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Deja Vu for our SVSR Academy Volleyball Squad as they contested the Inaugural VNSW / RASi Championship.
Get to know AFLW athlete Marley Rhodes and what it takes to mark a champion on and off the oval.
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A night that will be hard to forget as the Academy celebrated its 25th Anniversary and announced our 2022 Award Winners. Read about our Bingara Gorge Netball squad's final preparations ahead of the Regional Academy Challenge in Port Macquarie.
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Welcome to the Third Quarter of 2022, and the latest edition of SWSAS News. In sport, the Third Quarter is often referred to as the Championship Quarter, where heroes are made and superb efforts recognised. It only seems fitting then that this edition features our Annual Sport Awards and Graduation dinner wrap, and in doing so recognises not only our crowned Athletes of the Year, but the success and achievements of our champion Weathletes.hope you enjoy reading this latest edition which includes exciting new partnership announcements, getting to know our athletes, sponsorship offers, community engagement and many more features and interactive experiences. For the best reader experience find us on the Issuu App or view on a desktop, and open in full screen mode. This e-Magazine is produced in-house by the South West Sydney Academy of Sport for our South West Sydney SWSAScommunity.News is published four times per year, with Editions published in March, June, September and December. For editorial or advertising enquiries, please media@swsas.org.auemail Academy Staff: Gerry Knights, Chief Executive Officer Stephen Craig, Sport Operations Manager Catarina Di Ramio, Sport Administration Officer SWSAS
bothmentionedrepresentativeMetallurgicalThewinner,Yourindividualachievements.doubtprogram,AspecialVanthree-all.coachAmustofTheinterventionAfterandableWow,whatawaytocelebrateour25thAcademyAnniversary,whenonFriday29Julyweweretohostanearsell-outaudience,attheCampbelltownCatholicClub's‘TheCube’ConventionEntertainmentCentre.notbeingabletohostaface-to-faceawardseveningfortwoyears,duetotheoftheCOVIDpandemic,itwasindeedanexcitingandhighlyentertainingevening.Academyhasreceivedsomanycongratulatorycommentsandvariousformsofappreciationthequality,format,andsizeoftheAcademy'ssignatureevent.Mypersonalcongratulationsgotothosewhosupportedtheeveninginsomanyways.specialcongratulationsalsogoestoallofourathleteCoachAwardwinners;andourvolunteerandsupportstaffmemberswhowereacknowledgedfortheiryearsofservice,‘thankyou’ItwasindeedanhonourtoacknowledgesomanyBronzeandSilverserviceawardees,fortheirandfive-yearcommitmentstotheAcademy.AspecialmentiongoestoJanClearyandNguyen,oftheAcademyBingaraGorgeNetballProgram,whoreceivedtheirincrediblyGoldandPlatinumrecognitionawards,forseven-andten-years’service,respectively.highlightoftheeveningwastherecognitionofthebestallroundathleteineachsportastheprogram’sChairpersonAwardNominee.Theseoutstandingathleteswillnohavelongandprosperoussportingcareersaheadofthem,giventheircurrentIencourageyoualltocontinuetoexploreyouropportunities,withinyourAcademyprogram,andbeyond.continuedsuccesswillindeedmakenominatingandselectingnextyear'soverallawardanevenhardertaskforourChairperson.ultimatejointwinners,oftheCampbelltownCatholicClubChairpersonandSouth32IllawarraCoalAwards,weremostfittinglypresentedtotwooutstanding2022Australianathletes,inTriathleteRyanCarterandDecathleteThomasNoakes,whoasontheevening,couldnotbesplit,whenitcametotheirtriumphsandachievements,onandofftheirchosenfieldofsport..
