The athlete education program provides personal and sporting development opportunities to athletes through a series of workshops relevant to the holistic development of highly talented athletes.
The aim of the program is to assist athletes in achieving their full potential through the education and practical application of balance in both sport and life. The WVAS places a strong emphasis on these sessions and attempts to utilize the expertise, experience and knowledge of those residing in Western Victoria.
The aim of the program is to assist athletes in achieving their full potential through the education and practical application of balance in both sport and life. The WVAS places a strong emphasis on these sessions and attempts to utilize the expertise, experience and knowledge of those residing in Western Victoria.
Date |
Session |
Presenter/s |
Term 1 |
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Sunday 1st March &/OR *Wednesday 4th March (7.30pm - 9.00pm) |
WestVic – “Season Launch” & “Performance Improvement Program” 2pm – 4pm Federation University |
Kraig Grime – Co-Founder & Director of Leading Teams Session 1 of 3 (Planning) |
Wednesday 11th March |
Strength & Conditioning / Physical Preparation 7.30pm Federation University |
Dr. Scott Talpey Masters of S&C Coordinator Federation University |
Wednesday 25th March |
Injury Prevention and Management 7.30pm Federation University |
Michael Pierce – Director & Tharindu Ranabahu – Lead Physio, Lake Health Group, Ballarat |
Term 2 |
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Wednesday 15th April |
Parenting For Performance (Parents Only) 7.30pm Federation University |
Dr. Stephen Rendall Sport Psychologist |
Wednesday 29th April |
Peak Performance: 7.30pm Federation University |
Bill Tait Performance Manager (Podium) Victorian Institute of Sport |
Wednesday 13th May |
Balancing School & Sport 7.30pm Federation University |
Oscar Owens – Senior Lecturer, Federation University |
Wednesday 3rd June |
Peak Performance: What It Takes To Win 7.30pm Federation University |
Noel Donaldson Rowing Head Coach Victorian Institute of Sport |
Wednesday 24th June |
Mental Skills 7.30pm Federation University |
Sue Anderson – Founder & Director Sue Anderson Consulting |
Term 3 |
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Wednesday 15th July |
“Performance Improvement Program” 7.30pm Federation University |
Kraig Grime – Co-Founder & Director or Jake Bridges (Facilitator) of Leading Teams Session 2 of 3 (Evaluation) |
Wednesday 22nd July |
“Olympic Dinner” 6.30pm North Ballarat Sports Club |
Olympian’s Oration Steve Moneghetti AM |
Wednesday 19th August |
Diet & Nutrition 7.30pm Federation University |
Michelle Ryan Dietician / Nutritionist |
Wednesday 9th September |
Mindfulness 7.30pm Federation University |
Bronwyn Sudholz Ballarat OSM |
Term 4 |
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Wednesday 14th October |
Introduction to Sport Psychology 7.30pm Federation University |
Mark Spargo Sport Psychologist Victorian Institute of Sport |
Wednesday 28th October |
“Performance Improvement Program” 7.30pm Federation University |
Kraig Grime – Co-Founder & Director of Leading Teams Session 3 of 3 (Review) |