Sports, Leagues & Pro Clubs are thinking like growth businesses…

IT’S TIME FOR ATHLETES TO DO THE SAME.

Athlete Branding - How to build a strong personal brand platform and get paid

Being a great athlete isn’t enough anymore…

Most athletes don’t struggle because they lack talent or visibility. They struggle because they haven’t structured who they are off the field.

I can show you how to fix that - and where to start.

Most athletes don’t have a brand - they have content. Here’s how to turn that into sponsorship, income, and real opportunity.

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“Individual athletes,
even more than teams, will be the heroes; symbols more and more of
what real people can't do anymore -
risk and win.”

Rob Strasser,
Nike Marketing Director, 1983

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DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START?

The good news is that building your brand doesn’t require you to be a creative genius or a social media guru.

It is simply about highlighting parts of your personality that best represent you and your beliefs, curating public signals or markers to help people find and connect with you, and then unlocking these connections to serve yours goals and those you engage with.

Download this FREE GUIDE to begin.

OR, book a free discovery call today to explore how else I can help.

  • First we work on articulating your brand purpose, curating visible brand markers and communicating in a way that establishes your cultural and commercial appeal.

  • I’ll help you identify what parts of your everyday life to invite others in to, growing an engaged audience, as well as exploring creative ways and channels in which to story tell with impact

  • Perhaps you are looking to monetise your platform? I can help you identify, approach and activate potential commercial partners that help you grow personally and professionally, as well as cement your brand legacy.

  • As well as workshops and template resources, you can book personal brand coaching calls at a level that fits your particular need and budget, when and where I can be most effective.

    Book a call now

Previous Clients

  • A young woman standing beside a soccer goal on a lit outdoor field at night, smiling and looking up.
  • RPA logo - athlete marketing partner
  • A woman in a sports jersey celebrating with a fist pump.
  • Woman with wavy blonde hair and glasses smiling while holding a shiny football with a red, white, and blue design.
  • A woman wearing a light blue dress with a white headscarf, standing sideways with one hand on her hip, next to a painting of a rugby player in a white uniform holding a rugby ball.
  • A female athlete smiling and holding a race bib, standing in front of a sponsored backdrop at the 2024 World Championships in Nice, wearing a sports bra and leggings with a medal around her neck.
  • Nike logo with the word 'TEAM' below it, all in gray on a dark background.
  • Kitlocker
  • Logo of the International Rugby Players Association featuring a stylized rugby ball and the organization's name.
  • A sports jersey with pink and blue geometric patterns and the text ''Black Girls Rock'' lies on green grass. The jersey features the logo of Black Girls Ruck, and pink Nike swoosh logos on the shoulders.
  • Two smiling girls standing against a brick wall, with a logo of a large stylized 'K' and the text 'Miss Kick Foundation' overlaid.
  • Women playing basketball on an outdoor court during a tournament, with some players jumping for the ball near the hoop. The court has a logo that reads 'Ball Out 3x3 Championship 2021' and is set up with banners and a tent in the background.
  • Man in black athletic shirt lifting a kettlebell in front of a white brick wall
  • Logo of Women's Sports Alliance with black circular emblem and bold black text on a yellow background.
  • A youth football team in green jerseys with 'BIGKID' printed on them, posing outdoors on a football field. The team includes both boys and girls, with some kneeling and others standing, holding a football and wearing bright athletic shoes.
  • Logo of Black Prince Trust featuring stylized black and white face with closed eyes and the text 'Black Prince Trust' below, and website www.blackprincetrust.org.uk.
  • Group photo of female basketball players on an indoor court, wearing colorful jerseys, with a game timer and scoreboard in the background, and a 'LOVE BASKETBALL' logo at the bottom.
  • A female basketball player dribbling in a game, wearing a jersey with the logo 'Hoopity' and surrounded by spectators.
  • Logo of Middlesex Cricket featuring a blue crest with a crown on top, three stylized cricket bats inside, and the words 'Middlesex Cricket' below.
More Clients

HOW TO ACTUALLY BUILD AN ATHLETE BRAND

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  • For athletes who are starting out, or just exploring.

    Take advantage of the free or premium tools, guides and off the shelf products available in our Store

    Professionalise how you present yourself with Media Kits, Brand Audits, Outreach Templates and more…

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  • For athletes who want deeper understanding and have the drive to build their brand platform today - either on their own or with coaching support.

    Learn how Brand works, understand partnerships and positioning, as well as commercial strategy.

    Access the Athlete Brand Playbook, full of structured modules, worksheets, and webinar tutorials.

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  • Flexible, expert advice when you need it - this is for athletes ready scale their impact.

    Whether its a bespoke 6 week hands on sprint package full of 1:1 guidance,
    or retained mentorship and commercial coaching, there is a personal support plan available for you.

    Book in your ideal support across a range of topics - from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.

    Explore Coaching

What is Athlete Branding (and why most get it wrong)

If you’re serious about building your athlete brand, start by reading this blog

Get In Touch

To explore other resources, workshops, or longer term brand coaching support - Contact Me

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Athlete Media Kit Template

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Athlete Brand Audit Service

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Sponsorship Proposal Template

Rookie Package

Price: £1,200

Just starting out? This is the one for you, a 4-6 week sprint that sets you up with everything you need to take control of your brand and your goals.

4 x 1 hr Coaching Sessions
A Brand Audit report
Premium Athlete Media Kit
Personalised Content Strategy
Sharable Tools & Templates
Unlimited support via WhatsApp.

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One-Off Power Hour

Price: £99

Great for Athletes at any stage of their career seeking to develop a meaningful personal brand;

or Sports startups and early-stage founders looking for a solid brand and marketing foundation.

A personalised deep dive into what makes your brand unique, to understand the challenges of balancing professional demands .

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Book a FREE discovery call to begin building your brand…

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