Cycling

OVERVIEW

The WestVic Academy of Sport Cycling Program, proudly supported by Cycling Victoria, will act as a complimentary program for the best cycling athletes in Western Victoria, and provides a development pathway to State and National representation. The program provides “skills” coaching through training camps, and sport science services to aid development.

The aim is to provide services to these athletes which they could not otherwise access, therefore completing and complimenting their current coaching, training and competition environments.

The program runs from April to March, so to align with the change in seasons – Road & Track, and club activity/operation, and is coordinated by Academy Management and Coach Cam McFarlane, with Cycling Victoria input.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The overarching objective of the WestVic Academy of Sport’s Cycling Program is to implement a program which takes a holistic approach to an athlete’s development. This is achieved through on and off surface activities.

From a coaching perspective, the program provides a series of “Training Camps” which focus on ‘Skill Development”. These camps are not intended to replace any aspects of the athlete’s personal coaching or “Riding Program”. Instead, the program’s approach to coaching provision is “to provide athletes with the opportunity to develop and improve skills/knowledge/approaches/attitudes in their cycling”. The Academy encourages the private coaches of program athletes, who provide them their “Riding Program” to attend the training camps.
- The training camps cover drills and activities as determined by the coach, based on athlete needs.
With an athlete-centred approach, the Academy will provide a program that integrates both the physical and mental aspects of Cycling. To this end, the program delivers a series of off-course activities around sport psychology and nutrition, as well as strength & conditioning programs, to further development.
The Academy Program also supports the concept of Athletes participating in State-Level competition. Delivery of this support is through providing coaching support at State-Level Competition such as Junior Tours (For Under 13-15-17 athletes) and selected Victorian Road Series (For Under 19-23-Open). Funding support is included. Additionally to these tour events, the program funds athlete participation into the Country Road Championships.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The WestVic Academy of Sport’s Cycling Program selection criteria set measurable standards of success for athletes wanting to pursue their Cycling career. The Academy Cycling Program is also designed to be a feeder program for state and national teams/programs. These criteria are:

Be a member of a Cycling Club within Central Highlands or Wimmera, competing in regular club racing events.

The Academy also expects that all athletes in all programs be committed to their sport from both a training/competition and off-surface work perspective. This means applying oneself to demonstrate “High Performance Behaviours” – regular attendance and participation in all activities and respectful and timely communication with officials as required.

To confirm your place in the program, athletes will need to complete all forms attached to this program outline by March 30 2017 and submit to WestVic Academy of Sport, at the address provided.

SERVICES INCLUDED

Access to up to 12 “Skills Coaching” Training Camps, delivered regularly during the program year.
- The dates of these will take into account club activities and major tours/competitions – so no clash.
- The program coach will also develop and distribute materials related to curriculum covered in training camps.
One Musculoskeletal Screening per year & Strength and Conditioning Programs based on the screen.
Access to regular personal development sessions, including: Sport Psychology, Nutrition, Athlete Mentoring

COST & FURTHER INFORMATION

Cost = $390 + GST per annum. This cost covers all service provision within the program.

For more information, please contact the Academy’s Office on (03) 5327 9890