7501 Martin Grove Road, Woodbridge, ON L4L9E4, ca
About the Program
Program Features:
- An academic-based program for elite student-athletes involved regional, provincial, national, or international competition.
- A flexible timetable to balance academic and athletic commitments to pursue post-secondary education in Canada, the United States, or abroad. (see options below)
- Earn Ontario Curriculum Phys Ed credits while training
- Two HPA Coordinators to monitor student progress
- NCAA Mentorship program
- A dynamic and supportive learning environment (Face-to-face/Virtual/eLearn)
- Open to all students including those outside YCDSB boundary
Sample Sports:
- Artistic or Rhythmic Gymnastics, Competitive Dance
- Baseball, Basketball, Curling, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Volleyball, Water Polo
- Figure Skating, Martial Arts, Skiing, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field
Flexible Timetable - 3 Options
HPA students can pick ONE of the three schedule options above to balance both their academic and athletic commitments. If a student chooses Options A or B, they must be training with a certified coach during the "training periods". Students who choose Option C are in school all day and can benefit from the other program features.
NOTE: Our HP athletes receive special academic accommodations while they are away for tournaments and competition regardless of which schedule option they choose.
HPA Coordinators
Arthur D'Sylva
Christien Iafrate
Christien Iafrate
Education:
- OSSD - St. Robert CHS (2003)
- Bachelor of Arts, Honours - York University (2008)
- Bachelor of Education - York University (2008)
- Honour Specialist, History - University of Toronto (2016)
- Health and Physical Education - York University (2018)
Holy Cross:
- CWS Department - Specializing in social sciences and law courses
- Extra Curricular - Junior & Senior Boys and Girls Soccer, OFSAA Soccer
Christien Iafrate
Christien Iafrate
Christien Iafrate
Education:
- OSSD - St. Joan of Arc (2002)
- Bachelor of Arts, Honours - University of Toronto (2006)
- Master of Science, Daemen College, NY (2009)
- Health and Physical Education - University of Toronto (2011)
- Honour Specialist, History - University of Toronto (2017)
Holy Cross:
- CWS Department - Specializing in social sciences and law courses
- Extra Curricular - Junior & Senior Boys and Girls Soccer, OFSAA Soccer
