Former NRL player Marty Taupau joins MatchFit360 to talk about the reality of life after sport.

From identity loss and routine changes to confidence, business and rebuilding purpose, Marty shares the emotional side of transitioning out of elite rugby league and stepping into entrepreneurship through Not Stationary.

This episode explores:

• athlete transition
• identity after sport
• life after the NRL
• high performance mindset
• business after elite sport
• discipline and systems
• athlete wellbeing

A must-listen for athletes, parents, coaches and anyone navigating transition or reinvention.

Please excuse my slightly dodgy audio thanks to some unreliable internet on the day — thankfully Marty Taupau’s insights more than make up for it.

Athletes don’t struggle to get jobs because they lack experience, they struggle because they don’t know how to translate their value.

In this episode of Becoming MatchFit, recruitment expert Anita Nichols shares how athletes can successfully transition careers, stand out to employers, and get hired — even without traditional corporate experience.

• Why recruiters overvalue experience (and what they actually look for)
• The “translation gap” holding athletes back from job opportunities
• How to write a CV that gets through AI screening tools
• How to use LinkedIn to build your personal brand and get noticed
• The 70–80% rule for applying to jobs (and why most people get it wrong)
• How to confidently position your skills from sport in the workplace
• What employers really think about hiring athletes
• How to stand out in competitive job markets

Athletes already have the mindset, discipline, and resilience that businesses need — but without the right positioning, those strengths are often overlooked.

This episode breaks down how to bridge that gap.

Anita Nichols is a recruitment specialist with over 20 years’ experience helping candidates and organisations connect. She is the founder of You’ve Got Talent, a relationship-led recruitment business focused on candidate experience, career development, and long-term success.

If you’re an athlete looking to build your career beyond sport, or a business looking to better understand high-performance talent:

👉 Visit: https://matchfit360.com
👉 Book a free 30-min consult to map your next move

Most people think girls drop out of sport because they lose interest.
The reality is something far more confronting.

In this episode, Rochelle Courtenay (Founder of Share the Dignity) shares the truth about period poverty and how it’s impacting participation in sport across Australia.

From powerful personal stories to eye-opening data, we unpack:

• Why girls are leaving sport
• The role of education and stigma
• What clubs, coaches, and communities can do

If you care about keeping girls in sport, this is a conversation you need to hear.

Nafi Khandaker is chasing a professional career in the NRL or NFL.

But like most athletes, the path isn’t linear.

He’s working 60+ hours a week in real estate… funding his own dream… and building his profile from the ground up.

Then one trip changed everything.

While visiting Bangladesh, Nafi turned his story into opportunity — landing sponsors, gaining national TV coverage, and opening doors globally.

In this episode, we unpack:

• How athletes can create opportunities beyond performance
• The power of storytelling, content and positioning
• What it really takes to pursue a professional career
• Why building your profile off the field matters

This is the blueprint for becoming MatchFit.

Most people in sport don’t understand how sponsorship and partnerships actually work - and that’s why they miss opportunities. In this episode, we break down how brands think, what makes partnerships successful, and how athletes, clubs and organisations can unlock more value.🎧 ABOUT THE EPISODELauren Plumridge has worked across some of the biggest sports partnerships in Australia — from Telstra’s AFL and NRL partnerships to Deakin University and now Gray-Nicolls.In this conversation, we unpack:- How sports partnerships have evolved- What brands actually look for- How to build partnerships that go beyond logos and signage- Where the biggest opportunities are right now🚀 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN- How sports sponsorship and partnerships really work- What brands look for in athletes and organisations- Why most partnerships fail- How to create more value from content and storytelling- What’s next for sport, brands and partnerships🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYThe best partnerships aren’t transactional - they’re built on storytelling, alignment and long-term value.📈 CONNECT TO MATCHFITAt MatchFit, we believe most people in sport are sitting on untapped value.This podcast explores how to unlock that — through brand, content, partnerships and opportunity.👉 CALL TO ACTIONReady to unlock your value in sport?Download the MatchFit Playbook: https://matchfit360.com/how-to-make-money-as-an-athlete/Get your Athlete Brand Report: https://matchfit360.com/how-athletes-make-money-instagram-athlete-brand-report/

In this episode, Belinda McNulty, Co-Founder MatchFit360 and sports partnerships expert at Unibet, former NRL & Fox Sports shares what’s really happening behind the scenes in sponsorship, why athletes are still underserved commercially, and what brands need to do differently to stay ahead.

We break down:

- Why sports sponsorship is shifting from logos to storytelling

- What the best sponsors are doing differently right now

- How athletes can build value beyond followers

- The gap between athletes and the commercial side of sport

- Why women’s sport is not a “moment” — it’s a movement

If you’re an athlete, brand, club or partner in sport, this episode will help you understand where the industry is heading and how to be part of it.

👉 Join MatchFit360 or learn more: https://matchfit360.com

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Up to 94% of women are wearing the wrong bra - and for female athletes, that can impact comfort, performance and even participation in sport.

In this episode of Becoming MatchFit, Nic speaks with Philippa Mitchell from The Fitting Studio about why proper bra fitting matters for women and girls in sport.

From rugby league and netball to horse riding and athletics, different sports require different levels of support. Yet many athletes are unknowingly training and competing without the right support.

Philippa shares insights from her work fitting athletes, schools and sports teams - including an initiative that led to a 20% increase in girls participating in sport after students received properly fitted sports bras.

This conversation explores how better awareness, education and access to professional bra fitting could help keep more girls active and confident in sport.

Learn more about The Fitting Studio🌐 Websitehttps://www.thefittingstudio.com.au📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/the_fitting_studio👍 Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/thefittingstudio

If you’re wondering how to get sponsored as an athlete, this episode breaks down what sponsors actually look for - and why it’s not just about followers.Nic Greentree, host of Becoming MatchFit, explains how athletes attract sponsorships strategically, from brand positioning and audience alignment to digital reputation and long-term commercial value.We cover:• How athletes actually get sponsors• What sponsors look for before signing an athlete• Why follower count doesn’t equal leverage• The biggest mistakes athletes make when pitching brands• How to build a commercially strong athlete personal brand• How to protect your long-term earning potential in sportIf you're an athlete, agent or club looking to understand sports sponsorship from a strategic perspective, this episode will shift how you think about commercial partnerships.New episodes weekly.Want support?👉 Join the FREE MatchFit360 Academy (tools, resources & community): https://www.skool.com/matchfit360-4681👉 Learn more about MatchFit360: https://matchfit360.com