Sports Academies MOUNT ALBERT GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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Sports Academies MOUNT ALBERT GRAMMAR SCHOOL
MOUNT ALBERT
     GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Sports Academies
Sports Academies MOUNT ALBERT GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Goals                                               Rowing
                     MOUNT ALBERT GRAMMAR SCHOOL                                                        100% compliance with the MAGS Sports                •	Maadi Cup Girls U16 single scull
                                                                                                                                                               Runner-up 2018
                     SPORTS ACADEMIES                                                                   Academy Values, Vision, Purpose and Standards
                                                                                                        Students will set “Dream Goals”, as well as short
                                                                                                                                                            •	New Zealand Bronze medal 2014,
                                                                                                                                                               Silver medal 2015
                                                                                                        term and long term goals
                                                                                                                                                            • Maadi Cup Boys U18 Eight finalists 2015
                                                                                                        Every athlete will strive for selection for the
                                                    Academy Vision                                      Premier team in their sport
                                                                                                                                                            • North Island Gold medal 2014, 2015
                                                                                                                                                            • Auckland Gold medals 2014-2016
                                                    MAGS will produce well-balanced athletes with
                                                    both a sporting and academic focus.                 Competition Success
                                                                                                                                                            Rugby
                                                                                                        In recent years teams arising from the
                    Allie Wright                    A love of training and a love of the game                                                               • New Zealand First XV Champions 2016
                    Director of Sport                                                                   MAGS Sports Academies have won many
                                                    will give each Academy student the passion                                                              • Auckland First XV Champions 2016
                                                                                                        championships, including:
                                                    required to aspire to selection for the Premier
                                                                                                                                                            •	Silver medal at 2017 Sanix Secondary
The MAGS Sports Academies were                      team of their sport at Mount Albert Grammar
                                                                                                        Cricket                                                Schools Rugby World Cup in Japan
                                                    School. This will result in our Premier teams
established in 1997 to identify and work                                                                •	Auckland T20 Champions 2017
                                                    always having a presence in local, regional and                                                         • Blues 10s Champions 2015-2017
with high-performing students who we
                                                    national competitions.                              • Auckland One Day Champions 2013                   •	Auckland Sevens Champions 2013-2015
believe have the potential to become
                                                                                                        • Auckland Two Day Champions 2013
elite competitors during their time at              Purpose                                             • New Zealand runners-up 2013                       Lesson Content
Mount Albert Grammar School.
                                                    The MAGS Sports Academies will improve the          • Auckland Cricket School of the Year 2013          In Years 9 and 10 each student attends their
The aim is to improve the skill levels of players   focus of each student by putting them in a                                                              Sports Academy for two periods a week as part
at a junior level so that by the time they reach    specialised programme, where expectations are       Boys’ Football                                      of their normal curriculum.
senior level, they are significantly advanced.      clear and standards are not compromised. A          •	New Zealand Futsal Championships 2016 – 3rd      In these lessons they will receive high-quality
In Years 9 and 10 students participate in their     culture of excellence will grow out of this where                                                       coaching, and theory lessons in goal setting,
                                                                                                        •	New Zealand Champions 2012
chosen Academy, representing one of seven           students will be given the opportunity to reach                                                         sports psychology, tactics and nutrition.
                                                    their potential.                                    •	Auckland Knockout Cup Champions 2012
key sports at this school: Aquatics, Basketball,
Cricket, Football, Netball, Rowing and Rugby.                                                           •	Auckland First XI Champions 2001,                Involvement in an Academy can positively affect
The Academies take approximately 200                Standards                                              2003-2009, 2011, 2013                            other areas of school life and help students
students each year across these sporting codes.                                                                                                             become well-rounded individuals.
                                                    •	Students understand that it is a privilege to
                                                                                                        Girls’ Football                                     All Academy programmes are aligned with the
Students who are involved in an Academy are            be in an Academy, not a right
                                                                                                        • New Zealand Futsal Champions 2013-2017            New Zealand curriculum.
proving to be fitter, better prepared for their     •	Each student’s contract is signed and fees
season and more disciplined in their health                                                             • New Zealand Champions 2010, 2013-2016
                                                       are paid                                                                                             The following conditions apply for
and fitness.                                                                                            •	Auckland Premier League Champions                Academy students:
                                                    •	There will be 100% attendance and uniform
                                                                                                           2009-2012 and 2014-2016
