Netball Academy

Our program is one of few which offers a professional and well equipped course with state of the art resources. Developing student’s physical and technical knowledge of the game is our aim here at Kinross College.  This unique program follows a holistic approach to coaching and is game centred. Also shadowing Netball Western Australia coaching guidelines.

This allows for a proficient learning sequence to take place throughout each year level, becoming more challenging for students each year. We pride ourselves on delivering a well-rounded program for each student to thrive within.

• Year 7 & 8 students are allocated 2 timetabled lessons a week (2 hours in total) and one hour before school training session.
• Year 7 & 8 Focus on basic skill (in accordance to the Netball Australia Netball Skills Curriculum) fitness development, teamwork and an introduction to sports science, administration, umpiring and coaching skills.
• Year 9 & 10 on Further develop skills and strategies (in accordance with the Netball Australia Netball Skills Curriculum), administration, coaching, umpiring, bench officiating and sports science.
• Year 9 & 10 students are allocated three timetabled lessons per week: two practical and one theory with one before school.
• Game Play Development.
• Physical development – High Performance Strength and Conditioning Program.
• Psychology Development – sport psychology, goal setting, leadership and communication skills.
• Advance Sport Analysis – Researching and identifying a deeper knowledge on tactics of the game. Analysing whole team and individual game play.

Trials to be conducted in term 2 for incoming year 7 student athletes, places per year group will be limited.

Entry into the basketball academy is through trial and primary / previous school report. Applications to be directly handed in to Kinross College, more information to come.

For further information about the program please contact Tercia Deverneuil – Coordinator of Kinross College Netball Academy or Steele Morrell – Health and Physical Education Head of Department.