Athletics - Henley High School

Program

The aim of the Henley Sports Academy is to assist student athletes in their sporting and academic pathways. Students have two 80-minute and one 50-minute lessons per week over the school year. The Athletics Academy focus for each term includes:

Term 1

Theory focus: Fitness analysis and nutrition + hydration

Practical focus: Competitive preparation – Port Adelaide Athletics Club + Western Districts Athletics Club

Term 2

Theory focus: Individual Performance Analysis and Sport Psychology

Practical focus: Post competitive preparation and Strength + Conditioning

Term 3

Theory focus: Coaching and officiating SAPSASA, coaching in primary schools and technique analysis

Practical focus: Pre-competitive preparation – Practical Port Adelaide Athletics Club

Term 4

Theory focus: Performance Presentation

Practical focus: Competition preparation – Practical Port Adelaide Athletics Club + Western Districts Athletics Club

Academy coaches and staff

Program Manager: Claire Rieger

Certificate III in Fitness

Trainer at X-Road Fitness Gym

Bachelor of Health Science

Bachelor of Education

Experienced Runner in Half Marathon and Marathon distance

Training venues

Henley Districts Little Athletics Oval

Henley High School High Performance Sports Centre

Port Adelaide Athletics Club

Academy achievements

SSSSA Knockout Athletics results

2022/2023/2024: Coming soon.

2021: Champion Team: Track and Field, A2 Combines, A2 Girls and Boys, Intermediate Girls Nitro Schools Challenge Gold, Junior Girls Silver, Intermediate Boys Silver

2019: Champion Team: Open Girls Cross Country, Champions – Junior Boys Nitro Schools Challenge, Bronze Intermediate Girls Nitro Schools Challenge, National Nitro Schools Challenge = 7th place in Australia

2018: Champion Team: Open Girls + U14 Boys Cross Country, Champions – A2 Boys, A2 Girls and A2 Combined Boys and Girls

2017: Champion Team: Girls 16 Years Cross Country

Academy Award Winners

2024
Top of Subject: Alanah U
Striving for Excellence: Caitlin H
Outstanding Student Athlete: Beth G

2023
Top of Subject: Ava G
Emerging Talent: Beth G
Academic Leadership: Julia W

2022
Top of Subject: Amelie B
Outstanding Role Model: Luca G
Dedication to Success: Ken F T

2021
Top of Subject: Amelie B
Emerging Talent: Ava G
Dedication to Success: Julia W

2020
Top of Subject: Clayton H
Emerging Talent: Amelie B
Most Outstanding Role Model: Rhubarb L

2019
Top of Subject: Clayton H
Most Outstanding Athlete: Courtney L
Emerging Talent: Kane S

2018
Top of Subject: Genevieve J
Most Outstanding Athlete: Courtney L
Emerging Talent: Riley P