Sports Academies 2018 - MOUNT ALBERT GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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Sports Academies 2018 - MOUNT ALBERT GRAMMAR SCHOOL
MOUNT ALBERT
    GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Sports Academies
      2018
Sports Academies 2018 - MOUNT ALBERT GRAMMAR SCHOOL
MOUNT ALBERT GRAMMAR SCHOOL

                     SPORTS ACADEMIES

                                                      Academy Vision
                                                      MAGS will produce well-balanced athletes with
                                                      both a sporting and academic focus.
                    Geoff Moon                        A love of training and a love of the game
                    Assistant Director of Sport and
                    Teacher in Charge of Academies    will give each Academy student the passion
                                                      required to aspire to selection for the Premier
The MAGS Sports Academies were                        team of their sport at Mount Albert Grammar
                                                      School. This will result in our Premier teams
established in 1997 to identify and work
                                                      always having a presence in local, regional and
with high-performing students who we
                                                      national competitions.
believe have the potential to become
elite competitors during their time at                Purpose
Mount Albert Grammar School.
                                                      The MAGS Sports Academies will improve the
The aim is to improve the skill levels of players     focus of each student by putting them in a
at a junior level so that by the time they reach      specialised programme, where expectations are
senior level, they are significantly advanced.        clear and standards are not compromised. A
In Years 9 and 10 students participate in their       culture of excellence will grow out of this where
chosen Academy, representing one of seven             students will be given the opportunity to reach
key sports at this school: Aquatics, Basketball,      their potential.
Cricket, Football, Netball, Rowing and Rugby.
The Academies take approximately 200                  Standards
students each year across these sporting codes.       •	Students understand that it is a privilege to
Students who are involved in an Academy are              be in an Academy, not a right
proving to be fitter, better prepared for their       •	Each student’s contract is signed and fees
season and more disciplined in their health              are paid
and fitness.                                          •	There will be 100% attendance and uniform
                                                         will always be correctly worn
Core Values
                                                      •	Each student plays for the school first and
The MAGS Way set of values which underpin                foremost, and strives for a place in a
the school are also the foundation of its                Premier team
Sports Academies.                                     •	The MAGS Way values are evident in the
The MAGS Way values are:                                 behaviour of every student

