This class examines the Australian model of sport management. It also analyzes the Australian government’s sport policy and the subsequent organization and administration of Australian professional sports. Students travel throughout Australia for site visits, classes, sporting contests and seminars including multi-day stays in: Melbourne, Sydney, Surfers Paradise and Cairns. The Australian government traditionally spends the most money in the world per capita on elite athlete development and fittingly the Aussies have led numerous Summer Olympic Games in medals per capita. Australia offers great opportunities for University students to visit and study this fascinating model of sport while also studying Australian culture and its society at large.

Monday, July 29, 2013

G'Day friends family and fans. Last week I took my talents to Sydney where there was an open gym for some of the best veteran basketball players from all around the country. I was fortunate enough to get to play with some of these Australian veterans of the game. Among the players was also all time great ex Australian Basketball League commissioner, Rick Burton. During the game Burton connected on a 3/4 quarter quart shot which he swished in and casually walked back on defense. This was one of the highlights of the trip for me as I was able to play a different style of basketball and learn how the Australians play hands on. The difference would be that Australians tend to play more of a team game whereas the Americans play a one on one, pick and roll game. It was a great learning experience and a great way to interact with another culture on a more personal level. That is all for now as I am off to play my fellow student is a friendly game of pool followed by a cool down in the hot tube.

Cheers!

Sebastian Brogan
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