Develop. Perform. Achieve.

Train with
purpose.
Compete at
your peak.

Pulse Performance Academy gives athletes the programming, coaching, and accountability to reach the highest level of their performance.

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Our Speciality
Built for Youth Athletes

Young athletes aren't just small adults. At Pulse, everything is designed specifically for athletes aged 10–18 — safe loading, sport-specific programming, and measurable results every 8 weeks.

Ages 10–18 Boys & Girls All Sports 8-Week Retests
Safe, Age-Appropriate Loading
Proper loads for developing bodies — never a scaled-down adult program.
Measurable Progress
Every athlete is tested and retested every 8 weeks. The numbers don't lie.
The Development Window
Ages 10–18 are critical for speed and strength. Train with purpose now.
14+
Years in Performance
96%
Goal Achievement Rate
5+
Years Coaching Youth Athletes
Training Programs

Choose Your
Track

⚡ Group Academy
Pulse Speed
Academy

Weekly group speed sessions coached by Jackson — open to youth athletes aged 10–18. Small groups, big results. The most affordable way to train with Pulse and be part of the academy community.

Weekly speed sessions
Small group format
Ages 10–18 welcome
All sports welcome
Coached by Jackson
No lock-in contract
Sprint mechanics
Acceleration drills
Reserve Your Spot
📍 TBC Location · Weekly Sessions
Tuesday
TBC Time · 60 min
Open
Thursday
TBC Time · 60 min
Open
Saturday
TBC Time · 60 min
Limited Spots
Per session
$30/session
No lock-in
Pay per session
⚡ Premium
1-on-1 Coaching
with Jackson

The highest level of access. Jackson works directly with you — building a fully personalised program around your goals, schedule, and sport. Weekly check-ins, video analysis, and real-time adjustments as you progress.

Fully Personalised Program
Built specifically for you — not a template
Weekly Check-ins
Direct access to Jackson every week
Video Analysis
Sprint, movement and technique feedback
Real-time Adjustments
Program evolves as you do
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Investment
$297/mo
Limited to 5 athletes
3 of 5 spots filled
Speed Track
6 weeks per block
01
Speed Block 1 — Foundations
Sprint mechanics · Acceleration · First-step quickness
$79
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→
02
Speed Block 2 — Development
Max velocity · Change of direction · Reactive speed
$89
Complete Block 1 first
🔒
03
Speed Block 3 — Elite
Sport-specific speed · Peak performance · Competition prep
$99
Complete Block 2 first
🔒
Complete each block to unlock the next → full 18-week speed pathway · $267 total
Strength Track
6 weeks per block
01
Strength Block 1 — Foundations
Movement patterns · Base strength · Injury resilience
$79
Buy Now
→
02
Strength Block 2 — Development
Power development · Athletic strength · Force production
$89
Complete Block 1 first
🔒
03
Strength Block 3 — Elite
Peak power · Sport-specific strength · Competition ready
$99
Complete Block 2 first
🔒
Complete each block to unlock the next → full 18-week strength pathway · $267 total
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Get Everything.
All in One App.

Unlock all Speed and Strength blocks, track your progress, get direct access to Jackson, and be first on the app when it launches.

All 6 program blocks
Progress tracking
Direct coach access
New programs as they drop
Early app access
From
$39/mo
All blocks + new content included

Every rep has a reason.
Every session has a purpose.

Our Philosophy

Science.
Structure.
Standards.

We believe elite performance is not an accident. It's the result of deliberate training, evidence-based programming, and a relentless commitment to the process — not just the outcome.

Pulse Performance Academy was built to close the gap between potential and achievement.

Data-Driven Decisions
Every program is built on movement science, load management, and performance analytics.
Progressive Overload
Structured periodization ensures consistent adaptation without burning out the athlete.
Recovery as Training
Sleep, nutrition, and recovery protocols are treated as non-negotiable pillars of performance.
The Team

Coached by
Someone Who
Has Lived It

Jackson Bandiera
Founder & Head Performance Coach
Jackson Bandiera
🇦🇺 Australian Rep · U17 & U20 U17 World Cup 10+ Years Pro & Semi-Pro

Jackson brings over a decade of experience as a professional and semi-professional footballer — including representing Australia at youth international level in the U17s and U20s, and competing at the FIFA U17 World Cup. With 5+ years of dedicated coaching experience, Jackson specialises in working with youth athletes to build the strength, speed, and physical foundations needed to perform at the highest level.

