WHY WE DO IT
The transition away from a life devoted to athletic training and performance often involves a shift in identity, purpose, routine and connectedness. This is most keenly felt when the shift to life beyond sport is not voluntarily made (ie. you get hurt, you get cut/released, you lose your passion or interest). Without a proper support network and easy access to mentors, advisors and professionals who can walk with them as they navigate the choices, challenges and emotions that life beyond sport brings, athletes can find themselves overwhelmed and uncertain.
Many high-performance sports teams and organizations say the right things about athlete well-being and well-roundedness. In reality though, many coaches and organizations are focused primarily on attracting high-end talent, achieving success (winning), and keeping their programs running. With limited time and resources, it is not always possible to provide every athlete with the individualized guidance they need to thrive both on and off the field of play.
That’s where Next Shift Network comes in. We exist to fill the gaps in athlete development that go beyond competition; to provide athletes with resources, mentorship and connections that complement the efforts of high-performance sports organizations. We help athletes to optimize their sporting experiences, to expand their perspectives and interests, and to prepare themselves to successfully navigate the choices and opportunities they will encounter, both apart from the organizations or teams they've played for, and away from competitive sport. We empower them to be confident, self-aware, resilient and well-balanced human beings who are using their sport-based experiences to their best advantage in life.
Many high-performance sports teams and organizations say the right things about athlete well-being and well-roundedness. In reality though, many coaches and organizations are focused primarily on attracting high-end talent, achieving success (winning), and keeping their programs running. With limited time and resources, it is not always possible to provide every athlete with the individualized guidance they need to thrive both on and off the field of play.
That’s where Next Shift Network comes in. We exist to fill the gaps in athlete development that go beyond competition; to provide athletes with resources, mentorship and connections that complement the efforts of high-performance sports organizations. We help athletes to optimize their sporting experiences, to expand their perspectives and interests, and to prepare themselves to successfully navigate the choices and opportunities they will encounter, both apart from the organizations or teams they've played for, and away from competitive sport. We empower them to be confident, self-aware, resilient and well-balanced human beings who are using their sport-based experiences to their best advantage in life.