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AUSTRALIAN VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY - PROSPECTUS - Volleyball Australia
Australian Volleyball Academy Prospectus 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT 						3
PROGRAM GOALS 								4
PROGRAM STRUCTURE							5
PROGRAM HISTORY 								6
NOTABABLE ALUMNI								7
PROGRAM COACHES AND SPECIALIST SERVICE PROVIDERS		         10
        AVA Coaches (AIS, Canberra) 						10
        AVA Specalist Service Providers (AIS, Canberra)			 11
        AVA Management Staff                               12
TRAINING + COMPETITION SCHEDULE					13
Annual Schedule 								13
Weekly Schedule								14
CURRICULUM - WHAT ATHLETES WILL LEARN				                  15
1st Year of Program								15
2nd Year of Program								17
ACCOMODATION OPTIONS 							19
Homestay									19
University of Canberra 							19
Private Rental and Share Accomodation                      19
SCHOOL & STUDY OPTIONS 							20
        School Options                                     20
		Lake Ginninderra College 					20
		Dickson College 						20
		Radford College						21
                Brindabella Christian College              21
        University Options                                 21
		University of Canberra (UC)					22
                Australian National University             22
WORK & EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS 						22
AIS FACILITIES									24
Volleyball Courts								24
Outdoor Beach Facilities (Lyneham)                         24
Strength and Conditioning Gym                              25
Recovery Centre 								25
AUSTRALIAN VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY FEES					25
HOW TO APPLY 								26
        Athlete Application Intake 2021                    26
        Athlete Selection Process 2021                     27
CONTACT US 									27

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Australian Volleyball Academy Prospectus 2021

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear athletes and parents,

The Australian Volleyball Academy (AVA) is a national volleyball
development program and was created with the purpose of coaching
exceptional individuals to identify and pursue their sporting goals
whilst also supporting them with their personal development.
This also
widens the net for a broader cohort of talent joining our sport at
different ages and through different pathways.

We seek to select athletes who display a talent for volleyball, while also possessing the ability and
motivation for what it takes to develop into an elite athlete. Family support is so important to the success of
our athletes and we seek to engage on a holistic “whole of person” basis with all our athletes.

We provide high-performance support and facilities through the Australian Institute of Sport to ensure that
our athletes are well supported with their health and wellbeing.

This is a formative time in our athletes’ careers, and we want to ensure that they recognise the opportunity
that exists for them not only on the court (beach or indoor), but also the chance to explore the meaningful
ways in which they can define themselves beyond their sport.

We encourage our athletes to engage with our community and support our athletes to connect and have a
positive impact in the community.

We strive for our athletes to be leaders in their sport, by learning and further developing qualities such as
discipline and diligence, whilst also displaying enthusiasm and encouragement for the next generation of
athletes to look up to.

Our Australian Volleyball Academy athletes have a social responsibility to be the very best they can be, which
is why we are constantly challenging our athletes to always do better and to start creating the future that
they want for themselves right now. We ask that our Australian Volleyball Academy athletes commit to un-
locking all their potential, because once they do, the possibilities are endless.

Proven potential is found retrieving seemingly the impossible ball, hitting through a 3-person wall, transition-
ing from a losing position to a winning position – and then we try and do all that on the court as well!  The
AVA is a place for character development and team improvement.  We hope to welcome you and your family
to the AVA.

Craig Carracher.
President
Volleyball Australia

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Australian Volleyball Academy Prospectus 2021

PROGRAM GOALS

      LOS
                             TOKYO
    ANGELES
                              2021
     2028
                             GOLD
     GOLD

                  BEACH
                VOLLEYBALL
        PARIS
        2024
        GOLD             Volleyball Australia aims to win Olympic
                          medals in Beach Volleyball each cycle,
                         commencing with Tokyo and to medal in
                          Volleyball by 2032.  This is a long-term
                        undertaking and requires identification and
                       development of our best young athletes now.
                      Athletes developed by the Australian Volleyball
                       Academy (AVA) will potentially contribute to
                      these goals as early as Paris 2024 and certainly    QUALIFY
                                   by Los Angeles 2028.                    PARIS
                                                                           2024

                                                            VOLLEYBALL
                                                                           LOS
                                                                         ANGELES
                                                       OLYMPICS           2028
                                                         2032             TOP 8
                                                        MEDAL

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The primary objective of the Australian Volleyball Academy (AVA) is to identify and develop Olympic potential
athletes for Volleyball and Beach Volleyball.  It is the High-Performance Development Program for volleyball
and beach volleyball athletes who aspire to reach the elite level of their sport.  The AVA headquarters and
training base are located at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.

The AVA has a training and development focus and provides a holistic development program, including phys-
ical, mental and life skills training aimed at developing the attributes and abilities required to compete at the
highest level.  Athletes will graduate to the next level of the pathway where options include the FIVB Beach
Volleyball World Tour, North American college, and European professional clubs.

