Vision
To guide and support emerging talented athletes in their pursuit of sporting excellence, personal growth, and pathway success.
Program Philosophy
Five pieces of holistic athletic development:
1. High Performance Habits
Sleep, nutrition, recovery, and time management.
2. Life Outside Sport
Balance through relationships, academics, and wellbeing.
3. Mindset and Motivation
Resilience, motivation, and coping strategies.
4. Physical Development
Strength, fitness, and injury prevention.
5. Competitive Success
Skill execution and decision-making.
Program Phases
Foundation Phase (Years 7–8)
• Multi-sport participation
• Strength, speed, and agility training
• Mentoring in character and commitment
Developing Phase (Years 9–10)
• Sport-specific development and conditioning
• Mental skills and wellbeing mentoring
Performance Phase (Years 11–12)
• Advanced training and leadership
• Academic flexibility for elite commitments
Support and Opportunities
- Personal mentoring and coaching
- Athlete Development Plans
- Workshops from allied professionals
- Supervised strength and conditioning
- Access to training facilities
- Academic flexibility and communication support
Curriculum Focus Areas
- Fuel for Success (Nutrition)
- Mental Skills Training
- Recovery and Sleep
- Physical Development
- High Performance Habits
- Each phase builds progressively from awareness to advanced application
Selection Criteria
- Regional, state, or national representation (sport dependent)
- Coach references and personal goals
- Commitment to sport-academic-life balance
- Final selection by the ETAP Committee
Contact
Andrew Ponsen
Director of Active Learning / Lead Educator PDHPE
B.HPE (B.Ed), ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning
(02) 4960 6600