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.

Session	Date & Time	Venue	Attendees
Elite Athlete Behaviours Rob Leeds Performance Manager Victorian Institute of Sport	Monday 4th March 7:30pm – 8:30pm	FedUni, Mt Helen  F Building Lecture Theatre F301	Athletes & Parents
Strength & Conditioning Dr. Scott Talpey Federation University	Monday 1st April 7:30pm – 8:30pm	FedUni, Mt Helen F Building Lecture Theatre F301	Athletes & Parents
Sleep Hygiene Dr. Bronwyn Sudholz Psychologist	Tuesday 30th April 7:30pm – 8:30pm	FedUni, Mt Helen F Building Lecture Theatre F301	Athletes & Parents
Parenting for Performance Stephen Rendall Psychologist	Tuesday 14th May 7:30pm – 9:00pm	FedUni, Mt Helen F Building Lecture Theatre F301	Parents Only
Introduction to Sports Psychology Stephen Rendall Psychologist	Tuesday 28th May 7:30pm – 8:30pm	FedUni, Mt Helen  F Building Lecture Theatre F301	Athletes & Parents
Mindfulness Dr. Bronwyn Sudholz Psychologist	Monday 3rd June 7:30pm – 8:30pm	FedUni, Mt Helen  F Building Lecture Theatre F301	Athletes & Parents
Olympic Dinner & Olympian’s Address Steve Moneghetti AM	Tuesday 18th June 6:30pm – 8:00pm	North Ballarat Sports Club	Athletes & Parents
Personal Brand/Digital Footprint Gav McGrath ABC Radio – Ballarat	Monday 15th July 7:30pm – 8:30pm	FedUni, Mt Helen  F Building Lecture Theatre F301	Athletes & Parents
Injury Management/Prevention Michael Pierce Director – Lake Health Group	Tuesday 30th July 7:30pm – 8:30pm	FedUni, Mt Helen  F Building Lecture Theatre F301	Athletes & Parents
Diet, Nutrition & Hydration Michelle Ryan Dietician	Monday 19th August 7:30pm – 8:30pm	FedUni, Mt Helen  F Building Lecture Theatre F301	Athletes & Parents
Resilience Kellie Dunn	Tues. 10th September 7:30pm – 8:30pm	FedUni, Mt Helen  F Building Lecture Theatre F301	All Athletes