SWAS, supported by NETFIT Netball have designed the SWAS NETFIT Academy program with the aim to work with emerging South West athletes as they work to pursue the Netball Victoria pathway to a professional career and other such higher levels of Netball excellence.
Objectives
The objective of the SWAS NETFIT Netball Pathway Program is to offer selected athletes with sports science components and personal development at a local level.
South West Academy of Sport provides sports programs that integrate both the physical and mental aspects of elite sport through an athlete-centred approach and focuses on the processes needed to achieve the required short and long-term goals.
Duration
The Netball Academy program will run from February to November
Coaches/ Program Manager
- Sarah Wall (Head Coach)
Benefits to athletes selected in the SWAS NETFIT Academy Program:
- 8 NETFIT Academy face-to-face coaching sessions, plus 1 community give back leadership session.
- 7 Wellbeing & Mentoring NETFIT online workshops.
- SWAS Personal Development & Education – including; Leadership, Supportive Athletic Routine, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Effective Time Management, Sports Nutrition, Physical Literacy, Effective Communication, Self-Marketing & Branding, Media Training·
- Sports Science Testing & Education – including; speed, agility, stability, power, & further sport specific tests.
- SWAS x NETFIT Academy Uniform
- Full year fitness plan
- Individual coaching feedback notes per session
- Full access to the NETFIT App
- E-player diary
- Injury Prevention & Recovery, Support and Education – designed and delivered by industry experts.
- Sports Psychology Sessions – with a qualified Sports Psychologist.
- 12 month Gym membership – for athlete’s free and personal use to support their athletic pursuits.
- Musculoskeletal Screening – with a qualified Physiotherapist to guide all future development.
- Sports Science Testing & Education – including; speed, agility, stability, power, & further sport specific tests.
- Ongoing Access to SWAS’s Medical Support Network – as trusted and recommended by SWAS.
- Professional Certification Opportunities – i.e. First Aid Certificate, Online Education Platforms: Sport Relevant, etc.
- Athlete Wellness Monitoring – supporting and monitoring athlete’s daily professional physical load and personal mental wellbeing in aid of daily health management and crisis aversion and identification.
SWAS x NETFIT Netball Program trials & selection criteria
- All hopeful athletes must register and complete an online application form to be eligible for selection in the SWAS NETFIT Academy.
- Selection Panel
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- Sarah Wall
- Stacey O’Sullivan
- TBC
NETFIT Application & Page.
How to Book or Request further information
Please visit the NETFIT & SWAS websites to learn more about the particulars of the Academy including pricing and program inclusions.
You will also be able to secure your position via the online booking platform at NETFIT:
NETFIT Website – www.netfitnetball.com