Helping young athletes unlock their strength, focus and discipline on and off the field. Our training programs are built to challenge your body, sharpen your mindset and keep you accountable every step of the way.
Each school term, we run structured 6 to 8-week programs that combine the best of both worlds - strength and conditioning in the gym and explosive skills work on the field, designed to develop strength, skill, and mindset. We also offer preseason training blocks to help players prepare physically and mentally for the season ahead.
Our sessions are intentionally kept small, allowing every player to receive individual attention, personal feedback, and genuine support. Every session is led by Coach Manu Ma’u, who brings over 10 years of professional playing and training experience — giving athletes the chance to learn directly from someone who’s lived and excelled at the top level of the game.
While we train athletes of all abilities, we welcome anyone who’s willing to show up, work hard, and grow. Whether you’re chasing high performance or building confidence, you’ll find a place here where growth, effort, and mindset come first.
At Breakout Athlete, we’re more than a program — we’re a community built on encouragement, discipline, and belief in every player’s potential.
Athletes develop:
Strength & Power - tailored weight training to build a strong, resilient body
Endurance & Fitness - conditioning to perform at peak for longer
Sport-specific Skills - field based exercises to sharpen technique and game performance
Each session is designed to push athletes past their limits while building confidence, discipline and teamwork. Perfect for those ready to break through and level up.
what we offer
Who we are
Breakout Athlete is a youth development program led by Manu Ma’u, based in Mackay, Queensland, and designed to support young athletes in building strength, confidence, and mindset through sport.
The program focuses on more than physical performance. At Breakout Athlete, training is used as a foundation to develop discipline, resilience, accountability, and teamwork - qualities that shape strong athletes and grounded individuals
Breakout Athlete offers structured training that blends strength and conditioning with sport-specific field work, creating a balanced approach to athletic development. Athletes of all levels are supported and challenged, with training tailored to help each individual progress at their own pace.
We provide a safe, motivating, and supportive environment where young athletes are encouraged to push beyond limits, stay consistent, and take pride in their growth - on and off the field.
At Breakout Athlete, we believe every athlete has potential. Our purpose is to help them break out of comfort zones, back themselves, and develop habits that carry through sport and life.
“if you want to reach your full potential, you have to be willing to challenge everything you’ve been told about who you are and what you’re capable of.”
— Manu Ma’u
