Elevating athletes to achieve their personal best
Program Overview
The ELTHAM Elite and Emerging Athlete Program (EEAP) provides aspiring athletes with a holistic environment designed to support their individual sporting pursuits. The program offers exceptional opportunities, education, training, and coaching to maximise a young person’s athletic potential in their chosen sport. Entry to this program is via application.
The ELTHAM EEAP Approach
The objective of this program is to nurture well-rounded student athletes, able to go on to pursue professional sporting careers and live active, healthy lives.
The program is open to athletes from any sport and will be designed to complement their specific training for that discipline.
The Elite and Emerging Athletes Program works with students during the school week, allowing them to continue with their evening and weekend sport activities for local and regional clubs.
We map a personal course that will support, challenge and motivate each student to achieve their definition of sporting success. Our distinct approach develops physical fitness and strength conditioning, nutrition and recovery, goal setting and mental focus, all within an environment that prioritises strength of character and wellbeing.
Key Information
When Do EEAP Sessions Happen?
The EEAP program runs from Term 2 to Term 2 the following year. Morning sessions are scheduled twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, before school hours.
Where Do Students Train?
Training takes place in the school gym, sports stadium and on the court. Students also participate in our EISM Carnival squads, Athletics, Swimming and Cross Country.
Who Supports EEAP Students?
Students work together with their regular coach, alongside two specialised coaches from program partner ACE Performance in attendance.
What Does the EEAP Program Provide?
Students set their individual goals specific to their sport, working closely with their coach to track their progress over the course of the year. The program provides education and training sessions on numerous topics including physical aptitude (weights, agility, speed), strength and conditioning, nutrition and recovery methods. Students receive live coaching at all sessions, focusing on technique and optimising performance. Online sessions are offered to students and their parents, with a concentration on diet, nutrition and mental focus to deliver a holistic experience.
Experts in the Field
The EEAP program provides student athletes with exposure to highly qualified experts in their field, with the aim of replicating elements of elite high-performance programs. These include partnerships with:
ACE Performance
A Melbourne-based athlete centre of excellence specialising in sports performance, high performance and athletic development. ACE Performance Coaches focus on everyday sports, youth, men and women, through to professional and Olympic athletes.
Learn more about ACE Performance.
Game Day Nutrition
A team of Melbourne-based dieticians who facilitate education and training sessions with our student athletes. They specialise in providing the resources that help fuel an athlete’s success, covering pre-game, in-game, and post-game nutrition and hydration.
Learn more about Game Day Nutrition.
Inside the Elite and Emerging Athletes Program
Meet Maddie, a Year 10 Elite and Emerging Athletes Program participant with a goal to become an AFLW player. Hear from EEAP Program Coordinator Brent Wallace as he breaks down the aspects of the program, commentary from Maddy’s father, Steve, and get a glimpse of the training facilities and our athletes in action.
Explore ELTHAM Through Real Stories
At ELTHAM College, every student’s journey is unique. Hear directly from our students and program coordinators as they share their experiences in the program.
"EEAP has an incredible balance of competitiveness and camaraderie, encouraged through training in groups or teams, whilst also allowing athletes the freedom to complete training at their desired pace when necessary."
Nick, current Year 12 student
Applications for the program open at the start of each year
Online applications will be assessed by the Director of Sport and EEAP coaching staff.
The online application details required include:
- Student profile: current level and competition, achievements to date, additional sports played, sporting ambitions
- Student personal reflection: specific questions
- Reference from a coach
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