Athletic retirement: an inevitable event for professional athletes
When you’re a professional athlete, it’s hard to imagine a life without your sport. Your identity is tied to it and transitioning from sport life to life without it can be particularly daunting and difficult. Retired athletes may face issues such as identity crisis, financial uncertainty, and lack of purpose. One morning, you’ll wake up and realize you no longer need to go to practice. Your coach will not be there to guide you and somehow you will find yourself confronted to a new world of opportunities and pitfalls.
In this new phase of life, you will face unfamiliar challenges. This period of transition will push you outside of your comfort zone by forcing you to manage many uncertainties at once. You may need to take time to reflect and discover who you are beyond your sport and what else you want to do with your life. This isn’t always easy, but with the right guidance, you can successfully take the next step in life after sports.
You don’t have to do this alone
As a professional athlete, I understand first-hand the challenges and overwhelming experience of retiring from sports. Transitioning from the routine of training and competition to a new phase of life can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be scary.
For the past three years, I worked as a Transition Coach for Athletes Soul, an organization that specializes in helping athletes transition smoothly to life after sports. I work with athletes individually providing them with customized sessions to address their unique needs and goals. Whether it’s exploring career options or developing a new identity, I am committed to helping athletes achieve a fulfilling life beyond sports. I want athletes to understand they already have many skills, developed through sports, that can be applied to the workplace and future job opportunities.
We want athletes to understand that the skills developed through their sporting career are transferable and can prove to be very important for future job opportunities.
Transition to a fulfilling life beyond sports
With the right support, athletes can successfully transition to a satisfying life beyond sports. Yes, it is possible to wake up each day feeling energized and ready to take on new challenges, pursue a career that aligns with your purpose, passions and skills, and enjoy supportive personal and professional relationships. Through your experiences in sports, you have developed the skills and mindset needed to excel in your pursuits and can confidently take on whatever comes your way! You just might not know it yet!
Without the right guidance and support, this change can be daunting and discouraging for athletes. The lack of direction and purpose can be disorienting and adjusting to a new lifestyle doesn’t always come naturally. You might lack the confidence to venture outside of the sport world and this can contribute to feelings of inadequacy, frustration and even despair. Neglecting these issues can lead to serious consequences, including prolonged anxiety, depression, and feelings of unfulfillment.
Focus on the end result
If you are an athlete who is struggling to manage the transition process and feels at a crossroad, I am here to help you. Through my coaching program, I can help you achieve a smooth and successful transition to life after sports. I offer personalized coaching sessions to address your unique needs and goals, whatever they may be!
I invite you to sign up for a free strategic session with me, where we can explore your situation. During this session, we can discuss your goals, assess your needs, and determine if my program is right for you. As part of this session, we will also discuss the possibility of you qualifying for a full scholarship offered by Athletes Soul for a 3-month program!
About Athletes Soul
Athletes Soul is a non-profit organization founded by former athletes. Its mission is to support athletes as they transition away from sports, raise awareness about the challenges of athletic retirement, and empower athletes to develop beyond sports. Athletes Soul offers many resources and services to support athletes before, during and after their athletic retirement. These are available to athletes from all sports and levels.
As a certified Transition Coach with Athletes Soul, you automatically gain access to the Athletes Soul resources and community of athletes and former athletes when working with me. To learn more about Athletes Soul, visit their website at www.athletessoul.org.
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