Wednesday 19th October 2016
Dear Player
The Gold Coast SUNS Academy has identified you as an ideal participant in this summer’s Capricornia SUNS Development Training Program. The Capricornia SUNS Summer Development training will give you the best opportunity to progress into the Sun’s Talent Academy in the future via the AFL Queensland player pathway representative games in the 2017 season.
The SUNS Academy will be working closely with the regions summer development program and the under 14 and 16 representative programs. The entire program will be overseen by the SUNS Academy and our Regional Suns Development Coach Michael Rose. 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 11th, 12th and 13th of November for testing and video analysis of their skills. Details for the camp can be found on the AFL Capricornia Website
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 12 week program with a personalized player 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: Scan and return the attached registration form / indemnity form to indicate if they will be able to attend this year’s development training (Preferably before the first session). This can be done by email to scott.smithwick@afl.com.au . Your son may register after this date but it will affect the ordering of singlets, water bottles and running caps.
Important dates:
- 30th October, 10.00 – 1.00pm Summer development testing session (The Cathedral College Rockhampton) Please note that the Suns will also be conducting academy testing on this day as well!
- 14th November Summer development training commences
- 11th, 12th and 13th of November. Summer development camp (Information should have been sent via email and your club. Information is also available from our web site AFL Capricornia)
Capricornia SUNS Development training details:
When:Monday and Wednesday nights starting Monday 14th of November (See attached schedule)
Where: Rockhampton / Yeppoon Squad (Kele Park and St Brendan’s College On some Mondays) for Port Curtis (Chanel College and St Francis Primary School will be used on alternate weeks on a Monday)
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.
Park Run:
We have an option this year to participate in park run events on a Saturday morning. Rockhampton Botanical Gardens for the Rockhampton / Yeppoon players and Lions park for the Port Curtis players. Players must register with park run prior to running on a Saturday morning. To register go to the Park run website at: http://www.parkrun.com.au/
Payment Options:
Cash or cheque payments (AFL Capricornia Juniors) can be made during the first session (14th 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 Scott a call at any time on 0404 986 543
Kind Regards
Scott Smithwick
Capricornia – Regional Manager
Ph: 07 4927 3432
Mob: 0404 986 543
Email: scott.smithwick@aflq.com.au
Last Modified on 25/10/2016 13:39