2017 SOCCER EXCELLENCE

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John Curtin College of the Arts is committed to fostering learning for life and pursuing excellence, emphasising learning through active engagement. This vision is embedded in the college values.

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Welcome 3

Academic Balance 4

Enrichment 6

Soccer Excellence Program 8

Extension Activities 12

Honours 14

Additional Information 16

Contents

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WELCOME

John Curtin College of the Arts’ Soccer Excellence Program is an elite program for aspiring athletes.

The college has delivered a high quality, specialist soccer program since 1990 and was the �rst school in Western Australia to o�er soccer as a specialist subject.

Our unique Soccer Excellence Program was established after extensive consultation and was developed with the assistance of Football West. Over the past 25 years, more than 400 students have graduated from the program. There are currently 150 students undertaking the program in Years 7 to 12.

As one of the Department of Education’s Approved Specialist Programs, the soccer program is designed to develop knowledge, understanding and skills to bring out the best in your child and enable them to compete at the highest level.

The success of our college teams in School Sports WA Champion Schools Competitions has been outstanding; in 2015 we won four out of the �ve State competitions. and in 2016 retained 3 of these. Our teams’ performance in international school based competitions has also been a highlight, with the college participating in 14 international tours. This December our senior boys visit the UK training and playing against top football clubs and academies.

As a result of the high level of coaching expertise and sporting opportunities in the soccer program, the college has produced 25 national representatives, with eight graduate students now earning a living playing in Australia or internationally. A vast number of past students have reached senior ‘A’ grade level and many have played under-age representative soccer.

As well as receiving expert coaching and specialised skill development, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of academic and non-academic courses. Many students in the soccer program also participate in a range of Arts activities while at the college, with a number of players joining class music and continuing their music studies.

All students who attend John Curtin College of the Arts can access a unique, high quality Arts enriched education which adds value to all their learning and remains a major in�uence in their lives.

Soccer Excellence Program CoordinatorPeter Rickers

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ACADEMIC BALANCEAt John Curtin, your child will partake in an exceptional and balanced academic program.

The college has an academic balance policy which identi�es how essential it is for all students to achieve to their full potential in all areas of their learning in order to have a variety of choices or pathways at the completion of secondary schooling.

John Curtin provides a rigorous curriculum focusing on high academic achievement in all learning areas for students across all year groups.

Our Soccer Excellence Program has a minimum of four hours per week, which is the same amount of contact time as the core academic subject areas of English, mathematics, science and humanities and social sciences. The soccer program becomes one of the student’s core subjects and a focus on academic balance ensures students have the opportunities to excel in all areas of the curriculum.

Students study their soccer course alongside these core subjects and have equal access to all academic programs. They also have access to design and technology, languages (Italian), home economics, business education, computing, health and physical education programs.

Academic balance is about creating pathways of choice for whichever direction students choose to take in their future. The focus on a well-rounded education allows students to continue careers in the sports industry or pursue careers in numerous other professions including the Arts, medicine, law, education, politics and science.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE PROGRAMFor intellectually gifted students we o�er specialised academic courses in English, humanities and social sciences, mathematics and science as part of our Academic Excellence Program in Years 7 to 10.

The college’s Academic Excellence Program places like-minded students in a challenging and rigorous environment designed to support students to achieve their best academically.

Soccer students can participate in this program alongside their Soccer course. The Academic Excellence Program is not an additional course; it is part of the student’s core curriculum.

Participation is based on results of the Nelson testing administered by the college. Further supporting information ensures accurate judgements are made that are supported by more than one source of data.

In addition to the general college costs, students are required to pay an annual charge for each Academic Excellence Program subject. Extension activities such as university visits, interschool debating, incursions, excursions and competitions enrich the college programs. These are subsidised by the Academic Excellence Program levy however there may be small additional charges at times.

To �nd out more about the Academic Excellence Program contact Deputy Principal, Georgina Wigley at georgina.wigley@education.wa.edu.au

PARTICIPATION AND ACHIEVEMENTAcademic balance is a priority and there is a requirement that students aim to achieve high standards in all their learning programs. The college encourages students to seek assistance from Student Services Managers and their assistants or the Soccer Excellence Program Coordinator if they are experiencing di�culty achieving a balance across all programs.

It is expected that the college’s soccer activities take priority over external activities. Students are required to discuss external commitments with the Soccer Excellence Program Coordinator to ensure they do not con�ict with college activities.

The college encourages all students in their endeavours to gain selection in their respective State teams. Students who are selected in State squads are still expected to ful�l their commitments to the college including training and champion schools �xtures. Wherever possible the Soccer Excellence Coordinator will endeavour to reduce the load on these students by granting exemption from training and/or champion schools �xtures if it is requested. This is at the discretion of the coordinator.

