SKA 2007 Course Calendar
SKA 2006 Course Calendar
 
  CODE: ACDAP02
  DATE: TBC
  LOCATION: TBC

The programme is under development
To download previous Course Brochure (Feb 2008), please click here
To register an Expression of Interest, please click here


Overview

This professional development workshop programme is designed for experienced athlete welfare and development managers. The focus of this programme is on higher order athlete development management skills and to provide the opportunity for full and lengthy exchanges among the participants to allow the growth of ideas and enhance practice in this challenging area. Workshops and discussions will focus on the roles of the player development manager; identifying and influencing key stakeholders; counselling strategies; dealing with distractions and deviations; athlete identity; and current and future issues in athlete and career development and management.


Curriculum

Making a difference: current and future issues for the PDM
Identifying and influencing key stakeholders
Effective communication (“getting the message across”)
Athlete Identity
Counselling Strategies: a professional approach
Understanding and assisting deviance and difference
Enhancing the future for a PDM


Delivery Mode

> Face to Face
> Intensive
> Live-In
> English Language
> Case Study/Problem Solving Focus


Participant Mix

People who are involved in developing and caring for elite and professional athletes including player development managers, welfare officers, counsellors, player agents and retired players with an interest in elite athlete development and player welfare management.


"Great innovation SKA! This course has provided a valuable insight into the ACD role in other sporting organisations and enabled great feedback and resource sharing. The content allowed the participants to engage in each activity with great discussion, debate and passion."

Jason Burt - Player Welfare and Development Manager
Hawthorn Hawks Football Club


"The course reinforced to me that this area of player development is vital in an athlete’s quest to be successful on the field, off the field and for life after sport!"

Brad Smith - Community Development Officer
West Coast Eagles Football Club