One of the things mentioned by retired athletes about what they miss about this sport is ‘friendship locker-room’ which provides sports. As an athlete you’re hanging out in public support for the sport with friends and colleagues who think the same. All shares of common purpose and passion in life. It’s not uncommon for relationships outside the field of sport for sport’s personal life and this can cause the life of an athlete’s sport and its contacts.
So what happens when athletes retire? Do they live in community sport? Lots and continues to be a coach and mentor. Some survive and even come out of retirement. I know because I did that, twice!
Many athletes, including college athletes, sports people leave to pursue new goals and careers. How they can create that same feeling of friendship that encourage and support them in sports?
I not think too much about the support network when I leave the sport. In fact, I often proud of my independence and all my goals achieved all his own. Now I see how I keep from re-creating the success outside of sports. You see, do not take the support network to achieve the dream of most. Nothing really good is not alone. All the great achievements made through teamwork.
It may be required to be pro-active in creating new networks of friends and like-minded people who can relate to new careers and interests. Mingling with people who believe that support you and your dream. As you grow and develop even you may find that you cope with some friends and make new ones. Currently you probably have people in your immediate circle who shoot down ideas and goals. They often have the best interests at heart and could not possibly want you to risk failure. As an athlete, you know that the more you fail the more you will succeed.
The more people you have in your network, and knew about the goals and dreams, the more likely you will achieve what you want to accomplish. Your dreams start sharing with others. You will be amazed at how you find someone who knows someone who knows someone that can help you.
How can you create a supportive environment for yourself? What networking opportunities are available to you? Note that when it comes to network and develop business relationships, think about what you can give more than what you can get. Be supportive and you will get support. Be a good friend and you’ll have friends.
Create community that supports a whole new and find joy and passion in your new career. Such as the liver will help you to push through setbacks and persist until you achieve your goals. Who do you need to hang around to start realizing your dreams?
Annette Huygens Tholen is a former international player beach volleyball and participated in Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. She had difficulty transition from sport and is now a Master Results Coach and International speakers use the lessons and experiences to empower athletes to reproduce the emotional and financial success in their life after sports. Annette also teaches a seminar on the world’s largest NLP Coaching and Training Organization-The Christopher Howard Companies. For more information about how the transition to work after the gym, please visit www.annetteffect.com and sign up for a free mini eCourse.