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Soccer is a practical subject and regular attendance and participation are necessary for achievement in the program. If students are unable to participate in class due to illness or injury, they must bring a written note from parents/guardians which contains the following information:

• date;

• an explanation of the illness or injury and any relevant medical certi�cate;

• parent/guardian signature.

A medical certi�cate must be provided if students need to be excused from classes for more than one week.

SELF MANAGEMENT PRACTICESThroughout the program, students are encouraged to be responsible for all aspects of their learning. This includes constructing and keeping to schedules and timelines, organising resources for training and games, managing their progress, making necessary changes to ensure their success, negotiating and problem solving with peers, teachers and parents, and making necessary changes to ensure success.

Students should be focused, motivated and committed to the overall life of the college. Our teachers provide an education that is inspiring, challenging and one that enhances all learning experiences.

Soccer program students will be given a list of requirements for classes, training and games by the coordinators at the earliest convenience. A copy of the requirements must be kept in each student’s diary for reference. Students will be expected to take responsibility for ensuring that they are organised and thoroughly prepared for all program activities.

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A new feature of the Soccer Excellence Program is Enrichment. In 2016 all Year 7, 8 and 9 soccer students will have access to two extra periods per week designed to reinforce the holistic and evolving nature of the sport, as well as introduce concepts that will lead into a football speci�c Stage 3 course in upper school.

Enrichment will provide collaboration opportunities with other subjects, in particular the Arts, enabling soccer students to access to the Arts facilities and teaching.

Cross-curricular projects such as ‘The Beautiful Game’, a sold out stage production about football featuring Gifted and Talented Drama students and players from the soccer program acting and playing on the theatre stage, ensure that the soccer students engage with their peers from the Arts and are fully immersed in the life of the school.

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LOWER SCHOOL ENRICHMENTThe following is an example course outline for the Enrichment Program for Year 7, 8 and 9.

PREPARATION OF THE BODYNutrition

Soccer conditioning

Injury prevention

Systems of the body

Biomechanics

STRATEGIES AND TACTICSFormations/structures

Philosophies/Playing styles

Analysis of matches

HISTORY AND SOCIOLOGY OF FOOTBALLOrigins of the game

History

Politics in sport

SKILL ACQUISITIONIdenti�cation of strengths and weaknesses

Video analysis

Methods of improvement

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTTeam building

Acceptance of others

My place in society

Gender di�erences

Communication skills

Leadership

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OVERVIEW Our Soccer Excellence Program provides your child with high level technical instruction coupled with a game sense approach to coaching. The program sequentially moves through practices geared to the appropriate age group and progressively becomes more di�cult as your child matures.

Your child will move from individual exercises and simpli�ed games to collective and complex game situations over a period of �ve years.

The program focuses on:

• technique;

• physical conditioning;

• the importance of tactics and strategies;

• developing game intelligence.

LOWER SCHOOL PROGRAM - YEARS 7 TO 10Our lower school program is technically based and focuses on improving individual technique and an understanding of the game. This is achieved by using varying technique practices and a game sense approach to learning. In addition, students study the history of soccer and develop refereeing skills, match tactics and strategies. Study covers all skills involved in the game including passing, receiving, shooting, heading, shielding and goalkeeping.

All year groups participate in a minimum of four hours soccer a week and goalkeepers receive an extra hour a week with a specialist goalkeeping coach.

UPPER SCHOOL PROGRAM - YEARS 11 AND 12In Years 11 and 12 there is a shift in focus as students must make a commitment to theory at this point.

In addition, all Year 11 students complete their Referee’s Certi�cate and in Year 12 their Football Federation of Australia Skill Training Licence Coaching Accreditation.

By the time your child reaches Year 11, we will have two distinct courses available: ATAR level subject Stage3 Phys. Ed and a VET quali�cation, Cert II Sports coaching.

Further details on the upper school course is in the Year 11 and Year 12 Curriculum Handbooks.

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Technical20%

Tactical30%

Physiological20%

Mental30%

Skills Years 11 and 12

Technical50%

Tactical30%

Physiological10%

Mental10%

Skills Years 9 and 10

PROGRAMMING CONSIDERATION AND FOCUS

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Tactical KnowledgeUnderstanding tacticsTeam formationsTeam strategiesRoles and responsibilities of players

Technical Skills Ability to perform a range of skillsAbility to use both feetKnowing when to use each technique

Physiological Skills SpeedStrengthEnduranceBody compositionFlexibilityPower

Mental SkillsAttitudeMotivationSports psychology

Technical60%

Tactical25%

Physiological10%

Mental5%

Skills Years 7 and 8

CONTACTFor further information on any aspect of the Soccer Excellence Program contact the Soccer Excellence Coordinator.

