Mitton Named WA Trainee of the Year

AIS-WAIS scholarship holder and Kookaburras representative Trent Mitton, has taken out this year’s AFL SportsReady WA HostPLUS Trainee of the Year award at a special graduation ceremony at Paterson’s Stadium recently.

Mitton, who works part-time at Chisholm Catholic College as part of his AFL Sportsready traineeship, was awarded for his efforts in combining a flourishing representative hockey career, along with his burgeoning teaching career.

AFL SportsReady CEO James Montgomery said Mitton’s efforts reflected that athletes could manage split workloads.

“Trent’s hard work during his traineeship at Chisholm Catholic College has reaped him the reward of Trainee of the Year and he really is a great example of how elite sport can be balanced with work and study,” Mr Montgomery said.

“Once Trent completed his traineeship he accepted an ongoing part-time PE Assistant role with Chisholm Catholic College, which is fantastic for Trent, and recognition of his hard work and the professional nature of AFL SportsReady traineeships.

“We all know how hard Australia’s top athletes work to be the best in their chosen field, but it’s also important to ensure they have career options when they retire.

“At AFL SportsReady, we are proud to work in partnership with sporting organisations and clubs across the country to help ensure young athletes like Trent have the best chance at success beyond the sporting field.

– AFL SportsReady