An integrated approach to athlete development, including training in both volleyball and beach volleyball, is
a key feature of the AVA approach, based on the principle that training in one discipline will produce perfor-
mance benefits in the other.

Athletes will generally spend 2-3 years training fulltime (20-25 hours per week) at the AVA preparing to be
ready for their next step in the Volleyball high performance pathway.

In addition to the integrated development program conducted at the AVA headquarters based at the AIS,
Canberra, the Academy also conducts camps for talented, aspirational young athletes during school holiday
periods and aligned to national competitions.  The AVA camps serve both to introduce athletes to the AVA
program and to provide specific training and competition experiences.

Strong, direct links with the VA National Team Programs (Men, Women, Beach) Junior Development Program
(JDP) and State programs are a key part of the operational approach, to strengthen a vertically integrated
approach to athlete development.  This means that athletes who aspire to realise their potential for national
competitions are developed using an approach aligned to that used to develop athletes for the international
podium.

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PROGRAM HISTORY
The 2021 AVA Program has developed from and is modelled on the Australian Institute of Sport programs
in Men’s, Women’s and Beach Volleyball.  The core concept of the model is to gather the best athletes in
a single location (best with the best) training under highly skilled coaches and supported with exceptional
sports medicine, science and athlete development services.

 The AIS Men’s Volleyball program (commenced in Sydney 1990) joined the AIS Women’s program
(commenced in Perth 1993) when both relocated to Canberra in 1997 to prepare Australia’s National Teams
for the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

The AIS Beach Volleyball program commenced in Adelaide in 2005, based on an Olympics focussed National
Team program which had commenced in 1997.

In 2014 the programs became known as Centres of Excellence (COE) until 2020 when the Australian
Volleyball Academy (AVA) became Volleyball’s centralised development program for the best young
Volleyball and Beach Volleyball athletes.

The AVA program is now focussed on developing athletes who have the potential to represent Australia on
the world stage in both Volleyball and Beach Volleyball.

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NOTABABLE ALUMNI
LUKE PERRY            Years at AIS:        2012 - 2014
                      Career Highlights:   Luke Perry, from Perth, WA, started in the AIS
                                           program in 2012. Perry was first selected as part
                                           of the Men’s National Senior team for Asia Cup in
                                           2012 and has developed into one of the world’s best
                                           Liberos.  In 2014/15 Perry took his first professional
                                           contract with Lakkapaa Volleyball Club in Finland.
                                           In 2015/16 Luke made his debut in the Bundesliga
                                           (Germany) with VFB Friedrichshafen, moving to Berlin
                                           Recycling Volleys in the 2016/17 and 2017/18 season.
                                           Most recently he has played for Asseco Resovia
                                           Rzeszów (Poland) in the 2018/19 and 2019/20
                                           seasons.

LOUISE BAWDEN         Years at AIS:        1998 - 2000
                      Career Highlights:   Louise Bawden’s lengthy international career included
                                           representing Australia at Olympic level in both
                                           Volleyball and Beach Volleyball.  Bawden moved from
                                           her home in Melbourne to Canberra to join the AIS
                                           program in 1998 when she was 17. Two years later
                                           Louise appeared at her first Olympics in Sydney (2000)
                                           as part of the Australian indoor team that finished
                                           ninth overall. In 2008 Bawden made the transition
                                           to beach volleyball, training at the Adelaide-based
                                           AIS Beach Volleyball program. Bawden competed in
                                           the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics where she
                                           finished 5th. On top of her 3 Olympic appearances,
                                           Bawden competed in 91 World Tour events and
                                           397 World Tour Matches in Beach Volleyball. She
                                           represented Australia in 4 World Championships,
                                           achieving top 10 and quarter final results, and was a 3
                                           time Asian Beach Volleyball Champion.

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 DAVID BEARD          Years at AIS:        1992 - 94
                      Career Highlights:   David Beard moved from Perth, WA in 1992 to start in
                                           the AIS program at age 18. He made his debut in the
                                           men’s indoor national team in the same year, going
                                           on to play 368 games in the green and gold. Beard
                                           captained the team for 101 of these games and led
                                           them to the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. He competed
                                           in two World Championships (1998, 2002) and
                                           World League in 1999. Beard played professionally in
                                           Germany, Italy, Japan.

 TAMSIN BARNETT       Years at AIS:        1998 - 2004
                      Career Highlights:   Tamsin Barnett (Ballarat, VIC) had a career in both
                                           Indoor and Beach Volleyball, starting her career
                                           in 1998 in the AIS program. Barnett represented
                                           Australia at the 2000 summer Olympic Games
                                           and signed her first professional contract with SSC
                                           Palmberg Schwerin (Germany) for the 2000/01 and
                                           2001/02 seasons. In 2004 Barnett made the change to
                                           Beach Volleyball where she won the 2005/06 national
                                           title and competed in both 2008 and 2012 Olympic
                                           Games. During her time as a Beach Volleyballer
                                           Barnett was awarded with the Women’s FIVB World
                                           Tour Most Improved Player award in 2007.

