CREDIT UNION AUSTRALIA HOCKEY PROGRAM

Athlete Selection

Athletes are selected following trials conducted throughout the Academy region in the Illawarra basin, Shoalhaven and Highlands.  It is usual that prospective scholarship athletes attend two trials prior to final selection.  Selectors include Academy coaching staff and Hockey NSW coaches/selectors who make athlete selection recommendations to the Academy.

Refer also to common eligibility criteria at scholarship program.

Program Components

The program consists of skills, fitness and sport education session as well as competition opportunities to events such as the Michael York Challenge and Academy Challenge.  Tours are usually conducted at program end.

The skills program follows a structured approach concentrating on a range of individual skills early in the program which lead into team skills involving concept skills and game strategies. Guest coaches ensure that the program remains fresh and interesting and athletes are presented with new ideas and different perspectives to encourage their learning.

Fitness sessions focus on the importance of building core strength to improve posture, balance and technique - both speed and an introduction to weights sessions are conducted.  Throughout the program athletes are tested and compared with norms maintained by Hockey NSW.

Education sessions are combined with skill sessions and include injury prevention, time management, public speaking, nutrition, drugs in sport, and sports psychology (mental imagery).

A City Coast Credit Union sponsor awareness seminar is held annually which includes a presentation from a guest speaker of international hockey standing.

2009 Athlete Nomination Form

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