Hockey
Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in August
The SWSAS Hockey program is delivered in partnership with Hockey NSW and the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network.
This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young Hockey players, focusing on technical skills, strength and conditioning, athlete education, and personal growth. It aligns with the Hockey NSW Futures Pathway and connects athletes to state and national pathways.
Athletes receive targeted skill development, seasonal training support, and preparation for high‑performance tournaments. The program includes practical education in areas such as S&C, nutrition, sports psychology and injury management, along with opportunities to represent SWSAS at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps.
Program Partners
Program Benefits
Selected athletes receive:
- High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
- Access to quality training facilities
- Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
- Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
- Opportunities to represent SWSAS at events
- Education in technical, tactical, and personal Hockey development
- Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
- Participation in Your Local Club Academy Games and other Inter-Academy events
- Identification and nomination for progression opportunities into Hockey NSW Futures talent programs
Additional SWSAS benefits:
- Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- Promotion through SWSAS media channels
Athlete Eligibility
Program Eligibility Criteria
Athletes must:
- Be aged 14–18 years (U16 & U18 cohorts)
- Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Hockey
- Be a registered member of a Hockey NSW affiliated club within the South West Sydney region.
- Be nominated by Hockey NSW or attend SWSAS trial
- Reside in one of the following LGAs: Campbelltown, Camden, Liverpool or Wollondilly.
Athlete Levy
Key Dates
Program Delivery Period
October 2025 – April 2026
Key Events (Indicative)
- Your Local Club Academy Games: 17th-18th April, 2026 (Tamworth)
- U16 National Titles: April 2026
- U18 National Titles: July 2026
- U18 Academy Challenge: TBC
2025/26 Squad
Andrew Parker – Head Coach
Michelle Lewthwaite – Assistant Coach
James Bell – Assistant Coach
Matthew Wilson – Assistant Coach
Lisa Clinch – Squad Manager
Squad
Jett Ashton
Zachariah Belanszky
Brooke Bishop
Laura Carruthers
William Daley
Nate Fields
Lyla Grech
Elijah Hammond
Lily Harrod
Mackenzie Hutchinson
Qadir Khan
Daniel Kitsouklias
Zack Murphy
Gursehaj Natt
Benjamin Osborne
Campbell Osborne
Joshua Pike
Jacob Pugsley‑Stevens
Daniel Toaetolu
Ryan Woods
Development Squad
Allegra Alchin
Sammuel Belanszky
Abigale Crawford
Kiara Jakobsson
Amber King
Mia Lamb
Hannah Robinson
Abigail Woods
