This initiative was started at HVHS in 2021, but was paused due to Covid. We are excited to kick this off
again in 2023.

This programme is intended for top performing sports students at HVHS. Participants will be offered a
specialised programme of development and support to supplement their existing training programmes.

The programme’s aim is to enable students to be top athletes without compromising their academic
performance or career pathways; to assist developing athletes navigate the minefield of performance
sport; to assist them to lead balanced lives by helping them to juggle their at times conflicting
responsibilities; to provide one-to-one mentoring and an in-school advocate; to equip them with
specialised knowledge about a wide range of sporting topics and share wisdom from a range of sporting
professionals.

In 2023 the programme will be delivered via 4 full-day sessions. The key pou or ‘pillars’ of the programme
are based on fundamental elements required for long term athlete development (LTAD):
1. Appropriate development of physical abilities
2. Emotional intelligence and resilience
3. Performance behaviours and leadership ability
4. Access to effective training environments

Specific sessions may include areas such as:
● One-to-one mentoring ~ assistance with goal setting, monitoring hauora and general wellbeing.
Setting up school timetables that supports sporting aspirations.
● Yearly performance planning and academic pathways planning
● Wellbeing and mental fitness support and workshops’ looking at how to maintain a work, sport,
life balance throughout the year.
● Physical preparation - physical fitness and conditioning and training programme support.
Understanding the phases of training and what their coaches are asking of them.
● Nutrition guidance.
● Subject-specific mentoring, subject tutorials and catch-ups.
● Advanced training programmes as requested to support competitive sports preparation and to
align with the sporting code and national programme.
● Leadership development.
● Coaching development.

The Sporting Excellence Programme will be limited to a maximum of 30 places, chosen by the high
performance steering group.

Criteria for selection is as follows:
● Level of representative sport played and potential gain from participating in this programme;
● Year level at the school - seniors will be given priority;
● Sporting codes - programme participants will be spread across all sporting codes;
● Participant's level of mentoring or coaching.

If you have any questions, please email Steve Willis (Sports Excellence Programme coordinator)
steve.willis@hvhs.school.nz