"An excellent programme with the right balance and an excellent CEO learning tool, but make sure there is little else to do that week as it is a very full agenda."

Faisal Hasnain - CFO
International Cricket Council

"An excellent opportunity to network with very impressive people from other sports in a thought provoking environment."

Michael Stahl - GM
Richmond Football Club

"The skills learned from the advanced negotiation module were most useful in my dealings with player associations and umpires. The lecture on the economics of sport and, in particular, ways of controlling competitive balance was also useful in deliberations over international cricket revenue sharing arrangements."

David Richardson - GM Cricket
International Cricket Council

"The course was very well organised and structured – couldn’t be faulted organisation wise and the SKA staff were all very helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend the course to my NBL colleagues and would attend future suitable courses and send my staff to appropriate courses. Thank you very much for the experience, the course is certainly unique and I definitely feel I go home more knowledgeable than when I arrived on Sunday."

Juanita O'Brien – CEO
Cairns Taipans Basketball Club

"The course was great. The highlight was the networking and friendship bonding between the presenters and participants. I have established friendships with people who are going to be so beneficial to not only myself, but also to my organisation."

Shelley Burich - Board Member & Volunteer Administrator
Samoa Association of Sports & National Olympic Committee

"You learn informally from the other people attending the programme. I am very glad that I made the decision to attend."

Steve Noyce – CEO
Wests Tigers Rugby League Club

"For managers with a desire to take more time out to reflect on the important facets of their roles and to improve in their areas, this is a wonderful way to do so."

Peter Hanlon - Executive Officer
Royal Victorian Bowls Association

"This course has been intensive, interactive and with clear goals. The calibre and credibility of the presenters was very impressive."

Caroline Ramsay - Head of Broadcasting Services
Beijing Olympic Broadcasting

"I would recommend this course for anyone who is involved in sports management. This course provided all round support in all areas. The presenters not only presented their subject but took the time and effort to research the participants’ background through research and direct dialogue which lead to the participants benefiting tremendously from their experience."

Glyne Clarke - General Manager
Barbados Olympic Committee

"To get so many quality presenters in one place at one time is a credit to SKA. This is matched by a group of participants from all over the globe with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. A recipe for effective learning."

Mark Shadiac - Chief Executive Officer
South Australian Amateur Football League

"The course was well organised, well researched and had a high calibre of participants. It was well, well worth flying a long way for, and it allowed me to very confidently step into a new arena, armed with a good contact base. All the pre-course arrangements, lunches, accommodation etc were very well handled by SKA. I’m really happy to have had this experience."

Rowan Belchers – Managing Director
The Winwin Group (South Africa)

"In the space of a few days, I worked alongside legends of great games, Olympic Champions, successful coaches, statesmen and leaders of sports; in such an environment, one cannot help but to grow."

Wayde Clews – Chief High Performance Group
Singapore Sports Council

"SKA provides cutting edge information that is both practical and applicable to our sport. These courses provide our staff with up to date information and the opportunity to network with other sports to ensure that as an organisation we are progressing."

Paul Bentvelzen - High Performance Manager
Football NSW

"A very beneficial and enjoyable experience."

David Patterson - Coach Educator
Cricket NSW

"Clearly the best course I have been involved in. Had great interaction with course speakers and other coaches who were part of the course."

Brian Royal - Assistant Coach
Richmond Football Club

"I've learned and gained a lot of new information. This will be my new beginning in my approach and bringing some changes to my organisation."

Arrifin Mohd Ghani – Head, Elite Athlete Preparation
National Sports Council of Malaysia

"Thanks to your course, Paralympics New Zealand now has a Coaching Evaluation document / process that I have implemented. I presented a session to the staff with regards to learning styles that was invaluable for staff and management to use as an extra management tool and I’ve been able to modify a recovery and stress questionnaire that is being used to measure the effectiveness of a heat strategy put together to overcome climate issues in KL and Beijing. Thanks again."

Dwayne Woolliams – Coaching Development Director
Paralympics New Zealand

"The most informative course I have attended."

