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Athlete collective
A collective is a group of people that share a common interest and work together to achieve a common objective. More than just a podcast, my vision for The Athlete Collective is to foster a growing community of athletes beyond sport.
meet james
I am a current Australian Ski Team member. Having competed in the finals of the 2018 Winter Olympics, my hopes are to represent Australia in the 2022 Games in Beijing. Beyond my sporting career I have a keen interest in business with a Bachelor of Commerce from Sydney University. In 2022 I will be commencing as a Graduate Consultant in Deloitte’s Payments Advisory Team. Additionally, I host “The Athlete Collective Podcast” and write a newsletter that goes by the same name.
why
athlete collective?
In pursuit of these interests beyond sport, I have had the opportunity to speak with and learn from inspiring leaders and visionaries from the athlete community. In an attempt to document and share these learnings, The Athlete Collective platform was born!
I strongly believe in the power of story telling. Athlete retirement and transition is a story often overlooked. Most athletes are defined by a singular goal, both by themselves and others. This singular focus, ironically, is often what makes them successful in sport. However, in transition to life beyond sport this one dimensional focus can leave athletes feeling stranded. My hope is to shine a light on this journey beyond sport; to help connect people in a common collective.
We live in a world that is increasingly connected and yet somehow seems to be more disconnected. My aim is to help bridge the gap, educate myself and you along the way. I am connecting with some of the most talented and motivated people from the sporting world. I think their stories need to be told and I’m excited to help tell them. While directly relevant for athletes, this platform can help anyone interested in sport, athletes and transition.