James Podsiadly is a father, educator and entrepreneur passionate about helping young people live active, confident lives. He holds degrees in Exercise Science and Business Management, combining expertise in movement, leadership and growth.

He is the Founder of AFL Max, an innovative organisation delivering school programs that build confidence, resilience and teamwork through physical activity. AFL Max also partners nationally with Coles to promote health and wellbeing literacy.

A former AFL premiership player with Geelong, James played 104 AFL games after over 200 in the VFL. He later coached at Adelaide and worked at the AFL before founding AFL Max.