Peter FitzSimons is a former rugby player turned author and journalist. They discuss Peter's transition from sports to writing, his views on luck and hard work, and his advice for navigating major life changes. Peter shares personal stories, including his unexpected journey into journalism and his reflections on embracing change.

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Life After the Whistle is a winning podcast thanks to our founding sponsor, the Central Coast Sports College (https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au) , empowering your future through education.

Peter FitzSimons is a former rugby player turned author and journalist. They discuss Peter's transition from sports to writing, his views on luck and hard work, and his advice for navigating major life changes. Peter shares personal stories, including his unexpected journey into journalism and his reflections on embracing change.
Connect with Amber Daines&nbsp;<a href="https://amberdaines.com">here </a><a href="https://amberdaines.com">https://amberdaines.com</a>
Life After the Whistle is a winning podcast thanks to our founding sponsor, the Central Coast Sports College (<a href="https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au">https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au</a>) , empowering your future through education.

Life After the Whistle with Amber Daines. Where sporting legends and athletes share their playbook for life as they navigate their second acts. Life after the Whistle is a winning podcast thanks to our founding sponsors, the Central Coast Sports College, empowering your future through education and sports and Division Technologies, your partner for technology leadership & advice with top-tier, affordable technology services for businesses, professional services, and startups.

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Life After the Whistle with Amber Daines.&nbsp;Where sporting legends and athletes share their playbook for life as they navigate their second acts.&nbsp;Life after the Whistle is a winning podcast thanks to our founding sponsors, the<a href="https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au"> Central Coast Sports College</a>, empowering your future through education and sports and <a href="https://divisiontech.io">Division Technologies</a>, your partner for technology leadership &amp; advice with top-tier, affordable technology services for businesses, professional services, and startups.
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Life After the Whistle with Amber Daines

Embracing Change with Peter FitzSimons 

In this episode of Life After the Whistle, Amber Daines explores the complex relationship between success and failure, particularly for athletes transitioning out of their sports careers. She discusses how the definition of failure evolves after achieving significant success and the challenges of redefining one's identity and purpose post-retirement. The conversation divers into the importance of embracing average days and finding new metrics of success beyond traditional accolades.

Connect with Amber Daines here https://amberdaines.com

Life After the Whistle is a winning podcast thanks to our founding sponsor, the Central Coast Sports College (https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au) , empowering your future through education.

In this episode of Life After the Whistle, Amber Daines explores the complex relationship between success and failure, particularly for athletes transitioning out of their sports careers. She discusses how the definition of failure evolves after achieving significant success and the challenges of redefining one's identity and purpose post-retirement. The conversation divers into the importance of embracing average days and finding new metrics of success beyond traditional accolades.
Connect with Amber Daines <a href="https://amberdaines.com">here </a><a href="https://amberdaines.com">https://amberdaines.com</a>
Life After the Whistle is a winning podcast thanks to our founding sponsor, the Central Coast Sports College (<a href="https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au">https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au</a>) , empowering your future through education.

 Redefining Failure: A Journey Beyond Success with Amber Daines

Jamie Young is a newly retired professional soccer player with a storied career of 25 years. He left home at the age of 15 to play soccer in England, which is considered as one of the most elite countries in world soccer. After 13 years, he decided to return home and play in the A-League which is the highest level of soccer in Australia. Overall, he played close to 600 professional games, was voted the best Goalkeeper in Australia in 2018, as well as winning the A-League in 2022.

Like most professional athletes who often view the runway to the end of their career with dread he knew that life off the pitch needed some deep thought and contemplation about what the next chapter of his life would entail.

Enter his PhD in Sports Coaching, where he focuses on high performance in elite sport (and indeed the elite business arena). Sports people are so often governed by the training regime and the restrictions and requirements of being a professional athlete that the knowing of the self if often secondary until they finish playing and are left with themselves.

Exploring the self and growing as a man is now the game Jaimie is most passionate about playing. He says it will make me a better man, better dad, better partner and that’s where the real marrow of a life well lived. This is an extremely candid and fascinating chat with Jaimie Young enjoy it.