 TOM EDGAR            Years at AIS:        2005 - 08
                      Career Highlights:   Thomas Edgar, from Bundaberg, QLD, started in
                                           the AIS program in 2005. He debuted with the
                                           Men’s National Team in 2008 going on to compete
                                           in two World Championships (2010, 2014). Edgar
                                           was Australia’s leading scorer in the 2012 London
                                           Olympics where the team placed 9th overall.  Edgar
                                           signed his first professional contract in 2008 with
                                           Linköping Volleyball Club in Sweden. He has since
                                           played professionally in Argentina, Korea and Japan.
                                           He is currently signed with JT Thunders in Hiroshima,
                                           Japan.

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RACHEL ROURKE          Years at AIS:        2004
                       Career Highlights:   Rachel Rourke, (Caloundra, QLD) got a start on her
                                            successful career as one of Australia’s best indoor
                                            Volleyballers through AIS program camps in 2004.
                                            Rachel made her debut in the Woman’s National
                                            Team in 2005 and went onto play 4 seasons with
                                            Oregon State University 2006-2010. Rachel played a
                                            total of 10 professional seasons after college, winning
                                            the championship in 3 seasons and was MVP in the
                                            Polish League in 2013.  She played professionally in
                                            Italy, Poland, Azerbaijan, South Korea and China and
                                            continued to play for the National Team until 2018.

BEN HARDY              Years at AIS:        1992 - 94
                       Career Highlights:   Ben Hardy (Canberra, ACT) started in the AIS
                                            program at age 18 in 1992. Hardy made his debut
                                            into the men’s indoor national team at age 19 in
                                            1993. He continued his career in the national team
                                            for 17 years competing in 420 international games
                                            as well as captaining the team for 6 years. Hardy
                                            played in both 2000 and 2004 Olympic games as
                                            well as appearing in four World Championships and
                                            seven Asian Championships. Hardy signed his first
                                            professional contract in the 1994/95 season with SWD
                                            Powervolleys Düren in Germany, and subsequently
                                            played in Italy, Poland and Belgium.

AIDAN ZINGEL           Years at AIS:        2005 - 09
                       Career Highlights:   Aidan Zingel moved from Kiama, NSW at the age of 15
                                            to train full-time in the AIS program in 2005. He was
                                            selected in the Men’s Indoor National team in 2008
                                            and went on to represent Australia at the 2010 World
                                            Championships as well as the 2012 Summer Olympics.
                                            Zingel was named Australian Player of the Year in
                                            2012. Zingel signed his first professional contract for
                                            the 2009/10 season with Linköping Volleyball Club in
                                            Sweden. He has since played for a decade in Italy’s
                                            top league.

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PROGRAM COACHES AND SPECALIST SERVICE PROVIDERS
AVA Coaches (AIS, Canberra)
HEAD COACH (MEN)      Brendan Garlick joins the Australian Volleyball Academy as Men’s Head
BRENDAN GARLICK       Coach. Brendan brings a wealth of international coaching experience with
                      him, coaching internationally since 2013. His former roles include head coach
                      from 2017-2018 at Orebro Volley in Sweden, and more recently a role as
                      Head Coach from 2018-2020 with Nordenskov Volley, based in Denmark.

                      Brendan previously coached at the AVA (formerly the Centre of Excellence)
                      from 2016-2017 and has also been a coach of the Junior Men, Senior Men,
                      and Senior Women’s National programs since 2013.

                      Brendan is also a qualified civil engineer, graduating from the Queensland
                      University of Technology in 2012.

HEAD COACH (WOMEN)    Marty Collins is the Women's Volleyroos Head Coach along with his role
MARTIN COLLINS        with the coaching at the AVA. Marty has been coaching internationally
                      since 2010 after competing in the 2009 World University Games. Coaching
                      across both disciplines and genders in Papua New Guinea and the Federated
                      States of Micronesia in addition to Australian National Teams has given him
                      a wide range of experiences. Marty also a qualified teacher who holds an
                      applied science degree, enjoys working across both development and senior
                      programs at the same time.

COACH (BEACH)         Anne Meijnderts is the specialist Beach Coach at the AVA as well as being
ANNE MEIJNDERTS       the Lead Strength & Conditioning coach for Volleyball Australia’s Pathways
                      program. Anne brings experience from a number of beach and indoor clubs
                      as well as the National Beach program in the Netherlands.  She is an S&C
                      expert in addition to a volleyball coach and uses this background to maximise
                      transfer between work done in the gym and on-court skills.

                      Anne believes that volleyball is a sport of coordination, and an effective
                      S&C program will set the foundations that will ensure mechanically efficient
                      volleyball actions. Anne’s specialty is improving jump-landing mechanics and
                      spiking mechanics. Anne has a strong analytical skillset due to her scientific
                      background, having graduated with a Master of Arts (Honours) at the
                      University of Groningen (The Netherlands).