Aim for Excellence, Respect Oneself, Respect
Property and the Environment, Be Honest,
Respect Others, Value Education.
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Goals                                               Rowing
100% compliance with the MAGS Sports                •	New Zealand Bronze medal 2014,
Academy Values, Vision, Purpose and Standards          Silver medal 2015
                                                    • Maadi Cup Boys U18 Eight finalists 2015
Students will set “Dream Goals”, as well as short
term and long term goals                            • North Island Gold medal 2014, 2015
                                                    • Auckland Gold medals 2014-2016
Every athlete will strive for selection for the
Premier team in their sport                         Rugby
                                                    • New Zealand First XV Champions 2016
Competition Success
                                                    • Auckland First XV Champions 2016
In recent years teams arising from the
MAGS Sports Academies have won many                 •	Silver medal at 2017 Sanix Secondary
championships, including:                              Schools Rugby World Cup in Japan
                                                    • Blues 1 0s Champions 2015-2017
Cricket                                             •	Auckland Sevens Champions 2013-2015
•	Auckland T20 Champions 2017
• Auckland One Day Champions 2013                   Lesson Content
• Auckland Two Day Champions 2013                   In Years 9 and 10 each student attends their
• New Zealand runners-up 2013                       Sports Academy for two periods a week as part
                                                    of their normal curriculum.
• Auckland Cricket School of the Year 2013
                                                    In these lessons they will receive high-quality
Boys’ Football                                      coaching, and theory lessons in goal setting,
•	New Zealand Futsal Championships 2016 – 3rd      sports psychology, tactics and nutrition.
•	New Zealand Champions 2012                       Involvement in an Academy can positively affect
•	Auckland Knockout Cup Champions 2012             other areas of school life and help students
                                                    become well-rounded individuals.
•	Auckland First XI Champions 2001,
   2003-2009, 2011, 2013                            All Academy programmes are aligned with the
                                                    New Zealand curriculum.
Girls’ Football
                                                    The following conditions apply for
• New Zealand Futsal Champions 2013-2017
                                                    Academy students:
• New Zealand Champions 2010, 2013-2016
                                                    •	In Year 9 and 10 students choose Sports
•	Auckland Premier League Champions
                                                       Academy as one of their option lines.
   2009-2012 and 2014-2016
•	Auckland Knockout Cup Champions 2010,            •	All those in the Academy are expected to
   2011, 2012, 2014, 2015                              attend their lessons and come prepared
                                                       to work hard physically and mentally with
Netball                                                a positive attitude. High standards and a
• New Zealand Champions 2010, 2012-2015                high work rate are expected of all students
                                                       accepted into the Academy.
•	New Zealand College Netball Champions
   2012-2015
•	Auckland Premier Champions 2007, 2009-
   2013, 2015
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Academy Selection                                    Sports Academy Contract
Each year, students who are accepted into            As a condition of entry into a Sports Academy,
MAGS may apply for positions in academies            each student and their parents must sign the
of their choice. The main part of the selection      Sports Academy Contract.
process involves a sport-specific skills
                                                     The signing of this Contract ensures students
assessment. This will be undertaken by Mount
                                                     are committed to the Sports Academy and to
Albert Grammar School teachers involved in the
                                                     representing Mount Albert Grammar School first
respective Sports Academies. There may also be
                                                     and foremost.
some fitness testing.
You may apply for Academy selection when
returning the forms confirming your acceptance
of an offered place at MAGS. Selection trials take
place during the academic testing days at MAGS
in November.
As a rule students may take part in one
Academy only; participation in two Academies
is by special permission of the Director of Sport.
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Student Contract Conditions
When you apply online for a Sports Academy
you will also be required to download and
accept the Sports Academy Student Contract,
which contains the following clauses:
By applying for a Sports Academy, undergoing
a practical assessment and being chosen to be
part of the programme, I agree to the following:
• I will represent Mount Albert Grammar School
   at my chosen sport(s).
• I will not participate in other teams/sports
   that could have a negative influence on my
   involvement/performance for the school
   teams I represent.
• I will attend all Sports Academy lessons when I
   am present at school.
• I will make every effort to maintain a high
   standard of effort and behaviour in my other
   academic studies.
• I will make every effort to maintain a high
   standard of effort and conduct in Sports
   Academy lessons.
• If I am injured or too sick to participate in a
   practical lesson, I will bring a note to explain
   this, as I would for any absence from a PE
   lesson. Any long-term injury requires a letter
   for a GP, Physiotherapist or other specialist.
• I understand that being a part of the Sports
   Academy will carry certain expectations in
   being a sporting role model for Mount Albert
   Grammar School. I will be expected to take full
   participation in Inter-Form Class competitions,
   and to participate in other sporting codes/
   teams as required.
• I will play for the team that my Sports
   Academy coach selected me for.
The agreement of this contract ensures
students are committed to the Sports Academy
and to representing Mount Albert Grammar
School first and foremost.
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Sports Academies 2018 - MOUNT ALBERT GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Aquatic                                                      Co-ed Academy

Director/Coach: Paul Kent
•	Has coached multiple Open, Age and             Uniform
   Junior NZ and Australian Champions, and
                                                  MAGS branded swim cap, t-shirt, shorts,
   swimmers to World standards and NZ teams
                                                  trackpants, hoodie, long winter jacket
•	Technical Consultant to NZ Olympic teams in
   2004 and 2008                                  Other: Training shoes, towel, googles and
                                                  additional training equipment as required by
•	Represented New Zealand at the Olympics,
                                                  each squad.
   World Championships (won Gold and Silver
   medals), Commonwealth Games, Pan Pacific
                                                  Facilities
   and Oceania Championships
                                                  Mt Albert Aquatic Centre, Gym,
•	Broke 4 Commonwealth, 6 Australian and
                                                  Sweat Yoga Newmarket
   39 NZ Open records and won multiple
   Australian and NZ Open Championships           Lesson content
•	Ranked 1st in the World 1995, 1997 & 1998 in   Skill and technique refinement, advanced
   50m Breaststroke                               energy training techniques, race preparation,
• NZ Breaststroker of 20th Century                sport psychology, goal setting. There is a
                                                  large dry-land component to training for the
Academy swimmers’ success                         competitive squads.
•	Multiple New Zealand Gold, Silver and
   Bronze medals in 2016/17                       Team pathway
• 3 Australian Championship Gold Medals           •	Fitness programmes for other water sports
                                                     such as Water Polo
•	Multiple New Zealand Age Group records
                                                  •	Competitive programmes start at 8 years
   2016/17
                                                     and go up to 19 years; the criteria to enter
•	Multiple Auckland Gold, Silver and Bronze         each squad and the commitment required
   medals 2016/17                                    is available from the Aquatic Director
                                                     upon request.
•	Multiple Auckland Age group and Open
   Records 2016/17
                                                  High-performance pathway
•	Brearna Crawford selected for NZ Team to       •	Mount Albert Grammar School Team
   compete at Australian State Championships
   (won 2 Gold), Australian Age Group             • MAGS Swim Club - Competitive Team
   Championships (1 Gold) and for the NZ          • Regional and National Representative Teams
   Development Team
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Sports Academies 2018 - MOUNT ALBERT GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Basketball                                             Co-ed Academy

