The WAIS Women's Football Program caters for the development and support of WA athletes currently or identified as capable of progressing to the highest representative levels of their sport. The Program provides world-class coaching, training, facilities and support services to improve athlete competitive performance.
Objectives
The objectives of the Program are:
- Maximise WA representation in National Squads and National Teams;
- Maximise the WA contribution to Australian World-Class performances.
Program Categories
The Program consists of the athletes selected in the following categories:
WORLD CLASS ATHLETE
International competitor in an individual athlete event with a current world ranking of 1-8 OR a member of a national team which has a current world ranking of 1-4 and is considered capable of maintaining this level of performance.
INTERNATIONAL CLASS ATHLETE
International competitor in an individual athlete event OR a member of a national team at benchmark competitions and is considered capable of retaining or progressing their level of performance.
EMERGING INTERNATIONAL CLASS ATHLETE
Athlete with the capability to achieve at least international class athlete status within 1-3 years.
POTENTIAL INTERNATIONAL CLASS ATHLETE
Athlete with the capability to achieve at least international class athlete status within 3-7 years.
Timeframe
The Program will commence on 1st January concluding on the 20th December annually (A change in the Program timeframe could change with a shift of the W-League competition in 2010).
Selection Process
A selection panel including the WAIS Coaching Staff, representatives from both the FFA and Football West will consult and then nominate athletes to the Coaching Group Manager – Invasion Sports. The Coaching Group Manager will propose athlete names to the WAIS Executive Director for endorsement. Once approved, athletes will be offered Program memberships.
Membership to the Program is not confirmed until the athlete has completed all WAIS administrative requirements. For an athlete to be considered in the selection process they must have been identified through the FW Talent ID Programs (State Teams, High Performance, Country Week, etc) by authorized FW High Performance Staff.
Benefits
WAIS offers a range of services to athletes as prioritised on the basis of the athlete scholarship tier and needs identified by their coach. Services may include coaching, gym access, sports psychology, biomechanics, physiology, nutrition and career and education guidance.
In addition to these services WAIS may also offer direct financial support to offset competition travel expenses, coaching fees, venue access fees and medical costs. All services offered by WAIS are at the discretion of the relevant Coaching Group Manager.
Queries on Selection
Questions concerning any aspect of selection must be received in writing 14 days following notification of athlete selection and addressed to the WAIS Coaching Group Manager: Invasion Sports.
De-selection Process
An athlete may request to end their scholorship at any time by informing the WAIS Coaching Group Manager: Invasion Sports in writing. WAIS can initiate terminatino of an athlete's scholorship after a formal review based on the athlete's current performances and level of commitment.
People
Our People
Women’s Football Program Support Personnel
External
Internal
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WAIS Sport Psychologist - Matt Burgin
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WAIS Nutritionist - Deborah Kerr
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WAIS Exercise Physiologist - Peter Peeling
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WAIS Athlete Career and Education Officer - Jenny Marsh
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WAIS Performance Analysis - Matthew Doyle
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WAIS Strength and Conditioning Supervisor - Gilman Barnitt/Michael Williams |
