Edinburgh Rugby Club
Edinburgh Rugby Club
ATO delivered a powerful and impactful session at our biggest venue to date— Murrayfield Stadium, the iconic home of Scottish rugby. Working with the Edinburgh Rugby First Team—featuring world-class talent and international players from around the globe—the session took place within a high-performance environment where the pressures of modern sport are ever-present. The session was supported by Ben Atiga, former All Black and now PD Manager, whose presence reinforced the importance of addressing off-field challenges in elite sport.
ATO delivered a powerful and impactful session at our biggest venue to date— Murrayfield Stadium, the iconic home of Scottish rugby. Working with the Edinburgh Rugby First Team—featuring world-class talent and international players from around the globe—the session took place within a high-performance environment where the pressures of modern sport are ever-present. The session was supported by Ben Atiga, former All Black and now PD Manager, whose presence reinforced the importance of addressing off-field challenges in elite sport.
ATO delivered a powerful and impactful session at our biggest venue to date— Murrayfield Stadium, the iconic home of Scottish rugby. Working with the Edinburgh Rugby First Team—featuring world-class talent and international players from around the globe—the session took place within a high-performance environment where the pressures of modern sport are ever-present. The session was supported by Ben Atiga, former All Black and now PD Manager, whose presence reinforced the importance of addressing off-field challenges in elite sport.
The session challenged players to think critically about the shifting landscape of modern sport, where betting is no longer confined to bookmakers but embedded in the culture surrounding athletes. Through real-world examples and group discussion, it raised awareness of how subtle behaviours can signal deeper issues, while normalising conversations around mental health, pressure, and personal responsibility in high-performance settings.
The session explored real-life case studies of professional rugby players and their personal experiences with gambling harm, offering a relatable and powerful lens into the challenges faced within the sport. It also examined the wider impact of gambling advertising on athletes— highlighting how constant exposure can influence behaviour, decision- making, and mental wellbeing both on and off the field.
Ben Atiga, Player Development Manager
ATO did a great job delivering a passionate talk on this important topic to our pro players at Edinburgh Rugby. Many parts of his story resonated with players within our group and they took a lot away from it. An impactful hour for our first team boys.
The session challenged players to think critically about the shifting landscape of modern sport, where betting is no longer confined to bookmakers but embedded in the culture surrounding athletes. Through real-world examples and group discussion, it raised awareness of how subtle behaviours can signal deeper issues, while normalising conversations around mental health, pressure, and personal responsibility in high-performance settings.
The session explored real-life case studies of professional rugby players and their personal experiences with gambling harm, offering a relatable and powerful lens into the challenges faced within the sport. It also examined the wider impact of gambling advertising on athletes— highlighting how constant exposure can influence behaviour, decision- making, and mental wellbeing both on and off the field.
Ben Atiga, Player Development Manager
ATO did a great job delivering a passionate talk on this important topic to our pro players at Edinburgh Rugby. Many parts of his story resonated with players within our group and they took a lot away from it. An impactful hour for our first team boys.
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