Elite coaching
Weekly coaching from current and past Australian Rules players.
The Academy
A university qualification with an elite football program
Work on your game while you study, guided by people who have played at the highest level.
What you'll do
Everything in the program
Diploma of Sport Development
Year one: a Diploma of Sport Development (Elite) delivered by Torrens University Australia.
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
After the Diploma, continue into the Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) with advanced standing.
Personal development program
Workshops on leadership, goal setting and resilience alongside your football and study.
Strength, conditioning and exercise physiology
An exercise physiology team focused on getting your body to its athletic best.
Level 1 coaching and umpiring
Gain the knowledge and accreditation to coach and umpire AFL at community level.
Monday to Thursday
A typical day
- 9:30 amFootball skills training
- 11:00 amStrength and conditioning
- 11:45 amRecovery session
- 12:30 pmLunch break
- 1:30 pmUniversity lecture and tutorial
- 3:00 pmDay complete
The typical day can change and may differ between locations.
Our values
What we stand for
Playing as a team
We work together to win. We focus on high performance and back each other to reach our goals.
Diversity and inclusion
Everyone deserves the same access to sport and education, whatever their background.
Engagement
We make the academy the most enjoyable experience it can be for everyone involved.
Empowerment and support
We help people reach their goals and give them the support to be their best.
Students at the Simon Black Academy can study the Torrens University Australia Diploma of Sport Development and Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) while training under ex-AFL players. FEE-HELP is available to eligible students; conditions apply, see the Australian Government's StudyAssist website for details.
Where success begins, on and off the field
Register your interest and we'll be in touch about the next intake.