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MAKOS DISCIPLINE CHARACTER RESPECT RESILIENCE DETERMINATION COMMITMENT

Marymount College has a proud history as a competitive school with education as the focus.

2019 CONFRATERNITY SHIELD 1ST XIII

Marymount College Rugby League Program Marymount Makos In conjunction with Thursday competition, Marymount participates in the Titans Cup & Challenge competitions in Term The Mako Shark is the mascot for the Marymount College Rugby 2, and in the Independent Secondary Schools Rugby League program. League Competition (Confraternity), in the first week of the June/ July holidays. Our girls compete in the very competitive Karyn It was chosen due to Marymount College’s association with the Murphy Cup. ocean, as well as the Mako being the sleekest and fastest shark in the sea (and one of the top five man-eaters). Makos have no Titans Cup Gold Coast known predators and show no signs of weakness. The have shown a keen interest in schoolboy Why play Rugby League at Marymount? rugby league since their inception to the NRL in 2007. They introduced a local competition, The Titans Cup & Challenge, Marymount College has a proud history as a competitive Rugby which Marymount won in its first year, 2007, and again in 2015, League school. School boy/girl Rugby League is some of the best 2017, 2018 and 2019. This competition sees both Marymount football a student can play. Not only does it allow boys and girls Opens teams and our Year 7/8 and 9/10 teams, play against to play with a collection of friends from school, but the level of other competitive schools in the Gold Coast area on Wednesday competition is much more challenging and allows for many more nights during Term 2. opportunities. GIO Cup/Challenge The Rugby League program at Marymount begins in Marymount Primary School and continues in Years 7-12 where the boys play From 2017, our open teams—if they perform well in Titans against Gold Coast Independent Colleges on a Thursday competitions—have progressed to compete in the state-wide afternoon in Term 3. The Thursday competition continues in GIO Cup & Challenge. Each year we hope for success in the every grade, until Year 11. qualifying match which will open the door to exciting opportunities for our boys and College. Being a member of a College Rugby League team includes at least one morning training a week to help the players gel as a team, and improve their skills.

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Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Rugby League Skills, Strength and Conditioning Program (QISSRL) - Confraternity Shield All players attend morning training sessions throughout the year Being selected in the Marymount College 1st XIII, to compete at where their skills and fitness are honed. the annual Confraternity Shield Carnival is seen as the pinnacle of Rugby League for a Mako. Confraternity is a week-long carnival Marymount’s very successful Skills, Strength and Conditioning in the first week of the mid-year holidays and consists of over 46 Program is available to all Open Rugby League players. Boys Catholic and Independent Colleges from around Queensland. involved attend three 90 minute early morning training sessions Marymount College was one of the first schools to participate in a week during Terms 4, 1 and 2. the inaugural Confraternity Rugby League carnival in 1980. After an enforced break from Confraternity with a sojourn into rugby The purpose of the program, which is run by both external and union, Marymount returned in 1997, eventually winning the Plate Marymount staff/coaches, is primarily to improve the Rugby in 2000 and 2006 and the Bob Lindner Trophy in 2012, 2013 and League skills of our players, especially when placed under 2017. Marymount College successfully hosted the carnival in duress. 2003. Physically we aim to channel player interest in learning the With the support of the Burleigh Bears, we look forward to correct methods to be used in a gymnasium, or other training continually improving our performance at Confraternity. The venue, and ensure they understand the importance of eating Marymount Makos have developed an excellent spirit, are sensibly and managing their time efficiently. dedicated to performing to the best of their ability and pride themselves on their discipline on and off the field. Player performance in class is closely monitored. If an individual is letting themself down away from Rugby League, they will not In 2017 the Makos were awarded the Referees Fair Play Award in be allowed to continue in the program until their behaviour/ recognition for being the team with the best discipline and levels attitude/results modify. of respect within the Confraternity schools. This is a goal we have worked towards for many years and were very proud to achieve. Ultimately, through these many hours spent together as a group, it is hoped that each of our players becomes a more focused individual who has greater control of their self-discipline and can exhibit resilience when required.

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Advanced Sports Program - Rugby League/Rugby Union Goals

Marymount College runs an Advanced Sports Program (ASP) as Education is the primary focus of each coach and their an elective subject during Years 9-10. ASP aims to improve all players. Players must perform well in class to remain in the students’ rugby league knowledge and ability as an academic Rugby League Program. subject, therefore giving boys and girls plenty of one-on-one We aim to build: coaching, as well as full access to Marymount’s facilities during the school day. Most, if not all, of the College’s 1st XIII enrolled in • Discipline on and off the playing field ASP during their junior years. • Character development of all program members in line with the College Mission Statement Facilities • Respect for all officials, opposition players, spectators and team mates A full gymnasium, including a core/cardio and video analysis • Resilience when decisions don’t go the player’s way in all room is used by the Marymount Rugby League program, as well facets of life as our four full-sized rugby league fields. In addition, undercover • Determination for each student to do their best at all times training areas allow for training regardless of weather conditions. • A team mentality where the efforts of all members are These, together with expert coaching, helps improve the valued individuals Rugby League and general sporting ability. Players • Commitment to, and sacrifice for, the Marymount Rugby begin skill and fitness training from the start of Year 7 and can League Program begin resistance training once they are in Year 10 and can pass a Involvement in other activities set of stringent youth body weight and resistance exercise protocols. Every member of the Marymount College Rugby League Program are encouraged to be involved in all areas (sport and culture) of College life. We applaud those boys and girls who represent the College in various pursuits throughout their time with us.

