Most coaches burn out before they ever break through.
And that’s the cold, hard truth about working in professional sport.
In this episode, I go deep into the realities of life as a strength & conditioning coach — the burnout, the underpayment, the toxic cultures — and how I broke free to build multiple businesses, earn six figures, and take back control of my life.
This is not motivation fluff. It’s a wake-up call to every coach chasing prestige over purpose.
If you’ve ever felt undervalued, overworked, or trapped by the badge on your tracksuit — this one’s for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 – The truth: most coaches burn out before they break through
01:00 – My early dream: pro sport, prestige, and the illusion of status
03:00 – Breaking my leg, losing rugby, and finding coaching
05:00 – Getting into Wasps and Ealing — and getting fired
06:30 – Why I left pro sport (and why I’m glad I did)
07:00 – Coaches: great at structure for others, terrible for themselves
08:30 – The money reality of sport — and how it limits your life
09:30 – Boundaries, values, and saying “no” to the 24/7 mindset
10:50 – Building systems, focus, and your one thing
11:45 – Stop copying the broke gurus — define your success
13:00 – Build your side hustle right (without burning out)
13:40 – My final message to every coach stuck in the system
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