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COACH (P/T)            Myles brings experience coaching at the Junior (AJVC) and Senior (AVL) State
MYLES ROANTREE         Representative level, as well as the Junior National Team as a Head Coach of a
                       Junior Women’s Asian Volleyball Championship Touring Team.

                       Internationally he spent two years working within a highly successful Division
                       I NCAA Volleyball Program at the University of Hawaii. As well as Head
                       Coach roles, for the Florida and Aloha Regions at the USA Volleyball High
                       Performance Championships.

                       He has a strong background and understands the importance of physical
                       conditioning for athletes. Myles has a bachelor’s degree in Human Movement
                       Science and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

AVA Specalist Service Providers (AIS, Canberra)
SPORTS MEDICINE       Dr Anna Topping is an accredited Registrar with the Australian College of Sports
DR ANNA TOPPING       and Exercise and completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 2011. She
                      previously worked at the Sports Medicine Central Coast clinic and at Westmead
                      Children’s Hospital Institute of Sports Medicine. She begun working at the Australian
                      Institute of Sport in 2020 and currently is the medical officer for Volleyball Australia
                      the women’s COE basketball program. Prior to her time at the AIS she provided
                      medical services for Racesafe medical team for Motorcycling Australia, rugby league
                      and union including the Women’s NSW cup and state of origin, NRC, the  A-league
                      Central Coast Mariners and the junior world rowing championships in Toyko last
                      year.

PSYCHOLOGY            Australian Institute of Sport Practitioners.
AIS MENTAL HEALTH
REFERRAL NETWORK

PHYSIOTHERAPY         Casey Abblitt is an APA titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist, having completed
CASEY ABBLITT         both a Master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy
                      (hons).  She has been working in the elite sporting environment for the 15 years,
                      having worked at a number of high-profile events including the Pacific School
                      Games, Youth Commonwealth Games and 2 Commonwealth Games. She started
                      working at the AIS in 2014 and have been involved with National teams ever since,
                      having travelled internationally with rugby and with teams for both Volleyball
                      Australia and Basketball Australia.

NUTRITION             Sophie is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and an Accredited Sports Dietitian.
SOPHIE STANWELL       Sophie has worked extensively in sports nutrition during her career including
                      international athletes in the sports of Cross-Country Skiing, Athletics and Volleyball.
                      She is also an athlete herself having represented Australia in the Heptathlon at the
                      Commonwealth Games in 2014.

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ATHLETE WELLBEING     Gearoid Towey is Volleyball Australia’s Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Manager,
GEAROID TOWEY         and he works with the Australian Volleyball Academy athletes as well as the Men’s
                      Women’s and Beach High-Performance programs with resume building, career
                      transition and personal development . Gearoid is a three-time Olympic rower and
                      former World Champion, and has worked in athlete personal development for
                      several Australian sports organisations.

AVA Management Staff
PROGRAM DIRECTOR       Phil’s experience in the Australian Sports system extends over a period
PHIL BORGEAUD          of more than 35 years, having been involved as an athlete, coach and
                       administrator at local, state and national level. He competed nationally and
                       internationally in Volleyball including captaining the National Team, was the
                       inaugural Head Coach for AIS Men’s Volleyball and coached the Australian
                       Men’s team 1990-96.

                       Phil held senior management roles within the Australian Institute of Sport
                       and the Australian Sports Commission over a period of 18 years including as
                       AIS Deputy Director.

                       He also holds the role of National Technical Director for Volleyball Australia.
                       This role includes oversight of the Junior Development program and rolling
                       out the integration of Volleyball and Beach Volleyball.

HIGH PERFORMANCE       Vasanta joined Volleyball Australia in January 2020 as National High-
OPERATIONS MANAGER     Performance Operations Manager and is responsible for leading the
VASANTA IYER           operations of the Australian Volleyball Academy (AVA). She is also responsible
                       for leading the administrative support of the Men’s, Women’s and Beach
                       Volleyroos.

                       Vasanta brings excellent experience of developing elite athletes holistically in
                       a world sport. Prior to joining VA, Vasanta held the role of General Manager
                       of UCI continental cycling team, Drapac Cycling, for 3 years.

                       Vasanta graduated from Swinburne University in 2012, and holds a Bachelor
                       of Commerce, majoring in human resource management.