Connect with Amber Daines here https://amberdaines.com

Life After the Whistle is a winning podcast thanks to our founding sponsor, the Central Coast Sports College (https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au) , empowering your future through education.

Jamie Young is a newly retired professional soccer player with a storied career of 25 years. He left home at the age of 15 to play soccer in England, which is considered as one of the most elite countries in world soccer. After 13 years, he decided to return home and play in the A-League which is the highest level of soccer in Australia. Overall, he played close to 600 professional games, was voted the best Goalkeeper in Australia in 2018, as well as winning the A-League in 2022.
Like most professional athletes who often view the runway to the end of their career with dread he knew that life off the pitch needed some deep thought and contemplation about what the next chapter of his life would entail.
Enter his PhD in Sports Coaching, where he focuses on high performance in elite sport (and indeed the elite business arena). Sports people are so often governed by the training regime and the restrictions and requirements of being a professional athlete that the knowing of the self if often secondary until they finish playing and are left with themselves.
Exploring the self and growing as a man is now the game Jaimie is most passionate about playing. He says it will make me a better man, better dad, better partner and that&rsquo;s where the real marrow of a life well lived. This is an extremely candid and fascinating chat with Jaimie Young enjoy it.
Connect with Amber Daines&nbsp;<a href="https://amberdaines.com">here </a><a href="https://amberdaines.com">https://amberdaines.com</a>
Life After the Whistle is a winning podcast thanks to our founding sponsor, the Central Coast Sports College (<a href="https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au">https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au</a>) , empowering your future through education.

Exploring the Self to Better the Man with Jamie Young

Ben Lucas is the co-founder of Sydney’s leading fitness and yoga studio Flow Athletic and is a former NRL player for the Cronulla Sharks. Ben is one of Australia’s leading personal trainers, with a client list that includes Erin Holland, Sammy Robinson, and Elton John. Ben is also an ambassador for the Sydney Marathon and a member of Athletes for Life. Ben has also been named the head coach at Sydney Marathon. 

In this engaging conversation, Benjamin Lucas shares his journey from a young sports enthusiast to a successful fitness entrepreneur. He discusses his early love for sports, the challenges and triumphs of his NRL career, and his transition into the fitness industry. Benjamin emphasises the importance of resilience, mentorship, and continuous learning in both sports and business. He also reflects on the impact of fitness trends and the significance of adapting to change.

Connect with Ben Lucas here https://flowathletic.com.au/

Connect with Amber Daines here https://amberdaines.com

Life After the Whistle is a winning podcast thanks to our founding sponsor, the Central Coast Sports College (https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au) , empowering your future through education.

Ben Lucas is the co-founder of Sydney&rsquo;s leading fitness and yoga studio Flow Athletic and is a former NRL player for the Cronulla Sharks. Ben is one of Australia&rsquo;s leading personal trainers, with a client list that includes Erin Holland, Sammy Robinson, and Elton John. Ben is also an ambassador for the Sydney Marathon and a member of Athletes for Life. Ben has also been named the head coach at Sydney Marathon.&nbsp;
In this engaging conversation, Benjamin Lucas shares his journey from a young sports enthusiast to a successful fitness entrepreneur. He discusses his early love for sports, the challenges and triumphs of his NRL career, and his transition into the fitness industry. Benjamin emphasises the importance of resilience, mentorship, and continuous learning in both sports and business. He also reflects on the impact of fitness trends and the significance of adapting to change.
Connect with Ben Lucas here<a href="https://flowathletic.com.au/"> https://flowathletic.com.au/</a>
Connect with Amber Daines&nbsp;<a href="https://amberdaines.com">here </a><a href="https://amberdaines.com">https://amberdaines.com</a>
Life After the Whistle is a winning podcast thanks to our founding sponsor, the Central Coast Sports College (<a href="https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au">https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au</a>) , empowering your future through education.

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