The Athlete Collective

"#024 - SEASON FINALE"***For our final episode of Season 1 (sad face) we decided to do things a little different and interview James, your host, to  understand where the voice on the other side of the mic is coming from. James is interviewed by The Average Athletes, Marty and David. The second half of the show we look back on some highlights from Season 1. We can't wait for next season! In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this conversation with Marty, David and James - Let's do it!***This is our last episode of Season 1! There is a short explainer episode (released soon) discussing what will be happening with the show. In short, we are on on pause until the new year when your host, James Matheson, returns from the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games. For normal programming, please see other episodes where James interviews guests. ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333*** 

"#023 - Marieke D'Cruz (née Guehrer): From World Record Holder to Management Consultant..."***On today's show, I sat down with Marieke D'Cruz (née Guehrer). Marieke is an ex-Australian swimmer who competed for Australia at the Athens 2004 Olympics and is the former World Record Holder in the 50m butterfly. At the same time, Marieke worked for an Australian public policy think tank, The McKell Institute and now works for McKinsey and Company. In this conversation we discussed what it takes to be a world class swimmer, Marieke's transition from sport, and why swimmers can feel like fish out of water in retirement. This led to the topic of identity reconciliation, and how important this is through any career transition. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do this! ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

"#022 - Randall Cooper: Entrepreneurship, finding your niche and taking that leap... "***On todays show I sat down with Randall Cooper. Randall is the Founder/CEO of Premax, a sports skincare company founded in Melbourne that operates internationally. He was also a sports physiotherapist for the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia and The Hawthorn Football Club. In this conversation we discussed a freak accident that led to his love for sports medicine, his transition into entrepreneurship and the journey of building a company/his advice for young entrepreneurs. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do it! ***Find Randall on:IG: @randallcphysioLinkedIN: Randall Cooper, Premax CEO/Founder***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

"#021 - The Average Athlete Series V: "Feels Like Home...""***Welcome to The Athlete Collective, where I usually sit down with athletes from all around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. But today, we're doing things a little differently. The Average Athlete Series is back! Where I sit down with Marty and David to hear an armchair expert's perspective on the past 3 episodes of the show. We want to pull out any golden nuggets from the amazing guests we've had on. So if you haven't already, make sure you check out those last three episodes! Prepare yourselves for some deeply average chat! We will be back with normal programming next week. ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

"#020 - Sally Kehoe: Flow state, Hustle, 3x Olympics, World Records & much more..."***On today's show I sat down with Sally Kehoe, a 3x Olympian in the sport of rowing. She has competed at multiple world championships and holds the world record in the women's double scull over 2000m. Sally now works at Macquarie Bank as a Customer Solutions Manager. We discussed her journey to three Olympic Games, the illusive flow state, the value of hustle and much more! You can find Sally on Instagram and LinkedIN. I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did, let's do it! ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

"#019 - Tilly Kearns: Competing at The Tokyo Olympic Games; WaterPolo, TikTok & COVID19..."***On today's show I sit down with Tilly Kearns, she has just returned from the Tokyo Olympics having competed for Australia in the sport of Water Polo. This was Tilly's first Olympics and we get an inside look at what it was like to be competing in Tokyo. We discuss everything from TikTok videos going viral, cardboard beds to hotel quarantine and of course, the competition itself. We also chat about Tilly's journey to the US and what it was like growing up in a high achieving family. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do it! ***Find Tilly on:IG: @tillykearnsTikTok: @tillykearns***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

"#018 - Rohan Chapman-Davies: The 2018 Winter Olympics, Ending a career on your terms and tips for successful transition..."***On today's show I sit down with Rohan Chapman-Davies, a former teammate of mine for 10 years. Rohan competed for Australia at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Freestyle Moguls. He is now working as an Accountant at Ellice-Flint Group having completed a Bachelor of Commerce and Liberal Studies at UNSW. We discuss a wild Olympic qualifying story that directly involved me, so stay tuned for that one. We also discussed our time together at the 2018 Winter Olympics, remembering some of the unique things about the South-Korean Games. Rohan also described bouncing back from severe injuries, his tips on successful career transition and much more! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do it!***Find Rohan on Instgram:@chapmandavies***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

