Bachar Houli Foundation participants and staff recently returned from a memorable trip to Abu Dhabi and Dubai for the 2023 Elite Performance Camp.
The eight-day program aims to develop the players both on and off the field and prepare them for the future, the week away entailing a mix of football training and leadership sessions amongst other activities.
Follow along below to see what the group got up to during the trip...
Day 1
After an exciting lead-up and long flight, the Bachar Houli Foundation's Elite Performance Camp 2023 was officially underway! Participants had a light session in the morning followed by team bonding and setting personal expectations for the trip. The day finished off with a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
Daily Diaries is back for another year as things get underway at the Elite Performance Camp!
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Day 2
A high-intensity training session was on the agenda for Day 2 in Abu Dhabi, before the group enjoyed an evening on the go-kart track.
Daily Diaries 📝 | The Elite Performance Camp is well and truly underway, as Day 2 saw participants being involved in high-intensity training sessions, as well as an identity session. The day then culminated in some fun on the Go-Karting track
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Day 3
Day 3 of the Camp was comprised of more tough track-work, as well as a leadership session which included AFL draft interview preparation, and a highly-anticipated trip to the sand dunes.
Daily Diaries 📝 | Day 3 of the Elite Performance Camp involved another day of high-intensity training, and a leadership session involving an AFL draft-day interview, with the focus on preparing each participant for their future in football.
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Day 4
A visit to the Victoria International School of Sharjah was in store on Day 4, where participants had the opportunity to run a clinic for students.
On this special edition of Daily Diaries, AFL Executive General Manager Andrew Dillon shares his thoughts on the Elite Performance Academy and the Foundation as a whole.
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Day 5
The camp's first full day in Dubai saw participants take part in an Ironman challenge on the beach, testing them both mentally and physically.
Daily Diaries 📝 | Our Elite Performance participants kicked off Day 5 in Dubai with an Ironman challenge
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The first full day in Dubai involved participants displaying a combination of physical, mental, and teamwork qualities
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Day 6
Preparations continue for Saturday's match against AFL Middle East with another solid session in the books.
Daily Diaries 📝 | Another solid session for our Elite Performance participants on Day 6, as anticipation grows for our match against AFL Middle East on Saturday.
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Day 7
A light training session was on the agenda to tune-up ahead of the next day's game, the group excited to finish off the camp strongly.
Daily Diaries 📝 | Our Elite Performance participants hit the ground running once again, as preparations intensify for their match against AFL Middle East
— Bachar Houli Foundation (@BHFoundationAU) January 28, 2023
Thanks to Ballers Fitness for giving our participants the opportunity to use their facilities!
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Day 8
Game day and the final day of the Elite Performance Camp. A fun-filled morning running an Auskick clinic with the local community, followed by a win against AFL Middle East to remain undefeated in both Australia and overseas. After some recovery and lunch, it was home time!
Daily Diaries 📝 | That's a wrap! Elite Performance Camp 2023 comes to an end after Day 8 saw participants running a football clinic for the local community, and facing off against AFL Middle East
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