The Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) recently held their 2024 UAA Indigenous Talent Identification Day in Terrigal, a significant event aimed at discovering and nurturing Indigenous athletic talent across various schools in the Central Coast region.
This initiative brought together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from Central Coast High Schools to engage in a talent identification event. Participants showcased their skills across multiple sporting disciplines: Aussie Rules Football, Basketball, Netball, Golf, Triathlon, Baseball/Softball and Functional Movement Screenings and Testing.
Developed through a partnership between UAA, the Talent Identification Day aims to unearth local Indigenous talent. The program seeks to provide full scholarships to the Academy’s sports programs for the standout performers, paving their way to a comprehensive six-week training program commencing in Term 3, 2024. Successful students will be invited to join existing sports programs run by CCAS throughout the year.
We are delighted to announce and congratulate the talented athletes identified during the event. These individuals showcased outstanding potential and will now have the opportunity to receive specialized training and support to hone their skills further:
- Amayla Warner Matthews – Terrigal High
- Ava Myers – Mackillop Catholic
- Bailey Boyd – Unknown
- Bailey Coxon – Berkerley Vale
- Chayse Stangel – Lake Munmorah
- Duke Smith – Kincumber High
- Eli Zadravic – Brisbane Water Umina
- Hayden Raveneau – Gorokan High
- Jackie Beaven – Wadalba
- Jiro Bissett – Gorokan High
- Kirra Meale – Sports College
- Kyra Dean – Brisbane Water Umina
- Lani Gray – St Peter’s Tuggerah
- Nate Appo – Lake Munmorah
- Nate Brassigton – Terrigal High
- Owen Lees – Terrigal High
- Sami Lequeti – Gorokan High
- Summer Kirby – Berkeley Vale
- Sunny Tierney – Tuggerah Lakes Tumbi
- Taylor Lockley – Northlakes
- Teja Mallie-Maharta – Kincumber High
- Willow Foley – Mackillop Catholic
- Zsa Zsa Millward – Sports College
These athletes exhibited impressive abilities across various sports disciplines. CCAS is excited to support these athletes on their journey, providing them with the necessary resources, training, and mentorship to excel in their respective sports.
The Indigenous Talent ID Day is a crucial component of CCAS’ broader mission to promote diversity, inclusivity, and excellence in sports. By identifying and nurturing indigenous talent, the academy aims to create pathways for young athletes to achieve their sporting dreams and represent their communities proudly.
Thankyou to our event partners UAA and Steadfast for making this day possible.
