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To find out more or to book a tour of our facilities, please contact the College of Sport on 08 8161 4600 or email sports.academy82@schools.sa.edu.au
ROMA MITCHELL SPORTS ACADEMY PROGRAM
YOUR PATHWAY TO SPORTING & ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Roma Mitchell Secondary College’s Sports Academy, offers successful year 7-12 applicants high quality mentoring and training programs in
- Soccer
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Women’s AFL (AFLW)
We work in partnership with industry sports associations including, the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA), South Australian Women’s Football (AFLW), Basketball South Australia (BSA), Volleyball South Australia (VSA) and Football South Australia (FSA) to give our students access to the best sports training in the state.
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How will students benefit from the Sports Academy Program?
Sports Academy students develop their sporting prowess through participation in a range of state and national level competitions, while undertaking a specialised curriculum that focuses on skill development, coaching, officiating, strength and conditioning, and preparing students for professional sporting pathways, tertiary study, or the workforce.
Our Sports Academy students are mentored and guided by highly skilled coaches and respected leaders in the sporting industry. Many Roma Mitchell Sports Academy scholars have gone on to compete at state and national levels, while also being supported academically to achieve their best in future pathways.
The Sports Academy Program is guided by the school’s foundational values of Respect, Diversity and Excellence.
Respect
Students in the Sports Academy Program uphold a high standard of respect in their conduct toward staff, teammates, and opponents.
Diversity
Sports Academy students embrace diversity and recognise the importance of their sporting talents, character strengths, and unique backgrounds.
Excellence
As role models, Sports Academy students are encouraged to strive for excellence and for progress in both their academic and sporting endeavours.
What is the selection criteria for the Roma Mitchell Sports Academy?
Selection into the Roma Mitchell Sports Academy is highly competitive. Students who are accepted into the program demonstrate not only advanced sporting skills, but also the attitude and behaviours that reflect the values of the Academy.
To be considered, applicants should show:
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High-level sporting ability and strong fundamental skills in their chosen sport
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Commitment and work ethic, including regular training habits and a willingness to improve
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Academic potential, ensuring students can balance both sporting and learning commitments
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Positive character, such as teamwork, resilience, leadership, and respect
As part of the application process, students are required to participate in trials to demonstrate skill level, game sense, fitness, and coachability. Register your interest here
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For any enquiries regarding trials in this college of sport, please contact Jack Turnbull sports.academy82@schools.sa.edu.au
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