AFL

The Central Coast Academy of Sport in partnership with the Sydney Swans is launching an AFL Talent Identification program for youth boys and girls, both programs will play a vital role in the athlete pathway by identifying, monitoring and developing the skills of young Australian Rules Football players from the Central Coast Region.  

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The CCAS, together with a number of Regional Academies of Sport are working with the Sydney Swans to establish a Talent Identification Program for selection to the Sydney Swans Academy.

The current Talent Identification Program will focus on developing athletes between the ages, 12 and 15, with participants in each age group to train and potentially play in some 12 v 12 games.

Athletes chosen to represent the Central Coast Academy of Sport will spend 6 month developing skills and physical characteristics that are required to perform at an elite level. Athletes who are / are not chosen into the Sydney Swans Academy will have the opportunity to continue in the CCAS AFL Talent Identification Program to prepare for future selection and or development of their game

Athlete Benefits

The following benefits will apply to those selected in the AFL Talent Identification Program:

• Participation in weekly training sessions
• Strength and Conditioning Session
• Nutrition Education
• Psychology Education
• CCAS training apparel including backpack & training shirt
• 4 Tickets to the CCAS Athlete Celebration (Oct 2023).

The Pathway

The CCAS / Sydney Swans Talent Search Program is designed to identify suitable athletes wishing to advance to the Sydney Swans Academy.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a trial for selection to the CCAS Team the following applies:

• Males & Females 12 -15 years of age  (i.e (12) bottom age born in 2010 & top age (15) born in 2008)
• A 12 year old born in 2010 (TBC athletes to be chosen from this age group)
• A 15 year old born 2008 (TBC athletes to be chosen from this age group)
• Reside within the Central Coast Local Government Area (LGA)
• Attend school within the Central Coast Region.
• Be a registered player with a local AFL club/association.

Selection Process

• An information night will be held for all applicants to give information regarding the program once applications close
• Trials will be conducted post information night to select teams
• Registrations for trials will be taken on information night
• Details regarding Information night will be emailed out to all athletes that apply.

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