Director/Coach: Daryl Cartwright
•	Basketball New Zealand Coach of the        Lesson content
   Year 2016
                                              Training occurs before school 7.15am-8.15am
• Head Coach of the NZ Junior Tall Blacks     twice a week. Trainings are timetabled lessons
•	Former Coaching Director of                that students are expected to attend.
   Auckland Basketball
                                              Fundamental skill development, positional play,
•	Assistant Coach of Auckland Pirates 2012   tactical awareness, games for understanding,
   (National Champions)                       physical conditioning.
•	Coach of MAGS’ Premier boys
   basketball team                            Team pathway
• Former New Zealand Tall Black               • U15, U17, Premier
•	Played in the NZ National Basketball
   League for 17 years                        Days of competition
•	Assistant Head of MAGS Physical            • Midweek games after school
   Education Faculty 


                                              High-performance pathway
Year groups involved                          • Mount Albert Grammar School Premier team
Years 9 and 10                                • Auckland Representative teams
                                              • New Zealand age group teams
Uniform                                       • US College Scholarship
•	Basketball Academy shirt
                                              • Tall Black/Tall Ferns
•	PE shorts
                                              • NZ Breakers
•	Training shoes (own)
                                              • Professional Contract Opportunities

Facilities
Two gymnasiums
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Cricket                                                  Co-ed Academy

Director/Coach: Tony Sail
•	Auckland Secondary Schools Cricket Coach     Facilities
   of the Year 2013
                                                Cricket nets, cricket pitches, gym, offsite
•	Coach of the Auckland Aces - National        all-weather facilities at Eden Park and
   Championship winners 1999-2002               Cornwall Park
•	Director of Elite Player Development for
   Auckland Cricket 1998-2003                   Lesson content
•	Coach of NZ Cricket Development Squad        Skill development, games for understanding,
   1998-1999                                    scrimmaging/tactical awareness, physical/
•	NZ Cricket Level III                         mental conditioning, history and development
•	Australian Cricket Level III                 of cricket in New Zealand

•	International Coaching Effectiveness
                                                Team pathway
   Programme (Massey University)
                                                •	Junior A, Colts, Second XI, First XI
•	Teacher of Physical Education, English and
   Social Sciences for 30 years                 Days of competition
Year groups involved                            •	Saturday

Years 9 and 10                                  High-performance pathway
Uniform                                         •	Mount Albert Grammar School First XI

•	Cricket Academy shirt                        •	Auckland district teams

•	PE shorts                                    •	Auckland age group teams

•	Training shoes/ cricket shoes (own)          •	Auckland High-performance Programme

•	Cricket whites (own)                         •	New Zealand age group teams
Football                                                    Separate Boys’ &
                                                                          Girls’ Academies

Director/Coach: Peter Smith
•	Head Coach of Waikato Bay of Plenty           Facilities
   Football’s ASB National Premiership Squad,
                                                 Football fields, gym, classroom
   2013-current.
•	Eight years with Waikato Bay of Plenty        Lesson content
   Football as Development Manager and Head
                                                 Technical, tactical, physical, mental
   Coach of its Youth Squad.
•	NZ Football National Talent Centre coach      Team pathway
   from 2010-2013.                               •	Boys: 13A, 14A, 15A, Second XI, First XI
•	Four years at Dundee United Football Club     •	Girls: Junior A, Second XI, First XI
   preparing high-performing youth players for
   potential selection for top teams.            Days of competition
                                                 •	Girls – Wednesday afternoons
Year groups involved
                                                 •	Boys - Saturday
Years 9, 10 and 11
                                                 High-performance pathway
Uniform
                                                 •	Mount Albert Grammar School First XI
• Football Academy shirt
                                                 •	National Youth League
• PE shorts
                                                 •	FTC/NTC squads
• Football Academy socks
                                                 •	New Zealand age group and national teams
• Football shoes/football boots (own)
                                                 •	American universities
• Shin pads (own)
                                                 •	Hyundai A League
• MAGS shower jacket
                                                 •	Professional opportunities worldwide
Netball