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TRAINING + COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Annual Schedule
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Weekly Schedule
20-25 Hours per week comprising:

      •   Technical / tactical Volleyball / Beach Volleyball – Group and individual training
      •   Physical – Strength and Conditioning, in gym & on court
      •   Athlete Well Being & Life Skills – Education and counselling including career and education,
          nutrition, goal setting / monitoring
      •   Domestic and international competition opportunities in both volleyball and beach volleyball
      •   Strength and Conditioning Gym

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CURRICULUM - WHAT ATHLETES WILL LEARN

                           CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
                                      1st Year of Program

              TOPIC & FACILITATOR                                LEARNING OUTCOMES
                                     ATHLETE WELLBEING
Time management skills                               By the end of this year, athletes will understand:
                                                     • how to manage their time effectively to manage
                                                         training, competition, study and personal commit-
Budgeting                                                ments
                                                     • basic budgeting practices
                                                     • the relationship between athlete wellbeing and
Mental Health                                            mental health, how to recognise signs and symp-
Awareness                      Gearoid Towey             toms as well as avenues for support and further
                           (VA Contractor – Cross-       information
Digital Health               ing the Line Sport)     • how digital platforms can influence wellbeing and
                                                         ways to manage usage
                                                     • the impact that injuries can have on an elite ath-
Overcoming setbacks                                      lete and how to overcome them through proactive
(injury etc)                                             practices and minimise long-term mindset impact
                                                     • the importance of resilience and how to use it to
Building resilience                                      become a stronger athlete
                                                     • how to regulate emotions in the training and com-
Emotion Regulation                                       petitive environment to achieve your best

                                   CAREER DEVELOPMENT
CV building                                          By the end of this year, athletes will understand:
                                                     • how to construct a CV to present your strengths
                                                         and improve job prospects
Career and study options                             • the opportunities available to student-athletes
                               Gearoid Towey             and how to balance career/study goals with play-
                           (VA Contractor – Cross-       ing ambitions
Career Compass (assess-
                             ing the Line Sport)     • which option is best suited to you and the steps
ment tool)
                                                         needed to make it a reality
                                                     • of what they value not only as a player, but as a
Values Determination
                                                         person and how this can shape career and study
                                                         options.
                              STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Jump-landing mechanics                               By the end of this year, athletes will be able to:
                                                     • use efficient mechanics in squat, hinge, step, pull
                                                         and push movement patterns
                                                     • understand how loaded movement patterns in the
                              Anne Meijnderts            gym relate to and can reinforce volleyball-specific
                               (Beach Coach)             movement patterns on the court
Conditioning for                                     • understand and use fundamental jump-landing
volleyball                                               mechanics of two-legged and one-legged jumps
                                                     • understand how the body’s energy systems relate
                                                         to volleyball-specific conditioning
NUTRITION
Eating to meet your                                   By the end of this year, athletes will understand:
requirements                                          • the nutritional requirements of athletes and how
                                                          to construct your diet meet these needs
                                                      • how to complete a weekly shop for athlete needs
Nutrition for injury and
                                                          (practical) whilst sticking to a budget
illness
                                                      • healthy meal options that can be made at home
                                Sophie Stanwell           (Practical)
                               (Sports Dietitian)     • how to alter eating plans during injury and illness
Competition and Training                                  in order to maximise recovery whilst still working
nutrition                                                 towards performance
                                                      • how to eat during a competition including how to
                                                          make the best choices with limited options (e.g.
Nutrition for travelling                                  hotel food, buffet options, etc)
and competing                                         • how to eat for travel
                                         SPORTS MEDICINE
Injury Prevention                                     By the end of this year athletes will understand:
                                                      • The importance of the annual physio screening
Pain Management                  Casey Abblitt        • What is injury vs. what is soreness
                             Sports Physiotherapist   • The varying rehab processes for different injuries
Load Management                                       • Recovery times
                                                      • Injury Management
                                    VOLLEYBALL EDUCATION
Level 1 Coaching Course                               By the end of the year athletes will:
                                                      • Complete the VA Level 1 Coach and VA Level 1 Ref-
                                                          eree Accreditation
                              Volleyball Australia    • Enhance the athletes’ understanding of the game
Level 1 Officiating Course                                from a coach and official’s perspective.
                                                      • Enable the athletes to engage as a coach or official
                                                          in the community.
                                SPORT INTEGRITY EDUCATION
Clean Sport 101                                       By the end of the year athletes will understand:
                                                      • Basic Anti-Doping rules
Level 1 Anti-Doping                                   • Anti-Doping Rules for athletes at a competitive
Course                                                    level
Level 2 2020 Anti-Doping        Sport Integrity       • Emerging Threats and Issues of Anti-Doping in
Course                            Australia               Sport
                                                      • Banned Substances
Ethical Decision-Making
                                                      • How to apply values and ethics to complex “grey”
Suite
                                                          area’s in sport
Introduction to                                       • The concept of match fixing, its consequences and
Match-Fixing                                              how to recognise and report it.
CURRICULUM OVER VIEW
                                        2nd Year of Program

