Dragons begin partnership with SEDA

The Dragons have partnered with Sports Education and Development Australia (SEDA) to provide aspiring young people with an opportunity to pursue a career in sport.

The Dragons Sport & Business Program offers participants access to an elite sporting environment while completing a dual diploma in Sport and Business.

Immersed in a high-performance setting, participants will gain invaluable experience through workshops, strategic projects, and work-integrated learning.

The program includes match-day experiences, shadowing industry experts, community engagement initiatives, project planning and delivery, and coaching, equipping participants with the skills and knowledge to stand out in a competitive sport and business landscape.

“The Dragons have a strong history of meaningful community initiatives, and this program is another example of that. We are proud to offer a pathway for the next generation to build careers in the business of sport.”

Dragons CEO Tim Watsford

“This is a terrific opportunity for both the club and those wishing to pursue a career in sport,” Dragons Chief Executive Officer Tim Watsford said.

“The Dragons have a strong history of meaningful community initiatives, and this program is another example of that. We are proud to offer a pathway for the next generation to build careers in the business of sport.”

Dragons Chief Operating Officer Ben Creagh echoed Watsford’s sentiments, describing the partnership as an exciting step for the club.

“We’re really excited to be partnering with SEDA as we introduce the Dragons Sport & Business Program,” Creagh said.

“We are fortunate to have a group of highly skilled people, all of whom have worked hard to build careers in sport, here under one roof. The program is outstanding, and with the resources we now have at our disposal, we believe it will provide the next generation with a valuable opportunity to further their studies and gain practical experience.”

SEDA Stakeholder Engagement Manager Michael Basan said it was the perfect time for the Dragons and SEDA to come together.

“Partnering with the Dragons to expand our Sport & Business Programs is an exciting step for us,” Basan said.

“With the club’s new state-of-the-art facility, this is the perfect time for the partnership, giving students the chance to learn in a truly elite professional environment and a purpose-built classroom. Most exciting of all, students in the Dragons’ catchment now have more choice when it comes to a supportive and practical education pathway.”

For more information about the program or the application process, contact SEDA via email at info@seda.edu.au or by phone on 1300 777 332.