Program Overview
The Baldivis Rugby League Academy operates from year 7-10 offering students the opportunity to engage in specialist coaching for up to four periods a week fostering their physical, social and psychological development. The course presents many opportunities, challenges and experiences that include:
Practical Component
- Individual skill development
- Specialist Schools Rugby League Competition
- Fitness testing and training
- Resistance training
- Extensive fitness training
- Umpiring BASSA and local flag belt and Rugby League Carnivals
Theoretical Component
- Strategical analysis
- Sports psychology
- Anatomy
- Goal setting
- Team Dynamics
- Organisational skills
- Social Skills
- NRL Junior Refereeing accreditation
Program Values
- Pursuit of excellence
- Social and emotional development
- Whole-school engagement
- Cultural Awareness
- Respect and concern for others, community and environment.
- Physical development, health and well‐being.
- Opening the window to the sports industry
Purpose
- To provide a high quality specialised course of study that seeks to motivate, engage and inspire young people with an interest in all aspects of the Rugby League and associated Sports.
- To provide a program that encourages students to improve their behavioral and outcomes to the highest possible level.
- To promote the development of high level interpersonal skills, such as leadership, discipline, sportsmanship and social and civic responsibility.
- To develop skills, attitudes and values that encourages lifelong participation in health and physical activities and explores opportunities for future career paths.
Coaching Staff
The Baldivis Rugby League Academy teacher is an accredited Level 2 NRL Coach, who has been playing the sport for 35 years, has coached for 16 and is the current South African Rhinos International Rugby League Coach. He is extremely passionate about Rugby League and delivers a high quality program that looks to, not only develop strong players, but strong role models and young people who are respected within the community.
Applicant Trials
All students with a passion for Rugby League are encouraged to apply for a position in the academy. Should positions open within the program, selection will be made on the basis of classroom behavior, academic rigor, skills and training attitude and effort. Students will be required to attend a trial day when an opportunity arises, after which they will be advised on the success of their application. Opportunities for students of all year groups to trial for positions may open anytime during the year (dependant on number fluctuations). It is important to note that all students are expected to maintain a high level of achievement in all other learning areas; especially in the Attitude, Behavior and Effort domains of their reports.
