The GIANTS have launched a world-class Athletic Performance traineeship to attract talented graduates from around the globe.
The FastTrack Program, overseen by GIANTS’ Head of Athletic Performance David Joyce and Senior Athletic Performance Specialist Lachlan Wilmot, is a 10-month traineeship which gives participants a valuable insight into the Athletic Performance Unit of a professional football club.
Trainees are responsible for various tasks throughout the year including data analysis, physiotherapy screening, program design, strength and conditioning work as well as rehabilitation exercises with players.
As part of an exhaustive application process, the GIANTS received more than 100 submissions from interested parties both nationally and internationally.
“The curriculum in place attracted some very talented people and we couldn’t be happier with the final three candidates that emerged from the interview process,’ Joyce said.
“Theres a lot of work that goes into preparing for football matches so we’ve divided up some of the duties which ultimately takes pressure off us and gives our trainees some valuable hands-on experience.
“The trainees have immediately been embraced by the playing group which is testament to the inclusive environment of our football club.”
Joyce said the FastTrack Program is gaining a positive reputation worldwide for developing talented graduates.
“We’ve very confident this is one of the best programs in the world and we want these people to go out and spread the name of the GIANTS amongother professional organisations,” he said.
“What I would love is for a club in England or a club in America to look at our trainees, see they have completed their traineeship at the GIANTS and know they are going to be great.”
2016 FastTrack Program Trainees:
Jaclyn Quinn - 22, from Gippsland, Victoria. Bachelor of Sports Science and Exercise. First-class honours at Federation University.
Simon Freeman - 24, from Baulkham Hills. Bachelor of Science/Health and Exercise Science at Oklahoma State University. Former Australian Softballer.
James Clock - 24, from Toronto, Canada. Masters in Science and Sports Performance at Edinburgh University.
