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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
WHAT DOES THE ACADEMY OFFER EACH ATHLETE? The major focus of Academy activity is the delivery of sport coaching, physical development and education programs for its scholarship athletes to improve an individual athlete’s sporting ability. COMMON ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA All athletes should; •Reside within one of the five local government areas of the of the IAS. •Be open to advancing their technical and personal development through coaching and associated support services.
PROGRAM BENEFITS & SERVICES • Access to high quality coaches from within their sport •Regular identified training sessions that are designed to meet the specific needs of that sport (squads only) •Targeted skills development progression based upon the FTEM model of athlete development •Specific parental education in athlete development options and strength and conditioning basics
•Demonstrate a specific level of achievement that meets the squad’s entry level technical criteria (if appropriate).
•Access to leading edge Sports Psychology education and support and reduced rates for one-on-one sports psychology support if required
•Be a registered participant of an association within the Illawarra region.
•Access to mayoral receptions and sponsor relationship evenings
A key objective of the Academy is to holistically develop young athletes through skill training, education curriculum and personal development, in turn developing outstanding sports citizens and future leaders in the local community.
ILLAWARRA ACADEMY OF SPORT ANNUAL REPORT
•Access to a broad range of education and personal development support topics including; ₀ Sports Psychology ₀ Drugs in Sport and anti-doping ₀ Sports Nutrition ₀ Sports Medicine ₀ Strength and conditioning ₀ Media skills and awareness ₀ Social media, safety and bullying ₀ Parent education ₀ Mental Health •Access to unique competition opportunities including “Your Local Club” Academy Games •Sports specific, physical performance testing and musculo-skeletal assessments •A comprehensive Strength and Conditioning service to all athletes (subject to age restrictions) that includes ₀ Free access to council-based gym facilities in local areas
