PLAYER AGENCY COURSES

ACCELERATOR

The Player Agent Accelerator is a live online course built for those who want to break into, or grow within, the world of AFL player management. Designed and delivered by experienced industry professionals, this course will take you through the essential knowledge and real-world processes involved in being a successful player agent including accreditation, recruitment, negotiation and contract management. Delivered over two online workshops, the course includes networking opportunities, career support and a certificate of completion.

DATES: 13th May & 20th June, 2026

TIME: 9am–12pm AEST

METHOD: ONLINE

POSITIONS: 20

INVESTMENT: One-Time or Monthly Payments over 6 or 12 Months

FACILITATOR: Brad Lloyd

SELF-PACED COURSES

The Certificate in the Business of Australian Football is a comprehensive course designed to equip aspiring professionals with the knowledge and skills required to excel in various roles within the AFL industry.

  • Module 1: Master Talent Identification and Recruiting:
    Gain the skills to evaluate players, identify potential, analyse performances, and make informed decisions about talent.

  • Module 2: Learn the Foundations of AFL List Management
    Understand how to structure, analyse, and manage team lists, balance drafting needs, and negotiate contracts effectively, including understand the AFL Soft Cap, total player payments, collective bargaining agreements, and trade period processes.

  • Module 3: How to Lead and Manage Football Departments:
    Learn to oversee operations, high-performance programs, budgets, and risk management while integrating men’s and women’s programs.

  • Module 4: How to Succeed as a Player Agent
    Build expertise in player representation, including stakeholder management, contract negotiation, and marketing professional services.

MASTERS PROGRAM

By enrolling in the Master of Australian Football program, you get access to 7 x Apogee Sports courses.

This comprehensive program combines all of our course offerings into a single, powerful package designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to excel in the AFL industry.

  • 3 x On-Demand & 4 x Accelerator Courses spaced over 12 months:
    You’ll get access to 3 x On-Demand courses, as well as all Accelerator courses across the course of the year. More information below.

  • Access to Industry Experts
    During your completion of the course, you’ll have access to our instructors to ask any questions that you may have about the industry and content.

  • Simple Online Access
    All our content can be accessed at the click of a button 24/7 and we have 6 month payment options available. You’ll also get a copy of all course material and recordings of Accelerator sessions following completion.

  • Career Support:
    During and after completing a course, you’ll receive a free career advisory call to help you map out the next steps of your career through networking and job applications..

  • Exclusive Events:
    You’ll receive invitations to exclusive events throughout the 12 month period where you can meet new people in the industry.

  • Merchandise:
    The first drop of Apogee Sports Merch is on it’s way and you’ll receive a piece of merchandise free of charge.

  • Professional Network
    Your network in football is guaranteed to grow through our Accelerator programs and exclusive events over the 12 month period.

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