Athlete Advisory Session

Athlete Advisory Session

Independent and confidential advisory support for athletes navigating important professional decisions, new opportunities, and the next stages of their careers.

Backstay Pty Ltd provides athletes with a focused environment to discuss their current position, evaluate opportunities, clarify priorities, and consider practical steps toward their professional and personal goals.

What We Can Discuss

Each session is tailored to the athlete and may cover:

• Career planning and professional direction
• Short-term and long-term career goals
• Commercial and business opportunities
• Sponsorship and partnership considerations
• Personal positioning and professional profile
• Career transitions and future planning
• Professional development opportunities
• Decision-making around new opportunities
• Building relationships within the sports industry
• Priorities beyond competition and performance

Career Planning & Direction

An athlete’s career can involve important decisions both inside and outside competition. Having a clear understanding of your priorities can make it easier to evaluate opportunities and determine where to focus your time and energy.

The session provides an independent perspective to help you explore your current situation and think strategically about what comes next.

Commercial Opportunities

As an athlete’s profile develops, opportunities may emerge through sponsorships, partnerships, appearances, collaborations, personal projects, and other commercial activities.

We can discuss how these opportunities fit with your broader objectives and how you want to position yourself professionally.

Personal Positioning

Your professional identity extends beyond sporting performance. The session can explore how you present yourself to clubs, organizations, partners, sponsors, and other stakeholders while maintaining an approach that reflects your individual goals and values.

Professional Development

Planning for long-term success can also mean developing skills, experience, relationships, and opportunities beyond your immediate sporting career.

Backstay Pty Ltd can help you explore professional development priorities and consider how today’s decisions may contribute to your longer-term ambitions.

Who Is This For?

This advisory session is suitable for professional athletes, emerging athletes, established competitors, and athletes preparing for career transitions who want an independent perspective on important professional decisions.

Plan Your Next Move With Greater Clarity

The objective is to give you dedicated time to examine your options, clarify your priorities, and identify practical next steps.