Whether you’re actively competing or navigating life beyond sport or dance, our coaching helps you excel in your career—and beyond it
You are more than your performance — and your journey doesn’t begin or end with a medal, spotlight, or final whistle. At Thrive After Sport, we support elite performers — including athletes, dancers, and artists — to build the mindset, tools, and self-awareness they need to excel in their current arena and lead themselves confidently into whatever comes next.
Whether you're just starting out, deep in the demands of high-performance life, or navigating what lies beyond it, this is a space to reconnect with who you are, reflect with intention, and take aligned action in every part of your life.
Who We Support
Whether you're still performing or have already stepped away, we’re here for you.
We work with:
Elite athletes — past and present — including footballers, gymnasts, and Olympians.
Professional dancers navigating the demands of performance or life after the stage.
Coaches and parents guiding young performers through high-pressure moments or career transitions.
Because performance careers are unpredictable.
You might be:
→ Feeling the pressure to always be 'on'
→ Struggling with confidence outside your sport or art
→ Dealing with injury, burnout, or identity loss
→ Juggling competing priorities like study, work, or family
→ Wondering what's next after retirement
→ Feeling like no one really gets it
Wherever you're at — we’re here to help you thrive, in sport and beyond.
Personalised support for growth, clarity, and self-leadership
Tailored coaching that meets you where you're at — whether you’re balancing sport, elite performance with study or life, preparing for transition, or needing support to reconnect with your purpose. Together, we’ll clarify what matters most and build the mindset and systems to support it.
Safe spaces to grow together
Online and in-person sessions for athletes, coaches, and parents. Using the CORE process, these workshops spark reflection, create community, and build confidence — covering topics like identity, self-leadership, communication, and redefining success.
Long-term partnerships that support the whole athlete
From short pilots to embedded coaching programs, Thrive After Sport works with organisations, clubs, and schools to develop athletes as people — not just performers. Together, we can create a culture that supports wellbeing, growth, and long-term success.
At the heart of Thrive After Sport is the CORE process — a clear, powerful model that supports personal growth through every phase of the athletic journey.
C – CONNECT
Build self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Connect with your identity, values, purpose, and inner voice.
O – OWN
Take responsibility for your journey. Own your strengths, challenges, story, and potential.
R – RESPOND
Step into self-leadership. Learn to plan, communicate, receive feedback, and manage transitions with intention.
E – EMERGE
Move forward with clarity, confidence, and resilience. Redefine success on your own terms and take action in life beyond sport.
“Too often, identity and wellbeing are compromised in the pursuit of excellence. Thrive After Sport is about changing that story — starting from the inside out.”
- Ellie Bell
Liam Potts - Black Sox
For many athletes, networking feels like stepping into a whole new game — one without a playbook. You're confident in your sport. You’ve mastered discipline, teamwork, and high-pressure moments. But when it comes to building connections outside your team or sport, it can feel awkward or unclear where to even start.
Most athletes and dancers wait until retirement hits to ask, “What’s next?”—but by then, they’re already behind.
Why knowing who you are off the field is just as important as what you do on it
Why doing the inner work during your sporting career sets you up for long-term success
Supporting the whole athlete — before, during, and after sport.
Reach out to us for personalised coaching and mentoring to help you thrive beyond your sports career.
Email: ellie@thriveaftersport.com
Thrive After Sport is a coaching and mentoring initiative based in New Zealand, dedicated to supporting athletes in their personal and professional development beyond their sporting careers. Our team of experienced coaches are committed to helping athletes thrive in all aspects of life.
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