The Player Development Manager Masters
Where our alumni work
2 x 3 Hour Sessions per course with recordings
Available immediately upon enrolment
Monthly payment plans available
Program Snapshot
This program is designed to give you the tools to become a Player Development Manager in the future.
Live Accelerators
- 1Player Development & WellbeingJosh McCahon
- 2High Performance Leadership & CultureFrank Ponissi
- 3Managing & Leading A Club Football DepartmentBrad Lloyd
- 4AFLW ManagementBreeanna Brock
Self-Paced Certificates
- 1Certificate In The Business Of Australian FootballBrad Lloyd
- 2Certificate In Talent Identification & RecruitingStephen Wells
- 3Certificate In Building Elite Football ClubsNeil Balme
- 4Certificate In Executive Leadership In SportBrian Cook AM
Your Instructors
- Josh McCahonFootball Operations, Hawthorn
- Frank PonissiGM of Football, Melbourne Storm
- Brad LloydFormer GM of Football, List Manager
- Breeanna BrockHead of AFLW, Adelaide Crows
- Stephen WellsRecruiter and List Manager, Geelong
- Neil BalmeAdelaide Crows board member
- Brian Cook AMFormer CEO, West Coast, Geelong, Carlton
Your Live Accelerators
Each accelerator is two live sessions on Zoom with the facilitator. Every session is recorded, so you can catch up if you miss one.
- Live Accelerator
Player Development & Wellbeing
With Josh McCahon- DatesOctober 2027
- Sessions2 Live Sessions
- DeliveryLive On Zoom
- Recorded?Yes
- Live Accelerator
High Performance Leadership & Culture
With Frank Ponissi- Dates10 & 17 Mar 2027
- Sessions2 Live Sessions
- DeliveryLive On Zoom
- Recorded?Yes
- Live Accelerator
Managing & Leading A Club Football Department
With Brad Lloyd- DatesNovember 2027
- Sessions2 Live Sessions
- DeliveryLive On Zoom
- Recorded?Yes
- Live Accelerator
AFLW Management
With Breeanna Brock- Dates14 & 21 Apr 2027
- Sessions2 Live Sessions
- DeliveryLive On Zoom
- Recorded?Yes
Self-Paced Certificates
Our 4 core self-paced courses which you get access to as soon as you enrol. These are designed to be completed in your own time at your own pace over the course of a year. Each course takes approximately 6 hours.
- Self-Paced Certificate
Certificate In The Business Of Australian Football
With Brad Lloyd- Modules5 Modules
- TimeApprox. 6 Hours
- DeliverySelf-Paced Online
- Self-Paced Certificate
Certificate In Talent Identification & Recruiting
With Stephen Wells- Modules4 Modules
- TimeApprox. 6 Hours
- DeliverySelf-Paced Online
- Self-Paced Certificate
Certificate In Building Elite Football Clubs
With Neil Balme- Modules4 Modules
- TimeApprox. 6 Hours
- DeliverySelf-Paced Online
- Self-Paced Certificate
Certificate In Executive Leadership In Sport
With Brian Cook AM- Modules10 Modules
- Time4 to 5 Hours
- DeliverySelf-Paced Online
Learn From Some Of The Best Administrators In The Game
Our courses are filmed in the Apogee Sports studio with people who have worked inside AFL clubs and football departments.
How Your Masters Works
- 1
Enrol
Pick the payment option that suits you. You get access to the four self-paced certificates straight away.
- 2
Complete the course content
Work through the self-paced certificates in your own time while your four live accelerators run on Zoom across the 12 months.
- 3
Career help direct from Apogee Sports
Practical help with positioning, applications and your next role in football, plus a network of football professionals to call on.
The Investment
Enrol in The Player Development Manager Masters
Choose the payment plan that works best for you. All options give you the same access to every course, accelerator, network and benefit of the Masters Program.
Pay in full upfront and get immediate access to all self-paced courses and your four live accelerators.
Enrol NowSpread the investment across 6 months with full immediate access to the program.
Enrol NowThe most flexible option. Full access to the program with payments spread across the full 12 months.
Enrol NowEmployer Funded
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Many of our students have their enrolment covered by their employer as part of professional development. Fill out the invoice request form and we'll send an invoice directly to your organisation.
Talk To The Team
Not sure which pathway is right for you?
Have a question about the Masters, how it works or what pathway fits best? Get in touch with us to have a chat.
Ryan WalkerGeneral Manager, Apogee Sports
Everything in The Player Development Manager Masters, plus
- 12 months of one-on-one mentorship with Brad Lloyd or Kinnear Beatson
- Small, invite-only Group Connect Sessions
- Inclusion in Apogee Sports Private Talent Pool
- Career support with positioning, applications and interviews
- Resume and cover letter review
- Priority access and preferred pricing on future programs
- Brad LloydDirector, Apogee Sports
- Kinnear BeatsonAFL Recruiting Expert