Podium Performance Program (PPP)

Background

• AUSC Region 5 (Zone VI) Academy program launched June 2008.

• Sought to assist countries prepare for the London 2012 Olympic/Paralympic Games

• The target was to win twelve (12) Gold medals at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

• Each country was to commit to win at least one Gold Medal with the exception of South Africa and Zimbabwe who were targeted to win two Gold Medals each.

Performance at the London 2012 Games

Performance at the London 2012 Paralympic Games

Observations made on the original Academy and 12x12

Strategy

• No clear link between the Academy and the in country development structures

• There was no evidence of a detailed cost analysis for developing an athlete in countries per sport code.

• Budget allocations per athlete (coach) to deliver on the model did not exist and could not be met by either the Zone or Member Countries

Observations made on the original Academy and 12x12

Strategy• There was no evidence of harmony on plans

between NOCs, Sports Councils/Commissions, National Federations and Governments regarding high performance.

• Member Countries were at different development stages and therefore the target to win a Gold Medal was too overstretching for most Countries.

• Lack of Podium Performance coaches in the Region - A podium finish at the Olympic/Paralympic Games requires a podium coach.

PPP Model

• The Purpose of the PPP:

“To see Regional Athletes achieve Podium Performances at International Events”

PODIUM PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME (PPP)

Podium Performance = Athlete centered program + detailed High Performance support system

PPP Model

The Podium Performance Plan will:• Focus on athletes practising individual sports –

Cost• Top priority will be given to the athletes who

rank in the top 16 of their sport specific world rankings

• Countries shall select Podium Performance (elite) Coaches. These coaches will undergo training under the mentorship of the Region 5 High Performance team of experts as part of capacity development and quality assurance.

PPP Model

The Podium Performance Plan will:• Team of experts from the Region 5 High

Performance Programme will travel to the countries and offer appropriate training and testing for athletes and support staff.

• The Programme shall commence with athletes participating in the following prioritised sporting codes: Athletics, Swimming, Judo, Boxing, Tennis, Shooting, Taekwondo and Rowing

PPP Model

• A country shall be required to choose at least three sports codes in which its greatest potential lies.

• Countries are however at liberty to INCREASE the number of sports codes on the programme

PPP Structure

The Programme shall be structured in two levels:

• Elite level • Excellence level

PPP Structure

PPP Structure

Excellence level • Athletes with the greatest potential to produce

podium performances at the 2020 Olympics.• Athletes shall access coaching and other

sports scientific support through the National Centre/Structure of Sporting Excellence.

• These athletes possess potential to qualify for Regional, Continental and International competitions in their sport code

PPP Structure

Excellence level • The National Centre/Structure of Sporting

Excellence shall be resourced with Podium Performance Coaching staff and support services for high level training of athletes

• Athletes shall be supported to attend 2 National, 2 Regional and 1 International competition for exposure per year

PPP Structure

Elite level • Athletes with the greatest potential to produce

podium performances at the 2016 Olympics Games.

• Athletes that qualified for the London 2012 Olympic/Paralympic Games and were ranked under the top 16 after the Games.

• And Athletes who are currently ranked in the top 16 in the World (top 16 = Semi Final in Rio)

PPP Structure

Elite level • Athletes shall receive high level coaching as

well as sports science and sports medicine support at the Zone VI High Performance Centre if not having received Olympic/Paralympic Solidarity support.

• Athletes to attend a minimum of (5) Continental competitions and (3) International Competitions during the period prior to the Olympic/Paralympic Games

PPP Structure

Excellence level

• Team of experts travel to Member Countries• Capacity building of athletes and coaches in

the country• Capacity building of Sport Science and

Medical Staff in the country

PPP Structure

Elite• Athletes, Coaches and Support Staff travel to

Region 5 Training Centre - Pretoria• Region 5 to cover costs for athletes – travel,

accommodation and meals.• Countries to cover costs of Coaches and

Support staff

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