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Elite Sports Program

AFL

ESP overview

Targeted to Years 10 or 11 Students displaying a strong interest in AFL and have a desire to explore a career in Australian Rules Football.The program is delivered via a partnership with the Calder Cannons TAC Football Club and AFL Victoria The Elite Sports program consists of: VET Sport and Recreation Cert III to be completed over 2 years Two training sessions per week. Rehabilitation, skill development,

strength and conditioning training.

ESP overview

Students will have access to elite training and conditioning allowing for a blend of academic development and practical learning specific to their chosen sport

The program aims to further develop each student’s capacity in their chosen sport (AFL) by offering a program that builds leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

This will be achieved by being part of an elite program, with elite coaching staff, and access to elite facilities and opportunities.

Elite Experience

Calder Cannons training facilities Ice Baths Coaches - tackling coach, strength and conditioning

coach Dieticians Sports Psychologist Fitness testing – personal profiling AFL Administration Leadership development via mentoring with ex

Cannons and AFL players

ESP Program Vision

ESP AFL to play in VSS and Premier League football competition in the future

More competition opportunities Female team in the future Launch ESP Program for other sport; Basketball,

Rugby, Soccer, Netball.

Benefits of ESP

ESP is about providing young athletes with a nurturing environment where talent can be developed

Structured program complementary to club and representative programs Access to competition Elite Program, Elite Personal, Elite Facilities Develop community partnership with elite TAC football organisation Insight into AFL, all facets – nutrition, workload management, pre-game

preparation, post-game recovery, leadership, teamwork, communication development

Attainment of Certificate III in sport & recreation – AFL stream Scope for qualifications including but not limited to Level 1 umpiring, AFL

coaching and first aid.

Program Structure

ESP camp at the beginning of the year. Two training sessions per week - morning and

afternoon sessions Monday morning rehabilitation at Calder Cannons Access to Cannons facilities – Gym, grounds, staff

VET ESP Certificate III Sport &

Recreation Students involved in the Elite Sports Program will

study VET Sport & Recreation AFL stream AFL elective units All practical sessions of the VET Sport &

Recreation will be AFL specific

Sample VET ESP Program Year 1

Sample VET ESPProgram Year 2

Levy

$250 per year, inclusive of camp, incursions, excursion, limited uniform & elite coaching

$400 per year - Additional cost for VET program Deposit for the program required by July this year if

successful in the application process. If you currently possess a concession card, please collect an

application form for a government funding grant worth approximately $200 to be deducted off your total cost of the ESP.

**All fees and charges are indicative only and are subject to change without notice

Requirements

Detailed application form screening for suitability to the ESP AFL Program.

Involvement in local football club and/or representative football club

High standard of the following: Behaviour, Academic ability, Attitude, Attendance and AFL Talent

Where to now

Application form Have a discussion with your parents/families Bring your parents to the information session tomorrow

night at 6:30pm for Year 9 students going into 10 and 7:00pm for Year 11 students going into Year 12.

Complete your application form and hand into the Sport office to Miss Chircop by Friday 12th June (next Friday)

Select ESP on your Subject selections