Academy for Student Athlete Development (ASAD)

What is ASAD?

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) has joined a unique and innovative initiative to help more aspiring student athletes achieve athletic and academic success while staying close to home, families, and friends.

The Academy for Student Athlete Development (ASAD) is a program designed to support high school aged student-athletes participating in high performance sports as they strive for success at regional, provincial, national, and international levels of competition.

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How ASAD works

ASAD is a program that allows students to earn academic credit while receiving daily strength and conditioning or sport specific training. Student athletes attend the ASAD London campus, with the remaining half day spent at the student’s TVDSB school.

Each athlete at ASAD is considered a full-time, secondary student. This ensures eligibility and preparation for next level placement in Canada, the United States and internationally for sports and education.

Academics

Student studying in a classroom with a laptop

Every student athlete at ASAD completes academic coursework in line with the provincial Ministry of Education curriculum, maintaining their pathway of 30 academic credits to graduation. Student timetables are established by the home school Guidance Departments in collaboration with the ASAD teachers and/or support staff.

Each school day, students participate in two academic periods at ASAD, and two academic periods at their home school.
At ASAD, students work towards obtaining one Health and Physical Education credit and one additional credit per semester which is delivered and/or supported by a TVDSB teacher.
Google Classroom, Brightspace and Chromebook supports are provided in the ASAD classroom environment.
Students are able to maintain their academic pathway for post-secondary destinations.

Athletics

Girl student pushing weights on sled in weight room

Student-athletes get a tailored athletic development plan from ASAD. We work with Provincial and National Sport Organizations to ensure alignment with the Long-Term Athlete Development Model for each sport and each individual sport’s high performance pathway.

This includes:

Sport Specific Technical Training 
Strength and Conditioning 
Nutrition Seminars 
Sports Psychology 
Athlete Mental Health Awareness Training and Support 
Physical Literacy and lifestyle management

ASAD student athletes are encouraged to participate on their high school sport teams. Because all ASAD student athletes attend the home school of their current residence, many remain eligible for regional and provincial high school sport competition. 
We are proud to have local coaches who are highly recommended by their respective Provincial or National Sports Organizations. Our coaches are certified through the National Coach Certification Program or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NCCP or CSCS) at the Train to Compete level.

Athletic Streams

Hockey

This stream is focused on hockey technical skills and training. Students are on the ice twice a week with Instructors from Total Package Hockey (TPH) for skill development sessions. Students also participate in three strength and conditioning workouts per week.

When not training or on the ice, students will have dedicated classroom time in the ASAD classroom.

Goalie specific technical training is provided by Elite Canadian Goaltending.

The hockey stream includes:

72+ skill sessions
55+ strength and conditioning sessions
Monthly Mental Performance/Sport Psychology sessions
Monthly Sports Nutrition Seminars
Academic support

Weekly Schedule (subject to change):

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00-9:15 am @ ASAD London Campus	On ice skill session	Strength and Conditioning	On ice skill session	Strength and Conditioning	Strength and Conditioning
9:15-10:30 am @ ASAD London Campus	Classroom	Classroom	Classroom	Classroom	Classroom
10:55-12:10 pm	LUNCH (at home school)
12:12-1:27pm	Class 3 (at home school)
1:30-2:45 pm	Class 4 (at home school)

Volleyball

This stream is focused on volleyball technical skills and training. Students are on court twice a week at Fanshawe College for skill development sessions. All technical sessions take place at Fanshawe College. Students also participate in three strength and conditioning workouts per week.
When not training or on court, students will have dedicated classroom time in the ASAD classroom which is also in the Western Fair Sports Centre.

The volleyball stream includes:

72+ skill sessions
100+ strength and conditioning sessions
Monthly Mental Performance/Sport Psychology sessions
Monthly Sports Nutrition Seminars
Academic support

Weekly Schedule (subject to change):

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00-9:15 am @ ASAD London Campus	Classroom	Classroom	Classroom	Classroom	Classroom
9:15-10:30 am @ ASAD London Campus	Strength and Conditioning	Strength and Conditioning	*Technical Training @ Fanshawe College	*Technical Training @ Fanshawe College	Strength and Conditioning
10:55-12:10 pm	LUNCH (at home school)
12:12-1:27pm	Class 3 (at home school)
1:30-2:45 pm	Class 4 (at home school)

Soccer

This stream is focused on soccer technical skills and training. Students are on the pitch twice a week at the BMO Centre for skill development sessions. Students also participate in three strength and conditioning workouts per week in the Total Package Speed, Strength and Conditioning training facility at Western Fair Sports Centre.

When not training or on the pitch, students will have dedicated classroom time in the ASAD classroom which is also in the Western Fair Sports Centre.

The soccer stream includes:

72+ skill sessions
100+ strength and conditioning sessions

Monthly Mental Performance/Sport Psychology sessions
Monthly Sports Nutrition Seminars
Academic support

Weekly Schedule (subject to change):

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00-9:15 am @ ASAD London Campus	Strength and Conditioning	*Technical Training @ BMO	*Technical Training @ BMO	Strength and Conditioning	Strength and Conditioning
9:15-10:30 am @ ASAD London Campus	Classroom	Classroom	Classroom	Classroom	Classroom
10:55-12:10 pm	LUNCH (at home school)
12:12-1:27pm	Class 3 (at home school)
1:30-2:45 pm	Class 4 (at home school)

Individual Sports Stream

This stream is focused on speed, strength, and conditioning for all sports other than those that have technical streams. Students will be in the training facility 5 days a week. Emphasis is placed on developing a variety of fundamental movements and the implementation of an individualized program that is more specific to their sport. Past Individual Stream athletes have participated in sports such as basketball, lacrosse, figure skating, baseball, fastball, cycling, track and field, rock climbing, gymnastics, rugby, wrestling, and the list goes on.

When not training, students will have dedicated classroom time in the ASAD classroom.
The Individual Sports Stream includes:

180+ strength and conditioning sessions
Individualized program design
Monthly Mental Performance/Sport Psychology sessions
Monthly Sports Nutrition Seminars

Academic support

Weekly Schedule (subject to change):

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00-9:15 am @ ASAD London Campus	Classroom	Classroom	Classroom	Classroom	Classroom
9:15-10:30 am @ ASAD London Campus	Strength and Conditioning	Strength and Conditioning	Strength and Conditioning	Strength and Conditioning	Strength and Conditioning
10:55-12:10 pm	LUNCH (at home school)
12:12-1:27pm	Class 3 (at home school)
1:30-2:45 pm	Class 4 (at home school)

Football

We are excited to offer a stream that is focused on football technical skills and training! Students will be on the field at BMO Centre twice a week with Total Package Speed, Strength and Conditioning Instructors as well as a variety of guest coaches. Students also participate in three strength and conditioning workouts per week.

When not training or on the field, students will have dedicated classroom time in the ASAD classroom.

The football stream includes:

36+ skill sessions
55+ strength and conditioning sessions

Monthly Mental Performance/Sport Psychology sessions
Monthly Sports Nutrition Seminars
Academic support

Contact
Matt King (Lead Teacher) ma.king@tvdsb.ca Madison Boone (ASAD London Program Supervisor) asadlondon@abilitiescentre.org

Contact

Matt King (Lead Teacher) ma.king@tvdsb.ca

Madison Boone (ASAD London Program Supervisor) asadlondon@abilitiescentre.org