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Turn a Love of AFL into a Future Career
Posted September 25, 2024 in AFL
AFL is a huge part of our Australian identity, with AFL and AFLW teams across the country helping to inspire the next generation.
At SEDA College WA, we’re proud to offer two AFL Sports Development Programs to help our students kick goals at school and in their future careers. Keep reading to find out more about these sport education options and what they have to offer!
West Coast Eagles Sports Development Program
The West Coast Eagles Sports Development Program is delivered in partnership with the West Coast Eagles. This AFL academy offers a high-quality sport education, with hands-on learning from industry experts.
Available for students in Years 11 and 12, the West Coast Eagles Program offers a wide range of unique opportunities. These include:
- Work placement opportunities at the West Coast Eagles
- Supporting community development departments at West Coast Eagles’ home games and working in the fan activation (BHP Fan Zone)
- Learning leadership skills through coaching and umpiring accreditation and development
- Delivering Primary School Clinics on behalf of the West Coast Eagles and sharing a love for the game with younger students
- Exclusive tours of Mineral Resources Park and Optus Stadium
The West Coast Eagles Sports Development Program is available at the SEDA College Perth and SEDA College Bunbury MultiSport campuses. Demand for placements is high, however – so don’t miss out. Find out more about how the SEDA College WA application process works.
Fremantle Dockers Sports Development Program
A proud member of the purple army? The Fremantle Dockers Sports Development Program is the answer. It’s the ideal way to achieve a leading sport education for Years 11 and 12, within a hands-on learning environment that helps to open the door for future career opportunities.
Like the West Coast Eagles Program, the Fremantle Dockers Sports Development Program offers a wide range of opportunities for students to get involved in. These include:
- Work placement opportunities at the Fremantle Football Club
- Delivering Fremantle Dockers Schools Program Gala Days at Cockburn ARC
- Exclusive tours of Optus Stadium and Cockburn ARC
- Learning leadership skills through coaching and umpiring accreditation and development
- Working in fan activation (Purple Playground) and community development departments at Fremantle Dockers home games
The Fremantle Dockers Sports Development Program is available at the SEDA College Perth and SEDA College Bunbury MultiSport campuses. Placements are highly competitive so don’t miss the opportunity to take your love of the game to the next level. Discover more about the SEDA College WA application process.
Kick goals with SEDA College WA
If you’re interested in the chance to study AFL at SEDA College WA, we’d love to help you get started. We offer regular information evenings where our teachers and students can answer all your questions and share more about their stories.
Our FAQs page also provides lots of helpful information about our programs, where classes are located, and much more.
If you have any questions or would like to reach out, our friendly team is always here to help. Contact us today – we look forward to hearing from you soon.
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