This document provides a comprehensive explanation of the PERTH THUNDERSTICKS Academy Program for 2021.

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Page Contents

3 Academy Program focus

4 Selection Criteria

5/6 Nominations / Registrations

7 HWA Development Framework

8 Academy Program Overview

9 Georgia Wilson - Academy Ambassador

10 13’s Academy Program Information (Born 2008)

11 14’s Academy Program Information (Born 2007)

12 15’s Academy Program Information (Born 2006)

13 16’s Academy Program Information (Born 2005)

14 17’s Academy Program Information (Born 2004)

This document provides a comprehensive explanation of the PERTH THUNDERSTICKS Academy Program for 2021.

It contains information relevant to athletes, parents, clubs and associations. All dates, times and locations are booked but

subject to change if required. This is inclusive of working closely with each Academy athlete cohort to develop the best and

most appropriate access to the program as possible. If required, viable adjustments to scheduling may be made however all

changes will be consulted.

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Talent Development - priority areas of attention:

As a reference the following areas have been key considerations related to the updated underpinning development programs,

and state team policies and procedures.

1.Eliminating direct connections from underpinning programs to state team selections;

2.State team load management (& opportunity) spread - developing more depth in the system and supporting non-linear

athlete progression;

3.Incorporating well-being support mechanisms and education elements;

4.Early sport specialisation - facilitating and supporting athlete capacity to play multiple sports;

5.Early talent identification - providing more opportunities for more athletes;

6.Reducing and spreading the costs of program involvements;

7.Developing and delivering a sustainable underpinning program framework;

8.Delivering age and level appropriate development activities;

9.Improving coach development opportunities and access;

10.Highlighting cultural development and behavior standards - coach, athlete, parent expectations;

11.Education of WA Game, WA Principles of Play & WA Culture/Values;

12.Access to and alignment with WA Coach’n’Play resource.

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The following criteria will apply in the selection process used by the selectors and coaching personnel appointed by Hockey WA

in respect to Hockey WA state teams and underpinning programs.

PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL CAPACITIES TECHNICAL ABAILITY (FIELD PLAYER) TECHNICAL ABILITY (GOALKEEPER) TACTICAL ABILITY ('TACTICAL NOUS') POTENTIAL TO IMPROVE COMPETITIVE ABILITY TEAM/SQUAD ORIENTATION -DISPLAY OF CULTURAL VALUES COMMUNICATION

Relating to a player’s performance in any formal hockey event observed by the state coaching staﬀ or selectors.

Physical capacities including speed over a variety of distances (0-10m &40m), repeated sprint capacity, aerobic endurance, strength and agility. Formal testing for all these attributes may not necessarily be performed but is an option open to selectors. All players may also be fitness tested during squad training as part of the overall selection assessments and team goal-setting. Essential skills including passing, receiving, tackling, marking, intercepting, ball control, leading, goal-scoring and set play skills.

Essential skills including foot saves, hand saves, positioning, playing oﬀ the line, groundwork, repeat eﬀorts, clearance saves and penalty corner skills.

Tactical ability includes reading the play, application of game knowledge, involvement and engagement in the game, on field decision making and positional versatility. Ability to apply and utilise information provided by coaching staﬀ related to team objectives and situational requirements. Playing concepts include outletting, midfield build up, transfer of play, pressing, best goalkeeper positions and regaining possession.

Potential to improve refers to present performance level relative to past performances and perception of future potential. Players deemed to be coachable, having a GROWTH mindset and actively pursuing improvement.

Competitive ability includes mental toughness, error recovery, strength in the contest, temperament, determination, commitment, performing in adverseconditions and big moments and coping with setbacks/criticism and persistence.

Refers to an individual’s ability within a team sport, to ‘fit in’ and influence the squad/team in a positive manner. Capacity to committo and contribute to the standards and expectations of the team.

Includes the ability of the player to communicate positively with staﬀ and be open to accept suggestions from coaching staﬀ regarding performance improvement. Players should be able to verbalise concerns regarding coaching and team issues in a calm, mature and non-emotive manner to allow for positive discussion to resolve problems.

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The selection criteria are determined by Hockey WA in consultation with the national program where appropriate. The following

criteria will apply in the selection process used by the selectors and coaching personnel appointed by Hockey WA in respect to

Hockey WA state teams.

2021 Program

13’s Academy

14’s Academy

15’s Academy

16’s Academy

17’s Academy

Registration / Nomination Links

Automatic entry invitations

Athletes selected from 2021 13’s Academy Draft

Camp - 27/03/21 (Born 2008) Nomination Link

Athletes selected from 2020 U15 Trial 1 on

31/01/20 + 2021 U15 Trial 1, 6 & 7/2/21(Born

2007) Nomination Link

Athletes selected from 2020 U15 Trial 1 on

31/01/20 + U15 Trial 1, 6 & 7/2/21

(Born 2006) Nomination Link

Athletes selected from 2020 U18 Trial 1 on

02/02/20 + U18 Trial 1 and 2, 30 & 31/1/21

(Born 2005) Nomination Link

Athletes selected from 2020 U18 Trial 1 on

02/02/21 + U18 Trial 1 and 2, 30 & 31/1/21

02/02/20 (Born 2004) Nomination Link

Athletes selected in the 2020 State U/13

Talent Development teams (Future

Thundersticks Classic)

