Brad Sykes Sports recognises the value of sports in instilling essential life skills in young people. Through our holistic approach, we empower athletes to develop personal and interpersonal skills while striving to be the best they can be.
We focus on resilience and confidence, highlighting the importance of bouncing back quickly after setbacks and having the self-assurance to take ownership of one's actions. Our motto of "outwork, outplay" emphasises that success in sport and in life is often the result of hard work and dedication that anyone can master.
What’s On
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Transformational Athletes Program - ELITE
15-19YRS
We’ve created our famous TAP program, but this time for the ELITE.
Suitable for ages 16+, this program is for athletes looking to play or who are already playing in representative teams and want to progress to elite-level AFL.
Now recruiting, the next program commences NOV 13th.
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April Footy School Holiday Clinics
Dates: APRIL 2nd - 12th
We’ve locked in our dates for our April School Holiday Clinics. Come and hang out for a day full of footy fun, skills and games with VFL and AFLW players as coaches.
With over 20 locations from South Yarra to Sorrento, there’s bound to be a clinic near you.
What We Offer
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TRANSFORMATIONAL ATHLETES
Looking to enhance your performance during the off-season? Hoping to gain a competitive edge in pre-season? Join our Transformational Athletes Program for a comprehensive eight-week training experience designed to elevate your game.
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SPORTS MINDSET COACHING
For everything mindset and mental health, our Mindset Coaches have you covered. From running mental health sessions at your club, to helping athletes & teams build resilient and strong mindsets.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS
Break the boredom during the April, June/July, and September school holidays with our Footy Fun & Elite Development AFL clinics. Learn from experienced VFL/W and AFL/W players while having an absolute blast with your mates.
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Every person deserves to feel understood and accepted for who they are. Through sport, our respectful, patient and kind approach assists young people working through social and emotional challenges.
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SCHOOL-BASED EDUCATION
We provide diverse educational content for students, encompassing various topics such as goal-setting and the positive impact of adopting a growth mindset. All our programs can be tailored to specific groups of students.
“We utilise sport as a means to provide opportunities for teaching fundamental skills that not only aid us on the field but also guide us through life.”
Brad Sykes, Co-Founder - Brad Sykes Sports
School-Based Sessions
School-Based Sessions
In partnership with Mindfulness Matters, Brad Sykes Sports also runs School-Based Education Sessions.
We provide diverse educational content for students, encompassing various topics such as goal-setting and the positive impact of adopting a growth mindset. Our sessions include:
General Mindset
Sporting-focused Mindset
Preventative Mental Health & Wellbeing
We also offer sporting sessions to help develop sports program students. All our programs can be tailored to specific groups of students.
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