When the final whistle blows and the stadium lights dim, athletes face a challenge few outside the sporting world truly understand: What comes next?
For years — sometimes decades — their days have been built around training schedules, game-day preparation, recovery, and competition. The skills they’ve mastered in sport — discipline, teamwork, resilience, strategic thinking — don’t disappear when they retire. In fact, these qualities are gold in the business world.
The tricky part is finding the right door to open.
Athlete2Business – A Local Business with a Unique Mission
Based in Botany and part of the Anytime Offices community, Athlete2Business is on a mission to help athletes make that leap from sport into corporate careers.
Its founder and CEO, Alex Opacic, knows exactly what that transition feels like — because he’s lived it. Before launching Athlete2Business, Alex was a professional basketball player, competing at an elite level both in Australia and overseas.
He understands the highs of a sporting career, the discipline it demands, and the uncertainty that comes when the playing days end. That personal experience fuels his passion for helping other athletes take their sporting mindset into business and thrive.
“Athletes are natural problem-solvers and team players,” says Alex Opacic, Founder of Athlete2Business.
“They know how to push through pressure, adapt to change, and work towards long-term goals — all skills that are incredibly valuable in any workplace.”
Athlete2Business isn’t just a recruitment agency. It’s a translator of experience — helping athletes present their skills in a way that resonates with hiring managers, and giving businesses the confidence to hire people who may not have a conventional CV, but have proven themselves in one of the most competitive environments there is.
The Sporting Mindset in Business
Here in South Sydney, sport is part of our identity. Clubs like the South Sydney Rabbitohs embody values that cross directly into business:
- Preparation: Every training session matters.
- Resilience: Bouncing back from setbacks is part of the game.
- Teamwork: Every player has a role; success is shared.
- Adaptability: Reading the game and adjusting in real time.
These traits don’t fade away after retirement — they’re embedded in an athlete’s DNA. Athlete2Business understands this and helps employers see the potential in hiring people who have lived those values daily.
Anytime Offices – Providing the Right Environment for Transition
Transitioning to a new career isn’t just about sending out resumes. It’s about entering a new environment, building new routines, and learning new ways to collaborate.
That’s where Anytime Offices comes in. Our Botany and Randwick centres offer professional, flexible spaces for:
- Interviews between athletes and potential employers
- Training sessions to upskill athletes in business tools and workplace etiquette
- Networking events connecting talent and opportunity
- Focus time for athletes studying or preparing for their new roles
The environment matters. Walking into a professional space helps athletes visualise themselves in their next chapter, while giving employers a polished setting to engage with candidates.
A Local Story with National Impact
While Athlete2Business operates across Australia, its roots in Botany are part of its DNA. Being surrounded by local sporting clubs, training facilities, and a business community that values teamwork makes the mission even more relevant.
“Our connection to the local sports community keeps us inspired,” Alex explains.
“We see the same commitment and energy in the athletes we work with as we do in the businesses here. It’s all about building teams that perform under pressure.”
From the Try Line to the Timeline
Imagine a Roosters player who has spent years perfecting their craft, showing up for early-morning training, taking hits on the field, and delivering under the lights. Now picture that same individual bringing that same focus to a sales role, a project management position, or an operational leadership role.
The translation isn’t just possible — it’s powerful.
With Athlete2Business making the connections, Anytime Offices providing the right spaces, and local sport inspiring the mindset, the journey from athlete to business professional becomes a winning game plan.
The Big Picture
Supporting athletes as they transition into the business world benefits everyone:
- Athletes find meaningful, sustainable careers after sport.
- Businesses gain team members with proven resilience and performance under pressure.
- Communities see their sporting heroes continue to make an impact off the field.
At Anytime Offices, we are proud to be part of this story — providing the spaces and the connections that help talented people thrive in their next chapter.
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