Athletes selected in the 2020 State U/13

Talent Development teams (Future

Thundersticks Classic)

Athletes selected in the 2020 WA U15 State

Teams

Athletes selected in the 2020 WA U15 State

Teams and/or U/18 Development squad

vs Hockeyroos

Athletes selected in the 2020 WA U18 State

Team and/or the U/18 Development

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SELECTION

EVENT

AUTOMATIC

ENTRY

2020 U13 STATE DEVELOPMENT

TEAMS

2020 WA U15 STATE TEAM

2020 18S DEVELOPMENT SQUAD (HOCKEYROOS)

2020 WA U18 STATE TEAM

2020 U13 STATE DEVELOPMENT

TEAMS

2020 WA U15 STATE TEAM

2020 18S DEVELOPMENT SQUAD (HOCKEYROOS)

13S DRAFT CAMP 2021

WA U15 TRIALS 2021

WA U18 TRIALS 2021

13S ACADEMY 80/80

2008 BORN

14S ACADEMY 80/80

2007 BORN

15S ACADEMY 80/80

2006 BORN

16S ACADEMY 80/80

2005 BORN

17S ACADEMY 80/80

2004 BORN

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DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACADEMY PROGRAM AFILIATION TEAMS REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS PERFORMANCE TEAMS NATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE MATURE AGE PROGRAM U12 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 13S ACADEMY 80/80 14S ACADEMY 50/50 15S ACADEMY 50/50 16S ACADEMY 36/36 17S ACADEMY 36/36 THUNDERSTICKS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WA COUNTRY TEAMS WA U15 INDOOR TEAM WA U18 INDOOR TEAM WA U21 INDOOR TEAM WA OPEN INDOOR TEAM THUNDERSTICKS TEAM WA U21 TEAM WA U18 TEAM WA U15 TEAM WA U16 SCHOOLSPORT TEAM WA U12 SCHOOLSPORT TEAM WA U13 DEVELOPMENT TEAMS WA U15 DEVELOPMENT TEAM WAIS INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

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WAIS VISITING ATHLETE AGREEMENTS

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Ages: 13-17

Aims:

•Develop a broader and deeper base of talent for HWA state

team programs

•Provide ‘more opportunities to more athletes’ in the

preadolescent years of athlete development

•Oﬀer higher quality development environments for aspiring

talent

•Provide education and development support in priority talent

development areas for athletes, parents and aspiring coaches

•Provide touch point programs more appropriately spaced and

infused into athlete commitments across the calendar year

Timing:

Age based programs tailored to fit appropriately across the year

– refer to the appropriate age program.

Note:

Being in the Academy Program is not a pre- requisite for state

selection nor it is a guarantee of future selection. All athletes

wishing to nominate for state selection will need to do so in a

separate process. The selection process for all state teams will

be conducted through trials independent of each Academy

program.

Program deliverables:

•High-quality training sessions planned and delivered by

qualified coaches with National and International experience;

•Focus on both basic and advanced skill acquisition and

development;

•Small-sided games – constraint-based learning modules;

•High intensity full pitch games;

•Education/workshops – understanding the “why” and not just

the “how!”

•Constant athlete feedback process with formal critique

provided at program completion;

•Training and game session video capability at camps with

specialist coding for feedback;

•Parent support education with open and transparent

communication philosophy;

•Hockey WA Culture and Values - conduct and behavior

expectations;

•State Team trial and selection preparation;

•National Championship performance preparation.

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PERTH THUNDERSTICKS &

HOCKEYROOS

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Age eligibility: Athletes born 2008 Placements:

72 boys / 72 girls (field

players) 8 boys / 8 girls (goalkeepers)

Draft Camp registration link:

Program Cost: $490 inc. GST

How do I get selected into the 13’s Academy?

1)Athletes selected in the 2020 U13 State Development teams will receive automatic entry invitations

2) The remaining places will be selected from a Draft camp conducted on: (see registration link above)

What happens at the draft camp?

Athletes will play a series of micro games,undergo skill assessment activities and be involved in group activities looking at the ability to contribute to group dynamics and collective problem solving.

Staﬃng:

- HWA Academy Head Coach / 13’s Academy Lead Coach - 7 x Support Coaches

- 1 x Goalkeeping Coach - Development Coaches

Training Sessions:

Monday 26 April 9:00am-12 Noon @ PHS Sunday 9 May 7:00am-9:00am @ PHS Sunday 30 May 7:00am-9:00am @ PHS Sunday 13 June 7:00am-9:00am @ PHS

State Trial Preparation

Saturday 3 July 9:00am-12 Noon Sunday 4 July 7:00am-9:00am

Hockey ONE camp

Saturday 6 Nov 2:30pm-6:30pm @ PHS Sunday 7 Nov 8:00am-11:00am @ PHS

Athlete workshop:

Athlete journey – Georgia Wilson

(Dates and Times TBA pending National commitments)

Parent workshop:

1) Athlete management – Dean Evans Sunday 16 May 8:00am @ Eastman Room PHS

U/15s State Trial Preparation

3 hour session Jan 2022 Date/Time TBA

Uniforms: Athletes will receive a training shirt as part of the program

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Program contact: [email protected]

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GIRLS BOYS

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Age eligibility: Born 2007 Placements:

1)Athletes selected in the 2020 U13 State Development teams will receive automatic entry invitations.

