Sport Excellence Program

St Laurence's College is leading the charge in nurturing the dual potential of its students through its dynamic Sport Excellence Program, led by Ms Rebecca Dwyer. Ms Dwyer herself had an esteemed representative Hockey career, representing the Hockeyroos on a number of occassions. 

The Sport Excellence Program at St Laurence’s College aims to ensure elite athletes within the College achieve their academic and sporting potential. The Program supports Year 9 to 12 students with individual and team sports-specific programming. As well as the athletic performance benefits, the program aims to teach boys fundamentals about health and fitness, including proper training use and methods in the gym, nutrition and preparation and recovery strategies. 

The Sport Excellence Program at St Laurence's College is not just about excelling in sports; it's about striking a balance between athletic pursuits and academic endeavors. Ms Dwyer emphasises this by noting, "It's really important for students to find that 'balance' in their lives." This sentiment lies at the core of the program. 

The personalised support provided by Ms Dwyer ensures athletes receive the guidance they need to manage their sporting and academic commitments. 

"Students don't have as much flexibility as they used to, so being organised and having regular meetings to plan out their term and identify what clashes of sport/assessment occurs is crucial to success in both their sporting and academic commitments," Ms Dwyer noted.

In addition to fostering academic success, the program also prioritises physical development through its Strength and Conditioning initiative. The Athletic Development Team, led by Mr Sean O'Connor and Mr Alex Barners provide tailored programs for individual and team sports to enhance performance and instill fundamental principles of health and fitness. Students learn about proper training techniques, nutrition and recovery strategies, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of well-being.

Through the Sport Excellence Program, St Laurence's College is cultivating well-rounded individuals poised for success both on and off the field. Under the guidance of Ms Rebecca Dwyer, the program continues to empower students to reach their full potential, find balanace and achieve great things.