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FOR RETIRED AND RETIRING ELITE ATHLETES:
Step into your new chapter, with confidence.
Stop trying to 'figure out' the biggest transition of your life alone.
Join other athletes on a proven, fully funded programme proven to help navigate the uncertainty of moving beyond sport
In just 6 sessions, the First Steps programme gives athletes the proven frameworks and practical resources they need when they retire. All online. Funded for athletes.
Starts 14 April. Only 16 spots available
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4.82/5 programme satisfaction
3 successful programmes | 100% completion rate
95.5% Of Participants Said They Would Recommend First Steps to Fellow Athletes:
Julien, International Athlete
"The most grounding and meaningful experience I have had since stepping away from competitive sport. A safe and supportive space where athletes can slow down, understand themselves more deeply, and make sense of the complex emotions."
Anastasia, Professional Athlete
"You don't know if you're crazy for feeling the things you're feeling… so often, athletes go through this alone. Over those 6 weeks with other athletes, we talked about identity, finding new ways to source our self-worth outside of sport. What really stuck with me was how powerful we are as athletes."
Entienne, Professional Athlete
"It gave me a space to finally hear myself again. It doesn't push you, it guides you, gently but clearly, toward understanding who you are without the jersey, and who you can become beyond the sport."
⭐ 4.82 / 5 programme satisfaction • 3 completed programmes • 100% athlete completion rate
YOUR SPORT CAREER ENDS.
BUT WHAT COMES NEXT?
The uniform comes off. The routine is different now.
And suddenly you're facing a question that catches most athletes off guard:
"Who am I without this?"
YOU MIGHT BE:
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WHAT IS FIRST STEPS?
A fully funded online group programme. Designed for retiring and retired athletes. Expert led sessions that give athletes the tools, frameworks, and community to navigate transition with confidence.
What First Steps gives you:
Understand your identity
Get insights into your deeper personality preferences, supported by the Enneagram Assessment and a 1:1 feedback session
Understand what’s happening to you
Learn how to "manage the messy middle"of transition with frameworks proven to show who you can become without sport.
Move forward with support
Reflect and look forward with fellow athletes in groups and in breakout rooms
Only takes 5 minutes - 16 spots available
What You'll Walk Away With...
The self-understanding you need to explore "Who am I beyond an athlete?" - Session 2
Key insights for navigating transition successfully, including understanding the psychology & neuroscience of change. - Session 3
A pathway to building your future beyond sport, recognising how to draw upon your athlete qualities and further grow beyond sport - Session 4, 5
PLUS: Ongoing access to an athlete community and opportunities for continued support.
Only 16 spots available
Takes 5 minutes
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Only 6 sessions. Plus support that lasts well beyond the programme.
HOW IT WORKS
Structured to fit busy schedules. Fully remote.
Designed for athletes.
FORMAT: Online via Zoom
6 Tuesdays, 19:00–21:30 GMT
Starts 14 April 2026
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✅ Small group work with fellow athletes
✅ Sessions on identity, transition and finding purpose
✅ Enneagram personality assessment and 1:1 feedback
✅ Mindfulness and grounding practices
✅ Safe, confidential, athlete-only environment
COMMITMENT:
2.5 hours per week.
COST:
Fully funded by the Jacobs Futura Foundation.
You're not alone. And you don't have to figure this out by yourself. Reserve your spot before we reach capacity. Only 16 spots left...
Only takes 5 minutes - 16 spots available
WHO THIS IS FOR:
YOU DON'T NEED TO BE:
✅ Retired athletes processing life after sport
✅ Athletes nearing retirement preparing for transition
✅ Athletes feeling uncertain about identity and next steps
❌ In crisis
❌ An Olympic medalist
❌ Looking for therapy or clinical support
WHAT MATTERS
You're willing to be open, reflect, and engage with other athletes navigating the same journey.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is this only for UK athletes?
Our primary focus is retiring or retired UK athletes. Space permitting, we do accommodate international athletes who've completed the application.
What if I'm not "struggling enough"?
This isn't crisis support. It's proactive. You can be "fine" and still benefit from clarity, community, and tools for what's next.
Is this confidential?
Yes. Athlete-only environment. What's shared stays in the group.
What if Tuesday evenings don't work for me?
We ask for you to be able to commit to the 6 sessions. If Tuesday’s do not work for you, please still apply so we are aware of your interest. Our next programme may be on another weeknight.
What happens after 6 sessions?
You'll have access to a private athlete community and optional pathways for continued support through Human First's network.
Presented by Human First. Delivered in proud partnership with:
TAKE THE FIRST STEPS TOWARDS TRANSITION - APPLY TODAY:
The April programme is limited to 16 athletes per group.
Reserve your spot before 23 March.
Sponsored for athletes.
First Steps is a Human First - Athlete Transition cohort. Funded by the Jacobs Futura Foundation. Delivered in proud partnership with Reboot_ and The True Athlete Project.
For more information: humanfirst@h-d-i-a.com
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