"Courage is the power to let go of the familiar"

Raymond Lindquist

 

REFIT: Thé coaching programme for ex-top-class sportsmen

REFIT is an individual coaching programme that is tailor made for top-class sports-men and women approaching the end of their sport’s career. This unique coaching programme is designed for those whose sport’s career has ended at an exceptionally young age. Our role is to guide you in your need to build a new future.

Introduction

The impact on the lives of ex-topclass sportsmen after they have left professional sports is often underestimated. Many of them will recognise the following:
The inevitable moment of letting go your sportscareer is coming up or has taken place already. Suddenly you find yourself confronted with a new reality. You are still young and energetic but the question arises: what now?

Reports on the radio, television and in newspapers speak for themselves: ex-sportsmen having to deal with depression, ending up in a big black hole, divorces, enormous debts as a result of risky business ventures, alcoholism, drug abuse and even at times criminality.
All of this is the direct result of being ill prepared for this new phase. Our opinion is that this phase bears a strong resemblance to a mourning process. The question arises: where can I find support, who can guide me through this process? After all, I also had a coach when I was still a professional sportsman.


ToCo Coaching

This support is available for you.
In this REFIT Coaching programme, you can gradually work on your new future with the support of your coach.
Somewhere in this process your family members might get involved. After all, they have been confronted with this major change as well.
First of all, we look thoroughly at whether you have really left your life as a professional sportsman behind you. After all, the letting go process often starts only after this moment.

Then, we identify the specific qualities that have made you a successful sportsman and how you can adapt them into effective use for your new future. The next step is to look at what is really important to you in your new life in all its aspects, followed by a solid and well-thought out plan.

In the most ideal situation it is recommended to start this programme in advance of the end of your sports career in order to prevent unnecessary suffering.

However, in case you have already ended your sports career, and you feel the need for support, don’t hesitate to contact us.


REFIT from ToCo: a new outlook on life and career!