From High Performance Sport to Gym Ownership: Lachlan Wilmot

In this episode, Jaimi and Sean sit down with Lachlan Wilmot, co-owner of Athlete Authority, to unpack the realities of running a high-performance gym and his experience across high-performance sport. Lachlan explores the challenges of gym ownership, the advantages and trade-offs of high-performance management roles, and what truly adds value within the S&C industry. He shares insights from his career journey, advice for emerging coaches, and the amusing (and challenging) moments that come with operating a private facility.The conversation also examines how Lachlan prioritises the aspects of his role he enjoys most (i.e., remaining hands-on in S&C) and how he structures his day to maximise coaching time while managing the business responsibilities of private facility ownership. A practical and honest discussion for coaches and gym owners, drawing lessons from high-performance sport and their application to running a private gym, all while balancing significant personal commitments.