WELCOME
Learn more about our unique approach developed by leaders in the industry bringing elite training environments and education at the grass roots level
our purpose
WE AIM TO PROVIDE A BEST-IN-CLASS HOCKEY TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT CENTERED AROUND A 360 DEGREE VIEW OF ATHLETE GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Our APPROACH
PERSON
PERSON - Every person matters. Every player is first and foremost a young person. We have a duty of care to everyone who interacts with the academy.
Player
PLAYER - Player-centered decision making. What is best for this player? A recognition that while there are multiple stakeholders involved, our fundamental purpose is to provide the best possible experiences for players to realise their potential.
Performance
PERFORMANCE - Performance matters; it’s more than just about the taking part. What will help this player perform? Healthy culture values performance and excellence. It encourages and drives high standards of behaviour on and off the pitch. Players require physical and mental stretch, challenge and support to progress. They need to experience setbacks and be uncomfortable at times, and they need opportunities to experiment, innovate and have fun.
partnership
PARTNERSHIP - Partnerships working. How are we working together for the good of this player? A recognition that working together and maximising our collective expertise and strength will create a stronger and more fulfilling development journey, that not only develops a young athletes but also provides life long skills
our values
CULTURE & INTEGRITY
QUALITY OVER QUANTITY
DEVELOPMENT
TEAMWORK & RESPECT
To acknowledge and assume responsibility for our actions and decisions
To develop self-discipline for personal success
To be open and willing to learn and work within team environments
Zero tolerance for poor behaviours
Psychologically safety at the forefront to foster wellbeing
We carefully assess and select who can obtain entry into our training environment to ensure both families and athletes align to our values
We limit capacity to ensure athletes are receiving quality training with top international coaches
To promote a true education based hockey program; believing that academics and hockey are both an essential component to successful development of self and others.
To develop future leaders emulating competence, character, courage and compassion.
To model a high level of respect to yourself and others.
To build a positive, supportive team environment, incorporating passion, fairness, determination and fostering strong sportsmanship values.
Inspiring the team to be the best they can be, winning and losing with dignity and respect.