The ASCA Coach Scholarship Foundation

Introduction

The Australian Strength and Conditioning Association is an incorporated non-profit organization and is the peak
national body for Strength and Conditioning Professionals in Australia. The ASCA aims to provide high-level
professional support, development and research opportunities while continuing to enhance educational opportunity for
S&C coaches.

The ASCA is internationally recognised with affiliates across the globe and currently have thousands of accredited
coaches involved in coaching athletes/teams at all levels of participation from the club through to Olympic and
professional sporting levels.

The ASCA Coach Scholarship Fund is an initiative of ASCA Board Members and Coaching Course Presenters who
have generously agreed to donate a % of their presenter fees to the Scholarship Fund.

Objectives of the ASCA Coach Scholarship Foundation are:

To increase the capabilities of Strength and Conditioning Coaches working within the Australian Sporting
structures
To establish a self-sustaining scheme to cultivate and advance Strength and Conditioning Coaches

These objectives are achieved by providing professional development opportunities to coaches from a wide range of
backgrounds, qualifications and experience.

The Scholarship aims to build on the ASCAs philosophy of the importance of further education and professional
development for its members and coaches.

Selection and Assessment process

All applicants:
Must be a current member of the ASCA and hold an ASCA Coach Accreditation
Must have an appropriate level of experience to operate within a high performance environment
Must demonstrate a commitment to the ASCA and its coaching programs

Application process

Interested coaches are required to complete the application form attached
Applications close on 30
th
September 2014
Successful applicant/s will be advised by 15
th
October 2014

Selection Panel

Applications will be reviewed by a panel comprised of the ASCA Board who will determine the recipient/s based on the
conditions of eligibility and availability of funds.




ASCA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION APPLICATION FORM 2014

SECTION 1 PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME


ADDRESS




POST CODE


PHONE NUMBERS (W) (M)

EMAIL ADDRESS

DOB / /

NCAS NO. LEVEL EXPIRY DATE / /

COUNTRY OF CITZENSHIP GENDER MALE FEMALE

SECTION 2 COACHING EXPERIENCE (Please feel free to add these details as an attachment to this form)
CURRENT COACHING STATUS
POSITION

ORGANISATION

LENGTH OF TERM

LEVEL OF ATHLETE


RESPONSBILITIES OF THE
POSITION




PREVIOUS COACHING STATUS
POSITION

ORGANISATION

LENGTH OF TERM

LEVEL OF ATHLETE


RESPONSBILITIES OF THE
POSITION




SECTION 3 - EDUCATION
Tertiary Courses:
COURSE TITLE

INSTITUTION

YEAR COMPLETED

COURSE TITLE


INSTITUTION


YEAR COMPLETED





SECTION 4 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHNING GOALS
Give a brief outline of what your goals are in relation to Strength and Conditioning Coaching








Give a brief outline of what you hope to achieve through this scholarship program








SECTION 5 - REFEREES
(Please provide contact details of three referees the ASCA may contact in support of your application)
Name Organisation Contact Details




SECTION 6 SCHOLARSHIP TYPE
Please indicate the type of Scholarship project you are seeking to apply for.
Equipment
Travel
Conference/s attendance
Course/s attendance
Other
If other please provide details:


SECTION 7 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING
The Total Cost is estimated to be $

Please itemise or attach a proposed budget Item Estimated Cost





TOTAL
$