E: peter.rickers@education.wa.edu.au

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PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORSAll students in the program receive instruction from specially selected teachers who have exhibited a high level of pro�ciency in both soccer and teaching. Our experienced coaches have a range of quali�cations including their Football Federation of Australia and Asian Football confederation, C Licence, B Licence and Instructor’s Licence.

Throughout the school year guest coaches are invited to the college to share their knowledge, skills and experience with students. Students also learn to be comfortable with di�erent coaching styles.

The Soccer Excellence Program is supported by Football West. Football West also provide assistance in coaching and organisation.

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EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

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OVERVIEWThe Soccer Excellence Program includes additional lessons and interschool matches scheduled outside normal school hours. Information about these requirements is provided to students and parents/guardians at the beginning of the school year. However, the timing of some activities depends on the availability of sta� and it is di�cult to provide more than a few weeks notice for some activities.

To ensure the safety of students it is expected that parents/guardians arrange for their child to be transported home by private vehicle if a training session or game extends beyond 5.00pm.

AFTER SCHOOL FIXTURESStudents play for the college team against various competitors, including visiting interstate and international teams. The college competes in the Champion Schools Soccer Competition organised by School Sport WA in Terms 2 and 3. There are �ve main divisions – Boys U/14, Junior Girls U/15, Boys U/16, Boys U/18 and Senior Girls U/18. Games are played after school during the week and the college bus transports students to and from away �xtures.

Students are also expected to play in a soccer club competition on weekends and train with their club during the week.

GOALKEEPER COACHINGOur goalkeepers are expected to attend training out of hours once a week during the �rst half of the year. This session is usually held on a Thursday with a specialist goalkeeper coach.

STATE AND NATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE TEAMSAll students are encouraged to try out for selection to National Training Centre (NTC) and State teams. Students are given information as it comes to hand. The college has had great success with students regularly selected to represent the NTC and/or their State.

CAMPS AND TOURSSouth west tour

Year 8 and 9 girls and Year 10 boys have the opportunity to tour the south west of Western Australia and play games against country teams. This tour is generally four days duration and is run as a lead up to an international tour in future years.

The tour encourages students to:

• work on ambassadorial skills when visiting other schools and clubs in the south west;

• build leadership skills in an environment away from the college and home;

• improve playing skills in a competitive environment in the early part of the season and in preparation for the up coming club and school matches.

International tour

Years 10 - 12 students usually participate in an international tour every second year. Previous tour destinations include Indonesia and Singapore. Senior students compete against international clubs and school teams over a period of eight to nine days.

In December 2016, a new tour destination for the senior boys teams is to Scotland and England. This will provide them with a sterner challenge and chance to play in front of talent scouts and coaches from professional clubs which may lead to contract opportunities post school.

Parents are required to meet costs of the tour. Every attempt is made to keep the costs to a minimum.

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Champion Schools Competition, School Sport WAJUNIOR BOYS JUNIOR GIRLS

20162014 20152011 20142001 20112000 20101999 20091998 20071997 Runner up 20131996

Runner up 2015, 2013, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991

INTERMEDIATE BOYS SENIOR BOYS SENIOR GIRLS2016 2016

2015 2015 2015(This is a new division in 2015) 2014 2014

2006 20082002 20032001 20012000 20001999 Runner up 2013, 2012199819971996199519941991

Runner up 2013, 2012

International Schools Competition, Singapore7 a side

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Attendance and PunctualityA high level of attendance and punctuality is necessary for students to access the full range of opportunities at the college. At least 90 per cent attendance has been identi�ed as the requirement for full participation in learning.

The Soccer Excellence Program has compulsory activities which extend beyond period 6 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and period 5 on Thursday and Friday. Learning to manage travel time, homework and subject requirements is a college priority and students need to learn organisational skills to e�ectively plan and manage their study program in all subject areas.

All learning areas address this requirement by embedding the learning of management and organisational skills into the programs.

Students in the Soccer Excellence Program must honour all commitments to scheduled training and games. It is, however, recognised that a number of students are likely to be selected in State under-aged teams and development squads. Every e�ort will be made to help students meet these dual commitments through consultation with the program coordindator.

Behaviour on the training �eldIt is important that the training �eld is an e�ective and productive learning environment for all students. It is essential that students demonstrate a well disciplined and well mannered approach to both their sport and their teachers. Bad manners, disruptive behaviour and lack of e�ort are not tolerated.

Code of AgreementJohn Curtin College of the Arts is committed to ensuring learning occurs within a caring, safe and supportive learning environment that is responsive to students’ particular abilities and learning styles, and which challenges and engages them to excel.

A Code of Agreement for students, parents/guardians and sta� identi�es the speci�c requirements relating to the Soccer Excellence Program. This is to ensure that students can work e�ectively and cooperatively in all of their studies at the college. Students and parents/guardians sign this agreement on acceptance into the college. All students are expected to adhere to the elements of this agreement.

