FUTURE STARS PROGRAM

The Academy implements quality development programs for Western Sydney’s talented young athletes across a number of sports.

The Future Stars Program is available to athletes who are not eligible to nominate for a current Academy squad-based program. The Program will aim to prepare talented young athletes for progression to higher levels of individual performance and achievement – specifically State and National representation.

Successful nominees will be provided with a 12-month scholarship, comprising of combined induction and education workshops, personal development opportunities as well as technical support where feasible.

Strength and Conditioning Staff

Melissa Wu – Head Coach

Josh Wu – Assistant Coach

Nominations for the 2024/25 FUTURE STARS program is now CLOSED!

ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION

To be eligible for selection into the 2024/25 Future Stars Program you must be:

Aged between 13 – 18 in 2025 (Born 2007 – 2012);
Not eligible to apply for an Academy squad-based scholarship during the year of the program;
Committed to progressing to higher representation within their respective sport;
A financial member of a local Club/Association affiliated with their sport;
Currently residing within the Local Government Areas of Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, The Hills, Fairfield, Parramatta or Penrith.

PROGRAM PARTNERS

ATHLETE BENEFITS

The following benefits will apply to athletes selected within the Future Stars Program:

Opportunities to attend educational seminars conducted by industry professionals including topics including nutrition, cyber safety and mental fitness.
Strength and Conditioning functional assessment and an opportunity for ongoing individual S&C support with program partner HrdKaw Strength and Conditioning Gym.
Academy athlete uniform apparel.
Access to XPS Athlete management system.
Opportunity to represent the Academy at various events.
Insight into what it takes to become a professional athlete.