Lisa Alexander – National Coach of Australian Diamonds and Richmond Institute Ambassador
Monday’s are good when you have Richmond Institute Ambassador and National Coach of Australian Diamonds Lisa Alexander come in! So insightful to hear about her high performance holistic coaching approach.
the Alannah & Madeline Foundation match
Students came together to help collect much needed donations for the Clubs preferred charity partner, the Alannah & Madeline Foundation at this years dedicated match against Collingwood. The leading national charity working to protect children from the effects of violence, bullying and cyber risks, as well as advocating for the safety and wellbeing of children. Such […]
Job preparation
Job preparation is an important element for the Richmond Institute students. Thank you to Kathryn Stevenson, People and Culture Coordinator from the Club for coming and speaking to our students about becoming job ready!
Olympic gold medalist Lydia Lassila visits
In partnership with Swinburne University of Technology, our Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership students are exposed to industry leading professionals. This week students learnt from Australian Winter Olympics gold medalist Lydia Lassila. A five-time Winter Olympian, Lassila held a lecture, followed by practical and meditation sessions.Â
Unique opportunities
A photo with Richmond’s 2018 team is one of the unique opportunities on offer with the Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership. This year’s cohort had the chance to feature in an official team photo with the Tigers’ 2018 team. Students also participate in game-day activities, such as assisting at the Club’s membership hub.
Guest speakers – Pat Cronin Foundation
Students heard from Matt and Robyn Cronin, the parents of Pat Cronin who was tragically killed in a one punch attack in 2016. The Pat Cronin Foundation was established with the aim to end the coward punch through education and awareness. Students were moved to hear from you both Matt and Robyn and we all […]
Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous round
As part of National Reconciliation Week and Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous round our students heard from the Korin Gamadji Institite about the past, present and future of the program and the significance and history of the round.
Students observe training
A real privilege today to watch the closed Club training session ahead of the JLT Cup game. Students observed the varies training drills the team completed and the different styles of coaching.
Industry placement
Industry placement is a huge part of the Richmond Institute experience. Students were fortunate to hear from a variety of guest speakers about their personal journey and how they come to be where they are now and the possible opportunities for students throughout the year. Thank you to Shane Dunne, General Manager – Aligned Leisure […]
Challenges and rewards of being a professional female athlete
A really insightful session for our students to hear about the challenges and rewards of being a female athlete. Thank you to Western Bulldogs AFLW, 2018 Premiership player Deanna Berry and 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medalist and Opals Basketball player Tessa Lavey for sharing your story and what is like to be a professional female […]
2018 Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership commences
Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership 2018 is off and running. We’d like to welcome all our new students. This year sees a significant growth in student numbers with our cohort expanding to 130 students from 45 in 2017.
RISL students visit Cardinia Life
Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership students gained an unique insight into centre management when they visited Cardinia Shire’s premier leisure facility Cardinia Life. Students met with Cardinia Leisure Manager Simon Bryson, who took them on a tour and introduced them to the centre’s staff. Bryson spoke about the operational aspects of running the centre and […]
Dreamtime at the ‘G consumer meeting
Following Richmond’s blockbuster Dreamtime at the ‘G clash against Essendon at the MCG, Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership students heard from Club staff at a consumer meeting. Students attended the meeting with Richmond’s Chief Customer Officer, Cain Liddle, Head of Consumer, Richard Fox and Membership Manager, Anthony Fagan. The meeting focused on retail sales figures, […]
Diversity and cultural awareness
Diversity and cultural awareness was the focus of a Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership session in mid-May. Staff from Richmond’s centre for Indigenous youth, the Korin Gamadji Institute, addressed students on cultural awareness. KGI Program Manager, Thara Brown, spoke of the important moments in Australia’s Indigenous history. Brown also expanded on the connection with Richmond […]
Lydia Lassila
Australian Winter Olympics gold medallist Lydia Lassila was one of Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership’s guest lecturers. An aerial skier, Lassila, who won gold at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, imparted her knowledge to students in May. Lassila took students through a range of movement and mobility exercises, that each featured precision and control. She then […]
Industry Jobs Fair
A presentation from Uncle Jack’s watches founder Robbie Ball was the feature on an Industry Jobs Fair attended by Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership students in March. The fair also featured a number of guest speakers, who spoke about their journeys in the workforce and how to create a career in the exercise science field. […]
Australian Diamond Madison Robinson talks athletic performance
Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership students were provided with a unique opportunity to hear from Australian Diamonds netballer, Madison Robinson earlier in the week.  Robinson was invited to Richmond Football Club to present to students around the challenges of preparing for life as an elite athlete. “Athlete Performance is an important module of our […]
Course modules announced for 2017
Richmond Football Club, with Swinburne University of Technology are excited to announce that our modules for the 2017 Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership program have now been finalised and we have confirmed the participation of our industry experts. The yearlong program to be launched in February will combine a Diploma of Sport Development (SIS50612) and […]
Richmond Football Club and Swinburne University join forces
Richmond Football Club has joined forces with Swinburne University of Technology to establish the Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership. This unique program is aimed at developing the next generation of leaders within the sports industry and combines a Diploma of Sport Development with a Diploma of Leadership and Management. The Institute is located in the […]
