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Corinda State High School Football Program of Excellence Handbook

Table of Contents Program Overview ......................................................................................................................... 3

Philosophy ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Pathways ....................................................................................................................................... 4

External Partnerships Supporting Football Program of Excellence ................................................ 5

Coaching ....................................................................................................................................... 6

Academic and Coaching Qualifications ...................................................................................... 6

Coaching/Management Experience ........................................................................................... 6

Playing Experience .................................................................................................................... 6

Representative Football/Futsal ................................................................................................... 6

Academic and Coaching Qualifications ...................................................................................... 7

Coaching Experience ................................................................................................................. 7

Fees .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Application Process ....................................................................................................................... 8

Entry Requirements ................................................................................................................... 8

Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 9

Disclaimer: The information in this handbook is subject to change without notice due to human and physical resource allocations.

The course identified in this handbook will attract a fee. Where a fee applies it has been mentioned in the course brief throughout this handbook. All subject fees are outlined in the Student Resources Handbook, which is available at the office.

Fees will be invoiced in November prior to the commencement of the program. Invoices will be sent home with payment instructions and due dates. Please note only financial students can stay enrolled in a course to receive a certificate of qualification.

Some courses will only proceed if sufficient numbers of students enrol at the time of Subject Selection process.

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Program Overview The Junior School Football Excellence Program has up to four lessons per week, dependent upon the year level.

Year 7 3.5 lessons per week

Year 8 4 lessons per week

Year 9 4 lessons per week

Additional training sessions, before and after school, may be required when preparing for upcoming competitions. Over the three years, students will participate in:

• Football and futsal skill development

• Fitness training for football and futsal

• Strength training

• Stretching, Flexibility and Recovery sessions

• Theoretical Health & Physical Education units

• Participation in various district, regional, state and national competitions

The Senior School Football Program of Excellence consists of three 70 minute lessons per week, with additional training before and after school when preparing for upcoming competitions. Over the three years students will participate in a specifically designed program to move students towards an elite football rank and the completion of theoretical coursework, which contributes to an ATAR.

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Philosophy Corinda State High School provides learning pathways that allow students to pursue courses of study, which support both their academic and physical performance goals. Our commitment to this philosophy has led to the implementation of the Football Program of Excellence to support the growing popularity of football in the Corinda community.

The Football Program of Excellence has been designed to provide players with the opportunity to further develop their football skills whilst completing essential Health and Physical Education course work.

The Football Program of Excellence aims to:

• Provide students (with identified football talent) an opportunity to develop their game skills and expose them to facets of football. Students will engage in fitness conditioning and nutrition for performance, to skill acquisition and learning strategies.

Pathways The Senior School Football Program of Excellence is an elective subject that may be studied by Year 10, 11 and 12 students who have displayed an aptitude and commitment to improve their football skills. During year 10, Football students will participate in a Leaders of Evolution sports leadership program. This program is specifically designed to support young sports men and women to navigate hurdles they may encounter as elite athletes. In senior years, Football students will participate in a two year Football Program designed specifically to enhance knowledge and skills for elite football performance. This course is aligned with the Sport and Recreation Pathways and will contribute to an ATAR.

General General

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External Partnerships Supporting Football Program of Excellence Through community partnerships, students in the Football Program of Excellence will receive external specialised training.

• Partnership with Lions Football Club, with coaches working at both a club and school level. There is an increasing number of ‘shared’ players, and information in regards to player development, workload, and injuries communicated between both club and school. Corinda State High School’s home fixtures are played at Lions FC training grounds – Archerfield Road, Darra.

• Partnership with Royal Victory Functional Training, which provides engaging life skills and athlete workload sessions for all Football Excellence students to compete at the highest standards.

• Personalised strength and conditioning training plans developed by qualified physiotherapists.

• A developing relationship with post-secondary education institutions who look to provide opportunities to students wanting to complete tertiary qualifications, while also playing football in a competitive environment.

• Queensland Schools Premier League Football Competition – in partnership with Brisbane Roar, Football Queensland and Queensland School Secondary Football.

