P2P OVERVIEW MAR 16
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An Overview<br />
March 20<strong>16</strong>
What Is Pathway To Podium?<br />
(<strong>P2P</strong>)<br />
Pathway To Podium (<strong>P2P</strong>) is an athlete development<br />
programme geared to helping young emerging kiwi<br />
athletes prepare for life as high performance athletes.<br />
It targets athletes who are 1-3 years from “carding” and<br />
focuses on education in four non-sport specific areas:<br />
nutrition, sport psychology, athlete life and drug free<br />
sport.<br />
It is a holistic approach that incorporates the athlete’s<br />
coach and family into the programme so that they may<br />
better understand the challenges and support required for<br />
their emerging athlete, as well as upskill themselves.<br />
<strong>P2P</strong> is a national initiative. Auckland is the largest <strong>P2P</strong><br />
hub with 89 athletes from a variety of sports.
Key Objective<br />
The objective for Pathway To Podium is to develop athletes for entry<br />
into the high performance system by:<br />
1. Focusing on early education in key, non-sport specific areas<br />
2. Exposing emerging athletes to the High Performance Sport New<br />
Zealand (HPSNZ) system.<br />
3. Maximising the number of athletes who become “carded”.
CARDED ATHLETES<br />
Carded athletes are those in medal<br />
contention or top 8 placings<br />
internationally, who are supported<br />
by the High Performance Sport<br />
New Zealand system.
Why Was <strong>P2P</strong> Developed?<br />
The programme was developed in response to<br />
feedback that newly carded athletes were overwhelmed<br />
by the high performance environment, they had little<br />
awareness on how HPSNZ worked, and they lacked<br />
knowledge in all round skills that were critical to their<br />
future success.
The Auckland Hub<br />
From Warkworth to Pukekohe<br />
89 athletes,<br />
35 coaches,<br />
Largest NZ hub
How <strong>P2P</strong> Works In Auckland<br />
Workshops<br />
For athletes, coaches and parents in the key areas of<br />
athlete life, nutrition in sport, performance psychology,<br />
and drug free sport. We utilise qualified deliverers who<br />
are pre-approved by HPSNZ.
How <strong>P2P</strong> Works In Auckland<br />
One-On-One Consultations<br />
If identified as necessary for the athlete, we arrange for<br />
on-on-one personalised consultations with a professional<br />
in the key areas for nutrition, sport psychology and<br />
“athlete life.”<br />
One-On-One Mentoring<br />
If identified as necessary for the athlete, we arrange for<br />
on-on-one mentoring sessions with relevant high<br />
performance NZ athletes.<br />
Facility Access<br />
We have arranged for free facility access to a number of<br />
Auckland pool and gym facilities for our <strong>P2P</strong> athletes.
How <strong>P2P</strong> Works In Auckland<br />
Strength & Conditioning Sessions<br />
In addition to a special workshop for athletes, parents &<br />
coaches on the principles of strength & conditioning, we<br />
offer strength & conditioning sessions and programmes to<br />
all of our <strong>P2P</strong> athletes.<br />
Cross Sport Environment<br />
Due to the large number of athletes and codes we<br />
service, we have the ability to bring together athletes who<br />
can learn from each other’s stories of success & struggle<br />
– something no other hub can offer.
How <strong>P2P</strong> Works In Auckland<br />
Wayne Goldsmith<br />
Leadership & Character Development –<br />
Guiding Principles for <strong>P2P</strong> Auckland<br />
We have invested in two key world class presenters -<br />
Dr. Ralph Pim and Wayne Goldsmith - to not only help<br />
develop programme material, but also to present this<br />
material to our <strong>P2P</strong> athletes. We have extended this offer<br />
to other <strong>P2P</strong> hubs in NZ.<br />
Both have years of experience working with young people<br />
and connecting their development with parents and<br />
coaches. They understand the power of sport and high<br />
performance in developing athletes of character.<br />
Both Ralph and Wayne provide inspiration and practical<br />
concepts to develop leadership and positive character<br />
traits with our <strong>P2P</strong> athletes.
What Sports Are Included?<br />
High Performance Sport NZ nominate the sporting<br />
codes that are given entry into the <strong>P2P</strong> programme.<br />
In turn, the nominated national sporting organisations<br />
(for each code) select athletes for the programme.<br />
In Auckland, the codes that are involved include<br />
athletics, canoe, cycling (including mountain bike,<br />
BMX, track, para-cycling), swimming (including paraswimming),<br />
triathlon, women’s football, equestrian,<br />
women’s rugby sevens, hockey, rowing and netball.
