Sport Lived Reviews

"I can honestly say that this was one of the best experiences of my life. The trip itself was amazing but the people I met along that way just made it that extra bit more special. For me living with other athletes and coaches made it so much easier to settle in as we were all going through the same emotions of nervousness and excitement. \r\n\r\nAll of the rowing coaches at my placement were nothing but welcoming from day one and they helped me settle into my new way of life really quickly. I had the opportunity to coach all year levels at the high school which allowed me to build strong relationships with all of the girls on the rowing team. My favourite part about my placement, although challenging, was all the races I go to, I really made me feel part of the team and valued as a coach. \r\n\r\nI was also able to do more exploring of Australia such a going so Sydney for New Years, visiting Adelaide, going down the Great Ocean Road with other members of Sport Lived and my final trip was to Mt Oberon with one of my friends from my coaching placement.\r\n\r\nKathy and Karen were nothing but lovely from our first day in Melbourne and I really miss our little catch ups. I can honestly say that I\u2019ve made life long friends and I couldn\u2019t have asked for a better experience. \r\n\r\nThank you so much to Sport Lived for such an amazing trip! "

"Although I was nervous of going across the world for the first time without knowing anyone, I couldn't have had a better 6 months swimming in Aus! From the first day I was made to feel welcome by my swim team and everyone at sport lived.\n\nI had an amazing experience swimming in melbourne, training outdoors is something that doesnt happen often in the UK! I got to experience the best facilities Victoria has to offer as well as training with a lovely team and coach.\n\nLiving with other athletes in Quest, prahran was the best part for me. I've made friends for life and lived in a great location! Outside of training and everyday life the sport lived socials were a great way to all be together and experience everything melbourne has to offer. From the Melbourne cup to the Australian open! \n\nThanks to the sport lived team for making my experience so amazing! X"

"Although I was nervous of going across the world for the first time and not knowing anyone, I couldn't have had a better time in Aus! \n\nMy swimming programme was amazing. From the first moment in Australia I was make to feel welcome, by my swimming team and everyone at sport lived. \n\nIt was great to have the experience of training and racing in the best facilities victoria has to offer, as well as regularly training in outdoor pools which is not something that happens often in the UK! \n\nLiving with other athletes in Quest, Prahran would be the best part for me, I've made friends for life and we were in such a great location.\nSport lived socials also gave us more opportunities to socialize and enjoy ourselves outside of training and everyday life. From the Melbourne Cup to the Australian Open! \n\nThank you sport lived for making my experience so amazing! X "

"My son enjoyed his stay in Brisbane and was looked after well "

"My son enjoyed his stay in Brisbane and was looked after well "

"My son enjoyed his stay in Brisbane and was looked after well "

"I went on the Sport Lived rugby union academy programme in Brisbane and had a fantastic experience that will stay with me forever.\r\n\r\nThe coaching I received over there from both the Academy itself and the University of Queensland Rugby Club was top class. Unsurprisingly many professional players and even Wallabies have come from the setup at UQRFC.\r\n\r\nThere were a few inconsistencies in what was advertised as included in the Academy, for example there was no nutritionist but there were sports psychology classes. \r\n\r\nThe sportlived contact out there, John Mitchel, was brilliant, helping out with anything and everything along with organising some excellent socials.\r\n\r\nThe premium accommodation I stayed in whilst I was there was very high quality and I would definitely recommend it.\r\n\r\nI would strongly recommend a Sport Lived programme to anyone thinking about going on a high level sporting gap year! "