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Sports Institute

Goals

1. To identify, develop and support the gifted and talented sportsmen of Sacred Heart College.

2. To align the gifted and talented sports programme to the overall implementation of a Gifted and Talented programme for the College

3. To improve the sporting performance and success of Sacred Heart College in targeted sports and sport in general..

4. To create and develop a strong coaching structure and coaching qualifications among Sacred Heart College staff, Old Boys and parents.

5. To consolidate with 4 chosen sports codes initially: Waterpolo, Rugby, Cricket, Football.

6. To develop among all students, including the gifted and talented, a passion to give their best to Sacred Heart College sport.

7. To maintain the best possible sporting facilities at Sacred Heart College, eg sports fields, cricket nets and practice strips, aquatic facilities.

8. To strategically develop a Sporting Plan in order to successfully compete and eventually win Auckland, North Island and New Zealand titles.

Background

The Sports Institute was established in 2007 to improve the skill levels of players at junior level so that by the time they reach senior level, they are significantly advanced. Boys in Year 7 and 10 participate in the Institute, representing four key sports at the College: cricket, football, rugby and waterpolo.

Boys who are involved in the Institute are proving to be fitter, better prepared for their season and more disciplined with their health and fitness.

The boys benefit from presentations by experts including one from Craig Lewis, a professional sport psychologist, who has worked with the Kiwis rugby league team, Olympic athletes and some elite football teams. He imparted some key strategies the boys could use to improve their sporting preparation and performance.

Jeremy Brown from the University of Auckland has helped with some of the boys’ conditioning work. In particular, he has been involved with both the football and cricket groups. This is excellent not only for their core strength, but also skill development.

Mr Neil Penfold, Director – Sports Institute

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