2)The remaining places will be selected from 2020 U15 trial performances.

Program cost: $590 inc. GST Staﬃng:

- HWA Academy Head Coach / 14’s Academy Lead Coach -4 x Assistant Coaches

-1 Goalkeeping Coach -Development Coaches

Program overview: Training Sessions:

Monday 26 April 12 Noon-3:00pm @ PHS Saturday 8 May 7:00-9:00am @ PHS Saturday 22 May 7:00-9:00am @ PHS Sunday 4 July , 9:00am-12 Noon @ PHS Saturday 14 August 7-9:00am @ PHS

2022 State Trial preparation support:

Jan Date and time TBC

Athlete workshop:

Athlete journey – Georgia Wilson

Athlete management – Dean Evans

Sunday 4 July 11:00am @ Eastman Room PHS

Hockey ONE Camp:

Saturday 2 October 3-7:00pm @ PHS Sunday 3 October 8-11:00am @ PHS

Camp 2:

Saturday 13th Nov 4-7:00pm @PHS Sunday 14 Nov 9:00am-12 Noon

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1)Athletes selected in the 2020 U15 State teams will receive automatic entry invitations.

2)The remaining places will be selected from 2021 U15 trial performances.

Program Cost: $590 inc. GST Staﬃng:

-HWA Academy Head Coach / 15’s Academy Lead Coach -3 x Assistant Coaches

-1 Goalkeeping Coach -Development Coaches

Saturday 15 May 7-9:00am @ PHS Saturday 22 May 7-9:00 @ PHS Saturday 24 July 7-9:00am @ PHS Saturday 7 August 7-10:00am @PHS

Saturday 21 August - Olympic Review - 7-9:00am @ PHS

Jan 2022 Date and time TBC @ PHS

Athlete workshops:

1)Athlete journey – Georgia Wilson

23 May, 8:00-9:00am @ Eastman Room PHS

FHE Cup 2021:

HWA will look to nominate teams to play in the FHE Cup from the 15’s & 16’s Thundersticks Academy

Hockey ONE Camp 1:

Saturday 16 October, 3:00-7:00pm @ PHS / Sunday 17 October, 8:00-11:00am @ PHS

Camp 2 (Gameplay):

Saturday 27 November 3:00-7:00pm @ PHS Sunday 28 November 9:00am-12 Noon @ PHS

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32 boys / 32 girls (field players) 4 boys / 4 girls (goalkeepers)

1)Athletes selected in the 2020 U15 State teams will receive automatic entry invitations

2)The remaining places will be selected from 2021 U18 trial performances

Program Cost: $590 inc. GST Staﬃng:

-HWA Academy Head Coach / 16’s Academy Lead Coach - 3 x Assistant Coaches

- 1 Goalkeeping Coach - Development Coaches

Saturday 24 April 8-12:00pm @ PHS Sunday 20 June 7-9:00am @PHS Sunday 25 July 7-9:00am @ PHS

Sunday 8 August - Olympic Review - 7-10am @ PHS Sunday 22 August 7-9:00am @ PHS

2x3 Hrs U18s State Trial Preparation - TBC

Sunday 8 August 9-10:00am @ Eastman Room PHS

FHE Cup 2021:

HWA will look to nominate teams to play in the FHE Cup from the 15’s & 16’s Thundersticks Academy

Hockey ONE Camp 1:

Saturday 2 October, 3:00-7:00pm @ PHS

Camp 2 (Gameplay and WAIS Induction):

Saturday 4 December 3-6:00pm @ PHS Sunday 5 December 9-12:00pm @ PHS

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1)Athletes selected in the 2020 U18 State teams will receive automatic entry invitations

2)The remaining places will be selected from 2021 U18 trial performances

Cost: $590 inc. GST Staﬃng:

- HWA Academy Head Coach / 17 Academy Lead Coach - 4 x Assistant Coaches

- 1 Goalkeeping Coach - Development Coaches

Sunday 2 May 7-9:00am @ PHS Sunday 6 June 3-6:00pm @ PHS Monday 7 June 9-11:00am @ PHS Sunday 27 June 7-9:00am @ PHS Sunday 1 August 7-9:00am @ PHS Sunday 29 August 7-9:00am @ PHS

2021 Trial preparation support:

Jan 2022 Date and time TBC @ PHS

(Dates and Times TBA pending National commitments) 2)Physical development /

Date tbc @ Eastman Room PHS

Sunday 6 June 5-6:00pm @ Eastman Room PHS Hockey ONE Camp 1:

16 October 3-7:00pm @ PHS

Camp 2 (Gameplay and WAIS Induction):

Saturday 11 December 3-6:00pm @ PHS Sunday 12 Sunday 9-12:00PM @ PHS

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