If you’ve ever wanted to break into the sports industry – this is your sign: Port Adelaide’s Academy of Sport is taking expressions of interest for 2026.

Entering its fourth year, Port Adelaide’s Academy of Sport – powered by Flinders University - has helped dozens of people kickstart their career in sport.

Students complete a Diploma of Sports Management, which includes 100 hours of workplace learning at the Port Adelaide Football Club.

With study split between Alberton Oval and Adelaide Oval, students gain access to world class lecturers through Flinders University and an insight into how an elite level sporting organization operates.

Register your interest here.

Academy graduate John Kleeman is now the club’s Business Development Manager and credits the diploma with creating the pathway.

“The Academy gave me real world exposure to how a professional sporting organization runs,” Kleeman said.

“I loved the hands on experience I got with staff at the club and it got me my start in sport.”

The diploma also opens pathways for further study, with more than 39% of graduates going on to additional degrees.

For more information and to apply, click here.