GCS
As a lifelong advocate for the power of sports to transform lives, I co-founded Global Community Sports to harness this potential on a global scale. Now, with over 25 years of experience in leading and managing impactful projects and teams, I have witnessed first-hand how sports can elevate individuals and communities, bridging gaps and fostering meaningful connections.
My passion lies in creating inclusive and empowering opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Whether it's through sports education projects in the United Kingdom, collaborative initiatives in India, or innovative partnerships in Australia, my goal has always been to make a positive difference. I am dedicated to continuing this journey, working with passionate individuals and organisations to build stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities around the world.
Rick Shrowder
Director of Global Community Sports
Passionate people leader, project manager, and collaboration expert with 25 years of experience dedicated to elevating people, communities and businesses. Positive and energetic, with demonstrated strengths in building and sustaining meaningful relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Career Highlights
Diving SA
Strategic Collaboration: Leading strategic planning to shape the future trajectory of Diving SA.
Challenging Times: Offering guidance, stability, and support in navigating challenging periods
Stakeholder Engagement: Overseeing and nurturing existing relationships with key stakeholders.
Partnerships: Establishing the identification and cultivation of new partnerships
Norwood Football Club
People: Leading and supporting a passionate team of 100+ paid and voluntary staff, including coaches, medical professionals, managers, and coordinators.
Inclusion: Overseeing the creation of the NFC’s first Wheelchair Football Team in 2021.
Diversity: Working closely to support young Indigenous players and their families across the Eyre Peninsula.
Success: On-field success of premiership winning teams in all age groups.
Community: Securing a $100k+ grant engaging the Duke of Ed with supporting regional community clubs.
Global Community Sports
United Kingdom: Created Sports Education Projects impacting 2000+ students, across 70 schools, prisons, and universities. Facilitated networks between international schools, and co-organised the inaugural UK Australian Football National Cup in 2009.
India: Collaborated on projects with India Vision Institute. Co-organised the first Australian Football National Cup in India in 2012. Delivered programs, seminars, workshops, and activities across India, working with a variety of teachers, community leaders, and volunteers.
Australia: Initiated and led diverse projects and partnerships, including collaborating with organisations such as SA School for Vision Impaired. Co-organised an International Sports Conference with Uni SA.
