Movewell,performbetter.
Kia Neke Pai
Developing athletes from the ground up - structured S&C coaching from self-managed programming to fully tailored weekly support and in-person sessions in Auckland.
About Pera
Kia ora, I'm Pera.
A qualified strength and conditioning coach from Gisborne, now based in Auckland, NZ. I have over 10 years of experience in high-performance sport and have coached some of the best athletes New Zealand has produced.
Health and fitness isn't just my profession - it's fundamental to how I live. Injury unfortunately ended my own rugby playing journey early, but it strengthened my passion to apply what I've learned to every athlete and team I work with. I try to lead by example in everything I do - applying the same training and science on myself, so I understand exactly what I'm asking of my athletes.
These days, my focus is youth development - building the physical foundation and sport-specific skill that carries an athlete from junior level toward representative and national pathways.
Coaching focus
Strength, Conditioning, Speed, Skills
Specialty
Team Sports (Rugby, Netball, Basketball, Football)
Level
Youth, Emerging Athletes
Trusted by teams & institutions
Coaching Offerings
Programs built around you.
Rolling weekly billing after a 12-week minimum commitment. Cancel any time.
Foundation
+ $50 onboarding fee
You're buying a focused program
- Single-discipline programming - strength or conditioning based
- Structured block, self-managed
Best for: Athletes with one clear focus, or just getting started and want to keep it simple.
Intermediate
+ $50 onboarding fee
You're buying complete, balanced programming
- Strength and conditioning combined into one structured block
- Built for well-rounded athletic development
- Structured block, self-managed
Best for: Athletes who want proper all-around development without needing hands-on coaching.
Advanced
+ $100 onboarding fee
You're buying me
- Gym and conditioning focused programming
- Fully tailored and mapped out week to week
- Weekly check-ins and adjustments where needed
Best for: Athletes chasing a specific performance target or needing specialised support (e.g. injury rehab).
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Apply
A 2-minute form - no payment needed yet.
Onboarding call
We go over your training history, map out your goals and confirm the best programme tier.
Start training
Once payment is received your personalised program will be acessable via the app Teambuildr.
| Foundation | Intermediate | Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | |||
| Weekly price | $49 | $79 | $119 |
| Onboarding fee | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| Programming | |||
| Programming style | Single discipline | Strength + conditioning | Fully tailored |
| Program adjustments | At start only | At start only | Ongoing, weekly |
| Support | |||
| Weekly check-ins | - | - | |
| Injury rehab / specific targets | - | - | |
In-Person - 1:1 & Small Group
Skills, speed, movement quality, strength and conditioning - tailored to your goals.
Groups of 4+.
Enquire directlyProgramme Guides
Know exactly what you are getting.
Rugby, netball & team athletes.
TeamBuildr setup, your 12-week block breakdown, the PGMVMT Big Five testing benchmarks - Bronco, Broad Jump, Push Up, Bench Press, Trap Bar Deadlift, Chin Up - RIR/RPE load guidance, and speed & conditioning protocols.
Distance & endurance athletes.
TeamBuildr setup, your 12-week block breakdown, 5km/10km/half/marathon time trial testing, RPE effort guidance, how to run a proper time trial, and how strength training integrates into your week.
Testimonials
What athletes say.
“I had the privilege of working with Pera for several years during my time with the Black Ferns Sevens, where he served as my Strength and Conditioning Coach. Throughout that period, he consistently prepared me to perform at the highest level of international rugby.”
Sarah Hirini (Goss)
Black Ferns Sevens
“I had the privilege of being coached by Pera across the 2021, 2022 and 2023 ANZ Premiership seasons as well as between seasons leading into Silver Ferns campaigns. These results gained me selection for the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2023 Netball World Cup.”
Grace Nweke
Silver Fern
“I have been lucky enough to work with Pera over many stages through both my amateur and professional rugby career. He's clearly very well educated and confident in what he is teaching is right for me specifically at that time as his messaging around what we do and why we do it is always super clear.”
Brad Weber
All Black
“I've known Pera for over 20 years and have jumped into plenty of sessions with him over that time, so I've seen first-hand how he operates. He's got an unreal growth mindset and is seriously competitive. His energy rubs off on those around him and undoubtedly brings out the best in people.”
Jamison Gibson-Park
Irish International Rugby | Leinster Rugby
“Before training with Pera I felt pretty fit and decent at footy. After working together I noticed I wasn't as fit or as skilled as I thought, and his attention to detail and ability to teach skillsets is impressive.”
Harry Speight
North Harbour Club Rugby
“I had the privilege of working with Pera for several years during my time with the Black Ferns Sevens, where he served as my Strength and Conditioning Coach. Throughout that period, he consistently prepared me to perform at the highest level of international rugby.”