"#017 - OLMYPIC SPECIAL"***We're doing something a little different for this episode, bringing you an Olympic Special! We talk all things Olympics, including current stories from Tokyo, the cost and economics behind running the Games, our favourite sports and much much more. I'm joined by one of our average athletes in Marty and unfortunately David couldn't make it for this episode, but he'll be back. We are also joined by Rohan Chapman-Davies, a 2018 Winter Olympian in Freestyle Moguls. Providing a great insight into life at The Games and giving you all an inside look on Olympic Life. Rohan and I answer questions from the listeners about our own experiences at The Winter Olympic Games in 2018. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do it! ***Find Rohan on Instagram:@chapman_davies***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

#016 - Average Athlete Series III: "This isn't Dr. Phil II" ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective, where I usually sit down with athletes from all around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. But today, we're doing things a little differently. The Average Athlete Series is back! Where I sit down with Marty and David to hear an armchair expert's perspective on the past 3 episodes of the show. We want to pull out any golden nuggets from the amazing guests we've had on. So if you haven't already, make sure you check out those last three episodes! Prepare yourselves for some deeply average chat! ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

"#015 - Sam Robertson: Life Beyond Sport, The Art of being a Skibum & Entrepreneurship..."***On today's show I sit down with Sam Robertson, he is a former member of the Australian Ski Team in Ski Racing. Currently he has been based in Stockholm and in the winters in Verbier focusing on big mountain free riding, alpinism, and film making. In Stockholm he studied Digital Media at Hyper Island. On today's episode we discuss his transition from sport and his various business projects including an online ski coaching platform and a carbon subsidy service for flying.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do it!***Find Sam on:Instagram @samrobbo93https://bigpictureskiing.com/ ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

"#014 - Mikey Taylor: The Path to Financial Freedom, Founding Companies and the similarities of Skating & Entrepreneurship..."***On today's show I sit down with Mikey Taylor, he is a former Pro Skateboarder who now spends his time investing in real estate across the United States at a company he founded, Commune Capital. He previously was also the co-founder of Saint Archer Brewery before they were acquired by MillerCoors. In this conversation, we discuss Mikey's skating career, learning to be an entrepreneur through skills developed in sport, how the Saint Archer acquisition happened, and his new company, Commune Capital. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do it!***Find Mikey on:Instagram: @mikeytaylor @communecapital ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

"#013 - Zac Hoffman: On Filmmaking & His most recent Documentary, CRUX... "***On today's show I sit down with Zac Hoffman, he is a former Canadian National Team member in the sport of Mogul Skiing. Zac is a filmmaker based out of British Columbia, Canada, specialising in sports documentaries. With his most recent film, Crux, winning Best Canadian Film at The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. The film follows the journey of Harvey Wright, after nearly losing himself to drugs and alcohol abuse, he has found the sport of rock climbing as a path to better mental health. Having just watched it I can say the film is fantastic - a rollercoaster of emotions with a very powerful message. I can't recommend it enough!  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do it!***Find Zac on:Instagram: @zachoffman ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

#012 - Average Athlete Series III: "Marty Finally Shows Up"***Welcome to The Athlete Collective, where I usually sit down with athletes from all around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. But today, we're doing things a little differently. The Average Athlete Series is back! Where I sit down with Marty and David to hear an armchair expert's perspective on the past 3 episodes of the show. We want to pull out any golden nuggets from the amazing guests we've had on. So if you haven't already, make sure you check out those last three episodes! Prepare yourselves for some deeply average chat! ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

"#011 - The Rookies: What it takes to complete an IRONMAN..."***On today's show I sit down with two of my mates Ned and Maxime, aka The Rookies. Along with a squad of 7 others, the two decided to take on the gruelling task of attempting to complete an Ironman. All while juggling full time work at the same time. This was the ethos of The Rookies, can an eclectic mix of a lawyer, panel beater, teacher and other quote unquote “average punters” complete one of the worlds hardest physical feats. I've done a small amount of training with these guys and I will say they are not your average punter in the slightest! Just so you know how ridiculous this event is, an IronMan includes a 3.9km swim, 180km bike ride and a 42.2km run. This is an awesome episode to provide a perspective on what the training was like for such an event, as well as the actual event itself. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do it!***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

