About this programme:
STARS (Supporting Talented Athletes on the Road to Success) Squads works with schools to pioneer the development of squads of young people performing at the highest level in sport. Potential elite athletes often appear in clusters rather than as isolated performers. This is no co-incidence. Talented young people working together can drive, inspire, challenge and support each other to achieve their potential. We want to help develop and foster the best environments in which talent can thrive.
STARS 2009/10 has now closed for applications.
Target audience:
To be considered schools must have at least four high-performing young athletes in any sport. They need not be high achievers in the same sport or the same year-group. In fact we actively encourage applications from schools which have a diverse range of high-performing young athletes. Schools must have a desire and commitment to developing a squad culture and an understanding of the specific difficulties facing the school’s talented young athletes.
Issues that this programme tackles:
The Scholarship focuses on the squad ethic and developing the mental side of elite performance. Becoming a champion involves natural talent but turning talent into triumph requires: ambition, hard work, coaching, determination and support.
Further information:
Contact:
T: 01509 226600
E: STARS@youthsporttrust.org