Marking the transition from Athlete Mentor development to mentor–mentee partnerships across the Commonwealth Club Across the Commonwealth, something quietly powerful has been taking shape. Over the past few months, a group of Athlete Mentors have come together—some recently retired, others further along in their journey beyond sport. Each bringing different experiences, perspectives, and stories, but united by a shared intention: to support others. This week marks the end of

A Collaborative Commitment to Supporting Athletes as People, Not Just Performers This month, Commonwealth Sport , in partnership with e.t.c coaching consultants , officially launched Common Ground – the Athlete Mentor Programme , a pioneering initiative designed to support Commonwealth athletes through identity, wellbeing, transition, and life beyond the field of play. Common Ground represents a significant step forward in athlete-centred development: a programme built with

Over the past year, e.t.c coaching consultants have been working closely with Commonwealth Sport to create a consistent and connected approach to developing the people who make the movement what it is — the mentors, supervisors, and leaders who shape learning, growth, and leadership across programmes such as eqUIP , GAPS , and the Commonwealth Women’s Leadership Programme (CWLP) . At the heart of this initiative sits Common Ground — a mentor development programme designed

Over the past year, e.t.c coaching consultants have been working closely with Commonwealth Sport to create a consistent and connected...