Athlete advice

We represent athletes from over 40 different sports. While the disciplines, calendars and environments may be different, there are countless similarities in all athletes’ lives.

We encourage our current and former members to share advice and guidance shaped by their own experiences to help others. Drop us an email on media@britisheliteathletes.org to get involved.

Looking for advice not shared below? Reach out to talk to our team.

Dyslexia Awareness Week: Tips for athletes with dyslexia

Recite Me CEO and former athlete Ross Linnett shares his advice.

Sliding back to competition: Laura Deas’ return to the track post-partum

Laura Deas shares her journey of returning back to an elite sports career after the birth of her daughter in spring 2024.

Alice Dearing shares brand-building masterclass for athletes

Discover how Alice Dearing's strategies for leveraging education, personal branding, and meaningful collaborations to shape a fulfilling post-sport career.

Five-time Paralympian Clare Griffiths: My advice to retiring athletes

Explore Clare Griffiths' journey from elite wheelchair basketball athlete to sports commentator, as she shares valuable insights on transitioning out of sport.

Reflections and reinventions: Karen Pickering’s post-swimming journey

Karen Pickering reflects on her retirement journey.

Post-Games blues: Navigating athlete emotions after Paris 2024

Tackling post-Games blues can be challenging, but the BEAA are here to support athletes during this unique period.

‘Enjoy it’: Will Bayley shares advice for thriving at the Paris 2024 Paralympics

Will Bayley's mindset has changed over four Paralympic Games. He has a simple message for his fifth: enjoy it.

'Pressure is belief': Hannah Cockroft shares message to Paralympians at Paris 2024

Four-time Paralympian Hannah Cockroft has a lesson for her peers at Paris 2024.

Bayley, Cockroft and Watkins reveal Paris 2024 athlete advice

Three experienced athletes share their tips for British Olympians and Paralympians.

Selection and appeals: Advice for athletes

General advice for athletes on the selection and appeals process. Reach out to the BEAA for more support.

Joe Choong reveals challenges on the journey to Olympic gold

Joe Choong always wanted to be an Olympian. But the path wasn't always easy.

Alice Dearing encourages athletes to prepare for life after sport

Having stepped away from competitive swimming Alice Dearing reflects on her move out of sport.

Tabby Stoecker talks changing goals and imposter syndrome after World Cup triumph

Tabby Stoecker won gold in just her second World Cup race. This is how.

Bubby Upton: I’m lucky to be walking – returning to horseback felt magical

Bubby Upton nearly lost her career when a fall hospitalised her. But she fought back.

Ollie Hynd shares struggles and tips from retirement story

2023-11-07 07:01:58

Gymnast Kelly Simm explains Athlete Representative role

2023-11-02 07:01:08

Burnet and Gimson encourage athletes to use platforms for social causes

2023-10-09 15:54:54

Advice for elite LGBTQ+ athletes

Experts, including Michael Gunning and Robyn Love, share their advice.

Katherine Grainger and Anna Watkins share insight into life after sport

2023-07-03 08:40:59

Piers Gilliver: Overcoming months of concussion and running an antiques business

Piers Gilliver hasn't had it easy on his path to the Paris Paralympics.

Caden Cunningham: How sparring 'bigger, heavier, scarier' rivals developed mindset

Caden Cunningham isn't afraid of a fight at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Pride Month and going public: What do athletes need to know?

2023-06-23 09:00:47

Erin Kennedy: Why I shared my cancer recovery journey

Erin Kennedy's story is an inspirational tale of helping others during her own challenges.

Shooter Amber Rutter on “prioritising happiness” after Tokyo heartbreak

2023-05-09 15:02:37

'Break before you're broken': Nekoda Smythe Davis shares mental health story

The BEAA Ambassador on handling the challenges of elite sport.

Explaining the BEAA's mental health support

The BEAA helps athletes with their mental health in a range of ways.

Claire Danson reveals sport’s impact on post-crash recovery

2023-05-10 15:48:55

Nina Sparks shares multiple sclerosis story during MS Awareness Week

Snowboarder Nina Sparks explains how MS affects her life and career.

Darcy Bourne: How to amplify the athlete voice

2023-03-23 11:49:43

Caragh McMurtry shares neurodivergence story after bipolar misdiagnosis

2023-03-16 16:40:10

Brad Hall: How Team Hall overcame adversity before historic bobsleigh season

2023-03-10 16:38:15

Boccia's David Smith shares nutrition tips and journey

2023-02-20 08:30:39

Davis and Love share tips on balancing parenthood and sport

2022-07-22 08:16:22

BIRMINGHAM 2022: ELLIE SIMMONDS ON EMBRACING HOME SUPPORT

2022-06-07 08:14:28

ATHLETE BLOG: CAMERON CHALMERS

2022-05-18 08:48:14

'ATHLETES WANT TO HELP GOOD CAUSES, BUT DON'T ALWAYS KNOW WHERE TO TURN'

2022-05-16 12:35:37

MY LEARNINGS FROM THE PANDEMIC: JOE CHOONG

2022-05-06 10:06:33

ATHLETE BLOG: BETH TWEDDLE

2022-04-27 08:55:58

ATHLETE BLOG: EILIDH DOYLE

2022-05-04 09:29:22

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