ACADEMY OF ELITE ATHLETICS
S.O.A.R. Academy of
Elite Athletics
TAKE FLIGHT AND MAXIMIZE
YOUR POTENTIAL
Kiwanis Field
 Kiwanis Field – 3.5 million dollar state of the art athletic facility
Purpose
S.O.A.R is an elite program designed to
enhance athletic performance,
academics and build character.
Research
Factors for a Successful Athletic Program – Radtke &
Coalter 2007
 Quality human resources – teachers, coaches, sport support services
etc.
 Partnerships with sports organizations
 Proximity to world class facilities
 Flexibility of educational requirements
 Integration with traditional streamed students
Site Visits
 Blyth Academy London
 PEAC Academy Toronto
 Resurrection Secondary Kitchener
Pilot Program – Grade Nine 2016
 Will honour all pathways
 Will include:
 personal fitness
 health and nutrition
 certifications
 mentorship
 guest speakers
 field trips
 post-secondary partnerships
 NCAA/SAT preparation
Pilot Program – Grade Nine 2016
 A demanding, high-level program that provides student athletes
with the skills and attitude to enhance performance and
academic achievement
 Will provide individualized programming that may include:
 complementary athletic training
 reach ahead courses
 flexible timetabling
 purposeful staffing
 blended learning and eLearning courses
 community involvement opportunities
Donna Campbell
 National level long distance runner
 500 m 3000m (ranked 10th in Canada)
 10km road racer (top 10 in Canada)
 NCAA Scholarship Offers
 Personal Trainer/Coach
 Level Four Track and Field Coach
 Grand Erie volleyball and track coach
 Currently a long distance Master's swimmer
 ranked in Canada for 2014
 competed at World Master's in Montreal for 4 events in the summer of 2014
 will compete at worlds again
Student Profile
Student Profile
Student Profile
Student Profile
Student Profile
Mike Michaelides
 Soccer
 Southwest United Regional team captain
 Resurrection Catholic Secondary School team captain - two OFSSA bronze medals
 Team Ontario
 Wilfrid Laurier University Mens Soccer starter
 Personal Trainer/Coach
 Level One Personal Trainer
 Level One soccer
 Grand Erie Soccer and volleyball coach
Grade Nine Sample Timetable
S.O.A.R. students must take:
1 Compulsory Credit in Health & Physical Education
(Semester 1 – Period 1)
1 Elective Credit in Healthy & Physical Education
(Semester 2 – Period 1)
5 Compulsory Credits in Mathematics, Science, French,
Geography, English
1 Elective Credit in Food and Nutrition, Art, Music, Drama,
Business, or Technology
** Food & Nutrition and Geography will be offered in
period 4 in a blended/e-learning model to accommodate
athletic needs.
Transportation and Declaration of
Sport
Facility
Gym three renovation for training facility
Renovations completed predominately by
September 2016
Facility
Access to Kiwanis Field and new change rooms
Yoga/Stretching Studio
 Spin centre
Application and Admission
Requirements
 Application package and process
 Biographic, academic commitment, character traits, learning
skills, teacher and coach references, NCAA interest
 Gender and sports balance
 No cost during the pilot year
 Student costs will be examined at the end of the pilot year
 Accommodations will be made for students with financial need
Partnerships
A)Community
B)Post-Secondary
C)Grand Erie Secondary and Elementary
John Macdonald
 Football
 McGill University - ‘Most Valuable Lineman’ and ‘Most Dedicated Player’ awards
 CIS Second Team All Star
 Hamilton Tiger Cats – first round draft pick
 Additional Sports
 Hockey
 Rugby
 Track and Field
 Personal Trainer/Coach
 University of Guelph and University of Waterloo and University of McGill guest coach
 Grand Erie Secondary School coach
 Personal Trainer 2006-2012
S.O.A.R. @ PJ