Professional Skills Programs
Programs designed to support the development of skill and knowledge required in roles across the sport system.
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 however participants are expected to cover the cost of any travel, accommodation and ground transport required to attend.
*First Round of Expression of Interest closes on 11th September 2025
Programs Available:
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.
Delivery Model:
- 2 full day workshops
- 3 online coaching circle sessions (3 hours each)
Target Audience:
- Suitable for experienced senior leaders currently working in a NSO/D or NIN
Upcoming Programs:
- More information coming soon.
Program aims 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.
Delivery Model:
- 2 full day workshops
- 2 online extension sessions (3 hours each)
Upcoming Programs:
- In Person Workshop Date: Tues 11th & Wed 12th Nov 2025
- Location: Adelaide
- Online Extension Session 1: Thurs 11th Dec 2025 (10am-1pm AEST)
- Online Extension Session 2: Thurs 29th Jan 2026 (10am-1pm AEST)
More Information:
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Program aims to enable interdisciplinary team members to build the awareness, skills and knowledge to work effectively in teams. This program is targeted at individuals who want to improve the quality of relationships within teams and enhance team collaboration, innovation and performance.
Delivery Model:
- 2 full day workshops
- 1 online extension session (1 hour)
Upcoming Programs:
- In Person Workshop Date: Mon 8th Dec & Tues 9th Dec 2025
- Location: Melbourne
- Online Extension Session: Mon 19th Jan 2026 (11am-12pm AEST)
More Information:
Program aims to help participants 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.
Delivery Model:
- 2 full day workshops
- 1 online extension session (4 hours)
Upcoming Programs:
- In Person Workshop Date: Wed 8th & Thurs 9th Oct 2025
- Location: Sydney
- Online Extension Session: Wed 29th Oct 2025 (10am-1pm AEST)
More Information:
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Program aims 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.
Delivery Model:
- 3 full day workshops
- Online mentor check-ins
Upcoming Programs:
- More information coming soon.
Program aims to equip participants with the tools, applied skills and resources to effectively plan and facilitate a wide range of participatory processes empowering people to do their best thinking and effectively collaborate to make decisions.
Delivery Model:
- 2 full day and 1 half day workshops
- 1 online extension session (4.5 hours)
Upcoming Programs:
- In Person Workshop Date: Wed 15th, Thurs 16th & Fri 17th Oct 2025
- Location: Melbourne
- Online Extension Session: Mon 10th Nov 2025 (8:30am-1pm AEST)
More Information:
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Program aims to 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.
Delivery Model:
- 2 full day workshops
- 1 online extension session (1 hour)
Upcoming Programs:
- More information coming soon.