I met Tony through the Sky Sports Scholarship Programme. Whilst I was a part of the four-year scholarship, Tony was a brilliant mentor, and he was an instrumental figure in my journey to the Olympic Podium.
Tony was always there to provide advice and support every step of the way, and helped me to navigate challenges that I came up against. He went above and beyond to ensure that all the athletes on the programme had what they needed to reach their goals, and was committed to providing the highest level of coaching and guidance to all the scholars. Tony’s mentorship during this four year period was invaluable- he helped me to gain confidence, overcome set backs, and take ownership of my athletic career and performance at such a pivotal time.
Tony’s support went further than just sports performance- he took a holistic approach for each athlete, and facilitated extra support, which for me, involved work experience and media training. This allowed me to develop skills which undoubtedly helped me to succeed in other areas outside of sport.
Even after the Scholarship scheme came to and end and I retired from professional sport, Tony continued to be a mentor to me. He has helped my transition into a new career by introducing me to people within his network, and by sharing the insight that he has gained from his many years of experience in sport and the business world. I am grateful to know Tony and feel lucky to have been able to work with him for many years.