The Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS) held their first squad training day of the season, at the Bathurst Hockey Centre on Sunday.
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Athletes were treated to the beep test, functional movement and sprint testing before a hockey training session with coaches.
WRAS head coach Shane Conroy said the session is a good learning curve for both coaches and players.
“Our first session is a learning experience to see where players are at with their skills and development,” Conroy said.
“It’s also a good chance for the guys to get to know each other and for WRAS to help build-up the individuals.
“We’ll be running them through basic hockey skills and we’ll be able to get a look at where they’re at.”
Coaches from Bathurst [Conroy and Ian McAlister], Dubbo [Gavin Weeks] and Orange [Ales Said] were on hand to get an understanding of the player’s skills and abilities.
Conroy said the players on show are “fantastic”.
“There’s a heap of talent on offer and we’ll keep building off their current skills,” he said.
Bathurst had their very own representation in the squad – Tirah Jarvis, Tyler Willot and Anna Cartwright – amongst a host of talented hockey players from Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange and Parkes.
This is hockey’s first year back, after a short hiatus.