Trails of Discovery
Top of your game - AFL and Basketball
Throughout the term, our AFL Trails of Discovery – Top of Your Game students have been building a strong understanding of how to apply and transfer AFL techniques across different game scenarios. They have explored the importance of key fitness components within AFL, as well as the fitness tests used in the AFL Draft Combine and how these measure different aspects of athletic performance. Students have also developed their leadership skills by setting up and running fitness testing sessions for their peers, helping to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Similarly, our Basketball Trails of Discovery students have been developing their ability to plan and deliver their own training sessions, focusing on key skills they wish to improve. They have built independence and leadership by running these sessions, before applying their learning in competitive games. Within these games, students have further strengthened their leadership through roles such as umpiring and scoring.
To complement this learning and provide students with an opportunity to apply their skills in a new and challenging environment, both groups participated in an action-packed excursion to BOUNCE. The excursion was designed to further develop teamwork, communication, resilience and confidence, while also reinforcing the importance of fitness, coordination and decision-making under pressure.
From tackling climbing walls and the ninja-style obstacle course to competing in dodgeball and basketball challenges, students pushed themselves outside their comfort zones and embraced every opportunity. The standout of the day was the way students demonstrated leadership, communicated under pressure, supported one another and built trust through each activity. The energy, encouragement and teamwork on display were outstanding.
It was a fantastic afternoon of challenge, growth and team building, with valuable skills that students can continue to transfer onto the basketball court and footy field.
