FEBRUARY 2017, the year ahead promises to be one of unmatched significance for the Central Coast Academy of Sport. The organisation now in its thirteenth year of operation is gearing up for what promises to be a year of un-paralleled success, led by the highly talented coaches involved with the CCAS they are set to establish gold medal standards for the Academy.
It is expected new sports will hit the market in 2017, new and additional coaches will be engaged and this will lead to an increase in athlete numbers and the quality of programs offered will in turn improve. These performance measures simply mean the Central Coast Academy of Sport will hit new heights in 2017 and we can’t wait to see what’s in store.
A glimpse of what’s promised includes: A revamped Gosford RSL Cycling program is currently under development and the program will be led by one of the state’s most high profile coaches in Mick Curren. Mick is well known in international cycling ranks and his involvement in the program will take cycling to new heights. The introduction of Individual Performance Plans (IPP’s) in cycling will be a central theme, where an athletes primary coach is encouraged and supported against the states performance plan.
The re-introduction of a Tennis program is also under development, changes to the governance and operational structures at Central Coast Tennis have been met with considerable applause and another high-profile coach is earmarked to join the ranks of the CCAS.
The Greater Bank Netball Program recently launched, has been modified to cater for pathway support to the Central Coast Heart, Jessica Morgan’s appointment as the Head Coach is another major coup for the CCAS. The new plans and scheduling around this program will see it regain its rightful position as a leading Academy program within NSW.
The Head Coach of the ClubsNSW Basketball program will ensure this program starts the year with a bang. Will Granger has assumed the Head Coaching role following his appointment as the Head Coach of the 2017 NSW Country U16 men’s team. Will’s enthusiasm is contagious and no doubt he has his eyes on these squads playing well at the upcoming ClubsNSW Academy Games.
The Crowne Plaza Surfing program remains a cornerstone program for the Academy, led by Marcus Davidson and Sandra English these two coaches are simply unmatched in qualifications, commitment and experience. Occurring weekly, some modifications to program content will see this program continue its upward trajectory, the current results of former CCAS Female Athlete of the Year Surfer Macy Callaghan is testament to the quality of the athletes who are and have been involved with this program. The Academy always looks to surfing for those quiet achievers and 2017 promises to be the same.
Graeme Carroll is a world renown coach; his laid-back manner hides a determination that ensures the Mingara One Swimming program is guaranteed continued success. Carroll who has coached at Olympic and World Championship level still finds time for the athletes on the Central Coast. Anyone considering applying for this outstanding program should do so as time is running out, applications close 7 February.
The Tenpin Bowing Program now underway is a pilot program and designed to grow in the ensuing twelve months, coached by another high performing former athlete, Mark Booker, is charged with the primary responsibility of working within the TPB pathway to advance Central Coast Athletes in their pursuit of higher representative honours.
The Callaway Golf Program is set for a ‘super techno charge’ with new coach Nat Whittington joining the program. Nat will be assisting Peter Cliff in the delivery of technology into the program. Nat’s a wizard with ‘Trackman’ and his involvement promises to add another dimension to the program otherwise not available.
In April, the ClubsNSW Academy Games will again be held at multiple venues across the region. Preliminary plans indicate more than 850 athletes will converge on the Coast to contest the games. The ClubsNSW Academy Games is another key sporting event for the region and the Central Coast Academy of Sport will be looking to achieve back-to-back awards with the Central Coast Sports Foundation when the 2016 ClubsNSW Academy Games secured the Sporting Event of The Year.
