Athlete Transition Accelerator
Who says your sporting chapter has to be your best?
At Athlete Transition Accelerator, we exist to ensure athletes are prepared for life beyond the game by accelerating readiness, growth, and experience. Through athlete-to-athlete support and research-driven insights, we’re changing the narrative and equipping athletes with the tools they need before they need them.
Our Athlete to Athlete: Lessons for Life Beyond the Game series, shares first-hand insights from former elite athletes who’ve successfully walked the path and transitioned into new careers, offering real-life experiences and actionable advice.
Too many athletes find themselves lost after retirement, we’re here to change that. Join us as we redefine what preparation and life beyond the game can look like.
This is transition support, built by athletes, for athletes.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2025
Jess Roper – From kickboxing champion to coaching and keynote speaker
We sit down with Jess Roper, two-time English kickboxing champion, to explore her evolution from elite athlete to motivational speaker, mindset coach, and, most significantly, mother. Jess opens up a…
Will Mellors-Blair – Turning passion into purpose beyond sport
We sit down with Will Mellors-Blair, former professional footballer and founder of TrueMind and Mindora, to explore his transition from elite sport to building businesses that empower individuals and…
Will Fraser – From rugby to entrepreneurship: Building success beyond sport
We sit down with Will Fraser, former Saracens rugby player and founder of 100 and First, 100 and First Foundation, and Pineapple, to explore his journey from professional sport to building multiple b…
Will Foden – From the pitch to performance coaching
We sit down with Will Foden, former Doncaster Knights rugby player and founder of Built for Pressure, to discuss his journey from professional sport to coaching high-performance individuals.
Will open…
Mark Turner – Beyond the Game: The Athlete’s Mindset for Success
We sit down with Mark Turner, former first-class cricketer, to explore his journey beyond the game.
After years of competing at an elite level, Mark faced the challenge that every athlete must eventu…
Joe Jacobson – A winning mentality matters
We sit down with Joe Jacobson, former professional footballer, to explore his journey beyond the game.
After years of competing at the highest level, Joe faced the challenge that every athlete will e…
Robert van der Horst – Leadership beyond sport
We sit down with Robert Van Der Horst, former Dutch Olympic hockey player and World Player of the Year, to explore his journey beyond elite sport.
Robert opens up about the challenges of leaving profe…
Alex Tait – The emotional side of transition
We sit down with Alex Tait, former Newcastle Falcons fullback, to discuss his transition beyond professional rugby.
After spending his entire career at one club, Alex opens up about the challenges of …
Don Armand – Finding new purpose after the game
We sit down with Don Armand, former Exeter Chiefs and England international rugby player, to unpack his journey beyond professional rugby.
Don shares what it really takes to transition out of elite sp…
Chris Cook – Building a new identity
We sit down with Chris Cook, former Olympic and GB swimmer, to dive into his journey beyond the pool.
Chris shares his experience of stepping away from elite competition, the mindset shifts needed to …
Gareth Steenson – From athlete to business owner
We sit down with Gareth Steenson, former Exeter Chiefs fly-half and club legend, to discuss his transition beyond professional rugby.
Gareth reflects on his journey from leading Exeter to Premiership …
Nick De Luca – What I wish I’d known sooner
We sit down with Nick De Luca, former Scotland international rugby player, to explore his transition beyond elite sport.
Nick shares his journey from representing his country to building a career beyo…
Trailer
Trailer - Athlete to Athlete: Lessons for Life Beyond the Game series
Our Athlete to Athlete: Lessons for Life Beyond the Game series, shares first-hand insights from former elite athletes who’ve succ…