Following directly on from the success of awards evening, we look forward in September to hosting our rescheduled SWSAS Golf Day, and our first Indigenous Talent Identification Day. The support of Underwriting Agencies of Australia (UAA) and the Steadfast Group as naming rights partners for the day, and also the Western Sydney University which has committed its sport science students to undertake sports testing, have all been unwavering in committing their assistance for the day to be a success. As has the commitment given by the Illawarra Hawks, Netball NSW, and our very own highly skilled volunteer sport coaching staff, who are contributing their valuable time, to provide sport skill sessions as part of the day. You will no doubt read throughout this edition, our success has now permeated across the Volleyball court, with our inaugural program winning the Junior and Senior boys divisions of the Volleyball NSW / Regional Academies of Sport Challenge. Whilst our Netball squad is ramping up its preparations for the Regional Academy Netball Challenge, to be held at Port Macquarie later in September. The Academy is now well and truly in the planning phase for what is shaping up as an even bigger and again better year, as we see most sports across the State, slowly returning to Makenormality.sure you stay tuned for the nomination and trial dates for our 2022-2023 sport programs, opening shortly.
Gerry Knights CEO Image Below: The South West Sydney Academy of Sport CEO Mr Gerry Knights, with Member for Camden Mr Peter Sidgreaves MP, and Academy Chairperson Mr Peter Campbell, at the 25th Anniversary Graduation and Sport Awards Dinner
STARS IN OUR SIGHTS
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary Graduation and Sports Awards Dinner
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Following on from the sport program coach recognition Theservice.award,withsupportAnservice.awards,staffAwardingcoachinginfluencetheawards,theAcademyrecognisedservice,commitmentandofitslong-servingstaff.fivecoachandsupportwithBronzerecognitionrecognisingthreeyearsadditionalsixcoachesandstaffwerepresentedtheirSilverrecognitionrecognisingfiveyearsAcademyalsopresentedJan with a Gold, seven year service plaque, and Van Nguyen, with a Platinum award, recognising an outstanding ten years continuous service to the Academy and its athletes within the Bingara TheGorgeNetballprogram.eveningwouldnot have been complete
The 2022 sport program coaches awards were presented to; L to R: Kai Allie (Basketball), Haylee Morris (BMX), Adam Nicholls (Hockey), Megan Henry (Golf), Hannah Green (Netball Umpire), Charlotte Manny (Hockey), Harrison McDonald (Softball), Alexis Paulo (AFLW), Joel Skipper (Triathlon), Janita-Leota Brown (Netball), Sibelle Hassan (Volleyball), Danielle Campos (Basketball), William Chanhdara (Volleyball), Bella Ma (Softball), Kaden Smith (WFS), Peter Campbell (SWSAS Chairperson), George Peponis OAM (ClubsNSW Chairman)
Sport Program Coaches Awards
Alexis Paulo (AFLW), Danielle Campos and Kai Allie (Basketball), Haylee Morris (BMX), Megan Henry (Golf), Charlotte Manny and Adam Nicholls (Hockey), Janita-Leota Brown (Netball), Hannah Green (Netball Umpire), Bella Ma and Harrison McDonald (Softball), Joel Skipper (Triathlon), Sibelle Hassan and Willian Chanhdara (Volleyball), Kaden Smith and Dylan-Andrade Paez (Wests Future Stars).
