INSIGHTS
THE PEOPLE BEHIND TALS
Hear directly from our students, graduates and industry network, and discover the stories and achievements emerging from the TALS experience.
Video Stories
Here from students and graduates on what TALS has meant for them.
Rach & Cam’s Story
Ashley’s Story
Olivia’s Story
Brook’s Story
Graduate outcomes
Where TALS graduates go next.
Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport student, Cam, has taken his career to the next level, securing a position as Golf Experience Manager at Moore Park Golf Course in Sydney.
For Bailey, the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport isn’t just about qualifications, it’s about opportunities to step up, take the mic, and make an impact. And in 2025, he’s already done exactly that.
When you meet Bellah Parker, you quickly realise she’s more than just a sports fan, she’s part of Tasmania’s next wave of sports leaders.
When Tom Reeves saw the opportunity to study with the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport, it sparked a bold decision. He left the Gold Coast behind and returned home to Tasmania.
INDUSTRY VOICES
“TALS is brilliant for young Tasmanians wanting to kickstart a career in sport and it's been a game changer for sporting organisations.”
Damien Gill
CEO, AFL Tasmania
“I asked who might be interested in university. Pretty much the whole class raised their hands. Before this program, very few did.”
Kathryn McCann
Chief Marketing Officer, Tasmania Football Club
“Our students are immersed inside the four walls of an elite sports environment.”
Jesse O'Hara
Head of Education and Impact, Tasmania Football Club
Latest Stories
TALS is proving to be a genuine game-changer for the state’s sporting industry, with students stepping directly into roles that are shaping the future of football across Tasmania.
After a successful launch in Hobart earlier this year, TALS will expand to Launceston in 2026, providing more young Tasmanians with a direct pathway into professional sport careers.
After a highly successful debut year, Tasmania’s first dedicated sports education academy is set to extend its reach to Launceston in 2026 — opening new pathways for regional students to build careers in the sports industry.
A new initiative, the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport, has been created through collaboration between the Tasmania Devils, AFL Tasmania, Tasmania JackJumpers (NBL), Hobart Hurricanes (Cricket), and Netball Tasmania, alongside TasTAFE.