Academy of Sport

To identify, support and maximise the development of elite sportsmen and athletes within Hamilton Boys' High School.

To create an environment for physical and personal excellence, one that encourages leadership, accountability and commitment

Hamilton Boys' High School has a strong commitment to achieving excellence at the elite level of sporting competition. The introduction of the Hamilton Boys' High School Academy of Sport has seen the school build on a proud history of sporting success to move forward into the modern age of sporting competition. Hamilton Boys' High School is unashamedly aiming to be the top sporting school in the Waikato and in the country.

The Academy of Sport is committed to providing our athletes with the finest coaching available, modern training techniques and wonderful opportunities to work with New Zealand's most knowledgeable and talented sportsmen and women. The school is fortunate to have many old boys who are current or former New Zealand representatives in a variety of sports, these old boys provide outstanding role models for our current athletes. Academy philosophy insists on our athlete's becoming not only the best sportsmen they can be, but also to strive to be the best student and person they can be through our Mentor Programme.

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"The right people delivering the right message."

  • Improving levels of fitness, skill, commitment and physical and mental toughness within the individual athlete.
  • Promoting a measured and intelligent approach within the athlete towards their chosen sport.
  • Developing a strong junior development programme for each code to ensure continued success at the senior level of competition.
  • Showing loyalty to our students who have put in the effort and time to better themselves as sportsmen and people.
  • Instilling a sense of pride in our athletes through being a part of a unique group taking part in a unique programme.
  • Offering new opportunities, to listen to and learn from specialists in areas such as fitness and training techniques, sports nutrition, sports psychology and code specific skills.
  • Ensuring continued improvement and success of our student athletes on the sports-field and in the classroom.

Enquiries

For enquiries about the Academy of Sport please contact:

Mr Todd Miller
Sports Academy Director
Tel: (07) 853 0440
e-mail: tmiller@hbhs.school.nz