Who Are We

Our faculty led study abroad programs and sports team travel business first started in 1996 as Aussie Sports Tours in Sydney, Australia. In 2002 we relocated to the USA as All Aussie Travel catering to various group trips between the USA, Canada, New Zealand & Australia. With our flourishing network of relationships and an ever growing emphasis on the global community, a new Global Initiative led to the 2008 birth of the Sports Travel Academy. We specialize in 2-3 week Faculty Led summer or winter break study abroad programs catering to Sport Management, Sport Business, Sport Medicine & Athletic Training majors as well as global sports team travel services. Join us and gain an international perspective on Global Sports, see some amazing parts of the world and have a bunch of fun doing it!! Remember at the Sports Travel Academy, the world is your classroom!

 

We are proud to be currently working with:

  • In summer 2011 Saint Leo University, FL is offering a program to Europe visiting the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Click here for more details
  • In summer 2011 Miami University, OH is offering a program to Australia visiting Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Surfers Paradise and Cairns. Click here for more details
  • In Summer 2011 we are offering a program to Ireland, Scotland and England (details available very soon)
  • In summer 2012 Wingate University, NC is offering a program to Europe. Additional details TBA
 
We also have other exciting 2011 programs that are still in the planning stage. More details will be available in coming weeks.
 
 
USA University groups we have worked with in the past include:
Florida State University, Jacksonville University, University of West Virginia, Depauw University, Georgetown University, Yale University, Cornell University, Arizona State University, Washington State University, Illinois University, Wisconsin University, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, George Mason University, Flagler College, Wingate University, Saint Leo University & Miami University of Ohio.
 
 
We are also proud to acknowledge the involvement of individual students from 43 institutions across the country who have joined one of the above schools’ internationals programs in the last two summers alone: UMASS, University of Texas, University of Michigan, Niagara University, NC State, Mississippi State University, Heidelberg College, Plymouth State University, Anderson University, University of Buffalo, IUPUI, Indiana University, Old Dominion University, California State University Fresno, University of Hawaii, Missouri Valley University, Brigham Young University, Ashland University, Norwich University, Kutztown University, Buffalo University, Southern New Hampshire University, Millikin University, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Eastern Michigan University, Louisiana State University, University of Pacific, University of New Hampshire, University of Cincinnati, James Madison University, University of Florida, University of Vermont, Central Connecticut State, Towson University, Ohio University, Mount Union College, Kansas State University, University of Toledo, Virginia Commonwealth University, Seattle University, The College at Brockport SUNY, Missouri State University, & Marquette University.
 

 

Our People

Craig Douglass

Owner/Manager

Craig Douglass Profile

Craig was born in Sydney, Australia where he lived for most of his life until relocating to the USA in 2002. Currently residing in Cary, North Carolina, Craig has been involved with the operation and planning of over 70 international tour groups. Craig has coached basketball extensively in Australia including a stint in the CBA, a semi-pro league and more recently (to our knowledge) became the first Australian to Head Coach a USA college basketball program. Craig enjoyed 2 years as the women’s basketball coach at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida.

Ben Morrissey

Australian Schools Coordinator

Ben Morrissey - Profile

In 2009 we welcomed Ben to our team as our Australian Schools Coordinator. Ben has been involved in Australian sport virtually his entire life and has participated in 10+ International Basketball Tours both as a player and a coach. Initially, starting his basketball career with the Illawarra Hawks and Nazareth College, Ben has also represented NSW on State Basketball Teams and has played in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) with the former West Sydney Westars, Sydney Kings and Wollongong Hawks.

Jonathon Shepherd

Australia & New Zealand Tour Manager

Jonathon Shepherd - Profile

Jonathon began working for our organization in 2006 whilst he simultaneously pursued his professional basketball career in Australia playing in the National Basketball League (NBL) with the Townsville Crocodiles. Jonathon most recently completed the 2008 season playing with the Auckland Stars in the New Zealand National Basketball League and currently plays with the Dandenong Rangers in Victoria, Australia.
 

Mitchell Clark

Tour Guide

Mitch Clark - Profile

Mitch has travelled the world on numerous occasions and is an absolutely fantastic tour guide who will always goes the extra mile to ensure our customers have a great experience. Mitch loves golf, motor cross & basketball and most of all he loves international travel!!

Amanda Douglass

Office Manager

Amanda Douglass profile

Amanda takes care of many day-to-day office responsibilities, including answering calls, accounting, assisting with promotional projects, conferences and monitoring and updating our website. She has also taken on the role on expanding our programs offered to Sport Medicine & Athletic Training Departments. Amanda has also worked as a tour guide with groups in Australia & the USA. She obtained a BS degree in Sports Medicine/Exercise Sports Science from Elon University, NC and a clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St Augustine.

Aaron Stewart

Marketing and Promotions

Aaron Stewart

Aaron joins our team bringing with him a B.A. in Sport Management with a minor in Business Administration from Flagler College in addition to four years of basketball coaching experience.

Christy Forsyth

Tour Manager

Christy Forsyth - Tour Manager

Christy joins our team bringing with her a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sport Management with minors in Business Administration and Spanish from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. She was a four year scholarship athlete for the Flagler College women’s basketball team. In 2009 Christy took a full time internship in the sports marketing department at Wake Forest University (WFU). During that time she marketed and promoted WFU fall and winter sports and NCAA post-season championships.

 
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