The Timbarra College P-9 Sports Academy offers our students in Years 5 -9 a unique opportunity to participate in a specialised sporting program focused upon strength, conditioning, training and match play. The program teaches students the skills required to be a lifelong athlete.
The Program
Students selected into the Timbarra College P-9 Sports Academy will train within their chosen sport for 90 minutes each Wednesday afternoon by an external Head Coach and assisted by Timbarra PE staff. Students will also be required to attend two lunchtime fitness sessions a week run by a sports science team, Iron Tribe. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in matches amongst other schools within the South-East region. The following disciplines are offered:
- AFL
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Netball
- Martial Arts
Aims
- High performance conditioning, skill training and match play
- Develop advanced skills, knowledge and understanding of the sport
- Promote and enhance self-discipline, goal setting, time management and leadership through participation and team experiences
To Apply for the a Sports Academy click on the link below.
Iron Tribe
Strength and Conditioning Training
Iron Tribe will provide a professionally structured high performance program aimed at developing body awareness and body control, reducing susceptibility to injury and improving overall sporting performance. The key focus areas are to teach proper running mechanics, jumping mechanics, landing mechanics, muscle activation techniques and educate our students on how to look after their bodies to prolong playing careers well into their adulthood.
AFL Academy
Sam Mackinder - Head Coach
Sam has been involved with Frankston and Williamstown in the VFL as a player and worked in the AFL for St Kilda as a Football analyst. Sam is the High-Performance Manager at Seaford as well as being in the leadership group there, whilst coming up in the junior ranks, winning an Interleague best on for the tournament in 2018 and captaining the same side in 2019.
Basketball Academy
Sharne Robati - Head Coach
Sharne is a NZ born female basketball player of Tongan and Cook Island heritage. A standout at Mt Albert Grammar, she has represented NZ in basketball from U16 to the Tall Ferns. Sharne has excelled in 5x5 and 3x3 formats, earning recognition at international tournaments, including the U18 3x3 World Cup final (2019) and back-to-back FIBA Asia Cups. Sharne has played in the professional Tauihi Basketball League since 2022.
Soccer Academy
Aiman Sulaiman - Head Coach
Aiman has been involved at Melbourne City FC for a number of years now and holds extensive experience in coaching both community and elite football pathways. Currently holding his ‘C-License’ accreditation and coaching at Melbourne City Football Schools, Aiman possesses a strong passion for player development. Aiman has been part of the City Futures program since its inception and also coaches NPL squads at Green Gully SC.”
Martial Arts Academy
Tom Andrews- Head Coach
For over a decade Tom has been actively involved in Martial Arts such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts. He has coaching experience at Evolve Dojo and 7 Elements Mixed Martial Arts. He is head coach at Garden Grapple MMA. Tom is an active Mixed Martial Arts competitor. He currently holds a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt.
Netball Academy
Kelly Haynes- Head Coach
Kelly has over 20 years of experience in the netball world. She represented the Victorian Flames in the Australian Netball League for 2 years and was a key figure for the Peninsula Waves in the VNL, playing there for nearly 16 years. Kelly has previously coached in the VNL and is now the head coach at Tooradin Dalmore Netball Club.