2022 QUBE Coach Recognition Awards Three Year Service – Bronze Award Netball – Diana Benoni (2020) Netball – Samantha Garrido (2021) Netball – Tenille Rowley (2021) Softball – Marsheal Walker (2022) Triathlon – Thomas Hine (2022) Five Years Service – Silver Award BMX – Cara Wilde (2022) BMX – Fred Furner (2021) Golf – Scott Martyn (2022) Netball – Michelle McNamara (2021) Netball – Lisa Filby (2022) Triathlon – David Hine (2021) Seven Years Service – Gold Award Netball – Jan Cleary (2022) Ten Years Service – Platinum Award Netball – Van Nguyen (2022) And most importantly to trust the process and keep pursuing their own sporting dreams, by continuing to utilise and be engaged with the support of those around them, such as their own SouthWestSydneyAcademyofSport. Platinum (Ten year) Recipient Van Nguyen; Silver (Five Year) Recipients Top L to R: Jye Furner representing Fred Furner, Cara Wilde, Scott Martyn, Sarah McNamara representing Michelle McNamara, Lisa Filby and David Hine; Bronze (Three Year) Recipients Bottom L to R: Samantha Garrido, Thomas Hine and Tenille Rowley. Including at one stage turning off the lights and themselvesandathletes,Boththepathways,vehicleasReflectingtheirthroughgamesIllawarraMartinkeynoteAsstandingbatons.performingwithglowstickslightingtheendofherAperformancewell-worthyoftheovationitreceived.thenightheadedtowardsitsfittingconclusion,speakers,formerCanadianOlympian,Reader(BeachVolleyball)andtheHawks(Basketball)veteranofover350TimCoenraad,bothreachedtheaudienceanattimes,emotionchargedtributetoownsportingjourney.onthehighsandthelowsintheirsport,wellasbeingabletousesportasnotonlyafortheireducationandfuturecareerbutasanescapefromtheweightofworldaroundthem.ReaderandCoenraadleftalltheAcademycoaches,parents,partners,VIPguestsfriendsencouragedtocontinuetotrustinandtheirability.andFormerCanadianBeachVolleyballOlympianMartinReader,SWSASCEOGerryKnights,IllawarraHawksNBLLegendTimCoenraad
Hailee Meurant (AFLW), Emily Paulic (Basketball), Isaac Robinson (BMX), Noah Graham (Golf), Amanda Condon (Hockey), Ellie Hart (Netball), Markayla Butler (Softball), Ryan Carter (Triathlon), Michael Bzdega (Volleyball), Ethan Brooks (Wests Future Stars), Thomas Noakes (Wests Future Stars)
Metallurgical Coals Vice President of Operations Peter Baker, Campbell presented Triathlete Ryan
YearChairperson'sNoakesCarter,andWestsFutureStarDecathleteThomasasthejointrecipientsoftheAcademyAwardandAcademyAthleteofthefor2022.
Chairperson Award Nominees: L to R: Ryan Carter (Triathlon, and joint overall winner), Hailee Meurant (AFLW) , Emily Paulic (Basketball), Isaac Robinson (BMX), Michael Bzdega (Volleyball), Noah Graham (Golf), Ellie Hart (Netball), Ethan Brooks (Wests Future Stars), Markayla Butler (Softball), Amanda Condon (Hockey) and Thomas Noakes (Wests Future Stars and joint overall winner)
With the help of Campbelltown Catholic Club Director Julie Puckrin and South 32 Illawarra
Yet before the night was concluded, the 450 internationalBothsportinginrepresentdiligencethroughCampbellAcademyyetaward.”,recognitionathletesaid,programs,representedFromwinnersAthleteChairperson'sCampbelltownattendeesheldtheircollectivebreathasthe2022CatholicClubAcademyAwardandSouth32AcademyoftheYearnomineesandoverallawardwerepresented.suchastrongfieldofnomineeswhoeachoftheAcademy'ssportAcademyChairpersonPeterCampbellinpresentingthewinners,that“Neithercouldbeseparated,noronebedeniedtheoftheAcademy'smostprestigioussignallingasignificantlyrareoccasion,onefittingforits25thAnniversary,wherethewouldpresentjoint-awardwinners.wentontorecallthatbothathletes,theirleadershipskills,hardworkandtotraining,ledthemtonotonlytheAcademyatthehighestlevels,butrepresentingAustraliawithintheirchosendisciplines.athleteshaverepresentedAustraliaateventsintheprecedingfewmonths.