Having lived the demands of elite football firsthand, Jackson understands what it takes to develop as an athlete — and how to build a program that actually gets results.

See It in Action

Real Coaching.
Real Results.

This is what Pulse looks like on the ground. Every session is purposeful, every drill has a reason, and every athlete gets individual attention — even in a group setting.

Jackson coaches every session personally. No outsourcing, no assistants, no cookie-cutter drills. What you see is what you get.

Technique First
Every drill is coached with intent — if the mechanics aren't right, the speed won't follow.
Individual Attention
Even in group sessions, Jackson spots and corrects individual movement faults in real time.
High Energy, High Standards
Sessions are demanding but fun — athletes push harder because the environment demands it.
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Athlete Results

The Work
Speaks.

Real results from real athletes. Every number below comes from structured 8-week performance retests — measured the same way, every time.

Dean
Age 10 · Soccer · Tested 21/02/25 → 17/04/25 → 07/11/25
Outstanding Progress
20m Sprint (sec) — lower is better
Initial4.24s
8 Weeks3.83s
Final3.48s
↓ 0.76s faster overall
Illinois Agility (sec) — lower is better
Initial19.74s
8 Weeks17.66s
Final14.96s
↓ 4.78s improvement
Push-Ups — Toes (reps)
Initial21
8 Weeks24
Final32
↑ +11 reps
Squats / 30sec (reps)
Initial17
8 Weeks20
Final22
↑ +5 reps
Bosu Balance Right (sec)
Initial25s
8 Weeks35s
Final60s+
↑ 60s+ achieved
Calf Raise Right (reps)
Initial20
8 Weeks33
↑ +13 reps
Jackson's note: "Outstanding results. Showing better and better results every single time. The bigger time frame from the 2nd to 3rd round of testing showed exactly what consistent work looks like. Majority of results are well above average for age. Keep smashing it mate."
Tamika
Age 17 · Soccer · Initial → Retest 20/11/25
Standout Agility Gains
20m Sprint (sec) — lower is better
Initial3.73s
Retest3.22s
↓ 0.51s faster
50m Sprint (sec) — lower is better
Initial8.68s
Retest7.72s
↓ 0.96s improvement
Illinois Agility (sec) — lower is better
Initial16.76s
Retest14.02s
↓ 2.74s — massive gain
Squats / 30sec (reps · 4kg KB)
Initial17
Retest21
↑ +4 reps
Push-Ups — Knees (reps)
Initial16
Retest20
↑ +4 reps
Push-Ups — Toes (reps)
Initial0
Retest3
↑ 0 → 3 full push-ups
Jackson's note: "Tamika, you've shown great results — especially impressive given a tough few months of inconsistent training. Strength is clearly moving in the right direction with squats and push-ups. The biggest win? The agility test — you absolutely smashed your first score. With more consistent training that sprint number will keep dropping."
Ramsey
Age 13 · Soccer · Initial 20/11/25 → Retest 02/04/26
Elite Speed Gains
20m Sprint (sec) — lower is better
Initial3.32s
Retest2.88s
↓ 0.44s — now ELITE range
10m Sprint (sec) — lower is better
Initial2.18s
Retest1.56s
↓ 0.62s — elite acceleration
Illinois Agility (sec) — lower is better
Initial14.83s
Retest12.73s
↓ 2.1s — ELITE territory
Push-Ups — Toes (reps)
Initial26
Retest37
↑ +11 reps
Squats / 60sec (reps · 8kg KB)
Initial29
Retest41
↑ +12 reps at same weight
Front Plank (sec)
Initial75s
Retest90s
↑ +15 seconds
Jackson's note: "Ramsey has excelled in his speed differences dramatically. The explosive turn of foot is awesome to see — the change of direction improvement speaks for itself. The numbers don't lie. Next focus is core and calf strength, which will push the balance scores even further."

"I came in off-season with no structure. Eight weeks in and I was faster, stronger, and moving better than I had in five years. Pulse changed how I think about training."

Daniel Osei
Semi-Pro Footballer · Speed Program

"The 1:1 coaching is worth every cent. My coach knows my history, adjusts on the fly, and genuinely cares about the outcome. I've hit every goal we set in year one."

