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ABOUT ACT

About ACT

We are uniting around an ambitious mission: by the LA 2028 Olympic Games, we aim to have built a global community of 1 million athletes, creating a transformative space where athletes can connect, grow, and innovate together.

Our Story

For athletes, by athletes.

Founded by international rugby players Andy and Steve Moore in 2011, ACT Community has grown into a global leader in the athlete career transition space. After navigating their own transitions out of sport due to career-ending injuries, Andy and Steve decided to create a service that supports athletes through every stage of their careers and beyond.

What started as Athlete Career Transition has now evolved into ACT Community — a community-first platform designed to deliver maximum impact to athletes worldwide. We empower athletes to navigate their journey from sport to business with confidence and purpose. Partnering with world-class businesses, we offer comprehensive programs designed by athletes, for athletes, equipping them with the skills, networks, and resources they need to succeed. From career development during their playing days to seamless transitions into rewarding professional roles, ACT Community ensures athletes are not just prepared for life after sport but positioned to thrive.

The challenges faced by retiring athletes are significant, and the demand from forward-thinking businesses for their unique qualities — resilience, leadership, teamwork, and dedication — continues to grow. ACT Community bridges this gap, unlocking opportunities for both athletes and employers through an innovative, peer-supported network.

Our Vision

Pioneering the Future of Athlete Career Transitions

To create a world where every athlete's potential transcends the boundaries of sport, empowering them to become trailblazers in business, innovation, and leadership.

Our Mission

To build on 14 years of expertise to further revolutionize the athlete transition experience. By providing a dynamic, supportive community that unlocks latent talents, fosters meaningful connections, and propels athletes toward extraordinary second careers.

Our Team

Meet the ACT Team: Passionate Experts in Athlete Career Development

Our diverse team of professionals, including former athletes, industry experts, and sport specialists, is working hard to bring the ACT Community to life. Get to know the faces behind this exciting initiative.

ANDY MOORE

ACT Co-Founder & CPO

Transitioned from Wales rugby team captain to business thought leader, establishing ACT in 2010 to help athletes successfully transition from sport to business.

STEVE MOORE

ACT Co-Founder & CEO

Transitioned from an 11-year international rugby career to pioneering ACT, guiding hundreds of athletes and forging global partnerships over 14 years.

CHRISTIAN BURNE

ACT COO

Christian is a strategic and operational leader with over 20 years of experience managing global brands across multiple international agencies. A certified wellbeing coach and rapid transformational therapist, he is driven by an innate curiosity and empathy for living in the modern world.

ODETTE HORNBY

ACT High-Performance Psychologist

Odette, a former GB and England fencer, has over a decade in sports. With a Master’s in sports psychology and a PhD in progress, she’s worked with Welsh Feathers and Cardiff Dragons. At ACT, she helps athletes transition to business.

RICHARD EVANS

ACT Head of Athlete Recruitment

Richard, with 25 years in 360 recruitment, supports clients globally. As ACT’s Head of Talent, he places elite athletes into high-performance business roles, ensuring seamless transitions and delivering exceptional talent.

DANIELLE BROWN

Marketing Manager

Double Paralympic gold medallist from Beijing 2008 and London 2012 and five-time World Champion in archery. Transitioned from sport and now an award-winning author and marketing professional.

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