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High-performance sports coaching for young athletes in Canterbury.

Train with expert coaches in cricket, hockey, strength & conditioning and nutrition—while supporting life-changing opportunities for youth in our community.

Elite Coaching.
Real Impact.

About EpicXcel

Unlock Potential. Build Character. Create Change.

EpicXcel delivers elite sports coaching to young athletes across Canterbury—developing skill, strength, and self-belief through expert-led programs in cricket, hockey, strength & conditioning, and sports nutrition.

But we’re not just building better athletes—we’re building better futures.

Every session helps fund the Epic Sports Project Canterbury Charitable Trust, supporting tamariki in high-deprivation communities to find connection, confidence and purpose through sport and creative expression.

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This is coaching with real impact.

Performance meets purpose—and your journey supports theirs.

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What We Offer

Elite coaching from specialist trainers. Proven pathways for young athletes.

At EpicXcel, every session is led by highly experienced coaches—from former elite athletes to certified specialists—dedicated to helping young people unlock their full potential.

Whether you’re training for high-level competition or building foundational skills, our coaching supports performance, confidence, and long-term growth.

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Cricket Coaching

Train with specialist cricket coaches who’ve played and coached at top levels. Develop your batting, bowling, fielding, and wicket keeping with tailored sessions that sharpen your technique and game awareness.

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Strength & Conditioning

Our strength coaches are professional athletes and certified trainers who understand what it takes to build speed, power and resilience. Programs are customised for your sport, body, and goals.

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Hockey Coaching

Led by an experienced hockey coach, our sessions focus on skill development in attack, defence and goal-keeping.

Designed for individuals and small groups ready to lift their performance.

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Sports Nutrition

Work with a registered sports nutritionist with elite athlete and academic credentials.

Learn how to fuel your body for peak performance, support recovery, and build healthy habits that last.

Join a community of young athletes growing stronger every day—with expert coaching, meaningful support, and a bigger purpose behind every session.
Specialist Program

Girls Cricket Development Program

Empowering the next generation of female cricketers

The Epic Xcel Girls Development Programme is a fully funded opportunity for talented female players aged 14–17 across Canterbury.

 

Designed to bridge the gap between school and representative cricket, this programme offers specialist coaching, mental skills training, and nutrition support in a positive, confidence-building environment.

With no cost to participants, it’s a game-changing chance for young athletes to grow their skills, stay connected to the sport, and pursue their full potential.

Girls Cricket Development Programme in Christchurch
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Empowering the next generation of wāhine toa through sport.

Powered by Purpose: The Epic Sports Project

More than coaching. A pathway to hope.

Every session booked through EpicXcel supports the Epic Sports Project—a charitable trust helping Canterbury youth in high-deprivation communities build confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging through sport and creative expression.

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Kids playing sports with Epic Sports Project
Huge thank you to the following businesses and organisations for their support of EpicXcel and Epic Sports Project.
kookaburra wordmark logo sponsor for EpicXcel
Eastern Community logo sponsor for EpicXcel
Keith Laugesen Charitable Trust logo sponsor for EpicXcel
Chenery Memorial trust logo sponsor for EpicXcel
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