Priya Khatri
Competitive Triathlete · Elite Coaching

"I was skeptical about online performance coaching. Pulse proved me wrong. The programming is serious, the accountability is real, and the results follow."

Tom Weller
CrossFit Competitor · Metcon Program
Got Questions

Frequently
Asked

Pulse programs are built specifically for youth athletes aged 10–18 who play football or other field and court sports. Whether you're just starting structured training or already competing at a representative level, there's a program designed for where you are right now.
Most programs require minimal equipment — a small amount of space, a resistance band, and access to a basic gym or open field. The 1-on-1 coaching program is fully tailored to whatever equipment you have available, so nothing is a barrier to getting started.
The Speed and Strength blocks are structured programs you follow at your own pace. 1-on-1 coaching means Jackson builds a fully personalised plan just for you, checks in weekly, reviews your progress, adjusts the program as you go, and is directly accessible throughout. It's the highest level of support we offer.
Programs are designed around 3–5 sessions per week depending on the block and your schedule. They're built to complement your existing sport training — not replace it. Jackson understands athletes are already training with their clubs and builds around that.
Each block is part of a progressive pathway. After completing Block 1 of the Speed or Strength track, you unlock Block 2 — and so on up to Block 3. Each phase builds on the last, so by the time you finish all three blocks you've completed a full 18-week performance pathway. You'll be retested at the end so you can see exactly how far you've come.
Absolutely. All Pulse programs are designed for both male and female youth athletes. Female athletes have specific physiological differences that affect how they should train — Jackson accounts for these in programming and coaching, not just follows a generic template.
The Pulse app is currently in development. Members will get all programs in one place, progress tracking, direct access to Jackson, and new content as it drops. Join the waitlist above to be first in the door and locked in at the founding member rate when it launches.
Yes. Youth strength and speed training, when done correctly, is not only safe — it's highly beneficial for growing athletes. Jackson follows evidence-based guidelines for youth athletic development, uses age-appropriate loads, and prioritises movement quality and injury prevention above all else.
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Entry Point
Speed Academy
$30/session
No lock-in · Pay per session
Weekly group speed sessions
Coached by Jackson every session
Ages 10–18, all sports
Sprint mechanics + acceleration
Small group format
Personalised program
1-on-1 coach access
8-week retest
Reserve a Spot
Self-Paced
Speed & Strength Blocks
$79–$99
Per 6-week block · 3 blocks per track
6-week structured program
2 sessions per week
Full coaching cues every session
Baseline + 8-week retest
Training log included
Progressive 3-block pathway
Weekly check-ins
Video analysis
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Pulse Membership
$39/mo
All blocks + app access
All 6 program blocks
Pulse app access
Progress tracking
New content as it drops
Early app access
Founding member rate locked in
Weekly check-ins
Video analysis
Join Waitlist
Premium
1-on-1 Coaching
$297/mo
Limited to 5 athletes
Fully personalised program
Weekly check-ins with Jackson
Sprint + movement video analysis
Real-time program adjustments
8-week retest + full report
Direct coach access
Priority Academy access
Built around your sport + schedule
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The Pulse Method
7 Core Principles
01
Every Rep Has a Reason
There is no junk volume at Pulse. Every repetition is selected with intention — if it doesn't serve your goal, it doesn't belong in your program. Quality always beats quantity.
02
Every Session Has a Purpose
You never walk into a session without knowing exactly what you're training and why. Every session is part of a bigger plan — structured, sequenced, and built to take you somewhere specific.
03
Intent is Everything
How you train matters as much as what you train. Two athletes doing the same program get different results based on the intention they bring. We train with full focus, every time.
04
Every Session is Calculated
Programming at Pulse is built on science — load management, periodisation, and performance analytics ensure nothing is left to chance. Every variable is tracked, reviewed, and refined.
05
Master Your Mindset
The mental edge is trained, not inherited. Champions are built in the mind before the body follows. At Pulse, mindset work is woven into the program — because belief and discipline are skills like any other.
06
Progress Over Perfection
Consistent forward movement beats chasing the ideal. We celebrate small wins, track real progress, and understand that the path to elite performance is built one day at a time — not in single breakthrough moments.
07
Recovery is Training
Rest, sleep, and nutrition are not optional extras — they are non-negotiable pillars of performance. You don't grow in the session. You grow in the recovery. We treat it with the same seriousness as the work itself.
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