Individual Athlete Support Program – Sunraysia Academy Of Sport

Our 2024/2025 Program has now commenced!

The Sunraysia Academy of Sport (SAS) Individual Athlete Support Program is available to athletes from Sunraysia & surrounding areas and aims to provide services to these athletes that focus on providing what’s not already in place to give them a better opportunity to develop and progress. The Academy will work with athletes and their supporters to deliver these specialist services to help them succeed. Such services include sport science (physical screening and fitness testing), strength and conditioning programming, and other personal development and education opportunities.

Selection Criteria

For an applicant to be considered for a position in the 2024/2025 IASP the athlete must:

Be 10 years of age or older.
Must have a coach overseeing their on-field sport not in the academy.
Be affiliated with a school, club or sporting association within the Sunraysia region or surroundings.
Commit to the holistic athlete development philosophy of the Sunraysia Academy of Sport
Be at a representative level (or equivalent) or aiming for Selection within the next 12 months.
Demonstrate their commitment to competing in their chosen sport by representing (or aiming to represent) their district in high level competition and/or representative squads.

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS

Program Commencement/Fitness testing day – 12^th October 2024.
20 x Coached Strength & Conditioning Sessions at Mildura Strength and Performance Centre,
(set groups and times TBC).
Individualized Strength and Conditioning program set up and monitored by S&C Coach
Ongoing Athlete Education sessions covering topics such as Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Injury Prevention, Rehab, Goal Setting and more (days/times of sessions TBC).
Discounted Nutrition information and meal plans thanks to LJB Physiques. Contact Luca for more information – 0417290953 or lucajoshuabruno94@gmail.com.
SAS Athlete Membership to Mildura Waves, courtesy of Aligned Leisure during the period the program runs (age restrictions apply)
- 13 and Under: Aquatic membership only (access to pool, no gym)
- 14 and Over: Gym & Aquatic membership (access to pool and gym)
Callahan Physiotherapy Discount – As a Medical Network Partner, athletes also receive a discount on their first consultation as well as a free spikey ball or pocket physio.