2022AwardChairpersonNominees
#WeAreSouthWestSydney Graduating Athletes: Raphaella Agia Malachi Agoo Munjireen Ahasan Thomas Allen Kai Allie Amelie Alnumer Jayden Alvarez Dylan Andrade Paez Amal Asri Kaylee Attard Jessica Austin Travon Avia Zoe Barrett Taj Barrington Jye Bashford Georgia Bastock Adam Bates Melissa Bella Lachlan Bigwood Uinise Blake Lachlan Boland Bailey Booker Archie Branks Zayden Brooks Ethan Brooks Joshua Brown Zoe Bruce Jasper Buchanan Kade Burgess Markayla Butler Michael Ewan Bzdega Muhammad Cabello Abdullah Cabello Christian Cabucos Monique Campos Danielle Campos Ryan Carter William Carter William Chanhdara Blake Chipperfield Marlee Clark Shae Clark Lucas Clinch Ethan Clugston Amanda Condon Sophie Connor Mackenzie Court Lachlan Cragg Jade Dabrowski Celeste Davis Ally Denford Bella Desfosses Ralph Nino Connell Diosay Daniel Dizon Blessing Donvenekham Kristian Downie Joey Eason Renae Edmunds Mia Farrell Luca Federico Miller Ferry Stevie Flint Keenen Font Kody Franks Victoria Galualii Callum Gammage Ireland Gerhard Alexia Giannakis Madelyn Giannkis Teysharn Giusti Caylen Goldsbrough Rhys Gomez Noah Graham Hannah Green Tiarna Green Leah Hale Annelise Hall Levi Hamilton Caitlin Hardman Isaiah Hardwick Tristan Harris Ellie Hart Cody Hasler Sibelle Hassan Andie Hendricks Megan Henry Dylan Hepburn Harry Herdman Peyton Hesse Joshua Heylin Cameron Hodsdon Nevaeh Holden Netane Liesl Hopoate Kaleena Houston Gee Caleb Isaacs Bodhi Jackson Hanaliya Jamil Holly Jedrzejewski Alysia Jerochim Taylah Jones Clay Jonson Nathan Julius Zackie Kadir Zain Kadir Edrees Kasmani Viliami Kaufusi Leilana Kaukura Grey Breanna Kelly Michael King Thomas Kitsoukilias Karmel Kohunui Potts Ayden Kokcek Molly Kubecka Abbey Lamplough Maddison Leahy Fernando Leleai Inu Mainu'u Janita Leota - Brown Teagan Lewis Daniel Lill Harry Lindbom Bella Ma Ella MacDermott Jacob Macri Austin Madjus Charlotte Manny IsabellaGrace Marshall Gabriel Marsico Nevaeh Matenga Azaria Maua Prezley Maua Harrison McDonald Rhys McEvoy Chloe McEwen Jordan McSavaney Cody Meisenhofen Tylee MeteraPotts Hailee Meurant Aaliyah Milford Brooklyn Milford Jaylen Montano Amelia Morgan Haylee Morris Jayden Morris Rhys Morton Isabella Morvillo Skylar Murphy Kayden Murphy Sifat Musfique Ben Napier Shaye Nathan-Barber Lachlan New Adam NIcholls Ethan Nicholls Ryder Nicholson Thomas Noakes Kelis Ogle Kirralee ONeill Emily Paulic Alexis Paulo Abigail Perse Joshua Persen Katie Peters Lachlan Phiousodarith Floreyzeliah Pulepule Pulepuleitaua Frederick Pulepule Blaze Pus Charlize Quilantip Cristian Rabling Luke Rainbow Braxton Reynolds Marley Rhodes Siulolo Richter Ayva Robinson Isaac Robinson Lauren Ruediger Azor Ruiz Morgan Ryder Caleb Salanoa Bridget Saunders Leilani Savae Riley Senior Shivali Sharma Scott Simpson Vasilija Simunovic Priya Singh Gurkirat Singh Joel Skipper Harris Smajlagic Sophie Smart Elise KadenSmithSmith Blake IsabellePiperStallardSteedStevens Nathan Strode Annalysse Stevens Kye Sutherland Samantha Sutton Ishi Tadiyal Lilyana Talanoa Charlotte Tarbotton Seraphina Tat Kaitlin Tattersall Cassandra Taylor Mikaere Terito Sam Timbs William Timbs Valentino Toailoa Brea Trevitt Caleb Tu Kingston Tutani Benji Vetemotu VJ Vetemotu David Vine Aleksandar Vranjkovic Montanah Wade Angus Wallace Belle Watene Kyan Wilton Jasmine Xagoraris Hannah Yates Jack Young Keontrell Zaglas Coach and Support Staff: Francis Nanai Ah-Kin Brittany Anderson Debra Banks Koby Banks Darren Buchanan Jenny Corbett Jim Dayhew Martyn Eason Lisa Filby Colleen Franks Jye Furner Samantha Garrido Mekdes Geist Rodney Hardwick Mick Hendricks Thomas Hine David Hine Josh Irons Blake Jackson Sam Leotta Michelle Lewthwaite Scott Martyn Michelle McNamara Sarah McNamara Crisy McSavaney Shane Milligan Daniel Morris Shelly Murphy Van Nguyen Sue Paulic Harrison Pudner Ben Robinson Selesitina Savae Caitlin Sendt Adam Sheldon Grant Smith Nathanael Stewart Ryan Strode David Toomalatai Brandon Vella Marsheal Walker Cara Wilde Board of Management and Staff: Cr Blair Briggs Cr Ashleigh Cagney Peter Campbell Michelle Caruso Rebecca Cassidy Paul Clarke Chris Corby Cr Joshua Cotter Stephen Craig Daniel Currinckx Catarina Di Ramio Cr Charisma Kaliyanda Gerry Knights Prof. Gregory Kolt Denise McGrath Ross Morrison Patrick Williams. SWSAS 2022.
