sporting Institutes/ Organizations and Elite athletes utilizing his Training Programs, methodologies and philosophies.

Athletes have proclaimed Joey to be their secret weapon, and a catalyst behind their results and success. His training programs have resulted in World Records, World Championship Medallions, Commonwealth Games Medals, Grand Final Premiership Glory, Junior athletes procured by Professional Sporting Teams and numerous athletes achieving Life-Time Personal Bests!

Joey has trained over 150 State, National and International athletes in a multitude of sports, most notably, AFL, Rugby League, Swimming and Martial Arts.

He owns and operates a highly renowned Private High Performance Athletic Training Facility known as The PIT. The number one place for athletes to train; exclusively dedicated to Elite Athletic Performance Enhancement.

Joey has achieved the highest level of academic qualifications and expertise for a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has completed a Masters Degree in Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) from Edith Cowan University and a Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) from Griffith University.

He is recognized as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. (NSCA). He has qualifications in Olympic Weightlifting and speed development as a Track and Field Sprint Coach.

Joey’s unique blend of in-the-trenches-knowledge, coupled with superior academic qualifications ensure astonishing results in record time, and have affirmed his status as one of Australia’s most successful and highly sought after strength and conditioning specialists.

Testimonials

Tay Zimmer

World Record Holder
Australian and Commonwealth Record Holder
World Championship Medallist

- Tay Zimmer

"Joey is the MAN! What he has helped me achieve personally, both in and out of the pool has been nothing short of astonishing!

Within 3 months training in THE PIT I got remarkably Stronger and Leaner! My start and kicks were the most Explosive they had been, my skinfolds were down and my hypoxics improved dramatically.

My new found strength, ultimately helped me become the Australian Backstroke Champion and Commonwealth Record Holder!

My continued improvements in the gym transferred to the pool where it culminated in Personal Best times at the 2006 FINA World Championships where I was part of the team that broke the World Record for the Medley Relay.

Joey not only helped me realize my potential, but helped achieve consistency and balance in all aspects of my life.

I'd recommend Joey to all athletes going for Gold!

Train Hard or Go Home!"

Dane Carmody

Sharks Duel Premiership Player 2005 and 2006
Joe Grant Medallist 2006

- Dane Carmody

"As the Southport Sharks Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Joeys' record is impressive;

3 years at the helm, 3 Grand Final appearances, 2 premierships and a record number of junior players drafted to AFL clubs.

Joey's unique strength and conditioning programs specific to AFL were pertinent to our success and guaranteed our players were physically superior in all facets of the game.

His uncompromising attitude, expectations and professionalism set a new standard of professionalism at the club, and forced players to exceed these standards.

As a player I was impressed with his dedication to the craft and the fact, he left no stone unturned in his preparation to ensure each player was at their physical peak!

He has an uncanny ability to get players to peak and lift during the finals series, when it matters most.

If you are a team or club, Joey can help your team achieve the premiership success you desire!!"