Junior Academy

The VUSC Junior Rugby League Academy program provides students with specialised and individual support in skill development and strength and conditioning in order to perform at the level required to access career pathways at professional sporting clubs.

The Junior program covers both theory and practical components throughout the course. Program Highlights GIO Cup Practical sessions utilise the latest coaching methods and aids used 2017 Debut, 2018 in Rugby League. GIO Trophy CRL Runners Up 2016 Practical Components Theoretical Components GIO Trophy Semi Finalist 2015 Victorian Champions 2016, 2015 • Core Skills • Diet and Nutrition Victorian Runners Up 2014, 2013, 2012 • Attacking Principles • Drugs in Sport • Defensive Principles • Injury Management Cup Winners 2015, 2017

• Team Skills • Energy Systems Runners Up 2016, 2014 • Individual Skills • Physical Literacy • Strength & Conditioning • Strength Training Principles U/16’s Shield Winners 2016, 2015, 2014

VUSC Rugby League Academy Staff - U/14’s Shield Winners 2014, 2017 Runners Up 2016, 2015 High Performance Coach – Tony Adam  Australian Schoolboys Head Coach 2017 and 2018 Playing Opportunities in 2018  CAS Head Coach 2014, 2016 1st Team  Melbourne Storm U18/Academy Head Coach 2013-2014 Interstate Trip - Erindale, Canberra  Melbourne Storm NRL Development Coach 2009-2012 High Performance Camp – 2 days Playing Wagga Wagga Combined Team High Performance Coach – Wayne Adams GIO Cup (3 games National Competition)  QLD U15 coach 2004-2014 2nd Team  Easts Coaching Director 2016-2017 Senior NRL 9’s  Melbourne Storm Academy 2013-2015 GIO Trophy (Victorian Competition)  Australian U15 Selector 2016-2017 Melbourne Storm Cup

Strength and Conditioning Coach – Lee Maieron Junior School • Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science Cooper Cronk Shield • Graduate Diploma of Teaching Cameron Smith Shield • Level 1 ASCA • Level 1 Sports Trainer Proudly sponsored by:

Junior Campus | 88 Billingham Rd, Deer Park | T: 9363 1155 | www.vusc.vic.edu.au