Presented by WestVic Hockey Learning & Development
REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 2026 PROGRAM ARE NOW CLOSED
WestVic Hockey, in conjunction with Hockey South West, Hockey Ballarat, Glenelg Hockey, Portland Hockey & Corangamite Hockey, and with the support of Hockey Victoria, are excited to see the introduction of the WestVic Eagles Academy. This represents a new era of growth and development for the zone with an eye on the future.
What is the WestVic Eagles Academy:
The program is focused on the skill development of players across the Eagles zone. WestVic Hockey, which is the Eagles Representative Club for those wanting to play in the metro comp, are launching a regional learning academy together with Hockey Victoria and the Zone Associations to develop players aged 11 to 18, coaches, and umpires to enhance hockey performance on and off the field.
For the Players:
- Tailored Boys & Girls training sessions
- A structured program delivered at your local venue, with your friends and teammates, with a focus on the skills and concepts players need.
- Goalkeeper development program built into the delivery with a dedicated coach.
- 12 Hours of tailored hockey and personal development delivered locally in Ballarat, Warrnambool & Hamilton.
For the Coaches:
- 1:1 development and coaching by the Academy Lead Coach.
- Dedicated zone Goalkeeper coach working with each venues local coaches.
- Work with our head coach to develop your coaching through the program at your local venue
For the Umpires:
- With game day sessions, you will get to develop your umpiring with coaching focused on your needs. Supportive local lead coaches who can assist you in your umpire pathway, qualifications and experience.
For the Associations:
- Development of local coaches, focused skill and technique training for players, specialist goalkeeper coaching and Umpire development for your local members.
Our Coaching Team for 2026
Academy Head Coach: Paul Schram
Head Goalkeeper Coach: Callum Bridge
Hamilton lead Coach: Doug Cameron
Warrnambool Lead Coach: Sharyn Stevenson
Ballarat Boys Lead Coach: James Van Der Schyff
Ballarat Girls Lead Coach: Ryan Tout
