Testimonials

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Professional Footballers Australia

The PFA tasked Tactical Switch Consultancy with producing a Media workshop

specifically tailored to early career A-League and W-League players, and were

extremely pleased with the end result. James provided both practical information

and bespoke interview techniques to equip our members for a career in sport. We

would highly recommend Tactical Switch Consultancy to all other sporting

organisations.”

@thepfa

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Archie Thompson

54 Caps for Socceroos | Three-Time A-League Champion.

With the guidance of James I've found the added confidence and composure whenever I'm in front of the camera. I continue to go through the processes he taught me and the improvements have been amazing.

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Roy O’Donovan

126 A-League Appearances | Rep of Ireland U21 forward

“Spending time working with James was a great learning experience as well as an enjoyable one. He gave me some highly effective tips for being in front of the camera as an analyst and off-camera as a co-commentator that I will continue to use. I would highly recommend this services.”

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Emma Ilijoski

Canberra United Defender | Junior Matilda

“As a first-year player the Media training 101 workshop delivered by James was a great insight into the responsibility of us as players and our role in the media.”

“It was interesting to hear real-life examples as well as learn many helpful tips that I will definitely utilise for the entirety of my footballing career.”

Melissa Barbieri

86 Caps for Matildas | Olympian | A-League legend

James not only helped me improve my commentary but created a course that I could significantly benefit from. He has delivered a high-quality educational piece that I’m excited to use in my future work as a football caller.

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Danny Higginbotham

210 Premier League Appearances | Sky Sports Analyst.

“James was great for me when I first made the step from football to the media. In the early days of working as a studio analyst and co-commentator on radio, as my producer, James gave me valuable advice, tips and feedback that helped make the transition as smooth as possible.”

@Higginbotham05

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Matt Holland

49 Caps for Rep of Ireland | Premier League TV Analyst

“I first met James soon after retiring from football and transitioning into the media. Immediately he stood out and massively helped me with his ability to put you at ease and give you the confidence to do your job. It’s been a pleasure to work at some of the biggest tournaments with him spending time in his company and would recommend his services highly.”

@MattHolland8

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Adrian Durham

Award-winning talkSPORT Radio Presenter

“I’ve been to eight tournaments with talkSPORT and James was by far the best at being able to handle every different character and help them cope with any difficulties. In my 30+ years of professional broadcasting, James stands out as one of the very best. Trustworthy, knowledgeable, calm but also enthusiastic, and in every aspect of his work, James has always been a total professional.”

@talkSPORTDrive

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Kelly Somers

BBC Sport, Premier League TV & Optus Sport reporter

“James was a huge help when I first worked on radio. As live producer, you could count on him for anything and everything. He knew his job inside out and was respected and valued by the whole team - from staff behind the scenes to high-profile commentators and pundits. James made every live game easier and enjoyable.”

@KellySomers

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Jim Proudfoot

Premier League TV & talkSPORT Commentator

“I worked with James at two major international tournaments, and he was the producer at a large number of domestic matches that we both covered as well. He is as good as on-site producer that I’ve ever worked with - he has a superb eye for detail and has a brilliant knack of being able to manage a wide range of different personalities, and bring the best out of them all.”

@JimProudfoot

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Sam Matterface

ITV Chief Football Commentator

“James is a good reader of the game, with a flare for broadcast and keen, observant eye. James was always nimble in intense live broadcast environments, providing intelligent advice as a producer, reporter and broadcast output manager.”

@SamMatterface