High Performance Athlete Program (HPA)
The Futures Academy offers high-performance opportunities within the public education system. We are committed to creating an environment where young athletes can develop their skills, achieve their athletic goals, and maintain strong academic foundations—all while staying connected to their community. By providing access to top-tier coaching, training, and support, we aim to help students thrive and develop holistically.
University of Newcastle NUsport
Students experience world-class high-performance facilities and learn from NRLW athletes Lacey Cross and Sienna Thomas about life in high-performance sport.
Ambassador Nicho Hynes
Our athletes were joined by former Umina Beach Public School and BWSC student and Futures Academy Ambassador – NRL Superstar Nicho Hynes Nicho. Nicho joined us to kick off our first training session, alongside our BWSC TSP students, with team-building activities, skill challenges and plenty of fun. We’re so grateful to have Nicho alongside us as we continue to inspire, connect and grow our young athletes in our local community.
Ambassador Satali Tevi-Fuimaono
A former Ettalong Public School and BWSC student, Satali has gone from local beginnings to representing Australia in boxing and becoming a World Champion! Our athletes had the opportunity to learn from Satali as he returned to BWSC to share his inspiring story. Throughout an energetic training session, our athletes gained valuable insights into the lessons that have shaped Satali along the way. We’re so fortunate to have Satali as an Athlete Ambassador, giving our athletes the opportunity to learn from his experiences and be inspired by someone who started right here in our community.
Community Connections
Our Futures Academy athletes hit the field with Umina United for an action-packed soccer skills session, learning from Club President Danny Nelson and coach Matt Lowe, who also runs the club’s Development Academy. Our BWSC Targeted Sports Program (TSP) students were also there to lend a hand, supporting our athletes throughout the session. A great opportunity to connect with our local sporting community, learn from experienced coaches and build skills together.
High Performance Athlete Sessions
Across our sessions, athletes have worked on transferable skills, fitness, mindset, and developing as a whole athlete, while building friendships and connections with students from different schools.
The Holistic Athlete
At Futures Academy, our approach includes:
- Physical Performance – Fitness, strength, and sport-specific skills.
- Mental Edge – Sports psychology to build confidence, focus, motivation and resilience.
- Athlete Attributes – Leadership, commitment, resilience, integrity, discipline, and teamwork.
- Lifelong Routines – Habits and skills that support growth beyond the game, adaptability and continuous growth.
- Elite Exposure – Access to experts, role models, and professional facilities through our Immersion Days.
- Support & Mentorship – Guidance from experienced coaches, and academic mentor, and a strong support network to navigate challenges and celebrate success.
- Balanced Development – We prioritise fun, community connection, and a continued academic journey to help athletes thrive both on and off the field.
Immersion days
Athletes engage in three immersion days each term to deepen athletes’ understanding of the science behind high performance.
Students explore key areas such as:
- Nutrition for peak performance
- Sports psychology and mental resilience
- Injury prevention and risk management
- Recovery strategies for sustained success
All sessions are delivered by industry experts who have partnered with the Futures Academy to provide real-world, professional insight.
Exposure and connection
Student athletes have exposure to elite athletes for inspiration, support and mentorship during the High Performance Athlete Program.
The program allows student athletes to learn from and be inspired by the journeys others have taken to achieve elite sporting success in Australia and beyond.
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