1. NOVEMBER 2013 ENROLMENT FOR NAGS ACADEMY AND ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN SPORTING EXCELLENCE

2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Recap on NAGS Academy and AASE Introduction to Loughborough College Benefits and Opportunities Commitment from Athletes Next Steps

3. Inspiring, developing and educating hockey's performance athletes of the future NAGS ACADEMY - THE VISION

4. AASE - NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Sports Performance Programme for talented young athletes aged 16- 19 Led and delivered by the NGB - it provides a structured training and development route for athletes

5. Designed to directly measure the athlete’s ability to plan, apply and evaluate their development in the appropriate aspects of their sport: AASE - NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE It also addresses: Lifestyle Career Development Communication/ Media Skills Health and Safety Technical Tactical Physical Nutrition Psychological Delivered in conjunction with athletes existing education

6. AASE - QUALIFICATIONS- COMPONENTS Certificate in Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance Plan, Apply and Evaluate Technical Tactical Physical Nutritional Mental / Psychological Lifestyle Career and Finance Communication & Media Health & Safety Certificate in Understanding Sports Performance Understand to Achieve Excellence How to manage career H & S at venues Technical skills Tactical skills Physical capability Nutrition to achieve Mental skills and attitude Lifestyle to achieve Communication & teamwork Plus- GCSE in Maths and English, A*-C or Level 2 Functional Skills- Numeracy & Literacy

7. NAGS ACADEMY COMPONENTS FEBRUARY 2014 to MARCH 2015 Programme delivery is 14 months Centralised Camps x 5 per cycle = 16 Days In School Holidays Regionalised Technical and Tactical Delivery at Sub- Regional Centres -locations TBC - Circa 20 sessions @ 2 hours per session

8. Worked with 13 NGBs on AASE over 6 years Developed a range of bespoke delivery models for a variety of sports Worked with a number of similar team sports (Rugby League, England Netball, Women’s FA) Recently graded Outstanding by OFSTED (February 2013) Elite Athlete Tutors – past and current knowledge of elite sport and performance. WHY LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE?

9. CENTRALISED CAMP DELIVERY HiPAC & FC – Oct 2013 Enrolment Introduction to Loughborough College Athlete/ Parents Briefing 1 st - 2 nd February 2014 2 Day Camp Psychology Physical Workshop Injury Workshop Nutrition Workshop Communication S&C Training 14 th - 16 th April 2014 3 Day Easter Camp Career/ Finance Psychology 1:1 Nutrition 1:1 Coach Reviews 1:1 Portfolio S&C Training 3 rd – 9 th August 2014 7 Day Camp Drugs Workshop Psychology 1:1 Nutrition 1:1 Coach Reviews 1:1 Communication Workshop Portfolio S&C Training 20 – 22 December 2014 2 Days Psychology 1:1 Nutrition 1:1 Coach Reviews 1:1 Portfolio Training 31 January & 1 February 2015 2 Days Graduation Exit plans Mentor new cohort

10. 100% commitment to the programme- regional sessions and camps* 14 month programme- aligned to academic requirements Opportunity to state availability on application form Regional session dates and venues will be released by January 2014 EH- going to write to your schools/ colleges- informing them about the programme and how they can support COMMITMENT

11. BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES Develops and nurtures aspiring athletes Training in high performance environments Provides more quality coaching hours and better access to facilities One to one specialist support

12. BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES Access to additional high quality coaching, S&C, nutritionists, psychologists, physios, performance lifestyle support etc. Hockey specific additional qualifications Recognised by sports institutions- good for CV Possibility of UCAS points going forward

13. BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES Encourages athletes to be responsible for their own time, management, commitment and skill development Provides a lifestyle training and second career if they fall short of sporting goals

14. Series of workshops throughout the year as part of National Camps Very small additional work load Athletes are collecting evidence all the time USB/Online Portfolio Practical sessions – training and competition HOW WILL ATHLETES STUDY AASE?

15. Engaging and up to date resources/portfolio that are tried and tested HOW WILL ATHLETES STUDY AASE?

16. Mixed days that include: 1:1 sessions with England Hockey Coaches, psychologists & nutritionists. Portfolio building workshops Presentations Training and competition Strength & Conditioning Professional discussions & Progress Reviews every 6 weeks via phone AASE EXAMPLE DELIVERYTIME Psychology 1:1 Session1 hour Nutrition 1:1 Session1 hour Coach Review 1:1 Session1 hour Career planning and Finance 1 ½ hours Practical Training Session3 to 5 hours

17. NEXT STEPS… Complete enrolment form with Loughborough College Ensure camps dates are added to your calendar Await for further information on- Venues for regional sessions Find out who your regional coach is Further benefits Kit options

18. ANY QUESTIONS? At present AASE does not carry any UCAS points AASE will enhance a personal statement Universities that recognise AASE include: Birmingham, Bath, Loughborough, Leeds Metropolitan

19. CONTACT DETAILS Email: nags-academy@englandhockey.co.uk Website: www.englandhockey.co.uk/nagsacademy Telephone No: 01628 897 500