About Jamie.
Jamie Young is a professional goalkeeper for the Brisbane Roar Football Club, current PhD candidate at the University of Queensland, and Co-Host of the pod cast Life’s the Game. Jamie is most known as a professional footballer in a career that has spanned 17 years including playing in England for Reading FC, Wycombe Wanderers, Rushden and Diamonds FC, and Aldershot Town FC. During this time, Jamie also represented England at U/18-U/20’s, playing alongside the likes of Wayne Rooney, James Milner, and Gary Cahill.
Since returning to Australia Jamie has represented the Brisbane Roar Football Club since 2014 and has recently been voted the Hyundai A league goalkeeper of the year, the prestigious Gary Wilkins Medalist, and Brisbane Roar Players’ Player of the Year.
Jamie’s
Story.
After dropping out of school, Jamie completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, writing his dissertation in human genetic testing in English professional football of the ACTN3 gene. He is currently the only professional athlete in Australia to undertake a PhD and it is this understanding that has allowed Jamie to have a unique perspective on high performance, leadership, and developing a successful culture.
Jamie is passionate about helping the future of Australia, his experiences has allowed him to empathise with people from many different cultures and it’s his vision to raise awareness and educate people who are seeking to better themselves in order to pursue their dreams.
Jamie’s
Offering.
To find out more about Jamie’s passion for people and his available services/offerings, explore the links below.
Ambassador
Multicultural Development Association ambassador, World Youth International ambassador and One Glove endorsee
Speaker
An exceptional point of difference in relation to discussing effective leadership, developing resilience, and motivation to succeed.
Goalkeeper
Professional footballer with a career that has spanned 17 years, currently goalkeeper for the Brisbane Roar Football Club.
Podcast
Co-Host of Life’s the Game, a a podcast which reveals the stories behind the athletes.
Blog
From life as a professional athlete to coaching the next generation of Australian footballers to meeting asylum seekers.
Coach
Jamie’s PhD in Sports Coaching gives him a unique perspective in the art of developing young footballers.