Kingscliff High School - Sports Excellence
AFL
Targeted Sports Program
The program
Built for aspiring athletes
The Targeted Sports Program – Australian Football is designed to contribute to the development of 20 identified aspiring athletes in AFL. The program caters to both current and aspiring players, giving current players the opportunity to further develop and strengthen their skills, while allowing students with little to no experience to learn and develop their knowledge and skills in a safe, fun environment. The aim is to empower every individual to perform at their highest potential, regardless of experience level.
To support these athletes, TSP–AFL players take part in a program built around four commitments:
Weekly training
Sport-specific training every Tuesday, integrated into timetabled lessons, and Wednesday during internal school sport, developing fundamental skills, knowledge and fitness.
If the timetable does not allow the Tuesday session, a morning session takes place instead.
Competition opportunities
A variety of opportunities to compete and represent KHS in their chosen sport. See Competitions below.
Expert coaching
Access to high-quality coaching and development opportunities through affiliated and complementary sporting bodies.
Athlete knowledge
Personal development of the training and health knowledge that builds successful athletes.
Competitions
Where our athletes compete
TSP–AFL athletes at Kingscliff High School have access to a range of school and representative AFL opportunities.
AFL Queensland's premier schools' Australian Football competition, providing students with the opportunity to represent their school and compete against schools from across Queensland and the Northern Rivers of New South Wales.
The competition caters for public, private and independent schools. Divisions include Junior Boys, Years 7 to 9, with 18 players and 7 interchange; Senior Boys, Years 10 to 12, with 18 players and 7 interchange; Junior Girls, Years 7 to 9, with 16 players and 6 interchange; and Senior Girls, Years 10 to 12, with 16 players and 6 interchange.
Teams progress through regional Gala Days and qualifying competitions, with the pathway culminating in the AFLQ Schools Cup State Finals.
Athletes can access FNC and NC trials, and potentially progress to NSW Combined High Schools selection, before potentially representing NSW All Schools and progressing to the School Sport Australia Australian Football Championships.
This pathway provides our athletes with opportunities to compete at increasingly higher levels while developing their skills, experience and understanding of the game.
Cost
The cost of the 2027 TSP – AFL for successful applicants is outlined below. Payment is due upon acceptance of an offer.
Program Coordinator: Brooke Hawkey
PROGRAM $100
Coaching fee.
UNIFORM $75*
Training shorts and shirt.
TOTAL $175+
Due on acceptance of an offer.
The team
Coaching staff profiles
Brooke Hawkey
Program coach
Connor Robinson
Program coach
Apply
Entry to KHS Sports Excellence programs is by selective entry and can be highly competitive. Applications for the 2027 Targeted Sports Program - AFL are completed online.
Scan the QR code or use the link below to access the application.
KHS Sports Excellence Application 2027 - Targeted Sports Program - AFL
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.
Gallery
In training and competition
A look at TSP–AFL athletes in training and competition.
Skills training
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Strength and conditioning
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Skills training
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TARGETED SPORTS PROGRAM - AFL
Kingscliff High School Sports Excellence Program, developing aspiring young AFL athletes through elite coaching, competition pathways and academic support.
Program Coaches: Brooke Hawkey, Connor Robinson