The Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) and Hockey NSW are excited to announce an extension of their
\npartnership in building and implementing a significant development that promises to shape the future of
\nathlete development and performance within the Hockey NSW pathway.<\/p>\n
Labelled \u2018Futures Academy,\u2019 this initiative is designed to propel the sport of Hockey towards excellence and
\ninnovation on the pathway to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, and with the support of the RAS will assist in the
\ndevelopment of regional athletes from across the state.<\/p>\n
The role of RAS in this re-built tier one program will be to provide Performance Support to the state\u2019s leading
\nregional athletes. Essentially preparing talented young pre-elite male and female athletes for the rigours of the
\nelite levels of their chosen sport. RAS provide critical opportunities for young sports people to access quality
\nsupport and development opportunities in a holistic environment \u2013 opportunities that would not otherwise be
\navailable.<\/p>\n
With a strategic focus on holistic athlete development, the Hockey NSW Futures Academy aims to redefine the
\npathway for aspiring athletes in NSW. This comprehensive program marks a pivotal moment in our journey
\ntowards creating a pipeline for future Hockeyroos and Kookaburras, whilst nurturing talent across the state.<\/p>\n
Whilst Hockey NSW will provide the coaching, skill acquisition and sport development component of the
\nprogram, RAS will provide the identified athletes with off-field performance support including education in
\nstrength and conditioning, sports psychology, and nutrition. The strength and conditioning component
\nincorporates functional testing, movement screening, athlete conditioning and training load management to
\nprovide an integrated approach and a service that is individually suited to promoting enhanced athletic
\ndevelopment and a transferal effect for improved sports performance.<\/p>\n
Chair of the Regional Academies of Sport Brett O\u2019Farrell commented on the exciting partnership \u201cTo work with
\nthe state\u2019s most promising young athlete\u2019s ten year\u2019s out from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games is quite
\nexciting, this program has been built to develop the next generation of Future Champions and we hope to
\nwitness many Kookaburra and Hockeyroos on our tv screens in the coming years originate from this program.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brent Livermore OLY OAM, high performance manger for Hockey NSW commented \u201cHockey NSW is pleased to
\nannounce an exciting shift with the alignment and partnership with the RAS that will help guide and steer the
\ndirection of the Futures Academy and pathway not only in Regional NSW< but across the state.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a well needed shift in the pathway to engage and align with all members and stakeholders in building the
\nfoundations required to implement a sustainable pathway across NSW,\u201d said Mr Livermore.<\/p>\n
RAS will also be operating a tier two development program within the regions with the aim to talent identify
\nand provide a further opportunity for those pathway athletes in the sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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