Athlete Support

Henley High School has established a culture where talented student athletes will be able to balance their sporting commitments with their studies. All students need some form of support throughout their schooling to be successful and in recognition of this we provide a contact for student, parents and coaches.  The Athlete Support Manager is responsible in overseeing this support service.

Athlete Support Manager - Jarrod Gillings

Ph: 8355 7000     jarrod.gillings@henleyhs.sa.edu.au

The Athlete support Manger is responsible for the following support services:

• Advice and guidance to student athletes on academic planning and pathways (including US College pathway)
• Support in negotiating necessary flexibility through Independent Athlete Plan (IAP) to meet academic requirements for those student who have large training and competition commitments
• Advocacy for the student athletes within the school environment
• Promotion of individual athletic achievement thought the school newsletter, promotional boards and social media
• Promotion of outstanding academic achievement of students within the Henley Sports Academy through the Sports Academy and School Sport Presentation Top 30 All-rounder award (achieving an A grade average GPA score in semester 1 and are in the top 30 highest achieving Academy students)
• Ensuring students within the Henley Sports Academy are meeting the expectation of the program  

Flexible study options

The Athlete Support Manager, can help create a flexible teaching environment for students who have extensive sport and training commitments. The Athlete Support Manager can liaise with parents, coaches, teachers and Director of Studies to create an Independent Athlete Plan (IAP) which will allow a student to meet the Australian Curriculum or SACE requirements whilst still supporting their sporting commitments. Also for those students who have travel commitments the Athlete Support Manager can assist in negotiate assessment deadlines. If you are a student who has excessive training and competition commitments and feel you can benefit from this please contact the Athlete Support Manager.