Feedback repeatedly highlights strong pre-trip planning and local support for multi-month sports placements. Customers mention smooth logistics, easy club integration, and regular social events. A few comments point to mesh panels on training tops that break down after repeated washing. Price and refund mentions are rare.
Examples from available reviews (Aug 2022 – Mar 2026).
Six-month programme offered excellent sport, social events, and strong support.
“Spending six months in Melbourne with SportLived was an amazing experience.”
Organisation ran smoothly with ideal accommodation and club placement.
“there were no logistic problems at all.”
Mesh detailing on tops deteriorated quickly with regular use and washing.
“The mesh design on the rear of the tops fall apart after a while”
Well-organised classes with knowledgeable instructors and excellent facilities.
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely interested in your progress.”
Many reviews point to dependable local staff and smooth pre-trip arrangements. Several people describe quick placements and well-run accommodation logistics. Across different trip lengths, organisation stands out as a consistent strength.
Direct comments on price or value are limited. A number of positive reviews connect the full logistics package and organised activities with good results. Only a few reviewers mention refunds or cost-related issues.
Many accounts focus on multi-month stays with strong club integration, frequent social events, and supportive team settings. Reviewers mention friendships, regular match and coaching chances, and convenient local arrangements. Feedback on shorter or one-off programmes appears less often.
One specific complaint mentions mesh sections on tops that fray or come loose with regular use and washing. No other clothing or equipment problems show up repeatedly. Durability concerns are mentioned only rarely.
Several reviews highlight ongoing support and prompt advice from staff during placements. People also mention help securing places at short notice and staff stepping in to fix problems early. Clear pre-trip guidance and reliable in-country contact come up often.
Most feedback rates the programmes and local support very highly. A small number of lower-score comments focus on kit durability or slightly lower-rated instruction. Overall, the tone stays positive, with a few practical issues.
For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.
Sources: Reviews (20) · Reviews (1) · Trustpilot (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: March 2026
Mesh detailing on tops deteriorated quickly with regular use and washing.
“The mesh design on the rear of the tops fall apart after a while”
Four-month netball programme offered friendly clubs, social events, and strong support.
“it was honestly one of the best experiences.”
Six-month football programme offered great club integration and excellent support.
“I took part in a 6 month football programme with SportLived, and absolutely loved it.”
Three-month cricket programme provided excellent support and accommodation.
“I took part in a 3-month cricket program with Sport Lived”
Staff provided local support and arranged rowing opportunities and events.
“He was happy with living conditions.”
Booking and in-country support were excellent and highly supportive.
“The experience was superb.”
Staff secured a place at short notice and provided great support.
“Kathy was always very helpful and supportive.”
Son had an amazing time with excellent organisation and reliable support.
“excellent organisation from every aspect”
Provided excellent support and advice at all times during the programme.
“Excellent support and advice at all time”
Six-month programme offered excellent sport, social events, and strong support.
“Spending six months in Melbourne with SportLived was an amazing experience.”
Gap year rugby placement was well organised with strong local support.
“Thank you Sport Lived for a fantastic gap year experience.”
Pre-trip planning and in-country support ensured a smooth half-season experience.
“looked after from Day 1.”
Organisation ran smoothly with ideal accommodation and club placement.
“there were no logistic problems at all.”
Son enjoyed the club, accommodation, and supportive team throughout.
“He has loved it all, from the cricket club he was introduced to”
Strong pre-trip and local support made Callum's Melbourne experience excellent.
“Callum had the time of his life living in Melbourne”
Comprehensive organisation handled logistics, accommodation, and club placement seamlessly.
“They organised everything from the accommodation, Cricket Club and playing kit”
Four-month rugby trip was highly enjoyable with excellent staff support.
“Playing rugby in Melbourne was the best decision I ever made!”
Welcoming clubs, great socials, and helpful staff made the trip memorable.
“this made the trip even more worthwhile.”
Supportive staff and social events helped son settle and make friends.
“She organised many social events, like surfing, AFL-game, Formula 1, etc., so they all feel welcome.”
Six months coaching and playing provided friendships, good location, and support.
“Kathy, the Sport Lived rep, was always close by to help with issues.”
Perfectly organised stay with great socials, team, and convenient location.
“Everything was organised perfectly and the people around you are really nice.”
I recently had the pleasure of trying out Do Sport Live, and I must say that my experience was one for the books. This service offers a wide range of sports experiences that cater to all ages and levels of ability. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely interested in your progress.
What stood out to me was how organized everything was. From booking classes online at their user-friendly website, to receiving updates about class schedules via email or push notifications on my phone, the entire process was seamless. The facilities were also top-notch; clean and well-maintained with modern equipment.
During my sessions, I found the instructors incredibly helpful when it came to guidance regarding proper form or technique. They went above and beyond in ensuring that everyone got individual attention when needed. Overall, I felt challenged but supported throughout each session.
From yoga to kickboxing sessions -- DoSport truly delivers on its promise of providing excellent training services for any kind of sports enthusiast
This page combines submitted experiences with public reviews from platforms such as Google, Trustpilot, etc. Recurring points are summarised without changing the content of reviews.
do Sport Live runs sports placement programmes and coaching trips for athletes. It sets up club placements, accommodation, and local logistics. The company offers multi-week and multi-month programmes and provides local representatives for on-site support. do Sport Live also organises match opportunities, coaching placements, and social activities alongside playing experiences.