The Standard Is Elite.

Built by high-performance coach Jordan Papa, written for athletes who refuse to be average.

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Why we exist

Athletes
deserve better.

JP Athletic was built from a simple belief: athletes deserve better. Better coaching, better education, better systems, and a clearer pathway to success.

Having worked across grassroots, pathway, and professional sport, Jordan saw firsthand how often athletes were left guessing about their development. JP Athletic removes that guesswork with a professional, evidence-based approach to performance — helping athletes understand where they are, where they want to go, and what it takes to get there.

The standard,
in practice.

Track record
NRL
New Zealand Warriors Performance and Rehabilitation Coach. Head of Pathways Athlete Development.
2026
Appointed Lead Performance Coach — Indigenous All Stars & Niue Boxing Commonwealth Games team
1st
Guided Duken Williams to Niue's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal
100+
Professional athletes supported
NRL · Super Rugby · ANZ Premiership · NCAA · IBA

Trusted across
the game.

Clients & partners
NZ Warriors
Indigenous All Stars
Auckland Rugby League
Huskies Netball Club
Netball Manurewa
Niue Boxing Association
Birkenhead United AFC
Fencibles United AFC
Balmoral Lee Gar
Track Club

Ways to
train.

Four ways in
01By application only

1:1 Performance Coaching

For serious athletes who want fully individualised programming and direct access — including return to performance from injury.

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02

Online Program Membership

Train inside the JP Athletic system from anywhere. Structured programming, ongoing progression and coaching guidance — the professional method, delivered online.

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03

Speed & Performance Camps

Designed for athletes who value high-quality coaching, structured development, and a professional training environment.

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04

Training Programs

Self-guided training programs designed by JP — built to run within the same systems and standards we use with our athletes.

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The coach

Meet
Jordan Papa.

Jordan Papa is a high-performance coach specialising in athletic development, rehabilitation, and return-to-performance. Working within the New Zealand Warriors and across multiple professional sporting environments, he has helped athletes progress from grassroots participation to world champions. As founder of Huskies and performance coach to Duken Williams, his work has contributed to National Titles, Commonwealth Games success, Pacific Games gold medals, and the development of athletes competing at the highest levels of their sport.

“Build the mover before the athlete. Foundations first — everything else is built on top of them.”

— Jordan Papa · Founder, JP Athletic

Jordan Papa on the field with the Indigenous All Stars
NZ Warriors — Performance & Rehabilitation Coach Lead Performance Coach — Indigenous All Stars, 2026 Founder — JP Athletic & Huskies

In their
words.

Athlete results
Duken Williams
“I've been training with Jordan since 2022, and the impact on my athletic development and boxing career has been significant. This year we'll return for our second Commonwealth Games with our sights firmly set on gold.”
Duken WilliamsCommonwealth Games Medalist · Boxing
Katelyn Vahaakolo
“Since training with JP I have made more progress in my athletic career than I could have ever imagined.”
Katelyn VahaakoloBlack Ferns · Black Ferns 7s · Kiwi Ferns
Fa'amu Muliaga
“The results I achieved far exceeded my expectations, enabling me to regain confidence and return to the court earlier than anticipated post-ACL injury, and haven't had any problems since.”
Fa'amu MuliagaTactix · ANZ Premiership
Tama Hiquily
“That was the best camp I have ever had. I feel strong and can't wait to put on my best performance and knock him out.”
Tama HiquilyCity Kickboxing · MMA
Lulu Tuilotolava
“Results continue to show, and it is true credit to JP and his hard work. I can't thank JP enough for the time he has invested into me and the fun environment he has created for his athletes.”
Lulu TuilotolavaTokyo Verdy · Black Sticks
Bayley Liu
“Training online with JP has put me 2-3 steps ahead in terms of my physical ability, conditioning and recovery. This past pre-season was easily my best to date, and the results are showing on the field.”
Bayley LiuBradford Bulls · Scotland RL

Qualified to a
professional standard.

Certifications & qualifications
ALTIS
Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
BioForce Certified Conditioning Coach
AUT University
Athletic Truth Group
NRL
Pinnacle Performance
JP Athletic mark

The standard

Average is a decision.
So is elite.

This is world-class performance coaching — the systems, standards and thinking of professional and international sport, brought to athletes who refuse to settle for average.

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