Sarah Hirini (Goss)
Black Ferns Sevens
“I had the privilege of being coached by Pera across the 2021, 2022 and 2023 ANZ Premiership seasons as well as between seasons leading into Silver Ferns campaigns. These results gained me selection for the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2023 Netball World Cup.”
Grace Nweke
Silver Fern
“I have been lucky enough to work with Pera over many stages through both my amateur and professional rugby career. He's clearly very well educated and confident in what he is teaching is right for me specifically at that time as his messaging around what we do and why we do it is always super clear.”
Brad Weber
All Black
“I've known Pera for over 20 years and have jumped into plenty of sessions with him over that time, so I've seen first-hand how he operates. He's got an unreal growth mindset and is seriously competitive. His energy rubs off on those around him and undoubtedly brings out the best in people.”
Jamison Gibson-Park
Irish International Rugby | Leinster Rugby
“Before training with Pera I felt pretty fit and decent at footy. After working together I noticed I wasn't as fit or as skilled as I thought, and his attention to detail and ability to teach skillsets is impressive.”
Harry Speight
North Harbour Club Rugby
Skills & Expertise
Every discipline covered.
Programming
Strength & conditioning
Program design built on high-performance principles - periodised strength blocks adapted for developing athletes.
Periodised programming
Structured across macro and micro training blocks to build load progressively without burnout.
Load management
Volume and intensity tailored to each athlete's training age and recovery capacity.
Gym-based strength
Foundational lifts and accessory work built for long-term strength development.
Technical
Rugby skills development
Specialises in the technical detail that separates good ball-players from great ones - built through repetition and game-realistic pressure.
Catch & pass technical development
Handling and passing mechanics broken down and rebuilt for accuracy under pressure.
Kicking
All forms specific to your game - technique built around your position and role.
Off-load development
Contact-based off-loading technique trained for timing, control, and decision-making.
Movement
Speed & agility
Acceleration mechanics, change-of-direction, and reactive speed work tailored to each athlete's movement profile.
Sprint mechanics
Acceleration and top-speed technique broken down and rebuilt for efficiency.
Change of direction
Deceleration control and cutting technique for safer, faster direction changes.
Reactive agility
Speed and agility trained against live, game-like stimulus rather than fixed patterns.
Recovery
Injury prevention & rehab
Return-to-play programming and prehab work that keeps athletes training through the seasons that matter.
Return to play
Structured, staged progressions that rebuild capacity safely after injury.
Movement screening
Regular screening to catch and correct issues before they become injuries.
Ongoing mobility
Joint health and mobility work built into every training block, not bolted on.
Development
Youth athlete development
Long-term athletic development frameworks - building physical literacy before chasing specialisation.
Long-term planning
Age-appropriate development frameworks that build a base before specialising.
Physical literacy
Fundamental movement competency prioritised before sport-specific demands.
Clear communication
Coaching language and delivery matched to the athlete's age and stage.
Analysis
Performance monitoring
Tracking load, progress, and readiness week to week so programming stays responsive, not static.
Weekly tracking
Advanced tierAvailable on the Advanced tier - load and readiness monitored every week to guide programming decisions.
Progress reviews
Regular check-ins that keep athletes and programming aligned to real progress.
Data-led adjustments
Programming shifts based on how the athlete is actually responding, not assumptions.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Online coaching runs on a 12-week minimum commitment, then moves to a rolling monthly subscription that you can cancel any time.
This is either done weekly or the full 12 week block can be paid in full upfront.
Foundation is single-discipline, self-managed programming. Intermediate combines strength and conditioning into one balanced block. Advanced is fully tailored with weekly check-ins and adjustments - the most hands-on option.
Yes - 1:1 and small group in-person sessions are available from $150/hour, covering skills, speed, movement quality, strength and conditioning. Groups of 4 or more can enquire directly for group rates.
You'll fill out a short application, then we'll organise an onboarding call to map your goals and confirm the right tier before your program starts.
On the Advanced tier, yes - programming is adjusted weekly based on check-ins. On Foundation and Intermediate, the block is structured at the start; if your goals shift significantly, you can move tiers between blocks.
Still have questions?
Reach out directly.
Message on WhatsApp or Instagram and Pera will get back to you personally.
Get in touch
Let's build
your program.
Tell me a bit about yourself and I'll follow up personally to talk through the right path - whether that's you as the athlete, or a parent getting things started.
- 1
Tell me about you
A couple of details on where you're at and what you're chasing.
- 2
I'll follow up personally
No forms disappearing into a queue - you'll hear from me directly.
- 3
We book your first call
A quick chat to map out the right program before anything's signed.