Official UMP Partner Program

TRAIN LIKE A
CHAMPION.
COACHED BY EXCELLENCE.

Structured track & field training programs, group coaching and one-on-one elite coaching — built on the sports science of the University of Mpumalanga.

7
Event groups
R349
From, self-paced
UMP
Sports science labs
Young athlete clearing a hurdle
Mbombela · Mpumalanga
Proudly delivered in partnership with the University of Mpumalanga
Programs reviewed by UMP coaching staff · Testing conducted at UMP high-performance facilities
Accredited coachesCo-branded certificate
01 — Program categories

PICK YOUR EVENT.
WE'LL BUILD THE SEASON.

Every discipline has its own periodised plan — warm-up protocols, technical drills, track sessions and gym blocks, sequenced across the SA athletics calendar.

100·200·400
Speed

Sprints

Acceleration mechanics, max-velocity work and lactate tolerance for 100m through 400m.

800–10k
Endurance

Middle & Long Distance

Threshold, interval and long-run progressions periodised around your target race.

110H · 400H
Technical

Hurdles

Rhythm drills, lead-leg and trail-leg patterning, plus hurdle-specific speed endurance.

LJ · TJ · HJ
Power

Jumps

Approach consistency, plyometric blocks and take-off mechanics for long, triple and high jump.

SP · DT · JT
Strength

Throws

Shot put, discus and javelin technique paired with heavy strength and med-ball throwing.

U15 · U18
Development

Youth Multi-Event

Athletic literacy across sprints, jumps and throws — built for safe long-term development.

02 — Coaching tiers

CHOOSE HOW CLOSE YOU WANT YOUR COACH.

Tier 01

Self-Paced Digital Program

From R349
Once-off per discipline
Full periodised season plan (PDF + video)
Warm-up, technical and gym protocols
Lifetime access & updates
Email support within 48h
Buy program — Self-Paced Digital Program
Tier 02

Group Coaching

From R900
Per month
Two coached squad sessions weekly
Monthly plan adjustments
Squad WhatsApp group
Competition-day planning
Join a squad — Group Coaching
Tier 03 · Most popular

1-on-1 Elite Coaching

From R2,700
Per month
Individual plan rebuilt weekly
Video technique analysis
Direct coach line, 7 days
Meet selection & taper strategy
Apply for coaching — 1-on-1 Elite Coaching
Tier 04 · Flagship

UMP Certified Performance Program

R7,500–R9,500
8–12 week intensive
Small-group, on-campus at UMP
Full sports science lab testing
Strength & conditioning included
Co-branded completion certificate
Request intake — UMP Certified Performance Program
Signature add-ons
Talent ID & Assessment Day

Biomechanics screening plus sprint, jump and throw testing at UMP facilities.

R450 once-off
UMP High-Performance Certificate

8–12 week small-group intensive using UMP sports science labs, co-branded certificate on completion.

R7,500–R9,500
Off-Season Strength & Conditioning

Gym-based power and resilience block, layered onto any discipline program.

R650 / month
Two University of Mpumalanga runners racing cross country
Lab-backed
03 — Why The Athlete's Depot

UNIVERSITY SCIENCE.
STREET-LEVEL ACCESS.

UMP sports science facilities

Force plates, timing gates and lab-based physiological testing — the same tools used with university squads, opened up to our athletes.

Qualified, accredited coaches

Every program is written and reviewed by ASA-accredited coaches working alongside UMP staff, not templated off the internet.

Built for the SA season

Plans are periodised around the local athletics calendar, from pre-season base work to provincial and national championships.

I took nearly half a second off my 400m in one season. The weekly adjustments meant I never trained through a niggle blind.
Thandeka M.
400m · Mbombela
The lab testing showed my approach was breaking down four strides out. Fixed it in six weeks and jumped a lifetime best.
Sipho N.
Long jump · U20
As a school coach I use the youth multi-event plan for my whole group. It's structured, safe and the kids stay interested.
Coach R. Venter
Schools programme

START WITH A TALENT ID & ASSESSMENT DAY.

Biomechanics screening and sprint/jump/throw testing at UMP facilities — R450 once-off, credited against your first month.

Book assessment