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ATHLETE   EDUCATION   PROGRAM
PERSONAL   EXCELLENCE   SESSIONS

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)

OUR PARTNER ORGANISATIONS & SPONSORS:

VIS Victorian Institute of Sport
Victoria State Government
Federation University Australia
City of Ballarat
North Ballarat Sports Club
Ballarat Renault
Ballarat Sportsmen's Club
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RSM Ballarat
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Cason Sports
Cre8 Video Productions
Sports Power
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Rix Cars Avis Budget Ballarat
Lake Health Group
Eureka Concrete
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Ballarat OSM
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Bacchus Marsh Grammar
Horsham College
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Ballarat Table Tennis Association
Netball Victoria
Rowing Victoria
Special Olympics Victoria Ballarat
Tennis Australia
Victorian Golf Foundation
Cycling Victoria
Swimming Victoria
BFUA Ballarat Football Umpires Association
Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre
RAD Rad Centre
Ballarat BAS Body & Soul Fitness
North Cares
Ballarat Regional Tennis Centre
Tennis Ballarat
Ararat Rural City
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We would love to hear from you. We are always on the lookout for athletes who have the potential to succeed with our ongoing help and assistance. Similarly, we value our partnerships with organisations, coaches, health professionals and facilities across the western region of Victoria.

We are located...
We are located at the Mt Helen Campus of Federation University. Our offices are inside the P Building which also houses the Faculty of Health/Unisports.

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Contact us
Executive Officer
Nick Wealands
E: ​wvas@federation.edu.au
P: (03) 5327 9890
M: 0417 044 419

PO BOX 663, Ballarat, VIC, 3353
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About
    • Mission, Vision & Values
    • News
    • Calendar
    • Academy Board & Patron
    • Academy Staff
    • Member Protection Policy
    • Annual Reports
    • Athlete Resources
    • Contact
  • Athlete Services
    • Sport Specific Skill Development
    • Musculoskeletal Screenings & Home Exercise Programs
    • Strength & Conditioning Programs
    • Injury Prevention / Management
    • Athlete Education Program – Personal Excellence Sessions
  • Our Sports
    • Bacchus Marsh Grammar
    • Badminton
    • Cycling
    • Golf
    • Holy Trinity Lutheran College
    • Horsham College
    • Individual Memberships
    • Netball
    • Rowing
    • Special Olympics
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
  • Sponsors
  • Members