             TOPIC & FACILITATOR                                LEARNING OUTCOMES
                                    ATHLETE WELLBEING
Positive Psychological                              By the end of this year, athletes will understand:
Skills                                              • the impact of mindset on athlete performance
                                                        and how to positively influence self-talk and other
                                                        psychological skills to improve training and com-
Concept of sporting           Gearoid Towey             petition performance
identity                  (VA Contractor – Cross-   • how to balance your identity as a person with
                            ing the Line Sport)         your identity as an athlete in a positive way
                                                    • the importance that a network of family and
Family and Friends
                                                        friends has for athletes and ways to reach out in
                                                        times of need
Power of Vulnerability                              • why being vulnerable is not a weakness and how it
                                                        can be used to strengthen athletic performance
                                  CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Networking                                          By the end of this year, athletes will understand:
                                                    • the benefits of networking, how to do it and
                                                        where opportunities may lie
Interview skills                                    • practical tips for surviving interviews - how to
                                                        answer questions, suggested attire and ways to
                              Gearoid Towey             showcase your strengths
                          (VA Contractor – Cross-   • using social media to maximise networking and
LinkedIn                    ing the Line Sport)         build a portfolio
                                                    • transitional skills for moving from a student-ath-
                                                        lete to a full-time athlete
Career Transition Mind-                             • tips for how to transition out of sport and avenues
set                                                     for support if needed
                                                    • how to apply basic budgeting skills in order to cre-
Financial Confidence                                    ate long-term financial goals and create personal
                                                        financial security
                              STRENGTH AND CONDITIOING
Advanced jump-landing                               By the end of this year, athletes will be able to:
mechanics                                           • use efficient jump-landing mechanics of jumps
                                                        that follow fast movement (e.g. spike approach,
                                                        swing blocks)
                                                    • use Olympic lifting variations to increase speed
                             Anne Meijnderts            and power in the triple extension movement
The application of the        (Beach Coach)             pattern
force-velocity curve to                             • understanding how different lifting speeds and
training for volleyball                                 tempos are used to achieve optimal neurophysio-
                                                        logical adaptations for volleyball
                                                    • use Velocity-Based Training methods to achieve
                                                        volleyball-specific speed development in relevant
                                                        lifts
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                                             NUTRITION
Eating to meet your                                 By the end of this year, athletes will understand:
requirements                                        • the nutritional requirements of athletes and how
                                                        to construct your diet meet these needs
                                                    • how to complete a weekly shop for athlete needs
Nutrition for injury and
                                                        (practical) whilst sticking to a budget
illness
                                                    • healthy meal options that can be made at home
                               Sophie Stanwell          (Practical)
                              (Sports Dietitian)    • how to alter eating plans during injury and illness
Competition and Training                                in order to maximise recovery whilst still working
nutrition                                               towards performance
                                                    • how to eat during a competition including how to
                                                        make the best choices with limited options (e.g.
Nutrition for travelling                                hotel food, buffet options, etc)
and competing                                       • how to eat for travel
                                   VOLLEYBALL EDUCATION
Level 1 Coaching Course                             By the end of the year athletes will:
                                                    • Complete the VA Level 1 Coach and VA Level 1 Ref-
                                                        eree Accreditation
                             Volleyball Australia   • Enhance the athletes’ understanding of the game
Level 1 Officiating Course                              from a coach and official’s perspective.
                                                    • Enable the athletes to engage as a coach or official
                                                        in the community.
                               SPORT INTEGRITY EDUCATION
Clean Sport 101                                     By the end of the year athletes will understand:
                                                    • Basic Anti-Doping rules
Level 1 Anti-Doping                                 • Anti-Doping Rules for athletes at a competitive
Course                                                  level
Level 2 2020 Anti-Doping       Sport Integrity      • Emerging Threats and Issues of Anti-Doping in
Course                           Australia              Sport
                                                    • Banned Substances
Ethical Decision-Making
                                                    • How to apply values and ethics to complex “grey”
Suite
                                                        area’s in sport
Introduction to                                     • The concept of match fixing, its consequences and
Match-Fixing                                            how to recognise and report it.

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ACCOMODATION OPTIONS
Your choice of accommodation sets the tone for your AVA experience and life in Canberra. At certain times of
the year, it can be extremely difficult to secure accommodation in Canberra, so it is important that you start
your search early.
While the AVA will support you in your accommodation search, it is ultimately up to the athlete and family to
decide on preferred accommodation. Below are some options available to AVA athletes.

Homestay                                                                 Suitable for: Under 18’s
                                                                                       All athletes
 The homestay family offers a safe, supportive environment
that provides stability for the player, allowing them to
focus his/her efforts on their volleyball and academic
achievement. The family that provides this home base for
the player is called the host family.

Host families are vital to the success of our Homestay
program. It is important that Volleyball Australia and host
families work together and set high standards for the players
to achieve to ensure the success of the program. All host
families are strictly vetted by VA staff and must hold relevant
certifications (e.g. working with vulnerable people checks).

University of Canberra                                                  Suitable for: Over 18’s
                                                                                      University Students
First year domestic and both new and continuing
international students are guaranteed accommodation.

