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Transition Resources

Transition Resources for Athletes

Game Plan Transition Resources Programs

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Success After Sports

Start date: September 5, 2023

Success After Sports is designed to support you, one of Canada's Olympic, Paralympic, or national team athletes, through your transition out of sport. This program is designed for athletes who are struggling with the decision to retire or continue in sport and for those who have made the decision to move on from their athletic careers.

This is not your typical online course, Melinda has created a Game Plan specific cohort of up to 12 participants each offering. In addition to the 9 modules, Melinda meets weekly with participants for a two-hour "huddle" via Zoom. This course creates a team-like atmosphere that pushes everyone forward toward a Personal NEXT!

Participants will feel supported as they begin to understand the issues and emotions that athletes face post-sport. Upon completion of this program, you will be able to articulate future goals and you will have taken steps towards your own version of success after sports.

Module Dates:

There will be 2 options for zoom calls which will happen either in the daytime or in the evening to accommodate participants from coast to coast.

  • September 5th intro call

  • Week of Sept. 10th: Module 1

  • Week of Sept. 17th: Module 2

  • Week of Sept. 24th: Module 3

  • Week of Oct. 5th: Module 4

  • Week of Oct. 8th: break

  • Week of Oct. 15th: Module 5

  • Week of Oct.22nd: Module 6

  • Week of Oct. 29th: Module 7

  • Week of Nov. 5th: Module 8

  • Week of Nov. 12th; Module 9

  • Week of Nov. 26th: Celebration call

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Quatre-Chemins- Base Camp

Start Date: September 22, 2023

Quatre-Chemins is an organization whose mission is to support you, one of Canada's Olympic, Paralympic, or national team athletes, through your transition out of sport. When taking part in one of our services, you will meet other athletes, but also Canadian military members and business leaders that are also going through a transition. 

Our services are designed to help you redefine who you are beyond all your accomplishments. Regardless of what stage you are at in your transition, Quatre-Chemins can support you in this highly emotional phase where we often feel lost and confused. We can help you answer questions like : 

Who am-I if I don't perform?

  • Do I still mean something if I don’t perform?

  • Will I ever feel happy like this doing something else?

  • Here are two types of services for you: 

Base Camp: A 48-hours experience in nature that allows you to take a break and start exploring questions you have in regards to your transition. It is a way to get a first experience with us and meet other people that, like you, are going through a transition. 

One-Year program: One year spent with a group of maximum 12 people. The program has 10 sessions spread over one year during which you will have the time to live through your transition. The sessions will allow you to take a monthly pause to check how you are doing and will allow you to get to know yourself better for this next chapter of your life.

Upcoming Program Dates:

Base Camp:

  • September 22nd-24th, 2023, St-Hippolyte, Quebec

  • February 22nd-25th, 2024, in the province of Quebec.

  • September 27th-29th, 2024, in the province of Quebec.

One-Year program:

  • Parcours 9: Starts October 11th, Montreal. 

  • Parcours 10: Starts January 25th, 2024, Montreal

  • Parcours 11: Starts May 9th, 2024, Montreal

  • Parcours 12: Starts October 9th, 2024, Montreal. 

A 4th group will starts in 2024 and will take place in Quebec City.

**Please note that all of our services are offered in French for now. But, if you understand French very well, but prefer to express yourself in English, you are more than welcome. Connect with your Game Plan Advisor for more information.**

Connect with your Advisor

If you have further questions about life after sport and you are uncertain if this program is right for you, we strongly encourage that you connect with your Game Plan Advisor.

Please note this program is not intended to be group therapy or to address psychological needs. If you feel that you need psychological help please contact us, so we can help you get what you need. Nor is this program designed to determine your career path for employment, work on your resume or deal with mental health issues.

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Additional Resources

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Mental health check-in Where are you on the continuum today?
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Sign-up for AbilitiCBT APP- Virtual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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This workbook is designed to help you cope with uncertainty using evidence-based techniques you can apply within and outside of sport.
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Mental Health Support

Click below to learn more about the mental health support available to you through Game Plan. Game Plan works with its Mental Health Partner, LifeWorks, and a network of service providers supported by the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport to provide you with a range of confidential services to support your health and well-being.