Surf Lifesaving

In partnership with Surf Life Saving NSW and Regional Academies of Sport (RAS), the Central Coast Academy of Sport Surf Lifesaving program is provided to targeted athletes by invitation only.

The program provides performance support elements to complement existing training and competition to improve athlete development with a view to:

  • Increase the knowledge and provide developmental experiences to the athletes which will enhance their opportunities for selection into higher level development programs and representative teams.
  • Provide exposure to Sport Science, personal development and education

The program provides a clear athlete and coach pathway from Club & Branch representation through to Interstate team selection.

Hunter Academy is one of five Regional Academies of Sport supporting newly established Surf Life Saving NSW Surf Sport Academies which seek to underpin future athlete and coach development in NSW.

Education Sessions including but not limited to:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Injury Prevention & Management
  • Nutrition
  • Social Media & Cyber Safety
  • Strength & Conditioning Education
  • Sport Psychology
  • CCAS Training Shirt
  • Invitation to all Key CCAS events and opportunities

Please note the level of education will be delivered based on maturity of athlete).

 Strength & Conditioning:

  • Face to Face Training Sessions – 1 per week across 48 weeks
  • Initial Testing & Screening
  • Follow up Education & Programming

To be eligible for selection into the RAS/CCAS Surf Lifesaving Program athletes must be identified and invited by Surf Life Saving NSW.

Regional athletes have been selected 15-17 years of age and connected to their closest Regional Academy (ie. CCAS)

The program will run annually where each athlete will be supported “off-beach or off-Surf” to assist in their Surf Sport discipline performance identified by Surf Life Saving NSW.

CCAS will work directly with the athlete cohort to help strengthen individual performance through areas such as Strength and Conditioning as well as other education components.

Cashar Darwin
Eden Pearson
Ronnie Jordan
Tahlia Goy
Zahra Green

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