Tom Fields

Tom fields

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager, Sports Engagement

  • Education

    • University of southern queensland

      2021 - 2022
      Postgraduate certificate counselling specialising in mental health counselling
    • La trobe university

      2015 - 2015
      Business and sports management
    • Flinders university

      2016 - 2018
      Bachelor of sport, health and physical activity
    • Griffith university

      2011 - 2012
      Business and sports management
    • Qut (queensland university of technology)

      2024 - 2024
      Graduate certificate education (career development and counselling) education
  • Experience

    • South adelaide football club

      Feb 2013 - Jan 2013
      Junior development officer

      Talent development, conducting school clinics, working closely with schools and zone clubs. Office administration work.

    • Carlton football club

      Jan 2014 - Nov 2015
      Professional athlete at the carlton football club

      Club- Required to uphold the Club's values of professionalism, excellence and integrity- Required to adhere to strict schedules, with a strong emphasis on time managementCommunity- Working with children regularly through school clinics and public speaking at various schools.- Working with youth throughout the year by volunteering at the Melbourne Youth Justice Centre.

    • Sanfl/ south adelaide football club holiday clinics

      Feb 2014 - Jan 2014
      Co coordinator

      Manager and co-ordinator of all school holiday clinics throughout the year

    • Melbourne youth justice centre

      Apr 2015 - Jan 2015
      Volunteer

      Helping mentor and work one on one with young males within the youth justice centre. One of the most rewarding experiences of my life helping them in school, playing sport or just having a chat and helping each other as much as we could

    • South adelaide football club

      Jan 2016 - Nov 2018

      Required to uphold a high standard of Club values at all times.Promoting and helping the Club gain success on and off the field. Coordinating and executing a successful, elite pathway for young girls to have fun playing Australian Rules Football whilst guiding their development and achieving their pursuits of playing at the highest level.

      • Athlete

        Nov 2015 - Nov 2018
      • Program Coordinator/Assistant Coach for U15 and U17 SANFL Girls Talent Shield

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
    • Flinders university

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
      Education pathways

      Working with, and mentoring kids from primary school and senior school from lower socio economic and rural areas with the ultimate goal of increasing the knowledge and importance of a tertiary education.

    • Australian sports camps

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
      Coaching coordinator

      Overlooking and co-ordinating multiple camps throughout the year helping 5 coaches whilst organising an efficient, enjoyable camp with skill related programs for Australian Rules football over 3 days with 40+ kids splits into their age groups.

    • One on one football

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2021
      Football coach/ mentor

      My role is to educate, mentor and help boys and girls enjoy and improve their football. One on one football is an online platform that connects accredited AFL coaches with footballers for private coaching sessions. These sessions can be tailored to one on one or group sessions.

    • Minda incorporated

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
      Support mentor

      - Coordinating sessions for small groups or one on one work with young men and women diagnosed with a mental disability. - Supporting each client achieve there goals whether it be in school, sport or even a hobby is the main goal. Extremely rewarding experience which has helped me immensely.

    • Pcyc queensland

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
      Sport and recreation youth support coordinator

      - Develop genuine and professional relationships with each student as they progress through the program.- To assist in identifying participants’ sporting and recreational interests and work and mentor participants to achieve their sporting or recreational goals. - Liasing with local clubs and stakeholder is a crucial aspect of ensuring ongoing engagement for post program opportunities.

    • Men of business academy

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
      Wellbeing coordinator
    • Southport sharks

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
      Player welfare manager
    • Afl players'​ association

      Jan 2022 - Apr 2025
      Regional manager
    • Griffith university

      Mar 2025 - now
      Manager, sports engagement
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate ||| in sport career orientated participation

      Afl sportsready
      Jan 2015
    • Child safe enviroments

      Safe place training
      Aug 2018
    • Certificate ll public safety (aquatic rescue)

      Surf life saving queensland
      Apr 2022
    • Level 2 coaching certificate

      Afl queensland limited
      Feb 2019
    • Certificate in business skills course -"starting up your own business"

      Road scholars
      Jan 2015
    • Executive certificate player development

      Afl sportsready
      Feb 2020