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High-Performance Sporting Pathways
Emerging Athlete Program (EAP)
The Emerging Athlete Program (EAP) supports students in Years 9–12 who are competing at a state or national level and striving to balance the demands of high-performance sport with their academic studies. Designed for ambitious student-athletes who value a holistic education, the program provides personalised support to help them thrive both in and beyond the sporting arena.
Led by the MLC Director of Sport, the EAP includes individual performance planning, academic support, mentoring opportunities, strength and conditioning guidance, athlete education workshops, and access to expert wellbeing resources. Through a tailored approach, students are supported to pursue their sporting goals while remaining connected, supported and successful at school.
High-Performance Sports Prizes
To support our students who compete at an elite level and inspire them to continue their sporting journey beyond school, MLC awards High-Performance Sports Prizes each year. Established with the support of the College and our generous donor community, the prizes recognise students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and achievement in their chosen sport.
The prizes help offset the costs associated with high-level training and competition, including travel, coaching and equipment, enabling talented student-athletes to continue pursuing opportunities at state, national and international levels while balancing their educational commitments. They form part of MLC’s commitment to supporting sporting excellence and empowering students to realise their full potential both on and off the field.
Two Pathways to Excellence
MLC’s High-Performance Sporting Pathways provide two complementary opportunities for talented student-athletes.
| Emerging Athlete Program | High-Performance Sports Prizes |
|---|---|
| Who it's for: MLC students in Years 9–12 in 2027 competing at a state or national level who are seeking support to balance the demands of high-performance sport and academic achievement. | Who it's for: MLC students in Years 7–12 in 2027 competing at an elite level who would benefit from financial assistance to support their sporting development. |
| What it offers: Individual performance planning, academic support and flexibility, mentoring and athlete development, strength and conditioning guidance, and workshops focused on wellbeing and performance. | What it offers: Financial support for travel, coaching and equipment, recognition of sporting achievement, and assistance to pursue elite sporting opportunities. |
| Eligibility: Open to students in Years 9–12 who have demonstrated achievement within their sport through state or national representation, squad selection, high-performance pathway involvement or significant competition results. | Eligibility: Open to students in Years 7–12 who have achieved a recognised level of representation or competition within the past 12 months, including state or national team selection, squad membership, national competition participation or state championship success. |
Find Out More
For prospective families looking to discover how MLC can support your daughter’s sporting ambitions, please get in touch with our Admissions team at admissions@mlc.wa.edu.au or 9383 0269.
