Surf Life Saving & Swimming
PROGRAM
The aim of the Henley Sports Academy is to assist student athletes in their sporting and academic pathway. Students have two 80 minute and one 50 minute lessons per week over the whole year. The Sport Surf Life Saving and Swimming Academy focus for each term includes:
Term 1
- Theory Focus: Race Analysis, Goal Setting and Nutrition
- Practical Focus: Race Strategy and Specific Skill development
Term 2
- Theory Focus: Technique Analysis
- Practical Focus: Pool Rescue, Strength & Development
Term 3
- Theory Focus: Psychology Task
- Practical Focus: Kayak Program, Strength and Development
Term 4
- Theory Focus: Coaching Task, Individual Performance Analysis
- Practical Focus: Race Strategy and Specific Skill Development
ACADEMY COACHES AND STAFF
Bachelor of Education
National Medalist
TRAINING VENUES
Henley High School Gym
Henley High School High Performance Sports Centre
Henley Beach
Seaton Swim Centre
Henley Surf Life Saving Club
ACADEMY ACHIEVEMENTS
Paxton Barr: Water Polo - Member of the born 1991 or later Australian Squad 2010.
Chloe Barr: Water Polo - Member of the Born 1994 or later Australian Team- Youth World Championships December 2012 and member of the Born 1993 or later Australian Squad - Junior World Championships Europe 2013, US College 2014
Jake Nicholson – 2011 U19 Winner Coolangatta Gold, Australian representative SLS graduated 2010, Ironman Circuit
Sean Dedai – Australian Representative Kayaking 2013
Madison Davis – Australian Representative Kayaking 2011
Josephine Bulmer – Australian Representative Kayaking 2012, 2013, 2014
Jayden Ellis – Australian Representative Kayaking 2013 and 2016
Charlie Ellis – Australian Representative Kayaking 2014 and 2015
Jesse Ellis – Australian Representative Kayaking 2016 and 2017
Jessica Allen – Australian Representative 2017
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS
2012
Top of Subject – Jayden Ellis
Coach’s Award – Ashleigh Mitchell
Most Improved – Callum Gilbert
2013
Top of Subject – Jack Hornibrook
Coach’s Award – Callum Gilbert
Dedication to Success – Kamika Huynh
2014
Top of Subject – Siobhan MacLaren
Coach’s Award – Enayah Kong
Most Improved – Danny Humprhreys
2015
Top of Subject – Tia Harding
Coach’s Award – Jack Sykes
Most Improved – Kyle Thomas
2016
Top of Subject – Danny Humphreys
Coach’s Award – Will Payne
Most Improved – Chelsea Harding
2017
Top of Subject - Ruby Hickman
Dedication to Success - Jesse Ellis
Emerging Talent - Ella Andrews
2018
Top of Subject - Myles Watkinson
Dedication to Success - Willis Lienert
Emerging Talent - Maguire Reid
2019
Top of Subject - Ella Andrews
Dedication to Success - Will Larven
Emerging Young Talent - Maquire Reid
2020
Top of Subject - Will Larven
Dedication to Success - Chelsea Jentz
Emerging New Talent - Noah Pronk
2021
Top of Subject - Chelsea Jentz
Dedication to Success - Maguire Reid
Emerging New Talent - Chase Corbett
Department for Education T/A South Australian Government Schools CRICOS Provider number: 00018A