EMERGING ATHLETE | COACH | PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE

Empowering athletes and coaches with systems and support to thrive in and beyond sport.

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, emotional and 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

It Takes a Village to Raise an Athlete.

ATHLETES aren’t just chasing performance, they are wrestling with belonging and becoming:

• Feeling isolated or not enough despite their talent, commitment and work ethic.

• Struggling to connect and communicate with teammates, coaches and significant others.

• Confidence and belief can take a hit—playing time, selection decisions, strained coach relationships, setbacks like unexplainable performance drops, injuries or getting dropped.

• Overwhelmed by next steps—contracts, college moves, new clubs and teams, relocation, and all the pressures that come with transitions and life balance.

COACHES and PARENTS feel the pressure too:

• It’s a tough ask—supporting every dimension—technical, physical, mental, emotional and social needs, while juggling other roles and responsibilities.

• Expectations, team dynamics, and unique individual athlete needs find you with a long to-do list, and constant feelings of falling short or burnt out.

• Communication, connection and conflict management—managing politics, diverse opinions about selections, playing styles and outcomes, all add complexity and stress.

How Dr Pip Works: Real Talk | Genuine Care

• Real-world practical strategies for mental and emotional care and performance, relational strength, and life balance—always tailored to the unique needs of individuals and groups.

• Leads Interactive group sessions for athletes, coaches, and parents—blending knowledge, applied skills, with real-life experiences with honest reflection—for clarity, not just content.

• Offers meaningful individual sessions, ongoing support and resources, and real connections for sustainable growth with individuals, teams or groups.

“Pip goes over and beyond offering unwavering support in a way that is both honest and refreshing. Her unique ability to inspire and guide her athletes is truly one of a kind” —Athlete Dad

It starts with a conversation — and your first one is FREE.

SKILLS BOOSTERS | INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS | REAL TALK

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.

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.