Skill That Holds Up Under Pressure

Athlete Development & Pathways

Pathways can be confusing — domestic, association, state, national, school, college, overseas tours, and more.

Sports Management Collective offers informed, grounded guidance drawn from Ben’s experience across:

  • Managing a large association with 3,000+ members and extensive representative programs

  • Serving as National Team Manager for the Australian U15 Men

  • 10+ years involvement in Basketball Victoria’s State Teams as coach and manager including a gold medal in 2025

Our goal is simple: help athletes and families understand the landscape, make good decisions and plan for the long term.

Pathway Planning

No two athlete journeys look the same — but they all benefit from structure.

We work with athletes and families to:

  • Map current competitive level, strengths and areas for development

  • Understand relevant club, association, state and national pathways

  • Align competition schedules and programs with future goals (e.g., state selection, college interest, senior transition)

  • Build multi-season development plans, not just “this year” thinking

  • Integrate education and life considerations alongside performance goals

This planning is informed by years of seeing what actually helps athletes progress — and what burns them out.

Performance Video Reviews

Video is one of the most powerful tools an athlete can use — if it’s structured and interpreted well.

Drawing on state and national team experience, we provide:

  • Detailed breakdowns of decision-making, spacing and game reads

  • Feedback on how an athlete’s role fits into team concepts

  • Identification of habits that help or hurt performance at higher levels

  • Practical training priorities based on what the footage actually shows

Reviews are collaborative. Athletes aren’t just “told” — they’re coached to see the game differently.

Highlight Tapes

Highlight tapes are often an athlete’s first impression with coaches, selectors or recruiters. They need to be clear, honest and aligned with what performance staff look for.

We support athletes by:

  • Selecting clips that genuinely reflect role, impact and translatable strengths

  • Structuring highlights to tell a cohesive performance story

  • Tailoring edits for specific audiences (e.g., rep coaches, state selectors, overseas programs)

  • Ensuring footage supports — rather than overpromises — the athlete’s profile

This service is informed by seeing how coaches and selectors at state and national levels actually review athletes.