"#010 - Daniel Kowalski: Olympic Medals, Retirement & Coming Out on your own terms..."***On today's show I sit down with Daniel Kowalski, a multiple medallist at the Olympics and World Championships, who was notably the first man in 92 years to earn medals in 200, 400 and 1500m Freestyle. We cover some of the most iconic Olympics ever in Atlanta 1996 and Sydney in 2000, to his experiences in retirement and the lessons he learnt in coming out as a gay man after his career. Daniel's story of success, resilience and refreshing honesty truly show the great person he is. This episode is a must listen! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do it!***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

"#009 - Hedvig Wessel: On Personal Branding, Corporate Sponsorships and Sporting Transition" ***On today's show I sit down with Hedvig Wessel, a 2x Olympian from Oslo, Norway. Starting her career in mogul skiing, Hedvig has successfully transitioned onto The Freeride World Tour, winning multiple events and finishing 2nd overall. She balances her skiing career with business studies in Lausanne, Switzerland. Hedvig has  built a strong social media presence through a very specific approach to partnerships – which we discuss further in the show. She also produces a YouTube series on her journey onto The Freeride World Tour – called Hedvig's Way. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do it!***Find Hedvig on:Instagram: @hedvigwesselYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5GF28hDMJzBHoj5o7-bdLQ ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

#008 - The Average Athlete Series II: "This isn't Dr. Phil"   ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective, where I usually sit down with athletes from all around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. But today, we're doing things a little differently. The Average Athlete Series is back! Where I sit down with Marty and David to hear an armchair expert's perspective on the past 3 episodes of the show. We want to pull out any golden nuggets from the amazing guests we've had on. So if you haven't already, make sure you check out those last three episodes! Prepare yourselves for some deeply average chat! ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

"#007 - Ashleigh Werner: On Work/Life Balance, juggling a career in Bobsleigh with Management Consulting at Accenture and what it takes to be a Bobsleigh Athlete..."***On today's show I sit down with Ash Werner, she is a multi-sport athlete who is currently training for the 2022 Olympics in Beijing China, in the sport of Bobsleigh. In this conversation we cover what it takes to be a Bobsleigh athlete, to recruiting the fittest woman on earth to be on her team (Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr). We also discuss how she balanced a double degree and working for Accenture as a management consultant, all while being a pro athlete. You can find Ash on Instagram at @ashleighwerner. I've linked this in the description below. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do it! ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Find Ash on:IG: @ashleighwerner***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

#006 - Lloyd Wallace: 2018 Olympic Games, Coming back from a coma-inducing head injury, Retirement and much more...***On todays show I sit down with Lloyd Wallace. Lloyd is a Freestyle Aerial Skier representing Great Britain. He begun his athletic career as a gymnast but transitioned to aerials later on, representing GB at the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang. He is graduate from the University of Bath, majoring in Finance and Management, and works as an Athlete Manager all while competing at the highest level. In this conversation we cover everything from aerials to retiring and then coming back to the sport. We discuss a coma-inducing accident that happened right before the 2018 Olympics and much much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do it!***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Find Lloyd on:IG: @lloydwal***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

#005 - The Average Athlete Series I: "The Debut"   ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective, where I usually sit down with athletes from all around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. But today, we're doing things a little differently. I'm excited to announce the beginning of the Average Athlete Series.  Once a month I will review the previous 3 episodes to discuss any gems from my guests, with a little twist. I want this podcast to be as relatable as possible. Whether you are an Olympic gold medallist or social sport legend, there is something for everyone here. In come the average athletes, my good friends David and Marty are here to provide an armchair experts perspective. In the Average Athlete Series we want to pull out any golden nuggets from the amazing guests we've had on the show. I'm really excited for this series and I hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed recording them. ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

