
TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING
BACK BY ELITE SPORTING EXPERIENCE
From the Pitch to Performance Coach – Meet the Man Behind Sharp Performance
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
LEADERSHIP & TEAM CULTURE CONSULTANT
About Jon Sharp
Jon Sharp is no ordinary coach. With a career rooted in elite sport and a proven track record of developing high-performing teams, Jon now channels his experience into helping businesses lead with purpose, build stronger cultures and perform at their best.
A former professional rugby league player and coach, Jon spent over two decades immersed in high-pressure environments where leadership, communication and resilience weren’t just valuable – they were essential. He knows exactly what it takes to thrive when the stakes are high and the margins are tight.
Has a track record of transforming teams – from elite sport to high-hazard industries.
WHY SHARP PERFORMANCE?
Real Experience.
Real Impact.
Real Change.
After retiring from professional sport, Jon founded Sharp Performance to bring the powerful lessons of elite-level coaching to the business world.
His mission?
To equip leaders and teams with the tools, confidence and mindset they need to perform at their best – not just on paper, but in real-world, high-stakes environments.
Through keynote speaking, workshops and bespoke cultural change programmes, Jon now works with organisations across industries – from construction to corporate leadership – using a people-first, coaching-based approach that delivers results.
Jon’s Approach:
Based on neuroscience, elite sport and behavioural psychology
Delivered with empathy, honesty and a deep respect for people
Always tailored, never off-the-shelf
Built on lived experience – not just leadership theory
A Career Built on Performance
Playing professionally for top-tier rugby league clubs
Coaching at the highest level, including Super League head coach roles
Leading performance development programmes for elite athletes and coaching teams
Working alongside world-class players, sports scientists and psychologists
🏆 Grand Final Winner
🏆 Premiership Final Coach
🏆 Coach on Lions Tour
🏆 Consultant to global high-risk industries
Who else do you know that has achieved all of that? This depth of knowledge means Jon doesn’t just understand theory – he’s lived the reality of high performance, team dynamics and leadership under fire.