RECOGNITION

The athletes we have worked with over the years have told us how daunting the thought of life after sport can be, both in terms of figuring out what’s the best next move as well as the emotional rollercoaster the journey has taken them on along with their families.

LIFE AFTER SPORT realise your path has started at a unique level, therefore offer you easy & discreet access to a similarly unique next chapter we've found many ex-athletes (or any sport professional) prefer to thrive into having the capability to explore their full range of options many of which clients aren't even aware exist.

Transition happens to us all in life to various extents and we'd liken that of an athlete as similar to a member of the armed forces returning to society after active duty. There are usually unseen wounds as well as the probability of physical ones which you'll relate to.

In the real world, year after year the phrase often heard in sport commentary "at 28 or 29 they're coming to the end of their career" is inevitable for any athlete, but completely alien to the majority of people. Household names will usually have acquired enough income to sustain and build for life after sport, many more that aren't so well known may not, however from our experience, common themes reoccur to show us that an athlete's:

STRUCTURE falls away and has to be rebuilt new

PHYSICAL CHANGES = Emotional changes

MEDIA ATTENTION often disappears abruptly

IDENTITY built up over years often becomes disillusioned

RELATIONSHIP to and treatment from the public typically changes

UNDERSTANDING of roles in a relationship is hugely affected

RESULTANT THREATS: 

Loss of identity leads to self-doubt

Physical imbalance leads to low levels of energy

Dealing with stress hormones may lead to an adverse outcome

The release of deep muscle tension enables the perception of unfamiliar and long time repressed feelings

Numbing mechanisms are developed

REALITY BITES AND AFFECTS EVERYONE DIFFERENTLY. Admitting to being scared and fearful is hardly discussed and still taboo during his crucial time despite the welcomed openness to mental health. With our professional and discreet service this is now more accessible for you anytime you feel the need.   

Short careers and often limited earning potential make post-competition career planning essential for all athletes, although finding the time to broach the subject can be challenging as the video below highlighting Michael Phelps as the most successful Olympian of all time (with 28 medals) makes clear for even those who have reached the ultimate sporting summit.