From the Classroom to the Big Stage: Bailey’s Story
Photo: Bailey and Alister on the big stage
When Bailey Ramsden enrolled in the Hobart Hurricanes stream of the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport, he knew the program would open doors. What he didn’t expect was that one of those doors would lead straight to the national spotlight.
This week, Bailey played a starring role in the launch of the Tasmania Devils’ very first children’s book, Devil of a Time. In front of a packed auditorium at Goulburn Street Primary School, filled with excited students, and a scrum of media, Bailey stepped confidently onto the big stage.
Sitting alongside the book’s author and well-known sports commentator Alister Nicholson, Bailey read the story aloud to an attentive audience. The moment was captured and shared widely online, giving him unexpected national exposure.
“What an opportunity to be a part of the Devil of a Time book release this morning. I sat alongside Alister and read the book to a group of polite and engaged students. It’s an experience I’ll never forget.”
Building Skills On and Off the Field
Bailey is currently completing a Dual Diploma of Leadership, Management and Sport through TasTAFE. His 2025 has been a year of tremendous growth, not just in the classroom, but through a range of real-world industry placements.
From working at Cricket Tasmania community events to supporting match-day operations for North Melbourne home games at Ninja Stadium, Bailey has experienced the variety, pace, and professionalism required in the sports industry.
A Future Shaped by Opportunity
These experiences, coupled with his studies in leadership and management, are giving Bailey the tools to build a long-term career in sport. Whether it’s reading to school students, engaging fans at stadiums, or working behind the scenes to make events happen, Bailey is proving that the sports industry thrives on people who can adapt, lead, and inspire.
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.