The SUNS Academy will be working closely with the regions summer development program and the under 14 and 16 representative programs this year. The entire program will be overseen by the SUNS Academy and our Regional Suns Development Coach Michael Rose alongside AFLQ Regional Staff. It is imperative that your son engages in this key program which will aid their development as well as provide the opportunity to be identified by the talent academy in the future.
Players participating in the SUNS Development training should also be attending the Summer Development Camp on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of November for testing and video analysis of their skills. Details for the camp can be found on the AFL Capricornia Website
This year we will also be teaming up with Vector health in Rockhampton for our testing / implementation of specific strength & conditioning programs. The Levy for summer training will cover the cost of the testing sessions. For the creation individual conditioning programs (To use anywhere) and our Thursday training sessions at Vector health there will be an extra cost of $140 per participant for the duration of the summer program. Further details of the program will be explained at our testing session on the 14th of November (See Development Program Schedule). Please note that this option is purely optional. If you have any questions please feel free to chat to the summer development staff.
Some key performance areas that the summer program aims to improve for each player are:
- Kicking Ability
- Contested play (ability to win your own ball)
- Athletic Attributes (Fitness)
- Football Character – Attitude and Professionalism
All players will finish the 11 week coaching block with a personalized conditioning report outlining all testing results conducted during the program. Players will also have their kicking technique filmed and be given feedback on technical aspects of their kicking.
Players that wish to be a part of this summer’s SUNS development training will need to RSVP: Players must complete, Scan and return the attached registration form / indemnity form to indicate if they will be able or are unable to attend this year’s development training (Preferably before the first session). This can be done by email to scott.smithwick@aflq.com.au . Your son may register after this date but it will affect the ordering of singlets, water bottles and running caps .
Capricornia SUNS Development training details:
When:Monday and Wednesday nights starting Monday 9th of November (See attached schedule)
Where: Rockhampton / Yeppoon Squad (Stenlake park and St Brendan’s College in the third week) for Port Curtis (Chanel College and St Francis Primary School will be used)
TIME:All training sessions will run between 4:30 and 6:00pm (Times may be adjusted to suit traveling parties.
Cost: $60 Participants will receive a water bottle, running cap and training singlet.
Payment Options:
Cash or cheque payments (AFL Capricornia Juniors) can be made during the first session (9th Nov) or the first training session that your son is able to get to.
Strict attendance will be a requirement of participating in the program. AFLQ Staff reserve the right to delist players on attendance and attitude.
Training Gear Requirements:
- 1. Your local club jumper / Singlet or any apparel that has a number on the back
- 2. Runners
- 3. Football boots
- 4. Water bottle
- 5. Mouthguard
If you have any questions please feel free to give AFLQ Regional Manager Scott Smithwick a call at any time on 0404 986 543
A registraion from for the SUNS Development training and the Development camp letter can be found below.
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