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.

Date	Session	Presenter/s
Term 1
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
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
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
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)