Trent Cotchin is one of the AFL’s most respected leaders, celebrated as a Brownlow Medallist, triple premiership captain and architect of one of the greatest cultural transformations in modern Australian sport. As captain of the Richmond Football Club, Trent helped lead the Tigers from decades of frustration to an era of sustained success, building a legacy defined by leadership, resilience and team-first values.
Drafted with pick No. 2 in the AFL Draft, Trent quickly established himself as one of the competition’s premier midfielders. His decorated career includes a Brownlow Medal, three AFL Premierships, multiple Richmond Best and Fairest awards, All-Australian honours, and nearly a decade as club captain. Widely admired for his composure under pressure and ability to inspire those around him, Trent became the driving force behind Richmond’s culture of accountability, trust and excellence.
Beyond football, Trent is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and passionate advocate for positive change. Through business ventures, community initiatives and charitable partnerships, he continues to make an impact away from the sporting arena while sharing the lessons that helped shape his success.
As a keynote speaker, leadership presenter and corporate guest, Trent delivers powerful insights into leadership, culture, resilience and high performance. Drawing on experiences from elite sport, he shares practical strategies for building strong teams, overcoming adversity and creating environments where individuals and organisations can thrive.
Authentic, thoughtful and highly engaging, Trent Cotchin inspires audiences to lead with purpose, embrace challenges and build lasting success through culture and connection.
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• leadership & culture conferences
• corporate events & executive forums
• team-building & high-performance programs
• keynote presentations, sports lunches & business events
