Students Explore Careers in Sport

Our Year 11 Elite Sports Academy students were put through their paces during a visit to Melbourne United Basketball Club recently.

Students toured the club’s headquarters and training facility, located at Hoop City, Cheltenham, before a Q&A session with current Melbourne United Captain Chris Goulding and former player Brad Newley.

Both Chris and Brad have represented Australia at senior level, and had some great advice for our student-athletes about pathways to professional sport, and what it takes to be a high performer in other aspects of life.

Students then warmed up with Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Jay Ellis for an on-court skills session with Melbourne United Academy Head Coach Nathan Crosswell.

The session tested their technical skills and challenged their decision-making under pressure.