“The Hard Way”<br />
Principles of Training - Workshop<br />
“Chose the hard way by getting up at 5am to<br />
prepare well for a long training e.g. having a<br />
decent breakfast and getting to training 15mins<br />
early so I could warm up and stretch well before<br />
hand, followed by putting a lot of effort into my<br />
hard bike session after school”<br />
<strong>P2P</strong> Triathlete; Workshop - Principles of Training
Our Athletes
Tupou is currently aiming to qualify for Rio Olympics 20<strong>16</strong><br />
and continues to improve in the pool, hitting personal<br />
bests at every key swim meet.<br />
Tupou Neiufi<br />
Para-Swimming Athlete<br />
Tupou Neiufi is one of our youngest <strong>P2P</strong> athletes at only<br />
14 years of age. The eldest of 7 children, she lives in<br />
Mangere and attends Otahuhu school. She has overcome<br />
huge adversity having been hit by a speeding car at the<br />
age of 2, and warned that she may never regain any<br />
mobility.<br />
Tupou is an avid swimmer and holds NZ Open and Junior<br />
Records for the 100m Backstroke.<br />
Tupou has free access to local pool facilities at the<br />
Moana-Nui-a Kiwa Leisure Centre (negotiated by Aktive’s<br />
<strong>P2P</strong> team). The facility has greatly valued Tupou training<br />
at the centre and see her as part of their team and an<br />
inspiration to the local community.
Byron Raubenheimer<br />
Para-Cyclist<br />
Byron lives in Browns Bay and is 24 years old.<br />
He was born with a birth defect which resulted in his<br />
leg being amputated when he was 12. Byron has<br />
been in cycling since 2014 after crossing over from<br />
Snowboarding where he represented NZ.<br />
He has made great gains and is currently in the<br />
world’s top 10. Byron is a medal contender for the<br />
Olympic Games. He balances his heavy training<br />
regime with long hours at work as a chef.<br />
<strong>P2P</strong> primarily supports Byron by providing<br />
convenient strength & conditioning facilities and<br />
access to a strength & conditioning coach.
Benedict Chong Wong<br />
Shotput Athlete<br />
Benedict lives in Massey and is one of 7children. His goal<br />
is to be a good role model for his family and be the best<br />
shot putter he can be. He works multiple jobs to support<br />
his family and his sporting goals.<br />
Benedict recently worked through a major injury to his<br />
finger that prevented him from defending his national title.<br />
Although faced with the challenges of injury, access to<br />
transport and financial pressures, Benedict has remained<br />
focused and is working harder than ever to return this<br />
season to perform at his best. A great example of his<br />
dedication is that he asked his little brother to attend the<br />
<strong>P2P</strong> workshops with him to take notes to ensure he was<br />
still able to access information.
Current Partners<br />
We are extremely grateful to our current partners who<br />
provide the Auckland <strong>P2P</strong> programme with the following:<br />
Sport NZ & HPSNZ: funding, leadership, professional<br />
development for the programme coordinators, development<br />
of <strong>P2P</strong><br />
AUT University: free gym access for our athletes<br />
Auckland Council: free gym & pool access for our<br />
athletes including selected facilities on a needs basis<br />
AUT Millennium: free gym and pool access for our<br />
athletes<br />
Unitec: free gym access for our athletes and free office<br />
space on campus for one of our coordinators
What We Are Seeking<br />
A Partnership<br />
Financial support to:<br />
1. Extend the <strong>P2P</strong> programme to more sporting<br />
codes and athletes in Auckland<br />
2. Create a travel/accommodation/gear fund for<br />
athletes to apply to in order to attend<br />
domestic and international competitions – as<br />
these are often their biggest expenses<br />
In-kind support which could help negate financial<br />
costs for our <strong>P2P</strong> athletes.
What We Can Offer<br />
A Partnership<br />
1. The ability to make a real contribution to NZ’s<br />
future medal winning athletes – supporting<br />
them on their journey to success<br />
2. Content – the ability to connect with<br />
Aucklanders by sharing our <strong>P2P</strong> athletes’<br />
journeys - the successes and the struggles,<br />
3. Brand positioning, image enhancement,<br />
4. <strong>P2P</strong> athletes as guest speaker(s),<br />
5. Fairfax media campaign – bringing the <strong>P2P</strong><br />
athlete stories to Aucklanders.