The Centre of Excellence for Touch Football program takes pride in providing an enriching experience for athletes who are passionate about our sport. Our program is led by a team of qualified coaches who are not only experts in the game, but are deeply committed to the holistic development of each athlete.
We believe in fostering a passion for Touch Football while instilling values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our dedicated coaching staff is devoted to creating an environment where athletes can thrive, both on and off the field.
Unique program elements of Touch
Our program uniquely offers four Touch Football focused lessons each week. These include:
- 2 x sport specific Touch Football training sessions and match play.
- 1 x Strength and Conditioning session.
- 1 x HPE health lesson - over the course of the Touch Football Excellence program, students will study theory topics such as sport nutrition, exercise physiology, competition preparation and psychology.
With a curriculum designed for progressive skill development, our program also integrates practical sessions and state-of-the-art video analysis. This innovative approach enables athletes to visualise their performance, receive personalised feedback, and make targeted improvements. Tailored to the demands of the sport, our strength and conditioning sessions aim to improve agility, endurance, and overall athletic performance, ensuring that athletes are well-prepared to excel on the Touch Football field.
Current achievements and pathways
Athletes in our program have the exciting opportunity to represent the school in all major Touch Football tournaments, both as players and/or referees. This exposure not only enhances their skills, but also contributes to their personal and leadership development. Students enrolled in our program can extend their Touch Football journey by participating in year-round club competitions. We maintain a close relationship with our affiliate Gold Coast Touch, providing athletes with a direct pathway to representative honours.
Our program achievements include:
- 2024 13 Boys team finalists Schools Cup.
- 2024 Open mixed team won Schools Cup.
- 2024 Open mixed team finalists of South East Queensland All Schools.
- 2024 Open mixed team semi-finalists Queensland All Schools.
- 2022 15 Boys team crowned champions at ‘Gold Coast Schools Cup’.
- 2022 15 Boys team won the ‘Schools Cup Champion of Champions’.
- 2022 15 Boys team won South East Queensland All Schools.