Director/Coach: Paula Smith
•	Beko National League Northern Marvels    Lesson content
   Head Coach 2017
                                            Skill work, game analysis, tactics and
• High-performance Sports NZ Carded Coach   physical conditioning, preparation for
• Netball NZ High-performance Coach         transition to Premier team
• Auckland NPC Head Coach 2015
                                            Team pathway
•	Head Coach of MAGS’ 2010 NZSS Champion
   Premier Team                             •	Please refer to the Netball Pathways
                                               document on the website
•	Co-Coached MAGS Premier team to NZSS
                                               www.mags.school.nz
   Championship titles 2012-2015
•	Played in European Championships with    Days of competition
   England FINA squad
                                            •	Saturday

Year groups involved                        High-performance pathway
•	Years 9 and 10
                                            • Mount Albert Grammar School Premier Team
Uniform                                     • NZSS Squad
•	Netball Academy shirt                    •	Auckland regional age group teams and
•	PE shorts or navy PE trackpants             high-performance academies

•	MAGS sports hoodie                       • Beko National League

•	Training shoes (own)                     • ANZ League
                                            • NZ U21 squad
Facilities                                  • Silver Ferns
Courts, classroom
Rowing                           Separate Boys’ & Girls’ Academies
                                                          in year 9, co-ed in year 10

Director/Coach: Judith Quinlan
• Representative rower                              Team pathway
• Professional rowing and hockey coach              •	Novice squad, Intermediate squad,
• Diploma of Sport and Recreation                      Premier squad
•	Diploma of Outdoor Recreation
                                                    Days of competition
   and Leadership
                                                    •	Weekend regattas
Year groups involved
                                                    High-performance pathway
Years 9 and 10
                                                    •	Mount Albert Grammar School
Uniform                                                Premier crews
•	Rowing Academy shirt                             •	Auckland Light Blues
•	PE shorts                                        •	North Island U18s
•	Training shoes (own)                             •	New Zealand Juniors
                                                    •	Auckland RPC
Facilities                                             (Regional Performance Centre)
Gym with 16 rowing machines, weights room,          •	NZ U23
access to West End Rowing Club                      •	NZ Elite

Lesson content
Development in the areas of technique, tactics,
physical ability and mental/social skills
Rugby

Director/Coach: Geoff Moon
•	Assistant Coach of the Auckland ITM          Year groups involved
   Cup team
                                                Years 9, 10, 11. Year 11 students study NCEA
•	Auckland Rugby Union High-performance        Level 1 Physical Education Achievement
   Manager 2002-2006                            Standards specialising in Rugby.
•	Coach at Bristol Rugby Club, England,
   2006-2009                                    Uniform
•	Auckland Rugby Union Coaching Director       •	Rugby Academy shirt
   2010-2012                                    •	Rugby Academy shorts
•	Massey University / NZRFU Coaching           •	MAGS rugby socks
   Certificate level 3                          •	Rugby boots (own)
•	Auckland Rugby Coach of the year 2000, and
   2011 Gallaher Shield winning coach 2000      Facilities
                                                Rugby fields, gym, weights, swimming pool,
First XV Coaching experience                    courts, classroom
•	MAGS 2013-current
•	Otahuhu College 1990
                                                Lesson content
    Aorere College 1992-99                      Covers the NZ Rugby Union’s five pillars of
    De La Salle College 2001-02                 player development - technical, tactical,
                                                mental, holistic and physical.
•	Auckland Secondary Schools Rugby Head
   Coach 1996-1999 , ARU Colts 2003, ARU        Team pathway
   Second XV 2004-06
                                                •	U14A, U15A, U16A, 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A
•	Head Coach Blues Colts 2003                     Second XV, First XV
•	Head Coach Blues Development Team
   2004-05                                      Days of competition
                                                •	Saturday
Teaching experience
•	MAGS 2013-current                            High-performance pathway
•	Otahuhu College – Physical Education         •	Mount Albert Grammar School First XV
   Teacher 1990-91                              •	Auckland Secondary Schools team
•	Aorere College – Head of Department          •	New Zealand Secondary Schools team
   Physical Education 1992-2000                 •	Provincial union development contracts
•	De La Salle College – Director of Sport
   2001-2002
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