Take a look at UC Lodge, Cooper Lodge, Weeden Lodge, and
the Campus West. Experience the excitement of living in a
truly multi-national community and making new friends with
both local and international students.
    Accommodation                 University Approved
       Guarantee                   Accommodation

Private Rental and Share Accomodation                                   Suitable for: Over 18’s
                                                                                      Families Relocating
You can arrange your own accommodation by contacting
Canberra real estate agencies in your preferred areas or try
searching local media advertisements.

Alternatively, there are private services that assist with
locating suitable housemates and accommodation such as
Flatemate Finders.

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SCHOOL & STUDY OPTIONS
School Options

 Lake Ginninderra College
 UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra College is
 located 10 minutes from the Australian Institute of Sport
 and is a popular choice with student athletes through the
 offering of an Elite Sports Program as part of their course of
 study.

 The long-standing partnership with the AIS has been part
 of the school’s culture and history and has shaped many of
 the unique strengths of the college. Staff are experienced
 at providing flexibility for students who miss significant
 periods of time due to sporting commitments and students
 become confident independent learners due to managing
 their numerous time demands.

     School Website                 Sport Promo Video

     2021 Prospectus               Elite Sports Program

 Dickson College
 Dickson College is a public two-year secondary college
 located in the suburb of Dickson (located 15 minutes from
 the Australian Institute of Sport) and offers a range of
 extension and enrichment opportunities for student to
 participate and excel in.

 Dickson College offers a broad curriculum for students
 with specialised programs on offer including Robotics and
 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Maths Enrichment,
 United Nations Partnerships and an Innovated Arts program.
 The College also offers an Australian National University
 (ANU) Extension program with courses available in sciences,
 engineering, mathematics and languages providing students
 with the opportunity to gain credit towards undergraduate
 study whilst still at secondary school.

     School Website                  2021 Prospectus

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Radford College
Radford College is a P-12 college located in the suburb of
Bruce (located 5 minutes from the Australian Institute of
Sport).

Radford College is a thriving independent school dedicated
to educating and supporting students to become
compassionate, adaptable, global citizens.

The school is a modern Anglican co-educational day school
which recognises that each student has unique potential.
We help them fulfil their potential by offering a world-class
education and opportunities to learn beyond the traditional
classroom through co-curricular and community service
programs.

    School Website                  2021 Prospectus

Brindabella Christian College
Brindabella Christian College (Lyneham Campus) is a P-12
college located in the suburb of Lyneham (located 10
minutes from the Australian Institute of Sport).

Brindabella Christian College is a highly digitised learning
environment with a 1:1 laptop program integrated across
the school, providing students with access to the plethora
of rich, inventive, and connected learning opportunities. We
also offer a wide range of co-curricular opportunities in the
performing arts, sport, international mission and theological
programs.

The Senior School, comprised of Years 9 to 12, provides an
innovative learning framework within a safe and supportive
Christian environment. The College is proud of the firm
partnership that exists between families, College staff, and
the wider community.

    School Website              Senior College Overview

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University Options

University of Canberra (UC)
The University of Canberra is a university for the professions,
dedicated to providing immersive student experiences
focussed on employability outcomes. The University is
number one in the ACT for graduate employment and
salaries three years in a row, and is swiftly developing a
global reputation, achieving a place in the world’s top
20 young universities, Australia’s top 10 universities and
amongst the top 1% of universities worldwide.

UC is dedicated to helping it’s elite athlete
students balance their sporting commitments with their
academic goals. This is done by:
• offering adjustment factors towards entry rank at UC
• offering the Elite Athlete Program.
As a member of the Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU)
Network the University of Canberra signed an agreement
with Sport Australia (formally the Australian Sports
Commission) and the Australian Capital Territory Academy of
Sport to support the needs of elite student athletes.
       UC Website                    Elite Athletes Page

Australian National University (ANU)
ANU is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital city,
Canberra. It’s location points to the unique history, ties
to the Australian Government and special standing as a
resource for the Australian people.

It’s focus on excellence in research and education ensures
our graduates are in demand the world-over, well-prepared
to address complex contemporary challenges.

In October 2004, the ANU became a member of the national
network of Elite Athlete Friendly Universities (EAFU) by
signing an agreement with the Australian Sports Commission
(ASC) and the ACT Academy of Sport (ACTAS).
      ANU Website              ANU Student Elite Athlete
                                        Program

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WORK & EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS
We are proud to partner with The Athlete Advantage. The Athlete Advantage is an independent, person-
alised and interactive online program that supports athletes with their wellbeing, performance and career
readiness. The Athlete Advantage Program includes:

•   Tailored online learning in career development and mental wellbeing
•   Ongoing structured 1:1 support with a personal coach
•   A mentor in the athlete’s field of interest
•   A work experience placement

The program is delivered by former athletes, psychologists, and career development experts with more than
three decades of collective experience in the field.  To find out more about The Athlete Advantage, please
visit the following link:  The Athlete Advantage Program

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 AIS FACILITIES
  The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is Australia’s
  premier elite sports precinct and the training base
  for numerous National Sporting Organisations,
  including Volleyball Australia. The collaborative
  nature of the AIS leads to the development of
  sustainable high-performance systems achieve the
  best possible outcomes for athletes and their sport.
  The AIS is also a hub for sport industry innovation
  and research, sports medicine services and athlete
  health and wellbeing facilities. Volleyball Australia
  is very proud of our partnership with the AIS
  in delivery high quality training environments
  for athletes and world-class athlete health and
  wellbeing services.