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Coaching Head of Football

Vaughan Hogan

Academic and Coaching Qualifications

• FFA/AFC Senior C Licence (2018)

• Football QLD Youth Coaching Licence (2015)

• Certificate III in Fitness

• Certificate IV in Fitness

Coaching/Management Experience • 2019 Lions FC – U13 Boys – National Premier League Coach

• 2019 Queensland School Sport 13 – 16 Years Boys Football - Manager

• 2018 Western Pride FC – U14 Boys – National Premier League Coach

• 2018 Queensland School Sport - 13 – 16 Years Boys Football - Manager

• 2018 Metropolitan West Regional - 13 – 16 Years Boys Football - Manager

• 2017 Metropolitan West Regional U15 Boys Football - Manager

• 2017 - 2018 Corinda State High School Football Excellence Program - Coach

• 2016 Metropolitan West Regional U15 Boys Football - Manager

• 2015 - 2016 Woodcrest State College Open Boys Football - Coach

• 2015 U15 QLD School Sport Football State Championships - Convener Playing Experience

• Club Football

• Brisbane Force Reserves/First Team 2007 – 2010

• Brisbane Force Premier Youth 2006

• Ipswich Knights Premier Youth 2004 – 2005 Representative Football/Futsal

• Metropolitan West Open Boys Football 2007

• West Moreton Futsal 2003 – 2007

• Qld Futsal Representative 2003, 2005 – 2007

• Australian Futsal Representative 2004

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Football Program of Excellence Coach

Sarah Walker

Academic and Coaching Qualifications

• Bachelor of Human Movement Studies / Bachelor

of Secondary Education

• FFA/AFC Senior C Licence (2018)

• FFA Senior Certificate (2016)

Coaching Experience • 2019 U15 Western Pride – Under 15 Girls – National Premier League Coach (2019)

• 2019 Metropolitan West Regional – 13 – 15 Years Girls Football – Coach

• 2018 Western Pride – Under 17 Girls – National Premier League Coach

• 2017 Wide Bay 19 Years School Girls Football Coach

• Qld State Titles – 4th Place

• 2016 – 2017 Urangan SHS Head of Football

• 2008 – 2017 Urangan SHS Football Coach

• 2017 Open Girls Football Coach - Down Under Cup 2nd Place

• 2017 Open Boys Football Coach – Fraser Coast Northern Cup –2nd Place

• 2017 15 Girls Football Bill Turner Coach – Wide Bay Champions, Area Two 2nd Place

• 2008 – 2017 Urangan SHS Futsal Coach

• 2017 Open Girls Fraser Coast Futsal Championships – 1st Place

• 2017 16 Girls - Fraser Coast Futsal – 2nd place

• 2008 – 2017 Hervey Bay School District Football Coach

• 2016 Fraser Coast Under 15s Girls ICC Coach

• 2009 – 2017 United Warriors FC

• 2017 Division 1 Ladies Coach – Minor Premiers and Grand Final Winners

• 2017 Qld School Sport 19 Years Boys Football Champions Team Manager

• 2010 – 2014 Qld School Sport 19 Years Girls Football Manager

• 2014 Qld School Sport 15 Years Girls Football Manager, Japan Tour

• 2014 Australian School Girls UK Tour, 2015 Assistant Coach/ Manager

• 2008 – 2014 Wide Bay 19 Years Girls Football Manager

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Fees The current course fee for year 7 students is $220. This fee contributes to the cost of training kit, student participation in Schools Premier League Program, South East QLD Futsal Championships and the expertise of qualified strength and conditioning and physiotherapy staff.

Throughout the year, students will be required to participate in competitions and tournaments that will attract an additional cost. These competitions and tournaments may include:

• Schools Premier League Football (Competition or Gala Days)

• West Brisbane District Football & Futsal Competition

• South East Queensland Metropolitan Football Competition

• Bill Turner Cup/Bill Turner Trophy

• Independent Schools Cup/Trophy

• South East Queensland Futsal Championships, Queensland and Australian Futsal Championships

Cost of each competition or tournament will vary dependent upon the following:

• Nomination Fee

• Transportation

• Cost

Prices are approximate at time of print.

