The Champion Academy trains the mindset and habits that make champions, in sport and in life. World-class mental toughness for athletes, performers, leaders and teams.
Years of working in elite sport taught us a simple truth: being a champion in your sport is not enough on its own. A true champion excels in competition and in life.
Constantly evolving as both an athlete and an individual.
Prioritising physical and mental resilience as the foundation of performance.
Building meaningful connections with family, teammates and mentors.
Striving for success in sport, career and community alike.
We inspire and empower people to unlock their best self in both sport and life.
Rikki Dworcan (left) and Toni Gaddie (right), co-founders of the Champion Academy.
We offer individual, team and group training, online and in person. Just like elite athletes, each of us has a unique toolbox of strengths and talents to develop.
Flexible, expert-led training in sport and performance psychology. Each module stands alone, so you can start wherever you need to grow.
Learn to manage doubt, nerves and negativity so you can perform at your peak when it matters most. This is the foundation every champion is built on.
Build your own personalised toolkit of mental skills for confidence, consistency and true enjoyment in your sport, art or work.
Train the focus, accuracy and zone-state habits that hold up under real competition pressure, so you deliver when the result counts.
Mental training is not a luxury. Decades of peer-reviewed research show that structured psychological skills measurably improve performance and wellbeing.
A meta-analysis of psychological interventions in sport found consistent, meaningful improvements in competitive performance across disciplines.
Systematic reviews of stress-management training show athletes better regulate anxiety and sustain focus when the stakes are highest.
Workplace-coaching meta-analyses report positive effects on performance, wellbeing, coping and goal attainment for leaders and teams.
“After an extensive search for the right group to work with our academy on the mental game, one applicant stood out, the Champion Academy. Their commitment and knowledge is unquestioned, and the results have been remarkable.”
“Toni delivered her keynote ‘Enduring High Performance’ brilliantly. It was engaging, thought-provoking and energising. A thoroughly inspiring and motivational talk.”
“The girls were the strongest they have been in years, as a team and individually. I’m so grateful for your input. I know it played a large role in their preparation.”
“A proud association over many years. Our players, parents and coaches have all gained valuable tools and information from the Champion Academy.”
Individual, team and group sessions, online or in person. Reach out to Toni or Rikki to begin your champion’s journey.
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