May 2021 Intake Application Form
Apply below and we will contact you to invite you down for a kick. Once you’ve decided that the academy is right for you, we will send you a letter of offer and guide you through the intake process over the phone.
Who is Simon Black?
Simon Black – Elite AFL star
Simon Black is one of Australian Rules most distinguished football players. Simon played 322 games at the elite level for Brisbane Lions over 16 seasons (1998 and 2013).
Regarded as one of the best mid-fielders of the modern era, Simon is a Brownlow Medallist (2002) and played in the Lions 3 consecutive premierships in 2001, 2002 and 2003.
As an All-Australian and ex-Captain of the Brisbane Lions, Simon knows what it takes to succeed in both sport and life. Here is your chance to learn from the best.
WHAT WILL I DO AT THE ACADEMY?
The Simon Black Academy is built on three pillars
Elite Football Training
You will receive elite level coaching by current and past Australian Rules players on a daily basis as you take your game to a new level.
University
You have the opportunity to study a Diploma of Sports Development (Elite) & upon successful completion study a Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) with our partner Torrens University Australia. FEE-HELP is available to eligible applicants, please see the StudyAssist website for more information.
Leadership & Growth
You will develop valuable personal and life skills, while participating in a leadership program that will assist you to succeed on and off the field. This is aimed at helping you identify and pursue career paths that are relevant and interesting to you.
How it works…
Open four days per week, Monday to Thursday, from 9:AM – 2:30PM. This is what a typical day looks like:
1. Football
We do approximately 90 minutes of football skills every day.
2. Strength & Conditioning
We do 30-45 minutes in the gym each day. You will have your own personalised strength and conditioning program.
3. Recovery
After hitting the gym, you will undergo a recovery session which includes things like stretching and swimming.
4. Lunch Break
You will shower, change, and have a lunch break.
5. University Lecture
You will have an hour lecture on the subjects you are studying in your current trimester.
6. University Tutorial
The academy employs full-time tutors, and like all universities, students find the extra assistance from tutors on top of their lectures to be very important.
7. Day Complete
Our tutors and coaches finish up with students at around 2:30pm each day.
Please note that the above is subject to change depending on which academy you attend and other factors and serves only as a guide of what a day at the Simon Black Academy may look like.
