Where Ambition Meets Opportunity
For decades, Griffith University has created opportunities for student-athletes to pursue excellence in both sport and study. Through world-class coaching, flexible education, cutting-edge research and a strong culture of support, it has become one of Australia’s leading environments for developing athletes both on and off the field.
As Brisbane 2032 approaches, the Gold Coast is strengthening its position as a centre for high-performance sport, sports science and athlete development. Griffith University’s longstanding commitment has helped shape that capability, creating opportunities that extend well beyond the sporting arena.
In this chapter of our 25th Anniversary series, Griffith Sports College Director Naomi McCarthy OAM, Griffith student-athletes Ellie Beer, an Olympic 400-metre runner, and Ben King, a Gold Coast SUNS AFL player, together with Griffith University Professor Clare Minahan, reflect on how education, research and high-performance sport come together to support the next generation of athletes.