It was a sense of déjà vu for the South West Sydney Academy of Sport’s youngest sporting program at the recent Volleyball NSW Regional WithAcademiesChampionship.ourlocalAcademy’s Volleyball squad following on from their dominant Gold Medal winning display at the Regional Academy Games
LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE DEJA VU AS VOLLEYBALL TAKES OUT THE RASI CHAMPIONSHIP
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North Coast Academy of Sport program manager Claire McCulloch echoed Reader’s sentiments separately, stating that the South West athletes just have so much fun, and that they are a great group who are so friendly off the court, and make “Thetheatmosphere‘electric,’wherevertheygo.fiercenesstheathletesbringtothecourt is second to none,” commented Academy sport administration officer Catarina Di Ramio, who added that the South West play with an exciting that,andresult,Addingofstyleofgame,whilststillmaintainingahighdegreesportsmanshipthatis‘trulyinspirational.’thatbeingbiggerthanthesportandtheistheculturetheAcademypridesitselfon,whenyouseeagroupofathletesencompasswelltheoutcomespeaksforitself.
It is this value of a culture, in knowing who they are and what they can achieve that has been imprinted on the athletes prior to their selection into the Academy. And that helps set them apart and prepares them for the challenges they may
“Thefaceonandoffthecourt.levelofsportsmanship and performance within the program has been further encouraged and developed through its coaching staff, led by former Australian Volleyroo and highly respected State coach, Francis Uso and coach David ItToomalatai.isthis sense of knowing that you are second-yearstateandrepresentingnotonlyyourself,yourfamily,culture,theregion,whichleavestheAcademyinaofpride,andlookingforwardtoastrongprogram.
andatappropriateprowessThesespecificallyadvantagedmulticulturalgroupsprograms,ThereacrossprojectsParalympicsupportOrganisationspartnershipsOthertheAcademyandcropsupportextremelyOurNation’sAlumnithisThosebeingTokyoandRioDeJaneiro.Furthertoimpressivestatistic,thesepastAcademyathleteswentontowin31%ofourmedalhaul.CEO,GerryKnightsindicatedthathewaspleasedwiththeleveloffinancialprovided.AndstatedthatourcurrentoflocalathletesaretheappropriateagewillbeprovidedeveryopportunitybythetorepresentAustraliainBrisbane,at2032OlympicandParalympicGames.benefitsofthefundingwillincludewithNSWStateSportingandtheNSWInstituteofSport,toawiderangeofnon-Olympicandsports,plusimportantresearchandcoachdevelopmentprograms,theState.willalsobeinclusivetalentsearchconcentratingonunder-representedfromAboriginalbackgrounds,communities,disabledanddis-families,throughtheprovisionofdesigned‘talentidentificationdays.’programswillfocusonunearthingathleticanddirectingmorelocaltalenttowardshigh-performancepathways,whilstthesametimebuildonthecapacityoflocalregionalyouthleadership.
