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Charlie Austin

Transform team resilience and peak performance with Charlie Austin, elite sports leadership speaker. Charlie equips organisations with mental toughness frameworks and goal-setting strategies from his Premier League football career. UEFA B licensed coach and Sky Sports analyst who scored 200+ goals across top-tier competitions.

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  • Premier League striker with over 200 goals
  • Media personality on Sky Sports and TalkSport
  • UEFA B licensed coach with youth development expertise
Charlie Austin is a professional footballer and UEFA B licensed coach who brings over 15 years of elite sporting experience to the stage. His journey from non-league football to Premier League success offers unique insights into perseverance and performance excellence. As a striker who scored 200+ career goals across clubs, including Queens Park Rangers and Southampton, Charlie has competed at football's highest levels. His achievements include receiving an England national team call-up and scoring the winning goal against Manchester United on his Southampton debut. Beyond playing, he's established himself as a respected media personality on Sky Sports and TalkSport, and co-hosted the popular horse racing podcast Studs Up, which topped UK podcast charts for seven weeks. Diagnosed with combined ADHD in 2024, Charlie is also an advocate for mental health awareness and the challenges of managing neurodiversity in professional sport. His openness and experience make him a relatable and inspiring voice for audiences across business, education, and sport. In his talks, Charlie shares practical strategies for overcoming setbacks and achieving peak performance. Audiences gain actionable frameworks for developing mental toughness in competitive environments, practical techniques for goal-setting and achievement tracking, and strategies for building team cohesion across diverse skill levels. Charlie's coaching experience with youth teams adds valuable perspective on talent development. Book Charlie Austin for an authentic blend of sporting excellence and practical wisdom that transforms how your team approaches challenges and celebrates success.

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Charlie Austin delivers powerful insights on resilience and peak performance, drawing from his remarkable journey from non-league football to Premier League success and his experience overcoming ADHD challenges in elite sport. Book this former Southampton and QPR striker today to equip your team with practical strategies for developing mental toughness and achieving breakthrough results in high-pressure environments.

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What topics does Charlie Austin specialise in?
Charlie Austin specialises in discussing football, mental health awareness, talent development and more.
What is Charlie Austin's speaking style like?
Charlie Austin combines elite football experience with practical insights, delivering engaging talks on mental toughness, goal-setting, and team cohesion, inspiring audiences with authenticity and actionable strategies.
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