Application Process Entry Requirements To be eligible for participation in the Football Program of Excellence applicants must be of an acceptable standard across academic, behaviour and football achievements. An ideal applicant for this program will possess:

• a high standard of football skills and technical ability;

• the ability to work productively in a positive team environment;

• an exemplary record of attitude, industry and behaviour within a school community;

• the capacity to cover course costs;

• a passion to pursue Football Excellence and promote football in all of its facets; and

• a desire to demonstrate cooperation, courtesy and commitment at all times.

As a guide, the following is expected for students who apply for Football Excellence:

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Boys – Playing club football at a Division 1 level or higher (eg. BPYL, NPL) in a recognised club competition.

Girls – Interested in playing football through school or is currently playing at a recognised football club.

Students who are accepted into the Football Program of Excellence will be required to compete in all football competitions across the school year. These students are also expected to participate in other sporting events within the school such as athletics carnivals and school cross-country.

Guidelines Applications for the Football Program of Excellence should be forwarded to [email protected]. Suitable applicants will then be shortlisted and may be required to sit an interview or participate in a trial, which will determine their eligibility for the program. Late applications will only be considered under special circumstances.

If you are invited to attend an interview, you will need to provide details about your:

• Football career

o level played

o representative honours

o a letter of recommendation from your coach describing your suitability for the program

• Academic career

o your most recent academic school report which indicates academic achievement, industry and behaviour

To remain within this program, students are expected to maintain a ‘C’ standard in achievement and an “A or B” in effort and behaviour, as a minimum. Failure to meet this requirement may result in suspension or exclusion from the program.

mailto:[email protected].

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Student Information

Surname: Given names:

Home address:

Contact number: Date of birth:

Current age: Current year level:

Parent/ Guardian Information

Relationship:

Title: Family Name: Given Names:

Home Phone: Work Phone:

Mobile: Email:

Home address:

Postal address:

Educational Background

List at least six subjects from the students most recent two semester reports and the results achieved.

Current school:

Year: Semester: Year: Semester:

Subject 1 English Result Subject 1 English Result

Subject 2 Mathematics Result Subject 2 Mathematics Result

Subject 3 Result Subject 3 Result




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Football Ability

Please have the applicant detail their footballing strengths and weaknesses, along with their preferred position(s).

Strengths Weaknesses Preferred position(s)

Football Career

Please list the applicant’s football history including any representative honours; starting with the current year:

Year Club/School Division Played Role/Achievements

Please list any representative honours:

Year Representative team Positions played

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Below, please number (do not tick the boxes) in order of preference. You do not need to number all boxes. Students may be enrolled in up to three Programs of Excellence (two is recommended).

List A List B List C

Academic Honours Programs

Students may select 1 from List A

Elective Excellence Programs

Students may select 1 from List B

Elective Excellence Programs

Students may select 1 from List C

� The Platinum Program (incorporating all core disciplines – Maths, Science, English and Humanities)

� Maths and Science Honours

� English and Humanities Honours

� Visual Art Excellence

� Culinary Excellence

� Engineering, Design and Technology Excellence

� Music Excellence

� Football (Soccer) Excellence

� Dance Excellence

OR Select 1 � Tennis Excellence

*All Programs of Excellence are dependent on availability of places and suitable candidates.

Supporting Material

Please ensure all of the documentation listed below is submitted at the time of application:

Copy of two of the latest school report cards

Any other information that may support application (e.g. Teacher recommendations)

Enrolment application to Corinda State High School (separate document to the Excellence Application)

I understand that I will be required to attend a Football Excellence Trial Day during Week 8 of the school term.

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I declare that the information submitted in this application form is complete and correct. I understand that the submission of incorrect or misleading information may result in the termination of the application for entry into the Football Program of Excellence.

Applicant’s signature Parent/Guardian’s signature

This application will be used to assess the applicant’s suitability for entry into the Football Program of Excellence and will be stored securely on school premises.

Once your application has been received and processed, a confirmation letter will be sent notifying you of your application’s success. Please note that the normal enrolment process and interviews are still required.

Please email your application and all supporting documentation to:

[email protected]

or drop into the School Administration office.

Applicant Declaration

mailto:[email protected]

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