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“Living on the Northern Beaches, ISCA has allowed me to study whilst minimising training between home, work and my commitments with the Sydney University National League (water polo) program. I love the blend of sport business, management and high performance.”
Laila Jenkins – ISCA, Manly Campus, Water Polo & Swimming
“I was excited to undertake my internship with NRL club the Canterbury Bulldogs, and working with the Club’s sponsorship, marketing & pathways teams has resulted in me receiving paid employment with the Club – working in the NRL is an experience I will never forget.”
Ryley Veigel – ISCA, City campus, Former GOAL College Student
“Studying at ISCA has allowed me to continue playing NFL1 with Apia Leichardt, whilst maintaining a Distinction average throughout the duration of my course. Receiving expert coaching from former Socceroo & A-League Player Shannon Cole has also really helped me with my football skills and development.”
Jared Marceloa – ISCA, Valentine Sports Park Campus, Football.
“Participating in the expert coaching and strength & conditioning at ISCA has really helped me with my rugby league playing Tash Gale Cup for the Sydney Roosters. The practical facilities at Sydney University are first-class, and it really helped me solidify my decision to continue studying at Sydney University once I graduated.”
Merinda Mihaljovic – ISCA, City campus, Rugby league.
“When I left school (Trinity College), I was a little unsure about what career or sporting path to take. My year at ISCA allowed me to understand more about high-performance coaching and nutrition. And I am now really focused on making the Australian track & field team, and working as a strength & conditioning coach.”
Theo Kidd – ISCA, Valentine Sports Park Campus, Athletics & Basketball.
“My internship at ISCA with the NSW Waratahs really helped me understand more about sport management, and I also managed the ISCA Rugby 7s squad at Australian University Nationals in the Gold Coast. I am now working with NRL club the South Sydney Rabbitohs and enjoying the start of my sports journey.”
Neve Diamond – ISCA, City campus, boxing.
“Playing semi-professional sport and studying is often a difficult balance, and the ISCA staff really helped me with flexible online study options when I was with the Melbourne Storm in 2023, and now with the Canberra Raiders. I now want to continue my studies in a bachelor’s degree in either business or sport management.”
Reece Winston – ISCA, Valentine Sports Park campus, rugby league.
“Receiving the NSW Waratahs/ISCA scholarship was a great help to my family and myself and has allowed me to focus on my studies and also my commitments with the Australian Junior Wallabies tour of South Africa, and the NSW Waratahs U20s squad. The assistance, both academic and personal mentoring, I received throughout the year was of great assistance.”
Nathaniel Tiitii – ISCA, City Campus, Rugby Union (NSW Waratahs).
“My family has always been very sporty, and my dad works in the sports industry, so I wanted to choose a program with like-minded students who shared the same passion for sport that I do, and not travel too far from home. ISCA was a great fit for me personally and has given me a great platform with my current role at Football Australia working with the Matildas.”
Kenya Fahey – ISCA, Manly Campus, Sport Management.
“When I decided not to pursue my chosen sport rowing after leaving high school, I was a little lost and looking for guidance as to my next step. I wanted to stay in sport and loved the business side, and the staff at ISCA really helped me transition into firstly, an internship with the NSW Waratahs, and now as a full-time staff member with the Tahs & Rugby Australia. Working on major events such as the upcoming Rugby World Cup in Australia motivates me every day.”
Katja Yorke – ISCA, City Campus, Rowing.