At The Hills Sports High School, our Talented Sports Programs (TSPs) provide student-athletes with the unique opportunity to pursue sporting excellence while achieving academic success. Each program is designed to develop the whole athlete - focusing on technical skills, tactical understanding, physical performance, and personal growth.

Our school offers a range of specialised programs across multiple sports, each led by accredited coaches and supported by partnerships with state sporting organisations, national governing bodies, and professional clubs. These programs are delivered in a high-performance environment that mirrors professional sporting structures, preparing students for higher representative and elite pathways.

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Integrated Timetable Structure

Each student-athlete’s chosen sport becomes a timetabled subject within their regular school day. Students complete two designated TSP sessions per week focused on skill development, tactical awareness, and sport-specific education. These sessions are built into their school timetable, ensuring a balance between training and academic study without compromising either.

In addition to their sport-specific sessions, all student-athletes participate in a dedicated Strength & Conditioning (S&C) session each week in our fully equipped on-site gym. These sessions are led by accredited coaches and are designed to enhance athletic performance through targeted programs focusing on:

• Rehabilitation and Prehabilitation – injury prevention and recovery
• Muscular Strength and Power Development
• Speed, Agility, and Endurance Training
• Mobility and Movement Efficiency

This holistic model ensures that every athlete receives the support, education, and resources needed to excel both on the field and in the classroom.

Pathways and Development

Through partnerships with organisations such as the Sports High Schools Association, NSW Institute of Sport, and state and national sporting bodies, our student-athletes have access to advanced development opportunities, talent identification pathways, and elite-level competitions.

Whether students aspire to represent at a professional, national, or international level, or simply want to reach their personal best, our programs are structured to develop athletes of character, competence, and commitment.

Academy

^{Open to students in Years 7–12 across a wide range of niche and emerging sports such as golf, gymnastics, tennis, and more. Students train externally while accessing the school’s high-performance facilities, academic flexibility, and support from our strength & conditioning, nutrition, and wellbeing teams.}

Acro Dance

^{Available for students in Years 7–12, the Acro Dance program combines the strength, flexibility, and control of gymnastics with the creativity and expression of dance. Students are coached in tumbling, balance, and performance-based movement, developing both athleticism and artistry. With access to elite facilities and strength & conditioning support, the program focuses on building technical precision, coordination, and stage confidence.}

Australian Rules Football

^{Years 7–12 mixed program delivered in partnership with AFL NSW/ACT. Focused on player development, game awareness, and fitness, preparing athletes for state and national talent pathways.}

Athletics

^{Years 7–12 program run in partnership with Ranell Hobson and David Bruce, focusing on sprint, middle-distance, jumps, and throws. Athletes access tailored strength & conditioning and speed development programs.}

Baseball

^{Years 7–12 program in partnership with Baseball NSW, led by Head Coach Nathan Wright. Students train in elite facilities and have produced national representatives, including recently MLB-drafted athlete Brent Iredale.}

Basketball

^{Years 7–12 mixed program developing core skills, game IQ, and teamwork. Students receive expert coaching, fitness support, and game opportunities through local and regional competitions.}

Cricket

^{Years 7–12 program in partnership with Cricket NSW. Students train on turf wickets and in the school’s cricket nets, developing technical, tactical, and mental skills for success at CHS and state levels.}

Football

^{Years 7–12 program in partnership with Football NSW. Led by Head Coach Sam McGowan, the program focuses on technical mastery, tactical awareness, and pathways to professional and representative football.}

Judo

^{Launching in 2026 – the first of its kind in NSW schools. The program, led by Olympian Nathan Katz, offers students the opportunity to train in a purpose-built dojo while pursuing their academic goals.}

Netball

^{Years 7–12 girls’ program partnered with Netball NSW, featuring elite coaches such as Paige Hadley and Natalie Avellino. Students develop their game through structured training, match play, and S&C sessions.}

Rugby League

^{Years 7–12 Boys and Girls programs. Led by Head Coach Justin Moynihan, supported by elite staff including Simon Greaves. Students compete in the Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Cup pathways and the highly competitive Sports High School Competitions.}

Rugby Union & Rugby 7's

^{Years 7–12 mixed program in partnership with NSW Rugby. Headed by Teki Tuipulotu and supported by Josh Petero, the program offers specialist training in both XVs and Sevens, with strong state and national representation pathways.}

Softball

_{Years 7–12 program in partnership with Softball NSW, led by Daniella Costaganna. Students receive high-level technical coaching, with numerous CHS and state representatives emerging from the program.}

Swimming

^{Years 7–12 program led by Teone Fava. Training is held in our on-site indoor pool with access to the school’s fully equipped gym. The program builds performance, technique, athletic tapering and resilience.}

Touch Football

^{Years 7–12 mixed program in partnership with Touch Football NSW and the Sports High Schools Association. Led by Tracey Elliott, an Australian representative and World Cup champion, the program develops skills, speed, and game strategy.}