Life Stories | Ep.244 | Sarah Jane Mc Donnell

What does it really take to build a career in elite sport? In this episode of the Andy Thomas Life Stories Podcast, Isit down with Sarah-Jane McDonnell to talk about her journey through more than two decades working in high-performance sport. SJ is the Head of Rehabilitation at the Sport IrelandInstitute, supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes across multiple Games cycles. In our conversation, she shares how her career started almost by chance and the lessons she’s learned along the way. We talk about the value of broad clinical experience, therealities of working in elite sport, and why leadership, relationships, and mentorship matter just as much as clinical expertise. If you’re interested in physiotherapy, leadership, or whathappens behind the scenes in high-performance sport, this episode is packed with insight. 🎧 Watch the full conversation now.