#004 - Andres Valencia: "Why I quit everything to become a competitive-athlete at 27" - From working at Uber and Didi to pursuing life as a pro athlete...***On today's show I sit down with Andres Valencia.  Usually I talk to athletes about how they have found success outside of  sport. But today I'm flipping that on its head, where I speak to Andres who has decided to do the reverse. Andres was building a successful career in technology in his home of Mexico City, at companies like Uber and Didi. But at 27, he decided to quit his job and pursue a career as a professional mogul skier. This is a wild story! You can find Andres on Instagram at @andresvalenciat where you can see his journey. I've linked these in the description below. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do it.***IG: @andresvalenciaBlog Post:  https://andresvalencia-1991.medium.com/why-i-quit-everything-to-become-a-pro-athlete-at-27-381851ecfe8c ***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

#003 - Phil Marquis: The journey to the 2018 Olympics with no ACL, a crazy Olympic qualifying story, transition to coaching and much more… ***On today's show I sit down with Phil Marquis, he is a former member of the Canadian National Freestyle Ski Team in the sport of Moguls from Quebec City. He is a decorated athlete who has competed at two Olympics, multiple world championships, over 90 world cup events and multiple medals along the way. If you've ever wondered what it's like trying to qualify for an Olympics and all the stressful moments that go into it, this is the episode for you. We also discuss his journey to the 2018 Olympic Games having ruptured his ACL only one month prior, and  how Phil has transitioned to now coaching the next generation of athletes. Phil is one of the most passionate guys I've met in the sport and it was a pleasure chatting to him. You can find Phil on Instagram at @philmarquis. Just a piece of housekeeping for context, this episode was actually recorded in November of last year. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let's do it!***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

Sarah Cook: The path to the Beijing & London Olympics, an unlikely sporting transition and life beyond sport..***Sarah holds multiple world cup and world championship medals in the sport of rowing, and is a 2 x Olympian, representing Australia in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, in the womens pair and womens 8 boats respectively. Sarah successfully transitioned into sailing to try and qualify for the Rio Olympic Games. She is now the head rowing coach at Canberra Grammar School and the lead commentator for World Rowing global broadcast. In this conversation we talk about Sarah's time as part of the "Motley Crew", leading into the 2012 London Olympic Games, where Sarah and her crew fought for parity in women's rowing. This was a truly inspiring story and fascinating to hear her perspective.  We also discuss the unlikely transition into sailing and her experiences moving away from professional sport. This was a great chat with Sarah and I hope you guys enjoy it!  ***Welcome to the Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out the human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode on Wednesday each week. Please leave a REVIEW or COMMENT telling us what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show!***Discover The Athlete Collective Channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectivewebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

Natalie Allport: Transitioning from pro snowboarding, Entrepreneurship, Social Media empowering athletes & much more..***Natalie Allport is a former Canadian National Team snowboarder in the sport of Slopestyle. She is a multi-sport athlete who has played everything from hockey, baseball, crossfit and many more. She is also a lifelong entrepreneur (and I really mean that) who runs a marketing agency called 93Agency, and over a decade of experience in the personal branding of athletes and sports space. In this conversation we cover everything from her sport, to her transition away from professional snowboarding, the struggles she went through and strategies to overcome this hard time. We also discuss her passion as an entrepreneur, the value of a growth mindset, NFT's and a whole lot more. You can find Natalie on Instagram @natalieallport where she has some great content that is guaranteed to get you motivated, or you can find her website and company all linked below. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!***Welcome to The Athlete Collective where your host, Australian Olympian James Matheson, sits down with athletes from around the world to hear how they found their mojo off the field of play. We are looking to tease out that human side of sports that we just don't get to see. If you like the show please SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on the next episode dropping every Wednesday. Please leave a REVIEW telling me what you liked, didn't like and who you want to hear from next on the show! ***Personal site: https://natalieallport.com/ Marketing Agency: https://93agency.com/ Instagram: @natalieallport***Discover The Athlete Collective online channels:Instagram: @theathletecollectiveWebsite: www.theathletecollective.comInstagram: @jamesmatheson333

An introduction to The Athlete Collective podcast. Meet your host James Matheson and hear what you can expect from this brand new podcast. Website -> www.theathletecollective.comInstagram -> https://www.instagram.com/the_athlete_collective/Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/jamesmatheson333/LinkedIN -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-matheson-330597171/