Athlete Development Program (ADP)
Train with purpose.
Learn with direction.
Perform with confidence.
The Athlete Development Program (ADP) at SCSA is a specialist dual-focus pathway for student-athletes who are serious about their sport and committed to their learning.
ADP is designed for identified and emerging athletes who want more. More intent in their preparation, more clarity in their pathway, and more support around their development.
At SCSA, success in sport and success in learning never compete; they strengthen each other.
Available ADP Streams
Basketball
A high-performance basketball pathway supporting athletes who are aiming for state, national, collegiate or professional opportunities.
Athletes benefit from:
- High-performance technical and tactical development
- Strength, speed and basketball-specific conditioning
- Game intelligence and positional understanding
- Individual development planning
- 360° support physical, mental and emotional
- Minimum 10 hours per week of structured performance training
- Access to facilities at ARC Campbelltown
Football (Soccer)
A performance-focused football pathway within the ADP framework, designed for serious club and representative players.
Athletes benefit from:
- Advanced technical and tactical development
- Football-specific strength and conditioning
- Game awareness and decision-making development
- Individual development planning
- 360° holistic support
- Minimum 10 hours per week of structured performance training
- Access to facilities at Metro Stars – T.K Shutter Reserve
The ADP Difference
- Structured high-performance training embedded within the school week
- Learning programs are designed around training loads and competition schedules
- Clear progression stages with criteria-based entry
- Inclusive, individualised support for both able-bodied and para-athletes
- Guidance for post-school sport and career pathways
- A personalised development plan recognising every athlete’s journey is different
ADP supports athletes to pursue high-level sport while maintaining strong progress in their education, creating real, lasting opportunities.
The ADP Learning Experience
ADP is purpose-built for Years 9-12 and blends learning with the real rhythm of an athlete’s life.
Students meet Australian Curriculum and SACE requirements, but the way they learn is transformed through authentic, project-based experiences connected to sport, recreation and sport-business environments.
Learning is:
- Interdisciplinary and hands-on
- Connected to real-world sport contexts
- Designed to build confidence, communication, resilience and leadership
- Focused on decision-making, collaboration and problem-solving
Students take on meaningful roles – analyst, designer, coach, storyteller and more, while building strong foundations in English, Maths, Science, HPE and History.
Most importantly, students are known, supported and challenged to grow as learners, athletes and people.
Program Rollout
The Athlete Development Program will be introduced in stages:
2027
Years 9 and 10
2028
Expansion to Year 11
2029
Expansion to Year 12
This planned growth ensures strong support across the full secondary journey.
Assessment Process
Prospective students participate in a structured evaluation process, which may include:
- Athletic testing and benchmarking
- Sport-specific skill assessment
- Practical drills and match-play observation
- Learner and athlete surveys
- Final interview
How to Apply
- Attend an Information Session
Learn about ADP, meet the team and explore whether SCSA is the right fit.
- Attend a Combine Participate in sport-specific testing to showcase your skills and potential.
- Submit Your Portfolio Share your achievements, goals and commitment to learning and sport.
- Attend an Interview Discuss your aspirations and readiness to join our community.
- Complete Enrolment Contract Finalise your place once offered.