                                                       will always be correctly worn                                                                        •	In Year 9 and 10 students choose Sports
Core Values                                                                                             •	Auckland Knockout Cup Champions 2010,
                                                    •	Each student plays for the school first and                                                             Academy as one of their option lines.
The MAGS Way set of values which underpin                                                                  2011, 2012, 2014, 2015
                                                       foremost, and strives for a place in a
the school are also the foundation of its                                                                                                                   •	All those in the Academy are expected to
                                                       Premier team
Sports Academies.                                                                                       Netball                                                attend their lessons and come prepared
                                                    •	The MAGS Way values are evident in the                                                                  to work hard physically and mentally with
                                                                                                        • New Zealand Champions 2010, 2012-2015
The MAGS Way values are:                               behaviour of every student                                                                              a positive attitude. High standards and a
                                                                                                        •	New Zealand College Netball Champions
Aim for Excellence, Respect Oneself, Respect                                                               2012-2015                                           high work rate are expected of all students
Property and the Environment, Be Honest,                                                                                                                       accepted into the Academy.
                                                                                                        •	Auckland Premier Champions 2007,
Respect Others, Value Education.                                                                           2009-2013, 2015
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Academy Selection                                    Sports Academy Contract                          Student Contract Conditions
Each year, students who are accepted into            As a condition of entry into a Sports Academy,   When you apply online for a Sports Academy
MAGS may apply for positions in academies            each student and their parents must sign the     you will also be required to download and
of their choice. The main part of the selection      Sports Academy Contract.                         accept the Sports Academy Student Contract,
process involves a sport-specific skills                                                              which contains the following clauses:
                                                     The signing of this Contract ensures students
assessment. This will be undertaken by Mount
                                                     are committed to the Sports Academy and to       By applying for a Sports Academy, undergoing
Albert Grammar School teachers involved in the
                                                     representing Mount Albert Grammar School first   a practical assessment and being chosen to be
respective Sports Academies. There may also be
                                                     and foremost.                                    part of the programme, I agree to the following:
some fitness testing.
                                                                                                      • I will represent Mount Albert Grammar School
You may apply for Academy selection when
                                                                                                         at my chosen sport(s).
returning the forms confirming your acceptance
of an offered place at MAGS. Selection trials take                                                    • I will not participate in other teams/sports
place during the academic testing days at MAGS                                                           that could have a negative influence on my
in November.                                                                                             involvement/performance for the school
                                                                                                         teams I represent.
As a rule students may take part in one
Academy only; participation in two Academies                                                          • I will attend all Sports Academy lessons when I
is by special permission of the Director of Sport.                                                       am present at school.
                                                                                                      • I will make every effort to maintain a high
                                                                                                         standard of effort and behaviour in my other
                                                                                                         academic studies.
                                                                                                      • I will make every effort to maintain a high
                                                                                                         standard of effort and conduct in Sports
                                                                                                         Academy lessons.
                                                                                                      • I f I am injured or too sick to participate in a
                                                                                                         practical lesson, I will bring a note to explain
                                                                                                         this, as I would for any absence from a PE
                                                                                                         lesson. Any long-term injury requires a letter
                                                                                                         for a GP, Physiotherapist or other specialist.
                                                                                                      • I understand that being a part of the Sports
                                                                                                         Academy will carry certain expectations in
                                                                                                         being a sporting role model for Mount Albert
                                                                                                         Grammar School. I will be expected to take full
                                                                                                         participation in Inter-Form Class competitions,
                                                                                                         and to participate in other sporting codes/
                                                                                                         teams as required.
                                                                                                      • I will play for the team that my Sports
                                                                                                         Academy coach selected me for.
                                                                                                      The agreement of this contract ensures
                                                                                                      students are committed to the Sports Academy
                                                                                                      and to representing Mount Albert Grammar
                                                                                                      School first and foremost.
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Aquatic                                                   Co-ed Academy