STATE BUDGET LOCKS IN ACADEMY SUPPORT
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In what has been explained as an investment in Australia’s Future Sporting Champions, the NSW State Government, working with the NSW Office of Sport, have confirmed funding over the next three years, for NSW Regional Academies of TheSport(RAS).fundswill be used for talent identification in
ACADEMY ATHLETES TAKE ON THE NINJA WARRIOR CHALLENGE each obstacle and refusing to let the threat of a potential rope burn, or fatigue limit her Yetchallenge.itwas the invisible ladder that gave Zoe her greatest contest. She stated that the rope climb was a definite favourite, as was the invisible ladder, as she had not done it before. It was a succeed.greattestofherenduranceanddeterminationto
ringeachanother,startCoordinator,saidto“Theprograms.Softball,fromwhoWhatfootswingingtookByindividually,AcademyDuringCourse“HeartphysicallywereAllSouthWestSydneyAcademyofSportathletesinvitedtochallengethemselvesbothandmentally,toseewhohadtheofaNinjaWarrior,”attheBurnsObstacleinBringelly,overtheweekendofJune25.whatwillbecomeanannualfixtureonthecalendar,athleteswerechallengedandasateaminleadershipsituations.facingnumerousobstaclesthatmostdefinitelythemoutsidetheircomfortzone,includingfromropeladdersandclimbingoverten-walls.addedtotheeventwasthattheathletestookontheleadershipdaychallenge,cameawiderangeofAcademysports,includingAFLW,Basketball,GolfandTriathloncoursewasfantastic,itforcedtheathletestestthemselvesbothphysicallyandmentally”theAcademy’sOperationsandMediaStephenCraig,whoadded,“Attheofthedayathletesdidn’treallyknowonebutbyitsendtheywereallcheeringotheron,toconquerthewarpedwallandthebellatthetopoftheropeladder.”
fireCourseAustralia’syearsWhilstthirtythetheathletes.program,madeAndopportunityvarying“Thegetsilk"IbitaBruce'sunfairwhilstathletes“ThenotZoeLeadingfromthefrontaroundtheobstaclecourse,madesurehernewlyformedteammateswereleftbehind.bestpartoftheexperiencewasmeetingnewfromwithintheAcademy,”saidBruce,concedingshemayhavehadalittlebitofanadvantage.training,notonlyasatriathlete,butalsoascompetitivecheerleadermayhavegivenheraofanadvantageingettinguptheropeladder.havealsodonesometraininginclimbingusingropes,soIwasconfidentIwouldbeabletouptheropeclimb,"saidBruce.challengingcoursehasthreewarpedwallsofheightswhichgiveallourathletesthetoassessthemselves,”saidCraig.itwaschallengessuchasthewarpedwall,famousbytelevision’sNinjaWarriorthatbroughtoutthebestinalltheAndbythetimeitwastimetoleaveforday,alargenumberofathleteshadattemptedhighestwall(over4mhigh),sometwenty,ortimes.mostathleteswillhavetowaitanothertwobeforetheyareeligibletocompeteonNinjaWarrior,theBurnsObstaclehasdefinitelyhelpedlightthecompetitiveinsideeachoftheseAcademywarriors. As athletes finally headed home, dual Basketball and Softball athlete Abdullah Cabello, ‘not to be defeated,’ let out one final war cry as he gave the highest warped wall one final attempt, with a “I incredibletouchedthetop,yes!”heraldinghomewhatwasanday.
Wisemantel is the current Australian
RASI LAUNCHES WORLD CLASS COACH EDUCATION PROGRAM
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The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) which includes the South West Sydney Academy of Sport, this week launched an online training program for regional Academy coaching and support staff that promises to be yet another program of Havingunmatchedquality.hostedahighly successful Regional inWisemantel,Followingthe(pictured)highlyTheKnights.pathway,"importantregionalprofessionaldesignedvery"ThesupportitsstepsAcademytheAcademiesofSportCoachesConferenceonCentralCoastinMay,theRegionalnetworkhasundertakensignificanttointroduceanextensionprogramformanydedicatedvolunteercoachesandstaff.extensionprogramwillhostsomeofourbestcoachesinmonthlyseminarstocontinuetheessentialdevelopmentneededtoupskillcoachesastheycontinuetomakecontributionstotheathletesaidAcademyCEOGerryprogramcommencedinAugustandsawregardedcoachRob'Bevo'Beveridgeopentheforumasheaddressedtopicof‘DevelopingEliteAthletes’.onfromBeveridgewasScottwhoisanothercoachontheriseAustralia.
