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What a pleasure to introduce James Mortimer, one of New Zealand’s top individual coaches and a former NZ track star who competed at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Now coaching some of the country’s brightest talents, including Zoe Hobbs – NZ’s fastest-ever female sprinter, James is on a mission to win New Zealand’s first sprint medal at the Commonwealth Games or Olympics.

In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges of coaching individual athletes vs. team sports, the mindset required for elite sprinting, and the lessons athletes, coaches, and parents can take from James’ journey.

If you’re passionate about athlete development, high performance, and NZ athletics, this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration.

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James Mortimer Bio

Athlete:
• Over 15 years of international hurdles and sprinting
• 100m Hurdles (NZ champion, 2003-2009)
• NZ Record Holder (2007)
• 200m Hurdles (NZ champion, 2015)
• 400m Hurdles (NZ champion, 2011, 2012)
• 12 x National Champion
• 4 x 100m Relay
• 2006 Commonwealth Games
• World Championships 2002

Coach:
o Over 15 years of experience
o TM Track Club – Sprint Coach (2009 – present)
o Vodafone Warriors - Speed & Acceleration Specialist
o Diocesan School for Girls – Sports Manager
o Athletics NZ - Lead Sprints / Relays & Hurdles
o Athletes that include:
Zoe Hobbs
o NZ fastest ever female
o 2013 Youth Olympic Games
o 2022 Commonwealth Games
o 2024 Olympic Games

Liam Malone
o 2016 Paralympics
o 2 Gold, 1 Silver medals

Portia Bing
o 2014 & 2022 Commonwealth Games

QUOTE:
“James has honed his skill set, learning from some of the best coaches in the world and gaining international recognition for his methods. He prides himself on coaching the athlete in front of him and delivering what they need without compromise.”

📌 Timestamps & Topics Covered:
0:20 Gareth & Jame’s connection story
4:00 James NZ & Australia national titles
9:00 Individual sport mentality
17:30 Athlete to Coach transition
30:40 Systems to support the individual athlete
37:30 Working in a team environment - Vodafone Warriors
44:00 NZs fastest women – Zoe Hobbs
51:30 James as Ted Lasso, Gareth coaching Zoe
56:10 Rapid Fire Questions

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