Soccer Academy (Integrated Learning)

Length of Course

Full Year

Level

Marian - Year 10

Core or Elective

Elective

Pre-requisites

N/A

Subject Description

Year 10 Soccer Academy provides students with the opportunity to develop holistic football skills across the specific disciplines of 11-a-side football, 5-a-side football, futsal, officiating and coaching. Students are selected for this program through a trial selection process. The program aims to refine core skills while developing deep tactical acumen through the process of game training and representing Cardijn College in competitions. Students will have the opportunity to learn referee theory and application in games. Students will also have the opportunity to gain coaching knowledge and skills through theory and practical experience. All academy students may be required to participate in Wednesday afternoon games in the Independent School Sports Association. This is an invitation only course. Students gain entry through a nomination and trial process conducted in Term 4 prior to beginning the Academy the following year.

Content

The Year 10 Soccer Academy will cover mostly practical units which revolve around maximum individual participation and small sided games. The academy will aim to develop the following:

Refining of functional game skills
Developing tactical awareness, insight and decision making through a game related approach to training
Developing refereeing knowledge and skills through the Laws of the Game certificate and applying these skills
Developing coaching knowledge and skills through and applying these skills

The foundations are as follows;

Technical skills
Tactical understanding
Mental strength
Physical capacity

Assessment

Assessment Type 1: Practical Exploration (50%)
Assessment Type 2: Connections (25%)
Assessment Type 3: Personal Venture (25%)

Additional Costs

Students in Sports Academy programs are REQUIRED to:

Represent the College for training and competition in their academy sport
Participate in the Tenison-Woods Exchange (if selected)
Demonstrate a willingness, desire, and commitment to developing their own skills and knowledge within their sport
Display the four key pillars of the Sport Academy philosophy during class time and competition
Complete all structured assessments for all subjects, thoroughly and on time and understand this is part of upholding their commitment to the Academy
Be prepared for each lesson with appropriate uniform, footwear and equipment for their sport
Understand that being part of an Academy is a privilege.

In 2025, there will be a $100 levy (per Semester) for all Sport Academy classes. This levy will be used for on-site and off-site specialist coaching, guest speakers, strength & conditioning sessions, umpiring and coaching accreditations, excursions and transport. All Academy students will also be required to purchase an Academy training (approx. $65) top specific to their academy sport, which will be used during their time in the academy sport program.

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