The Athlete Development Program (ADP) was introduced at STMC for the first time in 2023. This ‘invitation only’ program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their physical and mental attributes, to help them succeed in their chosen sport and in the wider community.
The ADP seeks to provide selected STMC students with the opportunity to:
- Identify performance pathways to progress in their given sport/s.
- Enhance their physiological & psychological capabilities in an inclusive, supportive, and stimulating environment.
- Enhance their leadership qualities to benefit personal, educational, and vocational endeavours. Gain access to technical coaching, with support from industry specialists within:
- Sports Psychology, Nutrition, Physiotherapy
- Strength & General Conditioning - Running, agility & speed technique and Dynamic strength & power development
- Be involved in a structured personal development program that seeks to instill lifelong skills which support holistic health & wellbeing, not just sporting performance.
- Be purposefully mentored with a view of challenging the athlete’s mental and physical capabilities in relation to training and in‐competition demands.
Program Structure
- 1 x ADP specific lesson
- 2 x Strength & Conditioning lessons a week
- Emphasis on holistic athlete development, catering for a range of team and individual sports
- Practical and theory perspective, not just sport‐specific skills
Facilitated independent fitness program designed by Mr Jay Paterson (Cert III & IV Fitness, Diploma of Sports Development)
The ADP operates all year round before school, and may require students to attend additional ADP experiences, such as guest speakers and excursions outside of this time. For students to be a part of the ADP they must be accepted after undergoing an Expression of Interest (EOI) and application process.
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