U13  EMERGING TALENT ACADEMY (ETA)

Due to the increasing demand from our community for young athletes to enter our High-Performance environment, we can now offer those athletes who are not selected into the Academy an opportunity to participate in a 2nd tier program - the Emerging Talent Academy (ETA). 

The aim of the ETA is to provide U13 players and goalkeepers an opportunity to experience growth and development within an introductory high-performance environment. 

During this program we will cover individual skills, game awareness and decision making, all valuable tools for every hockey player. Sessions are designed to encourage the individual to find their level for optimal development by providing an environment to build confidence and improve their skills.  

The Emerging Talent Academy is not part of any selection process, sessions will be focused on athlete development. The main objective is to improve players as individuals, providing opportunities that enable them to develop their talent and skills so that they can play at their best.

Please note this not an entry level program.  

Age eligibility:  The athlete is 13 years or under on the 31st of December 11:59pm, 2023.  Therefore, if the athlete is turning 14 in 2023, they are ineligible for this event.

If you are unsure, please contact us before registering.

U13 - Emerging Talent Academy 2023 information

DATES & VENUES

The program will offer 6 two hours on field sessions + 2 online learning sessions being presented to both Academy groups.

Field Sessions are at Melbourne Sports Centres, Parkville, 10 Brens Drive, Parkville, VIC - Please note there have been time/days changes,

• Sunday 16th July  - Boys 8-10am & Girls 10am-12pm 
• Sunday 23rd July  -  Girls 8-10am  & Boys 10am-12pm
• Wednesday 26th July  - Boys 5-7pm - Girls 7-9pm
• Sunday 30th July  - Girls 8-10am  & Boys 10am-12pm
• Sunday 6th August  - Boys 8-10am & Girls 10am-12pm 
• Monday 7th August   - Girls only 5-7pm
• Monday 14th August    Boys only 5-7pm

Hockey School - Online Sessions Monday 10th and 24th of July - time yet TBD.

*U13 OPA - Monday 31st of July (Boys) and Wednesday 2nd of August (Girls) - SHC, Parkville – Separate event

COST

$370 per participant

TRAINING SCHEDULE 

Each station focuses on different skills applicable to a hockey game. After warming up, players rotate through the stations. This allows for coaches to give better feedback to players while keeping everyone moving and practicing.

-    A focus on basic skills development (passing, receiving, ball carrying) 
-    PCA and PCD
-    Goalscoring
-    Game Development (decision making, awareness, positioning)
-    GK specific training - will get the opportunity to receive specialist training as well as participating in some of the drills and match play with the Field Players.

High Performance coaches will be supervising the sessions delivered by qualified and experience coaches. Assistant coaches will be participating in the program as part of their ongoing coaching development.

Feedback

Athletes can expect feedback from coaches throughout the program and there will be a group written feedback at the conclusion of the program.