This week, students in the Elite Athlete Program attended a Sport Psychology Zoom session with David Barracosa from BaiMed. 

The session gave the athletes information and strategies in relation to building confidence. They learnt about the importance of stepping outside their comfort zone and taking risks. Recognising that making mistakes is part of the learning process and is necessary to becoming a better athlete. Hopefully the athletes can implement some of the confidence building strategies suggested in the session such as: 

• keeping a training log as a way of tracking workload and giving yourself personal feedback
• knowing the purpose of training sessions
• setting goals that focus on getting better at what you are already good at
• building on the confidence that you already have to help foster more self belief

I would like to thank Mick Baines and the BaiMed staff for the additional support they have given our athletes during COVID-19. They have provided the opportunity for our students to receive updated training programs via individual consultations with their expert staff. This has resulted in excellent gains in strength and conditioning for some of our athletes. At present, the Elite Athlete Program is offering individual consultations in the areas of physiotherapy and psychology services. Please email Mrs Garbutt (garbuttm01@dow.catholic.edu.au) for information about how to access these services.

Update on Representative Sport

CEDoW will be assessing the resumption of inter school sport days from mid-term 3. This will involve championship days in junior boys cricket, girls and boys AFL and girls and boys basketball. In each case a COVID-19 safety plan will be developed inline with normal risk assessment procedures. These events will be subject to existing NSW government restrictions and advice along with CEDoW leadership input. Stay tuned for more information next term regarding selection trials for these events. 

Mrs Garbutt

Representative Sports Coordinator