Professional Skills Programs
Building individual capability in leaders across key system roles and supporting system connections
For the sport sector to have sustainable success, the system needs exceptional leaders, high functioning teams and high-performing cultures.
The ASC has invested in a range of individual development initiatives to grow the capability of the sport sector workforce.
Participation in these programs are free with catering provided however participants are expected to cover the cost of any travel, accommodation and ground transport required to attend.
This program aims to build understanding and capability around the theory and practice of ethical and values-based leadership as it applies in Australia's contemporary sports sector. The program will prepare and support NSO/NSOD/NIN leaders and stakeholders to rapidly, effectively and appropriately respond to ethically challenging leadership scenarios.
- Experienced leaders currently working in a NSO/D or NIN
- 2 full day workshops
- 3 online coaching circle sessions (3 hours)
- Approximately 7 weeks
Program Dates:
In-Person Program:
Dates: 4th and 5th March 2025
Location: Melbourne CBD
Online Sessions: 19th March, 8th April, 15th April 2025
To register your interest, please complete the below EOI form.
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A program designed to enable leaders to broaden their perspectives and enhance how they develop others to succeed in a complex and continuously changing environment. This program is targeted at leaders across all levels of the sport system.
- CEO
- HP Directors
- Pathway Managers
- Operation Managers
- Performance Support
- Coaches
- AWE Managers
- Other similar sport roles
Program Architecture:
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- 2 full day workshops
- 2 online sessions (3 hours)
- Approximately 6 weeks
Program Dates:
Program 1
Dates: 24th and 25th June 2025
Location: Melbourne
To register your interest, please complete the below EOI form.
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A program designed to help navigate the complex sport stakeholder system by initiating and maintaining strategic networks and relationships. This program is focused on developing competencies in earning trust, effective communication and system and organisational awareness.
- CEO
- HP Directors
- Pathway Managers
- Operation Managers
- Performance Support
- Coaches
- AWE Managers
- Other similar sport roles
Program Architecture:
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- 2 full day workshops
- 1 online session (4 hours)
- Approximately 6 weeks
Program Dates:
Program 1
Dates: 30th April & 1st May 2025
Location: Canberra
To register your interest, please complete the below EOI form.
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A program designed to build and enhance the strategic competencies identified by NSO and the NIN as necessary for success as leaders within sport. This program is focused on developing competencies in strategic thinking, design, execution, and influence.
- CEO
- HP Directors
- Pathway Managers
- Operation Managers
- Performance Support Leaders
- AWE Managers
- Other similar sport roles
- 3 full day workshops
- Online mentor check ins
- Approximately 4 weeks
Program Dates:
There are currently no programs scheduled.
Program 1
Dates: TBC
Location: TBC
To register your interest, please complete the below EOI form.
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A program designed to enable interdisciplinary team members including coaches to build the awareness, skills and knowledge to work effectively in performance teams. This program is targeted at individuals who want to improve the quality of relationships within teams and enhance team collaboration, innovation and performance.
- Performance Support
- Coaches
- AW&E Managers
Program Architecture:
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- 2 full day workshops
- 1 online session (90mins)
- Approximately 6 weeks
Program Dates:
Program 1
Dates: 20th and 21st May 2025
Location: Sydney
To register your interest, please complete the below EOI form.
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The program will equip participants with an understanding of what psychological safety is and how they can create it in within the sporting environments that they work in. The program will take participants from the conceptual level through to developing a plan for practical action to enhance psychological safety in their team.
- CEO
- HP Directors & Managers
- Pathways & Operations
- Performance Support
- Coaches
- Athletes
Program Architecture:
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- Online facilitator check in
- 2 full day workshops
- 60min Community of Practice
- Approximately 5 weeks
Program Dates:
Program 1
Dates: 2025 dates coming soon
Location: TBC
To register your interest, please complete the below EOI form.
EOI FORM LINK