Western Heights Specialist Sports Programs
FAQ
We currently have four specialist sports programs: AFL, Basketball, Netball and Football (Soccer). We do not plan to introduce any new sports programs in the foreseeable future.
There is a competitive selection process for enrolment into one of the four Specialist Sports Programs at Western Heights College.
Demand for WHC places is exceptionally high, and student-athletes are selected on the basis not only of existing talent but also their potential for development in high-performance sport as well as the suitability for the balance between sport and academic performance, effort and behaviour.
WHC does not provide a bus transfer service for any students in the Specialist Sports Program.
Enrolments for 2023 in all four specialist sports programs are closed.
We welcome 2024 Yr 7 students to our Information evening on March 1st. Talent ID sessions for this class will be:
1st round: Week beginning March 13th
2nd round: Week beginning March 27th
More information regarding dates/venues will be provided at the start of the school year. We will not be conducting any school tours until after our Information evening.
Information regarding our Specialist Sports Programs; program outline, selection criteria, fees etc., can be found in the WHC 2023 Curriculum Handbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vF98dC5lW615UoNrA1lS6v7iM6K0zuZA/view
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Specialist Sports Programs
Enrolments
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For all students wishing to apply for the specialist sports program beginning Term 1, 2022, please contact the college with your enquiry via the link below.
Our Coaches
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Basketball
David Herbert | Head of Basketball Program
Former:
-WNBL & NBL1 Head Coach – Townsville Fire/ West Coast Waves / Geelong/ Supercats
Current: -Head Coach of Australia’s Under 19 Gems/Melbourne Tigers NBL1
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AFL
Brendan McCartney | Head of AFL Program
Former:
-AFL Head Coach -Western Buldogs -AFL Assistant Coach - Geelong Cats FC/ Melbourne Demons FC
Current:
-Head Coach - North Ballarat FC
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Netball
Susan Meaney | Head of Netball Program
Former: -Australian Netball Diamond Representative -Specialist Coach ,Queensland Firebirds
Current: -Assistant Coach of Melbourne Vixens
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Soccer
Joey Didulica | Head Of Soccer Program
Former: -Melbourne Heart ( City) assistant coach -Melbourne City Head of Goalkeeper department
Current : -Specialist coach Melbourne Victory Academy 2022, Victoria Country State Coach, -Junior NPL Coach -Technical Director North Geelong Warriors.
