The CCAS, together with the AFL NSW/ACT, have compiled an elite junior development program which includes on field and off field components.
Members of each respective squad will be exposed to technical skill development, athlete education, sports science and fitness elements and these athletes will be provided a talent identification platform for future talent programs.
The AFL Development Program for junior boys and girls program will run from October to April and will cater for athletes 10 – 11 years of age (2009 and 2010)
The AFL Talent Program for junior boys and girls will run from October to April and will cater for athletes 12 – 17 years of age (2008 – 2003)
Athlete Benefits
The following benefits will apply to those selected in the junior AFL program:
- Weekly training sessions to further develop skills.
- Education on topics such as: nutrition and physiotherapy.
- Access to further online educational modules
- 6 month Mingara One Gym Pass (AFL Talent Program)
- Inter Academy Games (inter regional academy competition)
- CCAS training apparel including backpack & training shirt.
- Access to special deals and preferential pricing from sponsors and suppliers.
- 4 tickets to the CCAS Athlete Celebration (Oct 2021).
The Pathway
The CCAS AFL program is designed to up-skill athletes and assist them in progressing to higher representation in the sport of AFL. The AFL programs operates during the AFL ‘off season’, this is done to limit clashes with local games and competitions and to prepare athletes in the off season prior to the upcoming representative season ahead. Each program will ensure athletes progress against the FTEM Model of athlete development, Foundation, Talent, Elite and Mastery.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a position within the Junior AFL Development Program, athletes must:
- Males & Females 10-11 years of age in 2020 (i.e born in 2009 & 2010)
- Reside within the Central Coast Region.
- Attend school within the Central Coast Region.
- Be registered with a local AFL club/association.
To be eligible to apply for a position within the Junior AFL Talent Program, athletes must:
- Males & Females 12-17 years of age in 2020 (i.e born in 2008 – 2003)
- Reside within the Central Coast Region.
- Attend school within the Central Coast Region.
- Be registered with a local AFL club/association.
Selection Process
AFL Development Program.
Trials will be held for the AFL Development Program where AFL Footballers of the highest standard regardless of position will be selected. A panel of CCAS coaches and administrators will review each applicant at the scheduled trial day with a representative from AFL NSW/ACT being consulted regarding the suitability of athletes.
The CCAS decision regarding athlete selection is based on objective and subjective measures and the CCAS holds final responsibility for the selection of athlete’s into this talent development program.
AFL Talent Program.
Selections will be made based on a voting system implemented and collated across the 2020 Hunter/Central Coast AFL League. Invitations will be sent to identified athletes.
If you have not been able to play in the regular rounds due to extenuating circumstances (ie. Injury, or playing senior/open grades), and would still like to express your interest in this program, please submit an expression of interest to robyn@thinksport.com.au
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