Elite Athletics at Blyth Academy Downsview Park
Full-time students at Blyth Academy Downsview Park have the ability to take part in several athletic training programs while taking advantage of our flexible school schedule. Students in Grades 5 to 12 have the opportunity to participate in an Advanced Hockey Program, an Advanced Soccer Program (in partnership with the Toronto FC), or select a custom training option based on their sport of choice.
ATHLETIC DELIVERY MODEL
- Students participate in sport-specific training 4 days a week
- Additional fitness and dry land training sessions to complement sport-specific training
- Professional instruction by experienced trainers and coaches, including former professional and Olympic level athletes
- Students receive assessment and evaluations to track their progress
- Every athlete receives consultation about the NCAA and its student athlete process
LEARN MORE
To learn more about how flexible academic scheduling can take your sports training to the next level at Blyth Academy Downsview Park, email downsview@blytheducation.com or call 416-631-0123 to reach Principal, Adam Hurley.
Advanced Sports Training Program
An objective of the Blyth Academy Advanced Sports Training Program is to provide a first-class education that meets the diverse needs of our students, including student-athletes whose focus is academics but who want to participate in a sports program that allows them to train with professional coaches and improve their skills as part of their academic programming.
As in all Blyth Academy programming, it is centred on giving our students the opportunity for experiential learning that is geared toward their individual interests
The benefit of participating in the Advanced Sports Training Program is that it allows the students the time to focus on their academics and balance the time spent between home, school and community.
ATHLETIC DELIVERY MODEL
- Students participate in Sport specific training 4 days a week, as well as participate in fitness and dry land training
- Students receive assessment and evaluations to track their progress
- Professional instruction by experienced trainers and coaches.
- Every athlete receives consultation about the NCAA and its student athlete process.
- Four term approach
- Enriched curriculum
- Inspired teachers
- Strong guidance support
PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION
- Every student has a front row seat!
- Teachers have more time to monitor each student’s performance and provide specific feedback and coaching
- Accommodations of individual learning styles is our best practice
- Individual recognition leads to increased self esteem
STUDENTS ENGAGED IN LEARNING
- Experiential curriculum invokes a high level of interest
- Interdisciplinary learning becomes a reality
- Enables a high level of interaction among peers
- Life skills are intrinsically connected to day to day learning
STRONG GUIDANCE SUPPORT
- Close and regular contact with Guidance heads
- Course Selection: Based on individual aspirations and potential
- Ongoing support: Regular workshops on study skills, exam preparation, career days
- University Selection: Evaluation and short listing, application preparation, scholarship solicitation, volunteer opportunities and ongoing mentoring