The Elite Athlete Program at Corinda State High School supports students to empower athletes to pursue their sporting dreams in partnership with their education. It complements the school’s existing programs of excellence in football, tennis and dance.
About the program
The program offer high-performing student athletes through a tailored approach that considers their aspirations, schedules and pathways. It focuses on 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
- Inspire and guide young athletes on a journey of their personal development, fostering growth of their unique skills and attributes
- Create an environment that empowers students to surpass their own limits, unlocking their highest potential both on and off the field.
- Provide mentoring, tailored training and holistic support to help students develop resilience, character and a strong performance mindset.
Program overview
The Elite Athlete Program focuses on the following areas.
Athlete wellbeing and mindset
- mindfulness
- nutrition
- sleep
- growth mindset
- routines
- performance psychology
Strength and conditioning
- physiotherapy screening
- individualised programming
- TeamBuildr app
- fitness testing and tracking
Athlete and academic coaching
- identity and self-awareness
- goal setting
- weekly schedules
- time management
- future pathways
- regular check-ins
Partners and providers
Partners and providers include Performance Physio, Lions FC, Football Queensland, Brisbane Roar, Queensland Tennis Centre, Study and Play USA, Aussie Athletes Agency and Phluxus2.
Curriculum and academic support
- flexible timetables
- assessment scheduling
- extra study lines
Athlete mentor program
- Olympic gold medallist and former Corinda State High School student Nat Cook
Athlete profiles
- Year 11 speed ice skater Aditya N – Australian under-17 national champion and selected to represent Australia at the 2024 Youth Olympics
- Year 12 tennis player Tristan S – Queensland School Sport team member in 2023 and 2024, ranked in the top 16 at the 2023 School Sport Australia National Tennis Championships, and bronze medallist in the Queensland team event
- Year 9 track athlete Natalie L – silver medallist in the 400m at the 2024 Queensland Little Athletics Championships
- Year 10 football player Alex H – Met West representative for football, futsal and tennis, and member of the QRSS state championships for football and futsal
- Archer Ellen M – won 3 gold medals and 1 silver medal across multiple classifications at the 2024 Archery Australia National Indoor Championships, Queensland team member, and Australian Institute of Sport training camp member
- Touch official Ashton S – Touch Australia and School Sport Australia Youth Nationals referee
- Inline speed skater Bailey B – Australian representative at the 2024 Oceania Championships
- Football player Rani S – Queensland Academy of Sport player for the past 3 years and silver medallist at the FFA National Youth Championships
- Rower Cameron D – gold medallist in the junior double at the 2023 Queensland State Championships and silver medallist in the schoolboys double at the 2023 New South Wales State Championships
- Volleyball player Isiah U – Met West team member in the 16–19 years Queensland School Sport state championship-winning team and selected in the Queensland merit squad for the 16–19 years boys team
Looking ahead
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.
Australian Sports Foundation
Corinda State High School is participating in the Aussie Athlete Fund’s Million Dollar Challenge, powered by Ampol. The initiative, led by Olympian and Corinda alumna Nat Cook OAM, aims to raise funds to support Australian athletes through partnerships with local businesses.
The school’s goal is to raise $10,000 to support the Elite Athlete Program. Funding will help subsidise program costs, provide equipment and travel support, and assist families experiencing financial challenges.
Donate to the Elite Athlete Program.
Contact
Sarah Walker
Director of Sports Development, Corinda State High School
Email:
swalk203@eq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3379 0235