Course CostsAt the end of Term 4 parents/guardians receive a college account listing all the subjects their child will study during the year ahead, including the relevant costs for the Soccer Excellence Program. These charges cover the costs of soccer speci�c uniforms, guest coaches and travel to and from local sporting venues.

Full payment of college charges or a regular payment plan implemented at the start of the year is required prior to students having access to extra resources. Parents/guardians who are experiencing di�culty regarding payment at this time should contact the Business Manager to arrange a payment plan. E: suzanne.rowley@education.wa.edu.au

Please note that if payment of the annual charges for the Soccer Excellence Program has not been made in full and there is no payment plan in place, the student will not be able to access some resources such as external providors, bus transport and after school �xtures.

YEAR COST7 $4408, 9 and 10 $33011 and 12 $460Any new student throughout the year: Years 7 to 10 $440 Years 11 and 12 $460

Exit ProceduresIt is a requirement that students who accept a position in the Soccer Excellence Program continue in that program through to Year 12. One of the Year 11 and 12 subject choices must be Certi�cate II in Sport and Recreation.

Unless a student lives within the college catchment boundary, it is required that they remain in the Soccer Excellence Program. Leaving the specialist program means their enrolment at the college may be forfeited.

Students are not able to transfer between the Soccer Excellence Program and Gifted and Talented Programs.

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Extended LeaveThe Soccer Excellence Program has a developmental structure and extended absence may seriously a�ect the progress of the individual student as well as the progress of other students in the program. This is especially signi�cant in group assessments that may extend over a period of time. Extended absence must be approved by the Principal.

Specialist Soccer Monitoring ProgramFor soccer students to engage fully in all the opportunities provided at the college, a monitoring system is in place to provide assistance and support. The Student Services team and learning support specialists work together to provide guidance and assistance.

Students enrolled in the Soccer Excellence Program who are unable to meet the requirements of the Code of Agreement will be monitored and this can result in their status and place in the program being reviewed.

The college provides support so students can make the most of all the opportunities available in the soccer program.

Parent Support We constantly liaise with parents regarding student progress, behaviour, sporting and academic successes and commitments. Parental feedback is important to us and we continually implement communication methods and interactions to better inform parents regarding �xtures, schedules, local camps and national and international tours.

Part-time Soccer StudentsPart-time students in the Soccer Excellence Program are those who have gained entry to the college through a Gifted and Talented program and participate in the soccer program up to two hours a week. Only a select group of students are chosen after considerable consultation with the school administration.

Part-time soccer students must ensure that all commitments to their Gifted and Talented program are met. If there is a clash between the soccer program and their Gifted and Talented Education program, the Gifted and Talented program takes precedence at all times.

If students fail to honour the commitment to the Gifted and Talented program their position in the Soccer Excellence Program will be reviewed and they may be removed from the soccer program. Participation as a part-time lower school student does not give automatic entry into the Year 11 soccer program and students will need to apply through the standard process for Year 11 entry.

Seb Nye ScholarshipThe Seb Nye Scholarship is a prestigious award that is presented to one student in each year group from Years 8 to 12 within the specialist soccer program for one year and based on performance throughout the previous 12 months.

A student who is selected to receive this award will be entitled to:

• A scholarship certi�cate.

• A $500 bursary credited towards the student’s school related expenditure.

The criteria for selection for this award includes:

• A student who possesses strong personal values of honesty and integrity. One who espouses the college values in the college generally and the soccer program speci�cally.

• A student who tries their hardest in their academic pursuits regardless of their ability.

• A student who sets high personal standards within the specialist soccer program in terms of e�ort and determination to succeed.

Sebastian John Nye was a young man who spent four and a half years in the Soccer Excellence Program at John Curtin College of the Arts from 2006 to 2010. Seb died in a car accident in December 2010.

His parents have very kindly donated money to the college to be used speci�cally for the purpose of the scholarship in memory of Seb.

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Uniform RequirementsThe college has a speci�ed uniform and students are expected to follow the requirements in order to have access to all the extra opportunities provided at the college.

The Soccer Excellence Program has speci�c dress requirements. The college introduced a new soccer uniform in 2015. The soccer uniform is to be worn for training sessions and games only and is provided by the college. The uniform includes the following items branded as JCCA as well as a team tracksuit.

Soccer students are given �ve minutes to change into their training gear before class starts and �ve minutes at the end of the lesson to change back into their college uniform.

The college soccer team tracksuit is to be worn to all games, camps, tours and on other occasions speci�ed by the Soccer Excellence coordinator.

When any team is on tour members will be informed of the required dress before departure. Generally formal and informal dress will be required at various times as well as the above items.

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