Sport Lived Reviews

Name: Sport Lived
Address: Sir Colin Campbell Building, Triumph Road,, Nottingham
Rating: 4.67

4.7 Rating 107 Reviews

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4.7

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Sport Lived is a gap year company which arranges for young people to play and coach sport in Australia!

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Sport Lived 5 star review on 15th July 2020

Flo Campbell

Sport Lived 5 star review on 13th May 2020

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Sport Lived 4 star review on 5th September 2017

Julie Walsh

Sport Lived 4 star review on 4th September 2017

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“Brisbane was amazing, playing with the red heavies was exactly what I needed. Everyone at the club was friendly, and made me feel at home. The quality of coaching and players really pushed me to work hard and become a better player. Sport lived was well organised and John was an absolute legend taking us surfing and to see a few reds game amongst other activities he organised for us.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Sport Lived looked after my son and seemed to give just the right balance of supervision and independence. Great transition between living at home and Uni.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Our son did both cricket and football whilst out in Melbourne. He had a great time there and was kept very busy with the coaching and playing opportunities that Sport Lived had arranged. I felt he was well looked after, and the local representatives were very quick in responding to the one or two questions that we had. All in all an excellent way of spending part of a gap year.”

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Posted 7 years ago

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

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Posted 7 years ago

“I went on the Sport Lived rugby union academy programme in Brisbane and had a fantastic experience that will stay with me forever. The 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. There 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. The sportlived contact out there, John Mitchel, was brilliant, helping out with anything and everything along with organising some excellent socials. The premium accommodation I stayed in whilst I was there was very high quality and I would definitely recommend it. I would strongly recommend a Sport Lived programme to anyone thinking about going on a high level sporting gap year!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Just being able to have a once in a lifetime opportunity that perhaps not many people will get to experience coaching and refereeing abroad in their chosen sport or activity.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The Sport Lived rowing program was an awesome experience. Melbourne is a great city to row in. The river is flat everyday and it makes training there really enjoyable. Because all the clubs are on the same road next to the city, the atmosphere around them is great. You get to know everyone in your club quickly and you also interact with a lot people from other clubs as well. I also got to go on training camps (where I discovered different places of Australia) and on competitions. The best regatta was without a doubt the national championships in Penrith, Sydney. Getting to row on the Olympic course was one of the greatest experience I had during my program. On the side of rowing, I got to live in a really cool suburb of Melbourne, South Yarra. It was extremely convenient because it was easy to get to my rowing club and the suburb itself was awesome.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Sport Lived gave me the opportunity to live on my own while still having a support group of friends and adults that could help me along the way. My tennis coaching program in Melbourne went flawlessly and I made so many friends from all over the world. The group socials that were put on by the local sport lived leaders were very well run and fun. I remember surfing, going to the Formula 1 Grand Prix, going to food festivals and wildlife sanctuaries. I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone that wants to travel and get great international work experience.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“The company lived up to it's name and gave Jake an amazing experience. He was looked after, treated with respect and given a first class hockey experience which has inspired him to keep the fitness level up for his University in September! He was all alone going out to Melbourne and having been met at the airport, was supported in his life in Australia; from being a member of a hockey team and playing for the Reserves, to being given some experiences of life down under! He loved surfing! Thanks Sport Lived, Jessy, Kathy and all the others for looking after him so well!”

Sport Lived 5 star review on 24th July 2017

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Posted 8 years ago

“To live in the most liveable city in the world got better and better and was an experience never to forget. Loved the football team I was playing for and the different approach they take to back home along with all the people involved. There is a level of ability for everyone and that could be promoted more as I enjoy playing at a lower level. I also had the benefit of training with higher teams which worked well in pushing me on further. Playing away at other grounds was interesting and the coordinators do what they can to make social events as good as they can be. Gym access at the Australian open park was cool and something I wasn't expecting to get. Improvements I would suggest are to increase the numbers of people taking part in each particular programme and find a way to make the football available in more times of the year. Perhaps doing 5-a-side during times when the football season isn't running. I didn't regret many things but it would've been nice to be there when the grand prix was on (1 day before I arrived) which could've easily been done.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Sport Lived was abosultely amazing at making us feel so welcome to Australia, especially being an 18 year old moving to the other side of the world. The location where I was based was right in the city so prefect to experience Melbourne life. I learnt a lot from the swim teaching program and it really helped me develop my skills. Overall a life changing experience.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I loved my sport lived experience and met some lovely people. The hockey club I played for were so welcoming and all so nice, the gym was amazing, the accommodation was good, and the socials were so much fun. Had some exceptional extra hockey sessions and gym PT sessions. Plus Melbourne is an amazing city!!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Sport Lived gave us (as parents) real comfort that our son had support and 'away from home parents' to keep an eye on him when he was so far away. The ability for youngsters to follow their dream in an organised and cost effective way is what makes Sport Lived so good. An excellent organisation arranging those special experiences...”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I would recommend Sport Lived to any parent who would like a bit of security and structure when their child heads off on their travels, especially if they are into their sport! My son has enjoyed the experience twice now. The first time when he coached in Melbourne and the second time when he traveled to Dunedin and Melbourne to play. The level of support for both participants and parents is excellent both before and during the trip. My son stayed in premium accommodation in Melbourne, which was excellent, and formed great friendships both times. We were lucky enough to visit him on his first trip and were pleasantly surprised by the location and quality of the accommodation, The opportunities my son had to join a local club and become more independent certainly stood him in good stead for a full time career in cricket coaching Aside from this, the social activities are great including the opportunity to watch a test match at the MCG and to go to the Australian open,”

