by swas shannon | Jan 21, 2022 | Athlete Story
WA under-20 soccer player of the year Charlie Betts Jnr is one of a growing number of former South West Academy of Sport athletes whose talent has opened the door to opportunities on and off the sports field through a US college scholarship. The WA Premier Leagues...
by swas shannon | Jan 21, 2022 | Athlete Story
There are goals. And then there is conquering The Right – a massive wall of water off Western Australia’s south coast. Surfing the infamous wave took former South West Academy of Sport athlete Laura Macaulay three years of careful planning and practice. Her...
by Bernice Butlion | Nov 30, 2021 | Athlete Story, Football, News
A record three South West Academy of Sport football players were drafted into the AFL this year, highlighting the organisation’s growing reputation as a regional sporting talent development powerhouse. Brady Hough was signed to West Coast, Jye Amiss became a Docker...
by Bernice Butlion | Nov 30, 2021 | Athlete Story, Individual Athlete, News
Superfast swimmer Alex Saffy has been delivered a $10,000 boost on his journey to Paris 2024 – this year’s Wally Foreman Foundation Scholarship. The 16-year-old “Bunbury Bullet” was recently announced the recipient of the honour at the annual WAIS awards and will...
by Bernice Butlion | Oct 26, 2021 | Athlete Story, Football, News
In less than a year, exciting AFL draft prospect Brady Hough has gone from playing country football to competing in the WAFL system. And now AFL clubs are calling him. The versatile and composed Harvey-based footballer tested in the NAB AFL Draft Combine earlier this...
by Bernice Butlion | Oct 26, 2021 | Athlete Story, Individual Athlete, News
When it comes to achieving success as part of a duo, it helps to have the right partner. The equestrian sport of dressage is no exception, with rider and pony needing to have a good working relationship. A skilled event in which predetermined movements known as...
