Applications Close 12 May 2025
The Court Grammar Cavaliers AFL/W Academy provides a unique opportunity for male and female students to pursue excellence in Australian Rules Football and embark on a journey of personal growth and development.
The Specialist AFL Program, established in 2017, gives talented Year 5 to 10 students the opportunity to further develop their footballing ability through skill development, gameplay strategies and tactics and theoretical understanding. In Year 11 & 12 students are provide with the option to further improve their understanding of the AFL and Sport industry through our Certificate II in Sport Coaching & Certificate III in Sport, Recreation & Aquatic.
The Academy follows the structure of a Specialised Physical Education (SPE) class, made up of practical and theoretical lessons. In addition, students are encouraged to learn about the other supporting roles in the game. Students can partake in umpiring and coaching courses, including gaining Western Australia Football Commission Level 1 Umpiring Accreditation and learning Exercise and Sport Science principles such as strength and conditioning, recovery, nutrition, and Sport Psychology.
Coaching Staff
The Academy is committed to providing players with the highest standard of coaching and teaching. We currently have Head of AFL/W Academy, and two AFL Specialist teachers. All football staff involved in the Academy are accredited AFL coaches with experience coaching at an elite level.
Head of AFL/W Academy – Scott Faulkner
- Level 2 Accredited Coach
- Peel Thunder FC League Assistant Coach
- Former South Fremantle FC Futures Coach
- Former WA State 16's MALE Assistant Coach ( Midfield)
- Former Talent Manager East Perth FC
AFL Academy Specialist – James Piper
- Level 2 Accredited coach
- South Fremantle FC Futures Assistant coach
- Fremantle FFC NGA Development Coach
AFL Academy Specialist – Daniel Vidovich
- Level 2 Accredited coach
- South Fremantle FC Futures Head Coach
- Former Subiaco FC Football Manager
Selection Criteria
The Cavaliers AFL/W Academy caters for full-time current (and future) students enrolled at Court Grammar School.
Selection is based on three sets of criteria:
Academic performance
Attendance and behaviour
Physical skills and fitness (assessed during trials conducted at the College).
A positive attitude towards all aspects of school life will be an important part of selection into the Academy and reports are required from the student’s current school.
Scholarships are awarded across each year cohort on a 12-monthly basis. These are provided to students who rank top of their class.
| Category A 50% reduction in fees Category B 25% reduction in fees Category C Non- Financial Scholarship | |
Boys in Year 6 can apply in 2025 for the 2026 intake.
Girls in Year 6 can apply in 2025 for the 2026 intake.
For further information or queries regarding the Academy please contact Head of AFL/W Academy, Mr Scott Faulkner at email hidden; JavaScript is required
Competitions
Students within the AFL/W Academy compete in endorsed competitions and programs run by the WA Football Commission and the Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC) each year including:
Eagles & Dockers Cups (Home & Away Competitions)
ACC One-day carnivals
Senior School Boys/Girls Cups
The CGS AFL/W Academy is proudly supported by
