CAIRNS HOCKEY ACADEMY – 2019 TIME TO REFRESH

FULLY LOADED AND DESIGNED TO CATER ALL SKILLS LEVELS 2019 CAIRNS HOCKEY ACADEMY FULLY LOADED AND DESIGNED TO CATER ALL SKILLS LEVELS

CAIRNS HOCKEY ACADEMY A BRIEF SUMMARY Originally created to support an out of season program to advance skill development of players and coaches This was at a time there was Summer6’s as a social alternative but no Indoor Hockey and no advancement programs between hockey seasons Originally U/11 to Under 18 4 afternoons a week before Summer 6’s No Hockey Qld development programs being delivered at this time that Cairns Hockey players and coaches would attend When the Academy Program was passed to Matt Cook – the idea was to split and have an after season Academy for Under 11 and Under 13 and a pre season Academy for Under 15 and Under 18 Indoor Hockey, Qld Trials and Summer programs all combined to make after season programs very busy including additional Hockey Qld talent development When it was passed to Wesley Ferns – no change to program but the environment had changed Cairns Hockey now has a stronger talent pathways program created through past Academy Programs with 2018 seeing the greatest number of Queensland and Australian Selections from Cairns Region. In addition many players have been in rep programs for multiple years which means the difference in skill sets in Academy age groups has increased and it is becoming too hard to cater for all needs. TIME TO REVIEW CAIRNS HOCKEY ACADEMY A BRIEF SUMMARY

INTRODUCING NEW TALENT PATHWAYS PROGRAM AT CAIRNS HOCKEY Identified that a new Advisory Group is required to review this area of Cairns Hockey Included feedback from interested members and supporters Link Talent Pathways with local and regional Hockey Education, Training and Academy Programs Identify Programs according to need and talent progression and link to representative programs Adopt #Team Cairns to connect all these programs together Look at Cairns Hockey Academy to also broaden its delivery and discuss with Hockey Qld and Hockey Australia as the Academy in the Tropics and partner with Darwin and NT Hockey in this regard. Impact is to advance the individual athlete and the representative teams/players/coaches and officials through the Academy and include education and training programs in support to build sustainable capacity

REFRESHED CAIRNS HOCKEY ACADEMY FULLY LOADED ACADEMY GREEN Introductory Level Academy Programs- for those who are looking to have fun and learn new skills ACADEMY BLUE Pathway Development Academy for those involved in Cairns Rep Programs supporting advanced skills, increased fitness and game strategy ACADEMY GOLD Elite Program Development Academy for those who have attained state and national level program selection Focus on intensity, elite level game strategies, align with HQ and HA skill development

Academy Green Education and Training Academy Green Player Unrestricted User Pay Use Role Models in higher programs to deliver as FOC for their sessions 4 week sessions up to 3 times a year value add hockey program Focus on improving skills but must be challenging and fun Include physical fitness and well being /nutrition information Green singlet Invited to Progress to next stage Could include an Indoor Package Can be part of community coaching accreditations Possibly use Sunday’s as a delivery day Academy Green Education and Training Link to Community Coaching and Officiating Invite Junior Club coaches and umpires and coordinate practical sessions Ability to begin sharing coach and umpiring mentoring – value adding to club support Could be supporting emerging Under 11 Rep Team Programs Specially designed shirt Enjoyable experience Accreditation and celebration as part of the program Can include Indoor if required Part of a pathways program etc Include mentoring to assist with dealing with “ugly parent” and “disruptive children

Academy Blue Education and Training Academy Blue Player Emerging Representative Players User Pay 4 week sessions up to 3 times a year value add hockey program and some of these sessions will be part of the rep training program Include physical fitness and well being /nutrition information Introduce Game Strategies Rep Team Coaches are included as well as mentor and role models. Use Role Models in higher programs to deliver as FOC for their sessions Could include an Indoor Package in the future Possibly use Sunday’s as a delivery day as well as rep training during the week Blue Shirt Academy Blue Education and Training Advance to Level 1 Coaching and Officiating Invite Rep Coaches and Umpires Ability to value add to club support Could be supporting Under 13/15/18 and Rep Team Programs Specially designed shirt Challenging but enjoyable experience must be learning Accreditation and celebration as part of the program Can include Indoor if required Part of a pathways program etc Include mentoring to assist with dealing with “ugly parent” and “disruptive children

Academy Gold Education and Training Academy Gold Player Restricted to athletes in state and national programs Possible invitation to emerging rep players No cost if players are actively involved in Blue/Gold programs Short sessions then break to coordinate with state/rep programs Include mental fitness as well as physical fitness and well being /nutrition information Higher level Game Strategies Higher level Skill Development Link to State and National requirements Possibly use Sunday’s as a delivery day as well Gold Shirt Include individual training needs Academy Gold Education and Training Advance to Level 2 Coaching and Officiating Invite more experienced Rep Coaches and Umpires and those in state and/or national programs Higher level education and training Specially designed shirt Challenging experience must be learning Accreditation and celebration as part of the program Can include Indoor if required Part of a pathways program etc Include mentoring through state/national programs Advanced skills and specialist skills

HOW WE DELIVER – 3 year transition Trainee Dev Officer – 2019 – possibly Jayden Atkinson 2019 and 2020 – support the Green Academy programs, support schools programs , assist and deliver junior program support, work with imported player/coach TBA Academy Supervisor - identify this person (need to discuss) 2019 and 2020 – support the talent pathway and academy manager – develop and deliver the Blue Level Academy, assist and support Trainee Dev Officer and drive on line resources and link to app and web based support – education and support 2020-202 – transition Trainee Development Officer into the Academy role and review the dev officer role subject to need and resources – ongoing review Talent Pathways and Academy Manager – David McNeil 2019- 2020develop and deliver new programs merging rep program and in season academy - supervise support staff and program coaches and deliver the Gold Level Academy- look to advance the Academy 2020-2021 – work with Academy Supervisor to transition into the Manager role and take over the program overall management and delivery – plan to transition

TALENT PATHWAYS – ULTIMATE OUTCOMES Transition a department of Cairns Hockey with Talent Pathways as its strategic focus Put in place a 3 year plan to roll out taking advantage of David’s skills and then transitioning over the 3 years Value add to representative pathway programs Clear pathway using Green/Blue and Gold Include Training and Education to build capacity Develop an Academy with higher level coaches that could link to future partnerships with Darwin and NT – offer visiting academy programs for players and coaches – link to Asia and discuss with H Qld and HA these opportunities Support school hockey excellence programs

Cairns Hockey Academy – Fully Loaded – It’s Place within Cairns Hockey This program reports through the HPAG It has budget resources for its own manager responsible for the identified outcomes and it includes admin support and coach and education support. 3 year plan with specific outcomes that can be measured It is located upstairs at the old Clubhouse and can use the resources of the old clubhouse upstairs and the new training rooms to deliver programs Include on site video resource (developed over 3 years) on line support through pod casting, social media, website and Cairns Hockey new Team Sport App