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Posted 8 years ago

“My 18 year old son spent 3 months in Melbourne earlier this year doing a tennis coaching placement as part of his gap year. He had an enjoyable time to say the least and learned new coaching skills in a great placement organised by Sport Lived. He shared an apartment with 5 other young men who were on the cricket programme and the apartment was lovely in a fantastic part of Melbourne - all organised through Sport Lived. As a parent it was great to know that whilst he was being independent and experiencing life on the other side of the world, there was also the reassurance that in case of emergency there was someone in Melbourne from Sport Lived to call on. Fortunately this was not required but the peace of mind knowing that he was part of the Sport Lived programme was quite liberating. He experienced everything Melbourne had to offer, including some fantastic activities organised by Sport Lived. Can highly recommend both from a parent and a participant point of view.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your son's Sport Lived Tennis programme. It's great to hear that he had a good time & enjoyed the his tennis coaching placement & the social events we arranged during his time in Australia. Thanks for choosing to undertake a Sport Lived programme. Very best wishes Ian Dodd Director Sport Lived Limited

Posted 8 years ago

“Had a great time on my sport lived programme. I was in Melbourne and the staff over there were brilliant at helping you settle in and get adjusted to life away from home. The accommodation was in a great location and which gave me the opportunity to really explore the city. The staff in England are also great and make sure you are well prepared for you trip. Would highly recommend!”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Dan Thanks a lot for writing a review on your Sport Lived programme. It's great to hear that you had a good time & found our staff in the UK & in Melbourne to be helpful & supportive. I'm also really pleased that you liked your accommodation. Thanks so much for undertaking a Sport Lived trip. Very best wishes for the future. Kind regards Ian Dodd Director Sport Lived Limited

Posted 8 years ago

“Moving to the other side of the world at 18 years old is quite a daunting prospect, but Sport Lived made it a fantastic experience. I developed close friendships with the people I lived with in a great location, got the opportunity to go to so many incredible events and experience so many great things. Sport Lived instantly made it feel like home, and the staff in Melbourne were always there to help and advise, would recommend this to anyone”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Dan Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review on your Sport Lived programme. I'm really pleased you enjoyed all the social events we organised during your time in Melbourne & found our overseas staff to be helpful & supportive. It's great that you made some great friends during your time in Australia too. Thanks for undertaking a Sport Lived trip. Very best wishes for the future. Kind regards Ian Dodd Director Sport Lived Limited

Posted 8 years ago

“Loved the sport lived program in Melbourne. The hockey and tennis clubs I played at were brilliant and happy to help with anything extra I wanted.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Evie Thanks for taking the time to write a review on your Sport Lived programme. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your programme & liked your hockey & tennis clubs in Melbourne. Thanks so much for undertaking a Sport Lived trip. Very best wishes for the future. Kind regards Ian Dodd Director Sport Lived Limited

Posted 8 years ago

“It was an amazing way to experience a different country. The standard of sport was amounts some of the highest I've ever played and really pushed me to physical peak.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Chris Thanks for taking the time to write a review on your Sport Lived programme. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the standard of sport you played in New Zealand and this aided your development. Thanks for undertaking a Sport Lived trip. Very best wishes for the future. Kind regards Ian Dodd Director Sport Lived Limited

Posted 8 years ago

“Sport lived was so much fun the staff in Melbourne were so helpful and the hockey was great.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Rachel Thanks for writing a review on your Sport Lived programme. It's excellent to hear that you found our staff in Melbourne helpful & and enjoyed the hockey. Thanks a lot for undertaking a trip with us. Very best wishes Ian Dodd Director Sport Lived Limited

Posted 8 years ago

Sport Lived is rated 4.7 based on 107 reviews