Sport Academies: Netball and Soccer
Year 7-10 2025 Trials
Register your child for the trials for our Year 7-10 2025 Sport Academies:
- Netball: 13 August 2024 @ Butler College Courts, 3:30-4:45pm
- Soccer: 22 August 2024 @ Butler College Soccer Pitch, 3:30-4:45pm
- Netball Academy: Jessamyn.Lumb@education.wa.edu.au
- Soccer Academy: Ciaran.Salinger@education.wa.edu.au
Overview
Our Sport Academies offer students in Years 7-10 the opportunity to develop and excel in netball and soccer. These year-long electives, open to all gender identities, feature four lessons per week focusing on skill development, fitness, tactical understanding, and various theory units, including nutrition, injury prevention, team culture, leadership, sports psychology, and goal setting.
If you are a highly motivated netball or soccer player with a positive attitude and a commitment to developing your skills, we invite you to register for a trial. Join us in cultivating a culture of sporting excellence where dedication and enthusiasm create a vibrant and supportive community.
For enrolment inquiries, please call Administration on 9561 4200 or visit our Enrolment Page.
We're proud to host Perth metro’s northernmost Tier 1 Netball WA Endorsed Program; one of eight Tier 1 schools in WA. Our Netball Academy not only fosters skill development but also provides officiating and coaching accreditations, ensuring that our students are well-prepared to actively contribute to the broader netball community.
The curriculum focuses on the Netball Australia Skills Development Framework, ensuring a comprehensive approach to player development.
In addition to regular training sessions, our Netball Academy students participate in:
- School Sport WA Netball Competitions
- Butler Netball Cup
- Multicultural Netball Carnival
- Specialist Schools Netball Carnival
- Year 7-10 Lightning Carnivals
- Year 7-10 Camps
- Team Building Day with Professional Player Guest Speakers
Soccer Academy
Our Soccer Academy aims to cultivate well-rounded players with leadership qualities and a deep understanding of the game. Our program provides professional training with state-of-the-art resources, following a holistic coaching approach aligned with Football Federation Australia and Football West guidelines. Students can also pursue refereeing and coaching certifications, enabling meaningful community contributions.
In addition to regular training, our Soccer Academy students participate in:
- School Sport WA Soccer Competition
- School Sport WA Futsal Competition
- Year 7-10 Lightning Carnivals
- Year 7-10 Camps
- Team Building Day with Professional Player Guest Speakers
Meet our Coaches
Our coaching staff are highly qualified and bring extensive experience and expertise to our Academies.
Jessamyn Lumb
Netball Academy Coordinator and Head Coach
Netball Australia Advanced Coaching Accreditation
Email: jessamyn.lumb@education.wa.edu.au
Ciaran Salinger
Soccer Academy Coordinator and Head Coach
Football Australia ‘B’ Diploma
Sports Facilities
We pride ourselves on our cutting-edge sports facilities, designed to facilitate the comprehensive growth and excellence of our athletes:
- Netball Courts: Six outdoor courts, meticulously maintained and two fully covered for uninterrupted play.
- Soccer Pitches: Full-sized pitches with outstanding turf quality and advanced drainage systems.
- Fitness Centre: Equipped with the latest fitness apparatus to optimise strength and conditioning training.
- Performance Analysis Labs: Computer labs with Apple computers and the latest applications tailored to analyse performance.
- Multipurpose Indoor Gymnasium: Suitable for a wide range of sports and training, providing shelter from adverse weather conditions.
- Locker Rooms: Spacious facilities with showers for the comfort and convenience of our athletes.