Netball Set to Score
"What is somewhat unique with the Netball program structure, is that we have Umpires who are a part of the program," said Sport Operations Manager Stephen Craig. "These Umpires not only get access to their own development through an Umpire Mentor, but access to umpire the athletes during the training session, and are treated as squad "Thismembers".saidCraig.approachallows the athletes, umpires and coaching staff to gain a perspective on where each other is at, and through their interaction and development within the highperformance pathway, can develop a better understanding of not only the rule, why it is future.theAcademyAnandshouldcalled,butalsothecommunicationprocessthattakeplacebetweenanathlete,coachumpire."saidCraig.elementoftheNetballprogramthattheiskeentoadoptacrossanumberofAcademy'ssportprogramsinthenear
Our Bingara Gorge Netball squad have well and truly focused themselves into their preparations for the Regional Academy development,contentAcademyAcademyWithwereeyethenAssistantFollowingthemselvesearlyAgedrepresentativeathletesFollowingendChallenge,tobeheldinPortMacquarieattheofSeptember.amid-programbreaktoallowandumpirestofocusontheirlocalteamcommitmentsandState-titles,thesquadreturnedtothecourtinJuly,firmlyfocusedonestablishingasaformidableteam.onfromamusicalwarmup,ledbyCoachSelesitinaSavae,thesquadsplitupintogroupsunderthewatchfulofthecoachstaff,whereanybadhabitssoonrectified.thefocusofthesecondhalfoftheNetballprogramfirmlyfixedontheChallenge,theon-courttrainingquicklymovestopositionalskillaswellasmatchplay
Another key 'tactic' if you will, of the Academy's Netball program holistic approach to athlete development, is a large focus on fostering the environment for a growth trulySeptember,sessionsWithmentallyasalsoAsexercises.resilienceMeltheThismindset.utilisesthementaltrainingofferedthroughMakeGoodChoicesprogramofferedbyProciuk,inareasofself-esteem,self-talk,trainingandrealisticgoalsettingseenlaterinthisnewsletter,thesquadhaveundertakenpracticalnutritioneducationtheypreparethemselvesphysicallyandfortheChallenge.furthertrainingandpoolrecoveryplannedbetweennowandtheendoftheNetballsquadwillwellandbepreparedandsettoscore. WHAT:RegionalAcademyChallenge WHEN:SaturdaySeptember24-MondaySeptember26,2022WHERE:PortMacquarieIndoorSportsStadium TheRegionalAcademyChallengeNNSWhigh-performancepathwaytournamentforRegionalAcademyofSportNetballathletesquadsandumpires.AcademiesathletesandumpireswillcombineontheSaturdaywithskilldevelopmentsessionstakingplace,beforeathletesfromtheelevenRegionalAcademiesmixthemselvesupformatch-play.AfteraFLUROthemeddinneronSaturdayevening,theAcademieswillthenhitthecourtthroughoutSundayandMondayforanInter-AcademyChallengetournament.
Sport Administration Officer Catarina Di Ramio recently caught up with the ever-humble Marley, as she powered through an off-season strength and conditioning "challenge" with Academy Strength and Conditioning partner FitClinic, and trainer Aaron King.
Being able to be at your peak performance on and off the field is vital for any athlete to succeed. And for Academy AFLW athlete Marley Rhodes, finding that extra edge can be the difference between riding the boundary benches, or taking the final mark and kicking the match-winning goal.
You have just completed your second year with the South West Sydney Academy of Sport program, What has been the highlight of your time within the AcademyAFLWprogramsofar?
All of the new people, coaches and team mates I've met, and the people that the Academy bring in that specialise in certain areas; like running and sprinting techniques with Emmanuel, and kicking skills with Tim from Kicking Dynamics. So Marley, you having been playing AFLW for just over three years, Is there anyone that comes to mind who has been the biggest influence in playing AFLW and getting you to where you are now? I don't think I've had one significant influence. Everybody who has been on my journey in the AFLW has all had some type of impact on the player I am today.
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Through the Academy's partnership with FitClinic, you have been able to participate in a series of four week Challenges... how has this opportunity for a dedicated Strength and Conditioningprogrambeenableto benefityourowndevelopment?
The strength training helps with my tackling and tapping the ball in the ruck. If I had time to focus more on lower body strength, it would also help with my running, and gaining power behind my kicks.
If you were not playing AFLW, what would you be doingwithyoursparetime?