Peter Gentle - Assistant Coach
Wests Tigers Rugby League Club

"Outstanding course in content, programming and presenters - all very relevant on my current journey in the world of events. I also found it to be fun, motivating and inspiring. This is one of the first courses I have participated in that has delivered over my expectations. The quality of presenters and their open and honest exchange was one of the highlights. Thank you for all involved."

Janine Stainer - Events Manager
Cricket NSW

"SKA delivered a very professional and all encompassing programme. The educational aspects assisted in getting your teeth into the various topics. The quality of presenters was first class, and many industry leaders meant we learnt from the best."

Ian Alker - Head of Event and Venues
Australian Rugby Union

"To be the best one must learn from the best. This course challenged me to think differently about the event industry, go to the “inner sanctum” of some of the world’s biggest events and network with key people. SKA is an initiative long overdue in the Australian sports industry and will be a key factor in its future success – Highly Recommended! "

Roger Desailly - General Manager
Quad Park, Sunshine Coast

"Highly relevant course content. The organisation by SKA was outstanding. I will be highly recommending this professional, high quality program to others."

David Van Ooran - Executive Director
EventsCorp Western Australia

"The programme has put the event concepts into a framework and perspective that is meaningful and helpful."

David Nissen - Chief Executive
Australian Rugby League

"This Programme has truly opened a whole new opportunity and is relevant in understanding the challenges of major events. Truly beneficial to those embarking on major event management or strategies. A macro approach to event management."

Yazed Osman - Assistant Director
Singapore Sports Council

"An outstanding programme in every aspect. The key relationships established will prove invaluable to our major event programme going forward."

Peter Cox - Senior Advisor, Events
Sport & Recreation New Zealand

"It’s really an excellent course to have been involved with. I have learned a lot of knowledge related to sports from the course."

Yung-Yuan Liu - School Inspector
Kaohsiung City Government Taiwan

"Overall an excellent programme! I had a couple of light-bulb moments that will have an on-going influence on what and how I do things in the future. Well worth the cost – value for money."

Sharon Cockerell - Coordinator, Events & Marketing Services
Geelong City Council

"I feel very privileged that the Launceston City Council agreed for me to undertake the course. The knowledge from presenters and the group will assist me in reviewing the events strategy for Launceston, along with the events sponsorship programme guidelines."

Debbie Coombes - Civic Affairs & Events Manager
Launceston City Council

"Brilliant course. Thoroughly enjoyed it."

Kevin Collier - Sports Services Manager
Christchurch City Council

"The Program is a rare gathering of industry professionals that enables the exchange of information, expertise and innovation as well as establishing networks that will be valuable for years to come. I have used the information gained, and the thinking that it prompted, since the course to build and establish the operation of a national standard sports facility. The program challenged me to think, was good value, and for anyone involved in venue management is one that is definitely worth attending."

Don Gordon - Riverway Manager
City of Thuringowa

"The Program is an extremely worthwhile experience. The course lecturers were experienced professionals, actively working within the industry and were able to relate their practical experiences, good and bad, to participants. I would recommend this course to any current or prospective venue manager."

Jason Leslie (2007 Graduate)

"An excellent way to update on current trends and network with others at the top of our field across a range of sports."

Tony Wignell - Balmain Strength and Conditioning Coach
Wests Tigers Rugby League Club

"I really enjoyed the programme and learnt a lot. It was great working with other elite trainers as we brainstormed a lot of great ideas."

Brad Dubberley - Head Coach
Australian Wheelchair Rugby Team

"Great course designed to increase lateral thinking and stat being creative with all aspects of optimising physical performance."

Adam Scott - Director
Cardiac Fitness

"Specific, scientific and practical."

Joel Hocking - Assistant Fitness Coach
Essendon Football Club

"Excellent group involvement and encouraging transfer of ideas. Great sharing of information between different sports."

Andrew Leeds - Physiotherapist / Rehab Manager
Wests Tigers NRL Club

"Good setting with small numbers which allowed lots of discussion and chance to get to know others. Good use of time – kept busy and moving."

