Empowering athletes to pursue their sporting dreams in partnership with their education
About the Program
The vision of the Elite Athlete Program at Corinda State High School is to enhance our successful Programs of Excellence in Football, Tennis, and Dance, fostering well-rounded athletes who achieve excellence both academically and in their chosen sports. We offer high-performing individual athletes the opportunity to participate in a program of excellence tailored to their individual aspirations, schedules, and pathways. Our program emphasises the development of values such as integrity, compassion, curiosity, and drive in our athletes, reflecting qualities essential for long-term success and high performance.
Our Vision
Our vision is for Corinda SHS to be a recognised elite athlete program school that caters for the diverse needs of emerging athletes in Queensland.
We strive to create an environment where athletes are empowered to pursue their sporting dreams in partnership with their education.
Our Mission
1. We aim to inspire and guide young athletes on a journey of personal development, fostering growth of their unique skills and attributes
2. We are dedicated to creating an environment that empowers individuals to surpass their own limits, unlocking their highest potential both on and off the field
3. Through mentorship, tailored training and a commitment to holistic development we strive to instil not only athletic prowess but also character, resilience and mindset essential for lifelong success
Program Overview
Our Elite Athlete Program Focus Areas:
Athlete Wellbeing and Mindset
- Mindfulness
- Nutrition
- Sleep
- Growth mindset
- Routines
- Performance Psychology
Strength and Conditioning
- Physiotherapist Screening
- Individualised Programming
- Team Buildr App
- Fitness testing and tracking
Athlete and Academic Coaching
- Understanding 'who am I?'
- Goal Setting
- Weekly Schedules
- Time management
- Future Pathways
- Regular check ins
Elite Sports Partners and Providers
- Performance Physio, Lions FC, Football Qld, Brisbane Roar, Queensland Tennis Centre, Study and Play USA, Aussie Athletes Agency, and Phluxus2
Curriculum and Academic Support
- Flexible timetables
- Assessment scheduling
- Curriculum and Academic Support
- Flexible timetables
- Assessment scheduling
- Extra study lines
Athlete Mentor program
- Olympic Gold medallist and former Corinda SHS student Nat Cook
Our Elite Athlete Program -
Athlete Profile
- Year 11 Speed Ice Skater, Aditya N - Australian 17 Years National Champion, selected to represent Australia in the 2024 Youth Olympics
- Year 12 Tennis, Tristan S – Queensland School Sport Team Member 2023 and 2024. Ranked in the top 16 at the School Sport National Tennis Championships 2023. Bronze medal with the Queensland Team Event.
- Year 9 Track, Natalie L – Silver medallist 400m at the 2024 Qld Little Athletics Championships (first year in the program)
- Year 10 Football, Alex H – Met West Representative for Football, Futsal and Tennis, Member of the QRSS Sate Championships for both Football and Futsal
- Archer, Ellen M (pictured below right) – 3 Gold and a Silver in multiple classifications at the Archery Australia National Indoor Championships 2024. Qld Team member and Australian Institute of Sport training camp member.
- Touch, Ashton S - - Touch Australia and School Sport Australia Youth Nationals Referee.
- In-line skating, Bailey B – Australian representative at the 2024 Oceania Championships for Inline Speed Skating
- Football, Rani S – Qld Academy of Sport player for the last three years. FFA National Youth Championships Silver medallist.
- Rowing, Cameron D - Gold Medallist in the Junior Double at QLD 2023 State Championships. Silver Medallist in the Schoolboys Double at 2023 NSW State Championships
- Volleyball, Isiah U - 16 – 19 Years Volleyball, Qld School Sport State Champions – Met West team. Selected in the Qld merit Squad for the 16-19 years Boys team
Vision for the Future
In our inaugural year of the program, our Elite Athlete Program participants united to foster a positive and supportive atmosphere within both the gym and the school. Numerous students demonstrated exceptional performance, reaching new milestones in both their athletic pursuits and academic endeavours.
Through collaboration with Performance Physio, our athletes experienced growth, benefiting both physically and mentally. The gym sessions became not only a space for physical development but also a source of enjoyment as they worked alongside like-minded peers. The partnership with Performance Physio played a pivotal role in enhancing our athletes' overall well-being and performance.
To build upon a successful first year, our second phase will focus on building a holistic program that will concentrate on establishing wellbeing and sports psychology programs, collaborating with elite partners to support our athletes.
Contact
Sarah Walker
Director of Sports Development, Corinda SHS
Email: swalk203@eq.edu.au
Phone: 07 33790235 or 0412694615