Now in its third year, our Elite Sport Programme is aimed at students who have genuine aspirations to play elite or professional sport whilst fulfilling their academic potential. We are pleased to say that the ESP has helped to support student-athletes competing both nationally and internationally whilst still having excellent higher education options. 

Using a personalised timetable, The ESP allows student-athletes to combine their 3 A Level choices with six additional sporting sessions. Within these sporting sessions they will receive Individual Development Plans that include one-on-one/small group Skill Acquisition & video analysis sessions with our professional sports coaches, Strength & Conditioning sessions with our dedicated S&C staff, and recovery sessions with our professional Yoga coach. This bespoke programme is designed to tie in with other sporting organisations the student-athlete may be linked with to ensure their long term development plan is cohesive & holistic and provides the best environment for them to flourish.

Student-athletes are assigned a mentor who supports them with any pastoral or academic challenges they may face due to the demands of combining training / performing with their progress in the classroom.

Potential students are required to apply for the ESP via the Director of Sport at Gilesheagerty@chschool.co.uk highlighting their sporting success and aspirations along with their academic profile. 

**Please see the Elite Sport page for more details.**

Through the Sport Pathway, students have an afternoon once every two weeks to explore a variety of different sporting experiences. This may include students who wish to develop their own performance skills; have an interest in video analysis or would like to gain experience of coaching.

In previous years, we have had students take additional sessions with our professional coaches, provide video analysis of first team fixtures, and go to primary schools to assist their delivery of PE and Games.