Mapsports future focus continues to bear fruit.

MapSports knows that to become a top NRL player it is important to be involved in an elite development program from mid teens through to the Toyota Cup. This development gives the players the opportunity to evolve both their game related field skills and associated disciplines but it also offers and continuance of education and career training programs off the field which are putting these young men in great stead for their futures.

MapSports is in tune with this and is working and developing with clients to give them the best opportunities possible through detailed mentoring feedback and ongoing support. Results are usually a fairly good determining factor in this and 2010 has seen the outcome of the applied development and feedback with over 40% of MapSports Toyota Cup playing list winning major awards this season.
With representation at only 9 of the 16 NRL clubs in the u/20’s Map Sports players accounted for 4 Player of the Year awards with a 5th being named in the illustrious Toyota Cup Dream Team.

When discussing these awards the players were unanimous that pathways and mentoring played a huge role in where they are today and how that has given them assurances moving forward with their career. Bulldogs U/20’s Player of the Year, Josh Jackson commented, “Map Sports have assisted in providing me with the opportunities to progress my career. Specifically Andrew’s support and encouragement on and off the field has helped me greatly with the transition from amateur football to a highly professional sporting competition.”
Team mate Dale Finucane who followed up his 2009 NSW SG Ball Player of the Year with 2010 Toyota Cup Dream Team selection was also adamant how important the role of mentoring was in his decision to join MapSports, “It became apparent very quickly that Andrew was offering a very different service to what I had heard was the norm in the player management industry. He has been a tremendous help with my transition from moving to Sydney from the country and has been the main catalyst for my improvement as a footballer in that time, offering feedback and insights into playing at the highest level. He not only takes care of the welfare aspects he engages with me on a personal level with regards to developing skills to help me achieve my best.”
Whilst mentoring and pathways are extremely important for a lot of the players, it is the personalised relationship that develops that is crucial to others, Rory Brien Parramatta’s U/20’s Player of the Year said, “Being from the bush made me and my parents sceptical at first about the role Andrew and MapSports would play in our lives. Looking back on the 4 years I have been associated with him I am confident I wouldn’t be in the position I am today without MapSports. Some decisions and conversations you have are extremely important and thanks to the relationship I have with Andrew I know he is always assisting me in making the right decision for the future. He has become a close friend of mine and my families.”

The insight taken from these conversations show that whilst not the biggest agency in the marketplace MapSports does take the time to work with its exclusive list of players in achieving their goals. These actions develop skills and habits that prepare players for the rigours of the sporting arena but also importantly prepares them for life outside the game.

MapSports - Toyota Cup Honour Role
Rory Brien – Parramatta Eels Toyota Cup Player of the Year
Dale Finucane – Toyota Cup Dream Team
Tohu Harris – Melbourne Storm Toyota Cup Player of the Year
Josh Jackson – Canterbury Bulldogs Toyota Cup Player of the Year
Mitch Rein – St George Illawarra Dragons Toyota Cup Player of the Year