Kingscliff High School - Sports Excellence
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Talented Athlete Academic Support Program
The program
Supporting our talented athletes
The Talented Athlete Academic Support Program is designed for young athletes who need flexibility to balance high-level sporting commitments with their education. To be eligible for the program, students must meet one of the following criteria:
Competing at a high level
Students compete at a high level in their chosen sport, at Regional level or higher, training most days of the week.
Sports without representative pathways
Students compete at a high level in a sport where representative pathways may not exist, such as dance, training most days of the week.
High weekly training load
Students train in one or more sports on most days of the week, totalling at least 10 hours during weekdays.
The program gives these athletes the opportunity to pursue sporting excellence in a supportive educational environment, with the flexibility to accommodate both sport and school commitments.
Why it matters
Balancing sport and study
Balancing the demands of high-level sport and academic study can be challenging for young athletes. Regular training, competitions, travel and representative commitments place significant demands on students' time and energy, on top of the academic progress and wellbeing they're expected to maintain.
TAASP recognises these challenges and provides a flexible approach that allows students to better manage their sporting, academic and personal commitments. By providing dedicated time for study, recovery or training, the program helps students maximise their potential both in the classroom and in their chosen sport.
Importantly, the program reinforces the message that sporting excellence and academic achievement can work together. Students are encouraged to develop the organisation, time-management, independence and self-management skills required to pursue their sporting goals while maintaining a strong commitment to their education.
The aim is to support the whole student, developing capable, resilient and well-rounded young people who are equipped to succeed both on and off the field.
How it works
What the program offers
To help athletes manage their sport and academic commitments, successful applicants have the choice of two options each Wednesday, in lieu of attending internal school sport:
Academic support in the library
Students access academic support in the school library during Wednesday sport.
Sign out to study, train or recover
Students sign out at the start of lunch to study at home, train or recover.
Cost
The cost of the 2027 TAASP for successful applicants is outlined below. Payment is due at the time of purchase.
Program Coordinator: K. Bassingthwaighte
PROGRAM –
No coaching fee.
UNIFORM $75*
Optional purchase.
TOTAL $75+
Due at the time of purchase.
Apply
Applications for the 2027 Talented Athlete Academic Support Program are completed online.
Scan the QR code or use the link below to access the application.
KHS Sports Excellence Application 2027 - Talented Athlete Academic Support Program
Eligibility
The KHS Sports Excellence programs are open to all students in Years 7-12. Students who are successful in their application must:
Represent the school
Actively represent KHS in sport throughout the year, and commit to representing the school at zone, regional and state level where selected.
Support school carnivals
Demonstrate commitment to KHS carnivals.
Attend all training
Commit to attending all training sessions, and maintain a minimum of 85% attendance to remain in their chosen program.
Maintain school conduct
Maintain a satisfactory record of school conduct.
Any athlete who does not maintain these requirements may be removed from the program.
Have a question about the program?
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TALENTED ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAM
Kingscliff High School Sports Excellence Program, helping talented young athletes balance sporting excellence with academic achievement.
Program Coordinator: K. Bassingthwaighte