Opening the world of professional sport

An impressive group of guest speakers recently provided local students newfound insights into the life of a professional athlete.
The speakers also reiterated upon the High Performance Program students at St Paul's Anglican Grammar School the importance of maintaining their health and wellbeing in their sporting endeavours.
Students were enlightened by the four amazing speakers who opened a window into the world of professional sport.
Ali Miles, head dietician at North Melbourne Football Club and dietician for the Australian Winter Olympic Team, highlighted the dangers of under-fuelling for teenage athletes.
Laura Hingston, an Australian diving champion, engaged the students with her stories and messages about resilience in sport, goal setting and finding a healthy balance between life and sport.
World champion moguls skier and four-time Winter Olympic Games athlete Britt Cox shared insights into finding your "why" in sport.
To finish, students had a captivating session with former Australian netball captain and AFLW player Sharni Norder (nee Layton), who delved into inspiring and motivating the student-athletes to pursue their potential.
High Performance Program head Scott Armour said he believed the students benefited immensely by hearing real-life stories from professional athletes and professionals working in the sport industry.
"The high performance seminar was an outstanding success," he remarked.
"Our students were so fortunate to be able to learn from and be motivated by a sports industry expert, an Australian champion, a world champion and a Commonwealth Games gold medallist and dual sport champion," Mr Armour added. "The messages our students received will assist them in becoming better athletes, and also being able to balance their sport commitments with their schooling."
The High Performance Program at St Paul's caters to secondary students who are competing at an advanced level in their chosen sport.
Teachers provide additional guidance and flexibility, ensuring students can thrive by balancing their studies and sporting commitments.