Honestly I'd either still be doing dance full-time; or even considering another sport like basketball, which I did for a little while in 2018., before I tried AFL.
I don't have a particular favourite drill.... The good thing though is at club, SWSAS and the GWS Giants Development Academy, the drills and training sessions are all basically the same; which does make it easy to transition between them all. With your talent and the opportunities you have ahead of you, What are your goals forthefuture?
I would like to get to the top of my ability and skills when playing AFL, and even just develop my fitness skills outside of the AFL. I would like to potentially be drafted into the AFLW. However if that doesn't work out, I'd like to find a job that keeps me on my toes physically, preferably, and not a too mentally challenging one!
You have also recently been named in the GWS Giants Development squad, and have been training as a part of the GWS Academy. What Is your favourite warmup drill or exercise, and what are the key differences (or similarities) between Club, SWSAS and GWS?
It benefits my own development in so many ways but especially out on the field with keeping my fitness up with the conditioning for my position as ruck, which involved a lot of running around the whole field.
SPORTNSW AWARDS'
South West Sydney Academy of Sport Bingara Gorge Netball Assistant Coach Selesitina Savae was recognised as a Finalist for the Young Coach NotoftheYear.tobeoutdone, our Bingara Gorge Netball Umpire Hannah Green was recognised as a Finalist fortheYoungOfficialoftheYear.
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The South West Sydney Academy of Sport is pleased to announce its 2022-2023 Triathlon WaggatheThewithTriathlonNotconditioning,plannedintoTheAcademywithcertification,theCaitlinservingJoiningcontinueseeingwithHeadwithSquad,whowillcommencetraininginSeptember,asolidseasonahead.CoachDavidHinereturnsforhissixthyeartheprogram,andislookingforwardtothe'MagnificentSeven'returningathletestobuildontheireffortsinthepastyear.Hineonthesidelinewillbehislong-assistantcoachesinCodySalterandSendt.SendthavingrecentlycompletedTriathlonNSWDevelopmentCoachfurtheraddingtoHine'sexpertise,bothSalterandSendthavingbeenpreviousathletes.squadwillbelookingforwardtogettingbacktheswingofthings,withtrainingsessionstoincludesanddunes,strengthandandresiliencetraining.tomentionparticipationinseveraloftheNSWBilligencePathwaySeries,startingCanberraonOctober29-30.2022-2023programwillagainconcludeatRegionalAcademyGames,tobeheldinWagga,April21-23nextyear. TRIATHLON READY TO HIT THE TRACK 2022-2023 Triathlon Squad Kade AssistantHeadCharlotteHarryBodhiZoeBurgessBruceJacksonLindbomJoshuaPersenJoelSkipperTarbottonCoach-DavidHineCoach-CaitlinSendtAssistantCoach-CodySalter
Initially, the Academy's catchment area (Liverpool, Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly LGA's). extended south down the Hume Highway, with athletes from the Goulburn and Crookwell council areas eligible to apply, until the establishment of the South Eastern Regional Academy of Sport (SERAS), now known as the South Eastern Sports Academy The(SESA).South West Sydney Academy of Sport celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year, and in doing so, has been able to provide over 4760 athletes the opportunity to be a part of their sport's performance pathway, without having to Asleavetheirlocalregion.weheadtoward 2023, the South West Sydney Academy of Sport looks forward to a longandsuccessfulfuture. #wearesouthwestsydney
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Throughout 2021, the South West Sydney Academy of Sport, with the support of Platinum Partner South32 Illawarra Metallurgical Coal and the Australian Sports Foundation, developed "SWSAS ThroughCARES". this initiative, the South West Sydney Academy of Sport aims to provide support to underprivileged athletes within the South West Sydney Academy region, who may be experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, SWSAS CARES has identified the need to further support our Indigenous and Culturally Diverse athletes by utilising funds received to offset the costs of athletes levies and uniform fees so that they can participate within our sport, community and cultural education programs. Through the Australian Sports Foundation and Play for Purpose, you can now support the Academy by either donating directly to the SWSAS CARES Foundation, or by purchasing raffle tickets to win some amazing prizes. Both options are fully tax deductible, with funds raised going directly to athletes of the South West Sydney Academy of Sport.
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