Vision
The purpose of the Grovedale College Sports Academy is to provide specialist sports coaching, together with leadership and initiative training and personal development activities to maximize the development of the whole student. The program builds the students skills and knowledge to participate in elite sport competitions, coaching and other elite sport professions.
Structure of the Program
The Sports Academy program runs from Year 7 through to the end of Year 11. In Year 11, students obtain their Certificate III in Vet Sport & Recreation as well as a study score that is put towards their ATAR at the end of Year 12. Full details of the program can be downloaded through the links at the bottom of the page.
Outcomes For Students
- Participation in a stimulating specialist program extending from Year 7 through to Year 11
- Extensive skill development from high quality specialist coaches
- Clear links established with sport pathways beyond the College
- At the completion of Year 11, students will have attained their Certificate III in Sport & Recreation as well as a contribution to their ATAR score in Year 12
- Proven track record of graduating students into elite sport professions
Admission to the Program is not automatic and is based on criteria. Please see attached document for further information.
Sports Academy Graduates
The Sports Academy has provided a variety of pathways and successful careers in Elite Sport. Some of our most recent include:
“The Sports Academy was an awesome program to be a part of. Both the academic side and the training sessions were crucial to my enjoyment of school and progression to becoming an AFL player. The extra sessions throughout the week with knowledgeable coaches made it easy to improve my football and build a great fitness base. I would recommend it to anyone who loves playing or learning about different sports and fitness.”
“The Sports Academy was an awesome program to be a part of. Both the academic side and the training sessions were crucial to my enjoyment of school and progression to becoming an AFL player. The extra sessions throughout the week with knowledgeable coaches made it easy to improve my football and build a great fitness base. I would recommend it to anyone who loves playing or learning about different sports and fitness.”