  Volleyball Courts
  The AIS has two full sized volleyball courts with Taraflex (international standard flooring) over sprung
  floors to protect the athletes’ joints.

  It also has a new beach volleyball facility which features state-of-the-art technology to allow athletes and
  coaches to review their technique in real-time. Two fixed high definition and two roaming cameras will
  stream vision to large screen as well as handheld devices to provide instant analysis of the athlete training
  environment.

  Outdoor Beach Facilities (Lyneham)
  Volleyball ACT own and operate the Lyneham Beach Facility.
  This Beach Facility is home to 6 state of the art beach
  courts that host beach competitions providing competitive
  opportunities for all our AVA athletes.

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Strength and Conditioning Gym
Strength and conditioning can assist athletes in the areas of speed, agility, endurance, strength, stability,
flexibility, injury prevention, management and rehabilitation.

The Strength and Conditioning Gym includes electronic cardiovascular training equipment such as
treadmills, bikes, elliptical cross trainers and rowing machines.

It also incorporates force plates and linear position transducers for strength and power capacity
assessments.

Recovery Centre
The Recovery Centre facilitates both wet and dry post-game/training recovery.

Performance recovery involves the use of post-exercise strategies to promote physiological and
psychological restoration. Effective recovery between sessions may reduce the risk of developing injuries
or illness and help to optimise subsequent training and competitive performance.

An AIS Recovery Physiologist provides tailored education and practical sessions

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AUSTRALIAN VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY FEES

Australian Volleyball Academy scholarships holders are provided with the following:

      •   access to AIS training facilities and high-performance coaching by the AVA coaching staff.
      •   strength & conditioning training programs and testing/evaluation.
      •   performance reporting and supervision.
      •   training & competition uniforms and equipment.
      •   sports medicine, athlete wellbeing, nutrition and physiotherapy services.
      •   subsidised or free access to AIS-based national and AVA camps.
      •   subsidised or free access to competitions entered by the AVA.

Volleyball Australia provides a subsidy to each athlete, ensuring that athlete fees are set at a reduced
annual rate of $2,500*.

* Volleyball Australia plans to offer the equivalent up to 4 scholarships to selected athletes on an annual
basis. Awarding of these scholarships will be decided by a panel appointed by VA based on its assessment
of criteria that will take into account the athletic potential and financial circumstances of the applicant.

HOW TO APPLY
ATHLETE APPLICATION - 2021 INTAKE
Athletes who wish to be considered for the 2021 AVA Athlete Intake are required to complete an Athlete
Application form. The application will require the following:

      •   Personal details (DOB, home address, parent contact details, etc)
      •   Athlete Background
          • Fitness testing data (i.e. height and jump height), developmental history, athlete
              performance
      •   Description on how you have exceeded your own expectations this year
      •   Response to why you want to join the Australian Volleyball Academy
      •   Your goals for the next 3-5 years (volleyball and non-volleyball related)
      •   Athlete photo
      •   Coach recommendation letter
      •   Video – Introduction and Match Play Highlights (up to 5 mins)

Please complete the following Athlete Application for consideration to be a part of the next intake of the
Australian Volleyball Academy.

                                                               APPLY NOW
                                                            APPLICATIONS CLOSE
                                                            30th SEPTEMBER 2020
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ATHLETE SELECTION PROCESS 2021
Athletes for the AVA 2021 will be selected based on performance and assessed future international
potential and, in addition to the Athlete Application, the following information may be considered when
determining suitability for inclusion in the AVA Program:

      1. Review of Australian Junior and Youth Team athletes competing in Asian and world
           championships
      2. Talent identification at Australian Volleyball and Beach Volleyball events
      3. Talent identification at VA Junior Development Programs camps and tours, including:
            • Thailand Junior Development Tour
            • Junior Development Program camps, various times each year
            • Other Junior Development program tours that may occur
      5.   Talent identification at Australian Volleyball Academy Camps
      6.   Recommendations by State Coaches

Applications will be assessed by the AVA Program Director, Coaches and National Team coaches before
approval by the Volleyball Australia CEO.

                                           CONTACT US
          Please keep up to date with the Australian Volleyball Academy on their Facebook page:

                                        @australianvolleyballacademy

               If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the AVA team at

                                        pathways@volleyballaustralia.org.au

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