Retreats

Taking space is not time away from work. It is the work.

For Coaches

For Teams

Testimonies#

How do we know retreats are working?

Head Coach
"Thank you so much for all the help. You can probably imagine what I went through when I got booted from the village, told I could only coach if I didn't have a fever and all that goes on in my brain when I got sick. Anyways... just trying to say thanks for all you do and the positive outlook I have gained even when faced with adverse and somewhat scary situations."
Head Coach
“I intentionally waited a couple weeks beyond the retreat to assess the impact this had on me. The retreat itself had a significant impact at the time, but I was also hoping that I would be able to employ strategies I learned there into my daily routine at home and on the road with my job. I am happy to report that I have successfully transferred many to my new daily routines. I have a new morning routine that has completely shifted and energized my days. Also, I have used breathing routines to sleep deeper through the night. These are examples of how I'm periodizing my recovery, however the most impactful skill the retreat provided was the self-awareness, practice, and reflection around what it takes to flourish in our coaching. I look forward to sharing it with my team and colleagues.”
Sport Director
“The retreat was really eye opening in creating space for me to just be. I was exposed to so many different practices that I hadn't even known about before but that truly helped me be in the moment. I think this has an impact personally and in the longevity of coaching long-term. What was most impactful was the understanding that we can rest in the moment just as much as we can perform in the moment.”
Head Coach
“There are going to be more than I can touch on here, but I hope I can at least share enough for you to understand the impact it has made on me. I've had a personal health journey that has made me understand two things, first is I really believe in what I do as a coach, but the second was that I need to learn to take better care of myself in the process. Our default is too easy to just push through, without paying attention to the impacts. This retreat has really helped me put some specifics in place that have already shown major impact for me (journaling and what I would call a "tool chest" approach vs seeking the "right" thing for me. But then you add the ability to connect with other like-minded coaches of sports you would likely never cross otherwise. Learning from them and the thought-provoking discussions will help my coaching as much as any coaching education thing I have done since my masters. And in a career that allows you to become isolated in your world, this was a great way to just meet new people and build new friendships.”
Head Coach
“I feel great following the retreat. The tools and methods presented are incredibly useful in my daily practice and show potential for implementation within my team. Several have already been worked into the curriculum for the upcoming season. If a goal is to build a more cohesive team USA across sports, this retreat will be a useful tool to further that vision.”
Head Coach
“I can't tell you how much the retreat has helped me. We are in Europe now and I feel the strongest in my coaching as I ever have in my career. It is because of that experience. Being around the other coaches and seeing/connecting to their experiences and feeling how they related not only gave me calmness to my emotions but a confidence that I have never really felt before!! Thank you so much.”