TuksAthletics Programme

The TuksAthletics Academy, is the newest code of sport to be incorporated into the TuksSports Academy. It is geared to address the development, coaching and the educational interventions for talented young athletes who wish to excel to international standards in the code. With the world class facilities of the University of Pretoria and highly qualified coaching personnel, the athletes are ensured of a coaching environment that is conducive of world class performances. Given individual attention, each athlete has specific developmental and academic objectives which will ensure maximal achievement in all aspects of an holistic education.

Goals

  • To become one of the world’s leading High Performance Centres in athletics through individual development and educational programmes.
  • To develop in the athlete a mindset of a champion that will be reflected in their athletic and academic achievements.
  • To work within the International Association of Athletic Federation’s (IAAF) philosophy of long term athletic development.
  • To nurture exemplary life skills in athletes that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.

 

Click on the brochure to find out more about the TuksAthletics Academy​

- Author Maryna Verwey

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