Tasmanian students set for sports industry

Left to Right: Grant Dreher – CEO TasTAFE; Maddi Brooks - Olympian; Kathryn McCann – Executive Director Tasmania Devils; Jesse O’Hara, Education Program Manager, Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport; Mitch Coulson – CEO Netball Tasmania; Dominic Baker – CEO Cricket Tasmania; Christine Finnegan – CEO Tasmania JackJumpers

Tasmania’s four elite sporting entities have come together with TasTAFE to launch a new sport and leadership education program for Tasmanians wanting to pursue a career in sports management, coaching and leadership.

In a first of its kind in Australia, Tasmania’s leading sporting brands and TasTAFE have joined forces to launch a unified education program that is embedded in industry, to create a nursery for homegrown sports administration and coaching talent, the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport.

Tasmania Football Club (Devils), Tasmania JackJumpers (JackJumpers), Hobart Hurricanes and Netball Tasmania in partnership with TasTAFE will be offering students the opportunity to study for a 12-month diploma level education program in Tasmania from February 2025.

The program provides a unique opportunity for learners to bring the classroom theory to life with 100 hours of structured work placement within the State’s leading sports organisations. Students will get exclusive hands-on experience across all elements of the industry, including game development, sports administration, marketing, coaching and events.

Students will also have access to regular athlete development, wellness, coaching and conditioning sessions to encourage a high-performance lifestyle and build a mindset for success.

Graduates will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and networks to be in line for job openings within the State’s sports industry.

The program will launch in Hobart in February 2025 and will expand to the north and north-west of Tasmania in 2026.  Interested?   To find out more and to register your interest visit  www.tasacademy.com.au.