EMERGING ATHLETE | PARENT | PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE
Let’s start with some real talk: Only a small percentage “make it” into paid professional sporting contracts. Just 1.2% of NCAA basketball players go on to play in the NBA. Many promising careers ARE CUT SHORT during emerging phases due to non-selection, injury, or eligibility issues, and staying there once you “make it” is not guaranteed.
Being an elite athlete is more than simply being talented. Success hinges on technical mastery, physical endurance, mental adaptability, social intelligence and a relentless spirit. Thriving across the athlete career transition requires facing realities head-on with resilience, making smart decisions, continuous pursuit of growth and leveraging a robust support system.
“Development is a personal process even when conducted in a team environment”
John Cruyff
Do YOU or your athlete FIND YOURSELF facing these realities:
Feeling isolated or not enough despite talent, commitment and work ethic?
Losing confidence with bench rotations, selection pressures, or strained coach relationships?
Problems with fatigue and maintaining energy demands that are impacting performance?
Difficulty in communicating and connecting—juggling on-field and off-field relationships?
Struggling to navigate contracts, club politics, or life balance and transitions?
Overwhelmed by next steps—college pathways, new teams, or relocation demands?
Reeling from setbacks like performance drops, injuries, personal issues or sudden deselection?
YOU can’t do it ALONE - It Takes a Village
Individuals closest to athletes—such as parents or coaches—are frequently not the best sources of support. NOT because they lack expertise or care, but rather the athlete fears letting them down, or simply because it needs a different voice or perspective. Collaborating with the athletes' network, I offer an additional layer of individual guidance and genuine care with systems that focus on ongoing athletic and personal development.
It starts with a conversation — and your first one is FREE.
The Athlete Transition Map (LEARN MORE)
IDENTIFICATION | DEVELOPMENT | APPRENTICESHIP | PROFESSIONAL
At Continuum Hub, I believe that individualised plans, integrated athletic and personal development systems and genuine care are essential for athletes to thrive—on and off the field. This will involve adding an additional layer of independent support and development that:
Leads with Why –while recognising what might hold you back. Understanding the importance of communication and relationships, including the one you have with yourself.
Identify the Gaps –developing the knowledge and understanding of what it takes to be the best, by measuring across all four pillars of performance – technical/tactical, physical energy systems, athletic character and spirit, life skills and balance.
Build a Plan – detail and maintain your own adaptable plan to action the one-percenters (e.g. nutrition, managing nerves, struggling with academics), recognising small percentages compound and make a big difference in performance on and off the field.
Action and Invest – work together to establish the knowledge, skills and resources (internal and/or external) needed to perform and be the best. Prioritising the right areas for investment (time and money) based on periodisation (age, stage, season), and mindful of balancing effort on superpowers while minimising weaknesses.
Continuously monitoring and adapting for maximum athletic and personal development. Building tools and strategies for dealing with pressure and building resiliency and skills for life in and beyond sport.
It starts with a conversation — and your first one is FREE.
SKILLS BOOSTERS | PLANS | REAL TALK
It Takes a Village!
Strong relationships and support are an athlete’s most critical resources. Success isn’t achieved in isolation—it’s built with a raft of family, friends, coaches, teammates, and other facilitators and practitioners, and even fans.
These are your cheerleaders, truth-tellers, and knowledge providers—the people who lift you up, challenge you to grow, and keep you grounded when the pressure is on.
Want a little Extra?
If you are looking for expertise to formulate the right development plan specific to YOU, and/or personal mentoring with some REAL talk and genuine support to monitor and adapt to the challenges you face - we have you covered.
I, Dr Pip Thomas, offer my knowledge and experience to guide you or your athlete through the ups and downs of this challenging career choice. I will have your back every step of the way, with a commitment to empowering you to thrive—both in your sport and in life beyond the field or court
It starts with a conversation — and your first one is FREE.
Prefer the DIY approach?
We also provide affordable online bite sized course (60-90min) modules, including templates, that you can use to BOOST your skills and performance. In addition, our DIY individual development plans provide you with a template and guide to complete your own specific plan using our four step approach.
