Touch Football Excellence Program
Cavendish Road SHS offers Touch Football as part of its highly successful Excellence in Sport Program. Successful applicants study Touch, in the same class, depending upon their preference and ability.
The aim of the Touch Football Academy is to provide students with the opportunity to develop their potential along the elite pathway of Touch Football whilst maintaining their performance in academic studies.
We aim to provide students with quality coaching and feedback on their development within the school, environment and allow students access and opportunities to compete in elite competitions in Touch Football across South-East Queensland. We utilise technology resources including drones and video match analysis applications to improve the individual and team performance of our student athlete.
The Touch Football Academy is conducted as a school subject under the umbrella of Health and Physical Education for junior schooling. Touch Football will be taught in class, together where the skills overlap and separately where the skills diverge. Practical areas include skills, strength and conditioning, speed and agility development. Years 7 – 10 will incorporate relevant theory outcomes from the Health and Physical Education syllabus and complete a:
- Level One Touch Football Referee & Coaching Courses
- Opportunities to coach and referee at various carnivals and events
- Playing in competitions which include and not limited to; Schools Touch League, Sunshine Coast All Schools, Brisbane All Schools, Queensland All Schools and Kings College All Schools.
School standards
Cavendish Road SHS is a school with an outstanding reputation in academic and sporting achievements. Students accepted in the Academy Program are expected to maintain the high standards of our school and participate fully in our school curriculum.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria in order of consideration:
- Comparative academic merit with all other out of catchment enrolment applicants (applicable to out-of-catchment students only)
- Applicants must be playing or have the ability to play Touch Football at a representative level
- Performance at trials conducted by specialist staff
Students must also meet the following criteria to remain in the Academy:
- Progression in skills of Touch Football
- Achieve 90% attendance or higher
- Maintain a minimum of Very Good rating across effort and behaviour
- High Level of Behaviour, Industry and Attitude within the school community
- All school fees must be up to date or a suitable payment plan in place
Who takes the program?
The Academy is run by teachers who are passionate about Touch Football and have extensive playing, coaching and leadership experience. They are:
- Cathy Farrelly (Academy Director, Elite Coaching Qualifications, Metropolitan East Regional Coach, Queensland Secondary Schools Touch A/Coach and QSSR Executive Member).
- Joshua Glachan (Talent Level Coaching Qualification, Metropolitan East Regional Coach, Open Men's Elite Player).
Application process
- Complete Sporting Academy Application Form (PDF) and submit to our school office.
- Future Year 7 students may receive an invitation to attend one of our two Trial Days held at Cavendish Road State High School. Students will be advised of the outcome of their trial in the Round 1 offers. Future Year 8-12 students may be invited to trial if there is available capacity in the Academy.
- If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the school.