In March 2025 the Perth Thundersticks Academy will offer a series of 6 week training programs to prepare players for the upcoming season and WA State team selection trials.

The Academy South Hub 2 is is targeted for the development of athletes in the south/west region of the Perth Metropolitan areas and it will be based at the Melville Toyota Stadium which is the home of the Melville City Hockey Club. 

This training program is open to anyone wanting to develop their skills outside the club development programs and it will run for six weeks on Monday mornings in March and April 2025.    

Coaches

Specialist Coaches provided by Hockey WA

Local Premier League players 

Athletes

Target Year Groups 

Years 6 to Year 11 (School years)

Training Days, Dates & Times

Monday 10th March 2025:          6am to 7.30am (1.5 Hours)

Monday 17th March 2025:           6am to 7.30am (1.5 Hours) 

Monday 24th March 2025:          6am to 7.30am (1.5 Hours) 

Monday 31st March 2025:           6am to 7.30am (1.5 Hours) 

Monday 7th April 2025                 6am to 7.30am (1.5 Hours)

Wednesday 9th April 2025          6am to 7.30am (1.5 Hours)

(Day Groups will be sorted through registrations)

Training Focus

• Stick and Ball- essential skill refinement
• Mini Games- in close decision making strategies
• Specialist Skills- Goal scoring, PC Development, Shootouts
• Match Preparation and Post Match Recovery
• Positional Education and expectations
   

What to Bring

• Protective gear/ sunscreen
• Water bottle
• White and colour shirt
• Notepad and Pen

Training Cost:

$150 for the 6 sessions