Through The True Athlete Project’s Global Mentoring Programme, former athletes are matched with younger and aspiring athletes through year-long mentoring relationships. The programme creates opportunities for athletes to learn from lived experience, while helping mentors continue contributing beyond their own sporting careers.

Younger athletes gain confidence, perspective and the opportunity to learn from people who have experienced elite sport first-hand. For mentors, the programme provides an opportunity to share lessons learned through sport, recognise the continuing value of their experience and contribute to athlete development.

The programme highlights the distinctive role former athletes can play in supporting future generations. It also demonstrates how mentoring can create purpose and connection for athletes who are navigating life beyond competition themselves.