Partnerships

Developing potential. 
Building stronger communities.
Olympian-led, educator-designed programmes for sports academies, associations, government agencies and organisations investing in young people.
We work with partners to translate the lived experiences of Olympians into practical learning experiences that help young people navigate pressure, setbacks and uncertainty.

Explore a partnership
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Develop the athlete beyond the result
Young athletes invest significant time and energy into developing their sporting abilities. But performance is about more than technical skills, fitness and competition results.
Athletes also need to navigate expectations, setbacks, selection, confidence and their identity beyond sport.
Olympian Academy complements existing coaching programmes through experiential learning led by Olympians who have faced these challenges themselves.
We bring athletes, parents and coaches into the conversation, helping create a more supportive environment for development.
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Programmes for sports academies and clubs
For Athletes — Confidence Under Pressure
Explore preparation, performance expectations, setbacks and responding constructively when things do not go to plan.
Athletes learn from genuine Olympic experiences and reflect on how these lessons apply to their own sporting journeys.
For Parents — Supporting the Young Athlete
Explore the relationship between parental expectations, communication, motivation and the wellbeing of young athletes.
Parents consider practical approaches to providing encouragement without adding unnecessary pressure.
For Coaches — Developing the Whole Athlete
Experiential sessions exploring communication, trust, motivation and how coaches can support athletes through demanding situations.
Our programmes complement technical coaching and existing athlete-development provision.
Partnership formats
Single workshops, combined athlete-and-parent sessions and customised development experiences can be discussed according to the academy's requirements.
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Experience within sporting communities
Olympian Academy has delivered athlete-and-parent learning experiences across different settings in Malaysia.
These sessions have explored the realities of performance, confidence, pressure, identity and the role of parents in supporting young athletes.
Our approach draws on authentic Olympian experiences and interactive learning activities, helping participants connect sporting lessons to their own circumstances.
We welcome opportunities to collaborate with sports academies, clubs and associations seeking to strengthen the personal development of their athletes.
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Youth and community development programmes
Practical life skills, inspired by real sporting role models.
Olympians can provide powerful examples of perseverance, preparation, discipline and navigating adversity.
Our aim is to turn those authentic stories into accessible, purposeful learning experiences that help young people develop capabilities relevant to school, family life and their wider communities.
We work with organisations interested in programmes exploring:
Confidence & Resilience
Recognising pressure, navigating setbacks and responding constructively to challenges.
Identity & Values
Understanding personal strengths, developing self-awareness and making considered decisions.
Connection & Support
Building positive relationships, communicating effectively and recognising the importance of support networks.
Adaptability & Personal Responsibility
Responding to change, recognising what can be influenced and taking purposeful action.
Programmes can be designed for different age groups, learning environments and community contexts.
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Designed for meaningful learning
Our approach combines the credibility of Olympian experiences with professional educational expertise.
Understand
Work with partners to identify participants, their needs and the intended learning outcomes.
Design
Develop relevant activities, learning resources and practical tools around authentic athlete experiences.
Deliver
Facilitate engaging learning experiences through workshops, athlete conversations and appropriate learning formats.
Reflect & Evaluate
Provide opportunities for participant reflection and agree suitable methods of reviewing learning and participation.
For larger initiatives, programme design can also explore digital learning, competency assessments and scalable delivery models, subject to partner requirements and implementation capacity.
Our programmes are educational development experiences, not clinical or psychological interventions.
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The people behind the programmes
Josiah Ng — Founder & CEO
Josiah represented Malaysia in track cycling at three Olympic Games — Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012 — and is a Commonwealth Games gold medallist.
His career at the highest level of international sport provides first-hand insight into preparation, competition, pressure, recovery and the pursuit of excellence.
As Founder and CEO, Josiah brings his sporting experience and vision for making the lessons of Olympians accessible beyond competitive sport.
Damian Graizevsky —COO & Programme Director
Damian has more than 20 years of experience in education and leadership across international schools.
He holds an MBA from Asia School of Business, has completed executive study at MIT Sloan and holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).
His background spans teaching and learning strategy, educational innovation, professional development, leadership and programme design.
At Olympian Academy, Damian leads the development of purposeful learning experiences that translate athlete insights into practical educational programmes.
Che Chew Chan — Head of Business Development
Chew Chan represented Malaysia in taekwondo at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, finishing seventh, and achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 6. Over nearly a decade, she won four SEA Games gold medals and one silver.
Now an international business leader, mentor and speaker, she brings experience spanning elite sport and corporate leadership.
At Olympian Academy, she draws on her journey to explore high performance, resilience, leadership and identity beyond achievement, helping others navigate pressure, setbacks and change.
Our wider network includes Olympians, elite athletes and facilitators who contribute according to programme requirements.
Together, we combine lived sporting experiences with purposeful educational design.
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Let's explore what we could achieve together.
Whether you're a sports academy looking to support young athletes, an association developing its members or an organisation planning a youth-development initiative, we'd welcome a conversation.
Tell us about your organisation, who you work with and what you hope to achieve.
Contact Us
hello@theolympianacademy.com
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia