Faith. Family. YOU. The Core Values Behind Every EXCEL Sports Athlete
- EXCEL Sports Management
- Nov 26, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
These EXCEL Sports core values shape every athlete we develop, helping them grow on and off the field.
Why Values Matter More Than Talent in Today’s NRLW Pathways
Before an athlete becomes elite, before they sign an NRLW contract, before the cameras and highlights and praise — there must be values.Not slogans. Not motivation posters.Real values that shape who they are when no one is watching.
At EXCEL Sports, our entire mentoring and development system is built on three pillars:
Faith. Family. YOU.
These values don’t just create better athletes — they create stronger young women, better leaders, and more grounded professionals.
Let’s break down what they truly mean.
FAMILY — Your First Team. Your Forever Support. Your Anchor.
Family is the most trusted support system an athlete will ever have.
Not coaches.Not clubs.Not contracts.
Family.
Because family:
invested in your journey long before rugby league knew your name
carried you through injuries, doubts, and setbacks
sacrificed time, money, and energy so you could chase your dreams
wants your success because it matters to THEM, not because of a scoreboard
An athlete who respects their family is grounded.An athlete who listens to their parents is protected.An athlete who stays connected to home stays humble, grateful, and consistent.
At EXCEL Sports, we treat family as your first and strongest team. this is call Family in Sport which help create NRLW pathways
FAITH — Your Conscience. Your Integrity. Your Moral Compass.
Faith is not just about religion.
Faith is about knowing right from wrong, even when no one is watching.
Faith means:
doing the right thing
staying humble
being honest
earning real respect
leading by example
carrying yourself with character
working like someone is always watching
Faith is what protects athletes from distractions, ego, bad decisions, and outside noise.
It builds discipline, resilience, and emotional strength.
Players with faith don’t just perform well —they live well. This is Faith in Sport
YOU — The Most Important Value of All
Most people think your family or faith comes first.But the truth is:Without YOU, none of that matters.
If YOU don’t choose discipline…
If YOU don’t choose respect…
If YOU don’t choose the right attitude…
If YOU don’t develop character…
If YOU don’t honour your family…
If YOU don’t build inner strength…
Then family and faith cannot guide you.
YOU are the foundation
YOU decide the path.
YOU set the standards.
YOU create the habits.
YOU become the athlete.
YOU become the athlete.
Family becomes your power
Faith becomes your guide
And your future becomes unstoppable
Female rugby league players must have athlete values hence why it is important to have these values and help mentoring thse young athletes
How EXCEL Sports Core Values Shape Real NRLW Athletes – Alexis & Trinity Tauaneai
Alexis and Trinity Tauaneai are perfect examples of what happens when values and talent merge.
Their rise hasn’t just been about physical strength, skill, or footwork — it has been built on:
the guidance of a tight family unit
the humility and discipline that comes from faith
the personal accountability that comes from “YOU”
the willingness to push themselves through pain, setbacks, and expectations
the commitment to represent their name with pride
Their journey shows every young athlete in our program that the path to becoming elite is built on values first, rugby league second.
Talent gets you noticed.Values turn you into a professional.
These girls have 2 others sisters, Brooke the older who is a valuable member in the personal growth in sport space for these girls. Paige is the youngest who will be joining these girls in the NRLW in 2026 and 2027 . This is why both Alexis and Trinity Tauaneai both have the leadership for young athletes mindset. it was instilled from a young age
Why EXCEL Sports Athletes Stand Out
Because we don’t just develop players.We develop people.
Every athlete who works with EXCEL Sports learns:
how to communicate
how to stay disciplined
how to build resilience
how to lead others
how to make strong decisions under pressure
how to stay humble when success comes
how to stay grounded when setbacks hit
This is why NRLW programs want EXCEL athletes.They arrive prepared, mature, respectful, teachable, and driven.
They arrive with Faith. Family. YOU.
Final Message to Every Player and Parent
Your journey isn’t just about becoming a professional athlete. It’s about becoming a strong young woman with values, discipline, emotional intelligence, and a support system that lasts a lifetime.
If you focus only on footy, you’ll burn out.If you focus on your values, you’ll last.
This is the EXCEL Sports standard.This is what separates us from everyone else.
📩 Contact us at:john@excelsports.net.au
Let’s build the future of women’s rugby league — together.
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