WHAT WILL I DO AT THE ACADEMY?
The Simon Black Academy is built on three pillars
Elite Football Training
You will receive elite level coaching by current and past Australian Rules players on a daily basis as you take your game to a new level.
University
You have the opportunity to study a Diploma of Sports Development (Elite) & upon successful completion study a Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) with our partner Torrens University Australia. FEE-HELP is available to eligible applicants, please see the StudyAssist website for more information.
Leadership & Growth
You will develop valuable personal and life skills, while participating in a leadership program that will assist you to succeed on and off the field. This is aimed at helping you identify and pursue career paths that are relevant and interesting to you.
How it works…
Open four days per week, Monday to Thursday, from 9:AM – 2:30PM. This is what a typical day looks like:
1. Football
We do approximately 90 minutes of skills-based football each day.
2. Strength & Conditioning
We do 30-45 minutes in the gym each day. You will have your own personalised strength and conditioning program.
3. Recovery
After hitting the gym, you will undergo a recovery session which includes things like stretching and swimming.
4. Lunch Break
You will shower, change, and have a lunch break.
5. University Lecture
You will have an hour lecture on the subjects that you are studying in your current trimester.
6. University Tutorial
The academy employs full-time tutors and like all universities, students find the extra assistance from tutors on top of their lectures to be very important.
7. Day Complete
Our tutors and coaches finish up with students at around 2:30pm each day.
Please note that the above is subject to change depending on which academy you attend and other factors and serves only as a guide of what a day at the Simon Black Academy may look like.
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WHAT DO WE VALUE AS AN ACADEMY?
Playing, as a Team
We work together to win. We focus on high performance and we back each other to achieve our goals – together, as a team.
Diversity & Inclusivity
We believe that everyone should have the same access and opportunity in sports and education – regardless of their background.
Engagement
We believe in creating the most enjoyable experience possible for everyone that engages with the academy.
Empowerment & Support
We empower people to reach their goals and offer the support and care they need to be the best they can be.
WHAT DO OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES SAY?
Jack – Perth – 2020
Bella – Brisbane – 2020
Sticks – Melbourne – 2020
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The Simon Black Academy combines a university qualification with an elite football program
What have our coaches done?
500+
AFL games
300+
AFL goals
4
Premierships
201
Brownlow votes
4
All-Australian selections
1
Brownlow Medalist
What will I do at the Simon Black Academy?
Elite coaching
You will receive elite level coaching by current and past Australian Rules players on a weekly basis as you take your game to a new level.
Diploma of sports development
Students will be enrolled in a Diploma of Sports Development (Elite) delivered by Torrens University Australia in the first year of study.
Bachelor of business (sports management)
Upon graduation of the first year Diploma of Sports Development (Elite), you will be able to continue with a Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) with an advanced standing.
Personal development program
On top of our football, strength & conditioning and education programs, students will also participate in personal development workshops that focus on leadership, goal-setting and resilience.
Exercise Physiology, Strength & Conditioning
You will be guided by an exercise physiology team dedicated to ensuring your body reaches its maximum athletic potential.
Level 1 Coaching & Umpiring Accreditation
You will undertake a Level 1 Coaching and Umpiring course, providing you with knowledge and skills required to umpire AFL at a community level.
Who is Simon Black?
Simon Black – Elite AFL star
Simon Black is one of Australian Rules most distinguished football players. Simon played 322 games at the elite level for Brisbane Lions over 16 seasons (1998 and 2013).
Regarded as one of the best mid-fielders of the modern era, Simon is a Brownlow Medallist (2002) and played in the Lions 3 consecutive premierships in 2001, 2002 and 2003.
As an All-Australian and ex-Captain of the Brisbane Lions, Simon knows what it takes to succeed in both sport and life. Here is your chance to learn from the best.
WHERE SUCCESS BEGINS ON AND OFF THE FIELD
December 2020 intake is now open for students in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
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