ACADEMY OF ELITE ATHLETICS

S.O.A.R. Academy of Elite Athletics TAKE FLIGHT AND MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL

Kiwanis Field  Kiwanis Field – 3.5 million dollar state of the art athletic facility

Purpose S.O.A.R is an elite program designed to enhance athletic performance, academics and build character.

Research Factors for a Successful Athletic Program – Radtke & Coalter 2007  Quality human resources – teachers, coaches, sport support services etc.  Partnerships with sports organizations  Proximity to world class facilities  Flexibility of educational requirements  Integration with traditional streamed students Site Visits  Blyth Academy London  PEAC Academy Toronto  Resurrection Secondary Kitchener

Pilot Program – Grade Nine 2016  Will honour all pathways  Will include:  personal fitness  health and nutrition  certifications  mentorship  guest speakers  field trips  post-secondary partnerships  NCAA/SAT preparation

Pilot Program – Grade Nine 2016  A demanding, high-level program that provides student athletes with the skills and attitude to enhance performance and academic achievement  Will provide individualized programming that may include:  complementary athletic training  reach ahead courses  flexible timetabling  purposeful staffing  blended learning and eLearning courses  community involvement opportunities

Donna Campbell  National level long distance runner  500 m 3000m (ranked 10th in Canada)  10km road racer (top 10 in Canada)  NCAA Scholarship Offers  Personal Trainer/Coach  Level Four Track and Field Coach  Grand Erie volleyball and track coach  Currently a long distance Master's swimmer  ranked in Canada for 2014  competed at World Master's in Montreal for 4 events in the summer of 2014  will compete at worlds again

Student Profile

Mike Michaelides  Soccer  Southwest United Regional team captain  Resurrection Catholic Secondary School team captain - two OFSSA bronze medals  Team Ontario  Wilfrid Laurier University Mens Soccer starter  Personal Trainer/Coach  Level One Personal Trainer  Level One soccer  Grand Erie Soccer and volleyball coach

Grade Nine Sample Timetable S.O.A.R. students must take: 1 Compulsory Credit in Health & Physical Education (Semester 1 – Period 1) 1 Elective Credit in Healthy & Physical Education (Semester 2 – Period 1) 5 Compulsory Credits in Mathematics, Science, French, Geography, English 1 Elective Credit in Food and Nutrition, Art, Music, Drama, Business, or Technology ** Food & Nutrition and Geography will be offered in period 4 in a blended/e-learning model to accommodate athletic needs.

Transportation and Declaration of Sport

Facility  Gym three renovation for training facility  Renovations completed predominately by September 2016

Facility  Access to Kiwanis Field and new change rooms  Yoga/Stretching Studio  Spin centre

Application and Admission Requirements  Application package and process  Biographic, academic commitment, character traits, learning skills, teacher and coach references, NCAA interest  Gender and sports balance  No cost during the pilot year  Student costs will be examined at the end of the pilot year  Accommodations will be made for students with financial need

Partnerships A)Community B)Post-Secondary C)Grand Erie Secondary and Elementary

John Macdonald  Football  McGill University - ‘Most Valuable Lineman’ and ‘Most Dedicated Player’ awards  CIS Second Team All Star  Hamilton Tiger Cats – first round draft pick  Additional Sports  Hockey  Rugby  Track and Field  Personal Trainer/Coach  University of Guelph and University of Waterloo and University of McGill guest coach  Grand Erie Secondary School coach  Personal Trainer

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