Football NSW Media Release: Skill Acquisition Program (SAP) announced for 2012

The objective of the Skill Acquisition Program (SAP) nationally is to identify and assemble the most talented Australian 9-13 year old boys and girls in elite programs in order to teach them functional game skills.
There are currently SAP programs underway or beginning in every State and Territory.
These programs form the basis of the National Football Curriculum and the agreed elite development pathway.
Football NSW currently manages the P22 program which coaches hundreds of children in various regions of NSW. The Skill Acquisition Program will build upon and improve the good work already undertaken in elite player development across the state.
The Skill Acquisition Program will have a twofold purpose.
1.     To deliver the best possible football education for the players.
2.     To educate the wider football community in the methodology of coaching in the skill acquisition phase of youth development.
While Football NSW undertakes a complete review of all its programs, changes to the existing Elite programs (P22) will be advised in the coming weeks.
Player grading sessions are likely to take place in September 2011.
Additional detailed information will be provided shortly.