Academy swimmers’ success                     Uniform
                                              MAGS branded swim cap, t-shirt, shorts,
                                              trackpants, hoodie, long winter jacket
• Multiple New Zealand Gold, Silver and
  Bronze medals in 2016/17/19                 Other: Training shoes, towel, googles and
                                              additional training equipment as required by
• 3 Australian Championship Gold Medals
                                              each squad.
• Multiple New Zealand Age Group records
  2016/17/18/19                               Facilities
• Multiple Auckland Gold, Silver and Bronze   Mt Albert Aquatic Centre, Gym,
  medals 2016/17/18                           Sweat Yoga Newmarket

• Multiple Auckland Age group and Open        Lesson content
  Records 2016/17/18/19                       Skill and technique refinement, advanced
• Brearna Crawford selected for NZ Team to    energy training techniques, race preparation,
  compete at Australian State                 sport psychology, goal setting. There is a
  Championships (won 2 Gold), Australian      large dry-land component to training for the
  Age Group Championships (1 Gold) and for    competitive squads.
  the NZ Development Team.
  Represented NZ and competed at 2019         Team pathway
  Junior World Championships.                 •	Fitness programmes for other water sports
                                                 such as Water Polo
• Swim team winners of NZ Secondary
  Schools Co-Ed Swimming Championships        •	Competitive programmes start at 8 years
  in 2019.                                       and go up to 19 years; the criteria to enter
                                                 each squad and the commitment required
                                                 is available from the Aquatic Director
                                                 upon request.

                                              High-performance pathway
                                              • Mount Albert Grammar School Team
                                              • Regional and National Representative
                                                Teams
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Basketball                                             Co-ed Academy

Director/Coach: Daryl Cartwright
•	Basketball New Zealand Coach of the        Lesson content
   Year 2017
                                              Training occurs before school 7.15am-8.15am
• Head Coach of the NZ Junior Tall Blacks     twice a week. Trainings are timetabled lessons
•	Former Coaching Director of                that students are expected to attend.
   Auckland Basketball
                                              Fundamental skill development, positional play,
•	Assistant Coach of Auckland Pirates 2012   tactical awareness, games for understanding,
   (National Champions)                       physical conditioning.
•	Coach of MAGS’ Premier boys
   basketball team                            Team pathway
• Former New Zealand Tall Black               • U15, U17, Premier
•	Played in the NZ National Basketball
   League for 17 years                        Days of competition
•	Assistant Head of MAGS Physical            • Midweek games after school
   Education Faculty 


                                              High-performance pathway
Year groups involved                          • Mount Albert Grammar School Premier team
Years 9 and 10                                • Auckland Representative teams
                                              • New Zealand age group teams
Uniform                                       • US College Scholarship
•	Basketball Academy shirt
                                              • Tall Black/Tall Ferns
•	PE shorts
                                              • NZ Breakers
•	Training shoes (own)
                                              • Professional Contract Opportunities

Facilities
Two gymnasiums
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Cricket                                                  Co-ed Academy

Director/Coach: Tony Sail
•	Auckland Secondary Schools Cricket Coach     Facilities
   of the Year 2013
                                                Cricket nets, cricket pitches, gym, offsite
•	Coach of the Auckland Aces - National        all-weather facilities at Eden Park and
   Championship winners 1999-2002               Cornwall Park
•	Director of Elite Player Development for
   Auckland Cricket 1998-2003                   Lesson content
•	Coach of NZ Cricket Development Squad        Skill development, games for understanding,
   1998-1999                                    scrimmaging/tactical awareness, physical/
•	NZ Cricket Level III                         mental conditioning, history and development
•	Australian Cricket Level III                 of cricket in New Zealand

•	International Coaching Effectiveness
                                                Team pathway
   Programme (Massey University)
                                                •	Morning grades, Colts, Second XI, First XI
•	Teacher of Physical Education, English and
   Social Sciences for 35 years                 Days of competition
Year groups involved                            •	Wednesday & Saturday

Years 9 and 10                                  High-performance pathway
Uniform                                         •	Mount Albert Grammar School First XI

•	Cricket Academy shirt                        •	Auckland district teams

•	PE shorts                                    •	Auckland age group teams

•	Training shoes/ cricket shoes (own)          •	Auckland High-performance Programme

•	Cricket whites (own)                         •	New Zealand age group teams
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Football                                                    Separate Boys’ &
                                                                          Girls’ Academies

