Olympic silver medallist, Four Continents medallist, and national champion, Dylan Moscovitch spent years chasing excellence in a sport defined by precision, pressure, and performance. But what happens when the music stops, the audience fades, and the identity you’ve built is no longer enough?

Dylan reflects on the emotional unravelling of life after elite sport and how he has intentionally rebuilt a deeper, more authentic sense of self beyond the rink.

Key Takeaways

• Don’t wait to figure out who you are - start asking those questions while you’re still competing.
• Identity built on applause, performance, and feedback can feel hollow when the game ends.
• You’re allowed to be more than your sport..
• The courage, grit, and discipline that made you an elite athlete can serve your rebirth.
• Be careful not to outsource your power - no one else knows your path better than you.

Dylan is a guide, speaker, mindset and transition coach. He is the founder of The Liminal Way, the co-founder of Menkind Collective, as well as co-leading TIERRA Viviente and SamatiXobo with his wife, Mariana. They currently reside in Costa Rica, at Yacumama Ecovillage, where they offer a much of their in-person retreat work.

You can out more about him and his work at dylanmoscovitch.com and on instagram at @Dylan.moscovitch

About the hosts

James Rule, Co-Founder of ATA, is a seasoned leadership coach and former professional rugby player with extensive experience in high-performance sports management. Having held CEO roles at Super League clubs and senior positions in major sporting organisations, he understands the pressures of transitioning beyond elite competition. A passionate advocate for athlete development, James drives ATA’s mission to provide structured, research-driven support, ensuring athletes are equipped for long-term success beyond the game.

Karl Birch, Co-Founder of ATA, is a former rugby player turned coach, mentor, and leadership specialist. With over a decade in medical sales, where he led a team, he combines industry expertise with a deep understanding of the athlete mindset to help athletes transition into meaningful careers beyond sport. Passionate about early preparation and proactive career planning, he has guided former athletes through transition, ensuring they step confidently into their next chapter.

Connect and Contact

Website:

www.athletetransitionaccelerator.com

LinkedIn:

Athlete Transition Accelerator: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athlete-transition-accelerator/

James Rule: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-rule-77255520/

Karl Birch: linkedin.com/in/karlbbirch10

Instagram:

@ataccelerator https://www.instagram.com/ataccelerator

Email:

support@athletetransitionaccelerator.com

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Former professional scrum-half Dave Lewis shares a career journey built on proactive thinking, conscious decision-making, and taking full ownership of life beyond rugby. With around 200 appearances for Exeter Chiefs, Gloucester, Harlequins, and representative honours with England Saxons, Dave knows the demands of elite sport, but more importantly, he understood it wouldn’t last forever.

Key Takeaways:

• You are in the business of you, no one will prepare for your next chapter unless you do.
• Being proactive doesn’t just help your future, it reduces the fear in the present.
• Clarifying what you don’t want next can be just as powerful as knowing what you do.
• Transition isn’t a challenge, it’s a paid opportunity to build your next chapter while still playing.
• Every conversation, every relationship built off the pitch is an investment in tomorrow.

Today, Dave helps people plan for their future with clarity and confidence through his work at Biograph Wealth Advisors, a financial planning business built on insight, trust, and long-term relationships.

🔗 Find out more at biograph.co.uk

About the hosts

James Rule, Co-Founder of ATA, is a seasoned leadership coach and former professional rugby player with extensive experience in high-performance sports management. Having held CEO roles at Super League clubs and senior positions in major sporting organisations, he understands the pressures of transitioning beyond elite competition. A passionate advocate for athlete development, James drives ATA’s mission to provide structured, research-driven support, ensuring athletes are equipped for long-term success beyond the game.

Karl Birch, Co-Founder of ATA, is a former rugby player turned coach, mentor, and leadership specialist. With over a decade in medical sales, where he led a team, he combines industry expertise with a deep understanding of the athlete mindset to help athletes transition into meaningful careers beyond sport. Passionate about early preparation and proactive career planning, he has guided former athletes through transition, ensuring they step confidently into their next chapter.

Connect and Contact

Website:

www.athletetransitionaccelerator.com

LinkedIn:

Athlete Transition Accelerator: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athlete-transition-accelerator/

James Rule: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-rule-77255520/

Karl Birch: linkedin.com/in/karlbbirch10

Instagram:

@ataccelerator https://www.instagram.com/ataccelerator

Email:

support@athletetransitionaccelerator.com

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From Chelsea and QPR to youth international honours for Ireland, James Daly spent his career competing at the top of professional football, but behind the boots was a player always thinking ahead, about identity, preparation, and how to make the most of his second chapter.

Now forging a career at Morgan Stanley, James joins us on Athlete to Athlete: Lessons for Life Beyond the Game to reflect on his journey. He opens up about the mindset that made him better on the pitch, the value of education off it, and why more athletes need to start thinking about life beyond the game before it hits them.

Key takeaways:

• Sharpen your mind, sharpen your game – curiosity and focus outside sport can enhance your performance within it.
• Don’t undervalue your athlete toolkit – skills like resilience, communication, and discipline translate powerfully in the corporate world.
• If you’re not thinking about what’s next, you’re giving up control – explore, learn, and build now.
• Opportunities don’t fall in your lap – create them, ask for them, and own your narrative.

Whether you’re mid-career, retiring, or just starting to think about your next move, James’s story is a powerful reminder that athletes bring far more to the table than they often realise.

About the hosts

James Rule, Co-Founder of ATA, is a seasoned leadership coach and former professional rugby player with extensive experience in high-performance sports management. Having held CEO roles at Super League clubs and senior positions in major sporting organisations, he understands the pressures of transitioning beyond elite competition. A passionate advocate for athlete development, James drives ATA’s mission to provide structured, research-driven support, ensuring athletes are equipped for long-term success beyond the game.

Karl Birch, Co-Founder of ATA, is a former rugby player turned coach, mentor, and leadership specialist. With over a decade in medical sales, where he led a team, he combines industry expertise with a deep understanding of the athlete mindset to help athletes transition into meaningful careers beyond sport. Passionate about early preparation and proactive career planning, he has guided former athletes through transition, ensuring they step confidently into their next chapter.

Connect and Contact

Website:

www.athletetransitionaccelerator.com

LinkedIn:

Athlete Transition Accelerator: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athlete-transition-accelerator/

James Rule: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-rule-77255520/

Karl Birch: linkedin.com/in/karlbbirch10

Instagram:

@ataccelerator https://www.instagram.com/ataccelerator

Email:

support@athletetransitionaccelerator.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.