Focus is on working with another player. The emphasis remains on training and skill development with competition being used to test and refine skills. Athletes should be competing in appropriate club (regional leagues) and school competitions. There is one County Academy in every county in the south west.
The recommended age group for County Academies is 14-16+ years, however age range is flexible to cater for individual needs and maturation.
The recommended age group for County Academies is 14-16+ years, however age range is flexible to cater for individual needs and maturation.
The purpose of programme is to focus on working with another player. The emphasis remains on training and skill development with competition being used to test and refine skills.
Outcome of programme is to achieve the standards outlined under County Academy in the Excel guidelines.
Duration of training programme Minimum 10 x 2hrs over 10 months. Each academy to determine an appropriate time
within the county calendar.
Number of players approximately 20 athletes.
Age of players - Recommended as 14-16+ years but age range to be kept flexible to cater for individual needs and maturation.
Duration of time players are in the programme An athlete may spend between 6 months to 2 years at this stage.
Level of coach is UKCC Level 2 with appropriate experience of working with talent players. Must have attended the England Netball 'Talent Identification and Development Workshop.'
Relevant Competition U14 or U16 County League/Tournament or U14/U16 Regional League and inter school competition.
Talent Identification and selection Players identified as having the 'potential' to achieve the skills outlined under County
Academy in the Excel Guidelines.
Progression Regional Academy - Athletes who fail to progress to Regional Academy are recommended to seek further development at club level.
The aim of the academy program is to give you the quality individual coaching support you need to help you achieve your full potential. The sessions will give you education on how to train with regards to fitness, skills work and goal setting, as well as many other aspects necessary to become an elite athlete. You will be required to keep a training log of how often you train, types of training and how often you participate in sport.
Outcome of programme is to achieve the standards outlined under County Academy in the Excel guidelines.
Duration of training programme Minimum 10 x 2hrs over 10 months. Each academy to determine an appropriate time
within the county calendar.
Number of players approximately 20 athletes.
Age of players - Recommended as 14-16+ years but age range to be kept flexible to cater for individual needs and maturation.
Duration of time players are in the programme An athlete may spend between 6 months to 2 years at this stage.
Level of coach is UKCC Level 2 with appropriate experience of working with talent players. Must have attended the England Netball 'Talent Identification and Development Workshop.'
Relevant Competition U14 or U16 County League/Tournament or U14/U16 Regional League and inter school competition.
Talent Identification and selection Players identified as having the 'potential' to achieve the skills outlined under County
Academy in the Excel Guidelines.
Progression Regional Academy - Athletes who fail to progress to Regional Academy are recommended to seek further development at club level.
The aim of the academy program is to give you the quality individual coaching support you need to help you achieve your full potential. The sessions will give you education on how to train with regards to fitness, skills work and goal setting, as well as many other aspects necessary to become an elite athlete. You will be required to keep a training log of how often you train, types of training and how often you participate in sport.
