The Olympic Program Athlete Development Framework has been developed by our High Performance Program team including our National Weapons Coaches, S&C coach, Mindset coach, and the High Performance Commission. It includes the attributes and standards that athletes and our high performance system need to meet to beable to achieve results at the different stages of athlete development. The ADF is closely aligned with athlete categorisation criteria and categories, and is based on researchconducted on What it Takes to Win at benchmark events in fencing.

Completing the Individual Performance Plan (IPP) is crucial for an athlete's success as it encompasses all essential aspects of their training and development. By integrating technical training, strength and conditioning, mindset coaching, and nutrition planning into a unified plan, athletes can optimise their performance and achieve their full potential.

The technical aspects of the plan focus on skill development and performance standards, while the strength and conditioning component ensures that the athlete's physical capabilities are honed to support their technical skills. Furthermore, the mindset coaching helps athletes develop the mental resilience and focus needed to excel in high-pressure situations, and the nutrition planning ensures that athletes fuel their bodies optimally for training and competition. Combining all these elements into a cohesive plan provides a holistic approach to athlete development, setting the foundation for sustained success.

Work your way through the following form considering where you would like to be and how you plan to get there.

Training

• Pre-Categorisation – training up to 3 times per week
• NSO Categorised – training at least 3 times per week
• Emerging to Developing – training 4 days a week
• Podium Potential to Podium – training 5 days a week

Camps

• Pre-Categorisation and NSO Categorised – participate in compulsory HPP camps (twice a year)

• Emerging to Podium – participate in all HPP camps (four times a year)

National Squad Sessions

• Pre-Categorisation and NSO Categorised - participate in State Squad sessions each week and National Squad Camps

• Emerging and Developing – participate in National Squad sessions, State Squad sessions and National Squad Camps

• Podium – participate in National Squad sessions, State Squad sessions, National Squad Camps and International camps

International Competitions

• Pre-Categorisation – competing in some international competitions

• NSO Categorised – competing in overseas national competitions including in Asia

• Emerging and Developing - competing internationally in at least eight events in age group, including six as a Senior

• Podium – competing internationally in at least eight events in age group, including seven as a Senior

Domestic Competitions

• Pre-Categorisation to Podium – participate in at least one Domestic Competition if residing overseas, participate in at least three if residing in Australia

• Pre-Categorisation – participate in camp sessions

• NSO Categorised to Podium – engaged in 1-1 S&C sessions and online follow ups

• Pre-Categorisation – participate in camps and in competition sessions

• NSO Categorised to Podium – engaged in 1-1 Mindset sessions and follow up with Mindset coach

• Pre-Categorisation – participate in camp sessions and webinars

• NSO Categorised to Podium – participate in camp sessions - webinars and engaged in 1-1 or group nutrition sessions and follow ups