High-Performance Athlete Programme

Your Athletic and Academic Journey

Are you a high-performing athlete with ambitions to elevate your performance on the field, explore opportunities in health and sports industries, or aim for a college scholarship in the US? Our High-Performance Athlete Programme (HPAP) is designed to support your aspirations, blending elite sports training with academic pathways. Students in Years 9, 10, 11, and 12 are invited to express their interest in our elite programme, which is available at no additional cost to the current school fees for those who are selected.

Additionally, for students interested in the US Sports Scholarship pathway, being a Tyndale athlete comes with the significant benefit of detailed, step-by-step support while navigating this complex process. Tyndale Christian School has a proud tradition of producing US Sports Scholarship recipients, and our programme is continually expanding. A wide range of college and university scholarships are available across numerous sports in the US.

Our programme isn’t limited to any specific sport; instead, it focuses on enhancing each athlete’s skills in their chosen sport. Our goal is to identify and improve athletes’ weak spots with the help of our multi-disciplinary team. Applications open annually in Term 3. Shortlisted candidates will go through an interview process in late Term 3 or early Term 4.

Past Student Sporting Achievements

Kirsty Williams	Adelaide Lightning WNBL	Class of 2007.
Nathan Bowden	Rowing	Represented Australia in 2011 at the World Rowing Junior Championships. Class of 2010.
Jarryd Klemm	Baseball	NCAA II Angelo State University. Class of 2012.
Sarah Trestrail	Volleyball	NJCAA Frank Phillips College. Class of 2014.
Jesse Lattin	Swimming	NJCAA II Iowa Lakes College. Class of 2019.
Corey Durdin	Australian Rules Football	Carlton Football Club – drafted 2020, moved to Port Adelaide Football Club end 2025. Class of 2019.
Harvey Harrison	Australian Rules Football	Collingwood Football Club – drafted 2022. Class of 2021.
Liam Cochrane	Ten Pin Bowling	Represented Australia in 2023. Class of 2024.
Reuben Fairbank	Blind Cricket	Represented Australia in 2023. Class of 2022.
Bryce Arnold	Inclusion Cricket squad for SA	Represented SA at National Champs in 2023. Class of 2024.
Amber Bing	Basketball	NJCAA II Potomac State College 2024, transferred to NAIA Webber International University 2026. Class of 2022.
Tahlia Lienert	Track and Field	NJCAA I Cloud County Community College 2024, transferred to NCAA I Jacksonville State University 2026. Class of 2023.
Marley Raikiwasa	Discus and Shotput	Represented Australia for Discus in 2022 at World U20s, NCAA I Auburn University 2024, represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games in 2026. Class of 2023.

Programme Overview

Be part of a supportive network of top athletes.
Have access to a group of experts in human performance, coaching, and health.
Receive personalised training plans tailored by our experienced Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist.
Enjoy the privilege of training in our state-of-the-art Human Performance Centre, equipped with the latest in high-performance training technology.
Benefit from specialised injury rehabilitation support and guidance from our specialist staff.
Gain insights and advice on a multitude of post-school pathways, both in Australia and internationally.
Participate in two dedicated training sessions per week under the expert supervision of our specialist staff.

Additionally, Tyndale offers students additional unique opportunities

The chance to pursue a US Sporting Scholarship with direct support from our on-site US Sports Scholarship team.

A comprehensive selection of sports-related academic subjects in the Senior School curriculum, including Physical Education, Active Learning, Scientific Studies – Human Performance, Nutrition, Biology, and an exclusive Certificate III in Fitness program on campus.

Various opportunities to represent the school in sporting events.

How to Apply

Applications for our elite programme open in late Term 3 to early Term 4 each year, and spots are limited. The application process consists of a written application followed by shortlisted students having an interview with our Director of Sports and the HPAP team. We’re looking for students who:

Have competed in district level or state sports
Are deeply invested in their future career goals
Maintain academic grades (minimum C grades)
Demonstrate Tyndale’s RISE principles

To find out more about the High-Performance Athlete Programme and the application process, please contact the Sports Department on 08 8282 5186 or email sports@tyndale.sa.edu.au.