For Schools & Universities
Designated workshops around mindset and performance, or 1-2-1 support with promising athletes needing that extra bit of guidance to step up to the next level of their sport. Beyond The Pitch is here to compliment the good work of the schools and universities by working alongside them to improve these young sportsmen as athletes but more importantly as people.
The moments nobody prepares you for
Balancing a genuine shot at elite sport with education, exams and everything else growing up throws at you is a heavy load - and for most of them, the sporting dream won't work out. Very few programmes prepare students for that reality, or give them anywhere to talk about the pressure and identity that come with it.
What the support looks like
A group workshop to your chosen athletes focussing on 5 BTP Principles: Identity & Perspective, Values, Action, Self-Awareness and Vulnerability. Explaining how mastering these is the key to a strong and positive mindset and hopefully improving your sporting performances along the way. The school and parents can then decide whether Beyond The Pitch is suited to their child with the further 1-2-1 support. This more personal support comes with psychological tools and techniques and is used during the 4 week programme. The 4 week block gives flexibility so the athlete can choose whether to complete just one month, or continue longer term if they feel Beyond The Pitch is for them.
Why it works
Your students will listen and develop because the support comes from a professional athlete who was released twice, who dealt with all the stresses of balancing education with sport, but who came back as an established professional. Sam is DBS checked, safeguarding certified, holds Level 3 Counselling skills, holds a postgraduate degree in Psychology, Emotional Intelligence & Leadership and is a facilitator for Sporting Chance, so you can bring him into an education setting with complete confidence. Options to work with 1-5 students, packages to work with 6+ students, or a one off workshop delivered at your school or university. Message us today with any questions or queries about the many ways Beyond The Pitch could help you or your students.
Let's have a conversation.
Player, parent, club or school - the first chat is free, private, and comes with no pressure. Tell me what's going on and I'll come back to you personally.
