Baradene Athlete Pathway Support Programme


MISSION

We aim to nurture, advise and support our athletes towards achieving their sporting dreams and aspirations.  The essence of a Sacred Heart education is entrenched in total development – spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, cultural and physical for our students. 

WHY DOES BARADENE HAVE THIS PROGRAMME?

Our young people lead increasingly busy lives, and a programme that supports their academic, sporting and personal endeavours is critical to achieving optimal success.  We believe a solid, holistic programme which support, encourages and educates our athletes and their families is necessary and a vital part of our commitment to the total development of our students.

ENTRY CRITERIA

  • A proven track record of achievement at national level (or regional / provincial if code specific)
  • Current attitude displayed towards sport / academic is positive with a strong work ethic
  • Open to students Year 11 – 13

 (Note) Talented sportswoman will not necessarily be accepted – a strong academic ethic and responsibility towards school is a strong criteria

 FORMAT

  • To assist in goal setting, mapping, and monitoring
  • To assist with nutritional advice
  • Assist in the development of the sports psyche
  • To assist with time management and work-load
  • To educate in over training / under training and how to self-manage this
  • Provide sessions covering related topics that will assist top sportswomen (eg nutrition, body physiology, exercise programmes etc)
  • To provide athlete profiling and assessment from AUT Millennium

MEMBERSHIP

Up to 15 students will be selected.  Not all 15 places available will be offered if it is not deemed the applicants are at the required level.  

Athletes will:

  • Meet with sports staff and academic liaison to assess their current training programme and discuss any difficulties, additional support that is required 
  • Attend the sessions provided
  • Provide assistance with coach provision / communication if required 

THE 2024 APS PROGRAMME ATHLETES

  • Jaeda Ala'alatoa-Dale
  • Kahu Barsdell
  • Amelia Bray
  • Penny Brill
  • Katie Brugh
  • Riaan Bryant
  • Taylor Fisher
  • Isabelle Gibson
  • Tallulah Goldsworthy
  • Alicia McGivern
  • Isabelle O'Connell
  • Katie O'Connor
  • Isla Petherbridge
  • Kate Robinson
  • Dixie Whiting