Rugby League Parent Support Group

All parents are welcome to join the RLPSG - a group of dynamic parents/supporters who assist through fundraising, preparing meals and BBQs, running water, and the many other jobs that present themselves.

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Mr Jason Hamilton Mr Matthew Geyer Mr Matt Foster Mr Chris Ryan Mrs Kim Smith Head Coach, and has been at Matt Foster has a 140 NRL game player Kim Smith is a Physical Program Coordinator, Marymount College strong history with Chris Ryan is a HPE Education teacher with Jason Hamilton, has 30 since 2015. For a time, Marymount College teacher who has been over 20 years’ continuous years of he enjoyed the having been the Skills, working in a relief experience who Strength and commenced her career coaching experience responsibility of being capacity at Marymount Conditioning Coach for in the Eastern suburbs across a range of football Head of Sport. Matt College since 2016. the past 10 years. The of Sydney. Coaching codes and other sports. teaches Maths, association goes further While not currently a track and field, netball, He has been a part of Advanced Sport and as Matt comes into the full-time teacher at swimming and water Marymount’s Rugby Humanities to Years school from TAFE to Marymount, Chris is a polo, she is dedicated to League program for the 7-10. Matt has been a teach the Certificate II dedicated member of providing an inspiring last 13 years and has Junior Rugby League in Sport & Recreation/ the Rugby League learning environment been instrumental in the coach on the Gold Certificate III in Fitness program at the College. modelled upon the move towards a Coast, with the qualification. Matt was Chris, alongside Deputy values within the disciplined approach by Currumbin Eagles for 11 previously a Principal Geoff Browne, Catholic tradition. Kim is professional Rugby all Rugby League players years, and has coached has had success mother to two teenage League player for 14 boys and values building at all times. Jason has the U/14s and Opens coaching the years in England with strong relationships coached the 1st XIII since teams at Marymount the Leeds Rhinos, Marymount Year 9/10 between students, staff 2008. An English, and during his five years of Keighley Cougars and Titan’s Shield team for and parents. Coaching Advanced Sport teacher teaching at the College. Sheffield Eagles. He the last three years. One girls Rugby League is a at the College, Jason has Matt brings a wealth of developed his taste for of Chris’ main roles as new initiative this year held a variety of roles as experience to the Rugby coaching and the Year 9/10 coach is with the introduction of Middle Leader including League Program with his developing athletes to help prepare the the Karyn Murphy Cup, Pastoral Coordinator and 268 NRL games with the with Keighley as he younger players for the a QLD state wide presently as Head of Storm and headed the scholarship transition into the competition launched in Careers and Vocational playing State of Origin program which worked Makos open Rugby 2017 by the NRL. Kim with talented athletes enjoys a busy, dynamic Education and Training. for New South Wales. League Program. Chris aged 12-16 years. Matt and active environment, A competitive lifesaver, in His focus on building the enjoyed a career in NRL, coached Keighley and she values working surfboat racing, Jason is person before building Cougars U18s Academy playing for Manly Sea with her students an Assistant Coach of the player aligns team and in 2008 Eagles and Perth outside the classroom, the Burleigh Bears A perfectly with the goals coached the England Western Reds. He also ensuring their Grade team. of our Rugby League Students in the played overseas for the development of skills Program at Marymount Universities World. London Broncos. and their personal College. Since moving to growth as athletes. Australia 11 years ago, Matt’s experience has seen him undertake CONTACT: roles with the Titans and Cyril Representative For enquiries regarding the Marymount Connell Cup teams - as Strength Coach, work Players College Rugby League Program contact: with Burleigh Bears as an U20s Assistant Marymount College boasts three NRL players. Mr Jason Hamilton Coach, and spend 2018 They are 2006 College Captain Karina Browne as the Assistant Coach [email protected] (Women’s World Cup Winner, Queensland to the Q Cup side. Between 2015-17 and Women’s State of Origin Captain and WNRL Mr Matt Geyer now in 2019 Matt is Roosters), 2008 House Captain [email protected] Head Coach of the (Gold Coast Titans) and most recently – 2018 successful Burleigh House Captain (PNG Kumuls and Bears A grade team. Broncos).

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