Director/Coach: Peter Smith
•	Head Coach of Waikato Bay of Plenty           Facilities
   Football’s ASB National Premiership Squad,
                                                 Football fields, gym, classroom
   2013-current.
•	Eight years with Waikato Bay of Plenty        Lesson content
   Football as Development Manager and Head
                                                 Technical, tactical, physical, mental
   Coach of its Youth Squad.
•	NZ Football National Talent Centre coach      Team pathway
   from 2010-2013.                               •	Boys: 13A, 14A, 15A, Second XI, First XI
•	Four years at Dundee United Football Club     •	Girls: Junior A, Second XI, First XI
   preparing high-performing youth players for
   potential selection for top teams.            Days of competition
                                                 •	Girls – Wednesday afternoons
Year groups involved
                                                 •	Boys - Saturday
Years 9, 10 and 11
                                                 High-performance pathway
Uniform
                                                 •	Mount Albert Grammar School First XI
• Football Academy shirt
                                                 •	National Youth League
• PE shorts
                                                 •	FTC/NTC squads
• Football Academy socks
                                                 •	New Zealand age group and national teams
• Football shoes/football boots (own)
                                                 •	American universities
• Shin pads (own)
                                                 •	Hyundai A League
• MAGS shower jacket
                                                 •	Professional opportunities worldwide
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Netball

Director/Coach: Kylie Leota
•	Assistant Coach MAGS Premier 1        Team pathway
•	ACT State League Champion Team        •	Please refer to the Netball Pathways
   member 2015                              document on the website
•	MAGS Premier Team AKSS & UNISS           www.mags.school.nz
   Champion Team member 2007
                                         Days of competition
Year groups involved                     •	Saturday
•	Years 9 and 10
                                         High-performance pathway
Uniform
                                         • Mount Albert Grammar School Premier Team
•	Netball Academy shirt
                                         • NZSS Squad
•	PE shorts or navy PE trackpants
                                         •	Auckland regional age group teams and
•	MAGS sports hoodie
                                            high-performance academies
•	Training shoes (own)
                                         • Beko National League
Facilities                               • ANZ League
Courts, classroom                        • NZ U21 squad
                                         • Silver Ferns
Lesson content
Skill work, game analysis, tactics and
physical conditioning, preparation for
transition to Premier team
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Rowing                           Separate Boys’ & Girls’ Academies
                                                          in year 9, co-ed in year 10

Coach: John Cook
• Representative rower                              Team pathway
• Professional rowing coach with MASGROW            •	Novice squad, Intermediate squad,
• Dip.Bus.Admin, B.Ag.Sci                              Premier squad

Year groups involved                                Days of competition
Years 9 and 10                                      •	Weekend regattas

Uniform                                             High-performance pathway
•	Rowing Academy shirt                             •	Mount Albert Grammar School
•	PE shorts                                           Premier crews
•	Training shoes (own)                             •	Auckland Light Blues
                                                    •	North Island U18s
Facilities                                          •	New Zealand Juniors
Gym with 16 rowing machines, weights room,          •	Auckland RPC
access to West End Rowing Club                         (Regional Performance Centre)
                                                    •	NZ U23
Lesson content
                                                    •	NZ Elite
Development in the areas of technique, tactics,
physical ability and mental/social skills
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Rugby

Director/Coach: Nicholas Leger
•	IRANZ facilitator and Counties Manukau      Team pathway
   Academy Player Development Manager
                                               •	U14A, U15A, U16A, 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A
Year groups involved                              Second XV, First XV
Years 9, 10, 11. Year 11 students study NCEA   Days of competition
Level 1 Physical Education Achievement
                                               •	Girls - Monday
Standards specialising in Rugby.
                                               •	Boys - Saturday
Uniform
                                               High-performance pathway
•	Rugby Academy shirt
                                               •	Mount Albert Grammar School First XV
•	Rugby Academy shorts
                                               •	Auckland Secondary Schools team
•	MAGS rugby socks
                                               •	New Zealand Secondary Schools team
•	Rugby boots (own)
                                               •	Provincial union development contracts
Facilities
Rugby fields, gym, weights, swimming pool,
courts, classroom

Lesson content
Covers the NZ Rugby Union’s five pillars of
player development - technical, tactical,
mental, holistic and physical.
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