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SoccerSchool of Excellence
The Program
The Soccer School of Excellence Program was created to give young players a stepping stone to a career in the sport. The program is designed for elite athletes who have already played soccer at regional level and who would be aspirants for state and national selection.
Established in 1999, the Soccer School of Excellence Program already has an outstanding record of producing representatives in Regional and State sides. This includes State teams with the Queensland Soccer Federation and QSSSA state and Australian School Boys Teams.
The strong links with the Queensland Soccer Federation and Sunshine Coast Soccer Federation gives the school program access to the State Technical Director of Coaching and Queensland Academy of Sport Coach and the Sunshine Coast Technical Director. These links improve the prospect of advancing playing opportunities.
Students in the program study soccer as a subject up to five hours a week. This time is made up of:
- Sessions in player development .
- Technical skill development.
- Tactical understanding.
- Strength training.
- Fitness and stretching.
- Theory - A number of recreation industry approved certificates for the senior soccer students.
- Scheduled games.
Students can still obtain an OP (Overall Position) in senior, while undertaking the soccer excellence program.
Entry into the program is very competitive. Students in the program enjoy being able to combine their studies with a love of sport.
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Curriculum 