Yvette McCausland - NZ Under 21 Squad Coach
Netball New Zealand

"This was a fantastic course that has opened my eyes to new age thinking and started the juices flowing for further improving my programmes and standards. Best practice and most recent research offered – from the presenters and the group. This highly exciting programme allows networking, values to challenge your own beliefs, and to shape higher performance within one’s own sport."

Ryan Cameron – Assistant Coach
Southern Districts Rugby Union
Head of Physical Education and Sport
St. Catherine's School

"Thank you for organising such a great variety of lectures and information. Found the lectures very supportive and forth coming. I will certainly recommend these courses."

Ciriaco Mescia - Performance Coordinator
Wests Tigers NRL Club

"The power of the course is in the quality, energy and synergy of the participants. The professional interaction, irrespective of what sporting code, left you with ideas which you can take back to your sporting organisation."

Albert Alonso - Sports Physiotherapist
Bulldogs Rugby League Club

"Inspirational and highly experienced practitioners that will give high performance management the cutting edge that all solid, innovative organisations are seeking."

Paul Bentvelzen - High Performance Manager
Football NSW Ltd

"The future of learning in sport. Innovative, relevant and up to date. Quality Stuff!!!"

James Gage - Executive Director
Tropical Football

"Thank you for organizing a great course, I really enjoyed the knowledge and experiences shared by the participants and presenters."

Simon Timson– Science and Medicine Manager
England & Wales Cricket Board

"Great assistance. The information gathered will help with the formative years at the club."

Gavin Judd - Coaching and Development Manager
Jetstar Gold Coast Rugby League Club

"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

"The Genetics Seminar was excellent. It was the best in-service type of education seminar that I have attended. The content was better than we receive at most national conferences."

Aaron Coutts - Senior Lecturer in Exercise & Sport Science
University of Technology, Sydney

"For a country which boasts an almost perfect “ACE” and welfare program, it is certainly a very knowledgeable and refreshing experience for me. Moreover, the participants have loads of ideas and experiences which I found to be of so much help."

Hafiz Viknesh - Deputy Head, ACE Department
National Sports Council of Malaysia

"Fantastic to get a great number of people in one room together who are all involved in working with athletes sharing ideas for how we can do things better."

Julie Worth - ACE Advisor
New Zealand Academy of Sport

"Great to get like minded people together and share experiences and gain an understanding of common problems and ways to assist athletes as well as upskilling ourselves in a relatively new area of employment."

Ron Watt - Player Development Manager
Geelong Football Club

"Finally relevant, educational seminars for sports management and executives, long overdue, but well worth the wait. Keep them coming."

Cameron Vale - CFO
Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club

"Great insight into sporting organisations overseas and how we can learn and relate to their situation."

Kate Bell - Sponsorship & Hospitality Manager
New South Wales Rugby Union

"Best short course I have attended in many years."

Nick Hubble - Executive Director, Finance & Commercial
Sydney Olympic Park Authority

"Probably the most compelling presentation I have attended in the last ten years."

Peter Ross -Director
Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre

"A forward thinking organisation which plays a vital role in the sporting success of this country."

Mark Thompson - Managing Director
Together Safety Group Pty Ltd

"SKA provides pertinent insight into the issues confronting contemporary sporting organisations. They excel in providing insights as to how organisations can position themselves for future success."

John Watkins - President
Cronulla Southerland Water Polo Inc

"For an organisation embarking on the development of its first sport and leisure centre, the course provided an excellent framework for the creation of a business plan that will drive the vision for the centre, its operations and customer service goals."

Kenn Crompton - Director of Operations
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Saigon Vietnam

"A course that demonstrated how the core principles underpinning the successful management and development of world class stadia can be equally well applied to the management of smaller stadia in any part of the world."

Basil Clide Clarke - GM
North West Cricket Association, South Africa

"The programme was very well conducted and the treatment given to all of the topics was very well researched and pragmatic. The presenter was brilliant in his efforts and support. An outstanding course."

Brigadier Sarvesh Dangrwal - Commanding Officer
Indian Army School of Physical Training