Why Athletes Have Trouble Retiring

In this episode, we’re talking about advice for professional and retired athletes, including some reasons why maybe Tom Brady didn’t retire.

Today’s guest is Dr. Simon Le Clerc. Dr. Simon Le Clerc MStJ (Lieutenant-Colonel Ret’d) comes to AO with a wealth of experience. As a 24-year UK Army Veteran and highly specialist Pre-hospital Trauma Doctor, he has spent much of his time serving on the front-line, leading and working with elite teams operating in expeditionary and special operations environments.

Simon is a visionary who is completely people-focused, recognizing the incredible human potential that lies within high-performers from all walks of life.

As a result, he tends to concentrate on the person behind the career,
rather than just the technical aspects of performance.

Dr. Le Clerc's passion for supporting professional and elite athletes stemmed from his own journey. When severe combat-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder forced him to leave the military prematurely, he experienced the huge challenges (and dark despair), often associated with career-transition first-hand.

In this episode:

• Why maybe Tom Brady didn’t retire; Simon shares his thoughts on professional athletes who try to retire
• What Player Support Services does to help professional athletes
• How Simon's experience as a trauma doctor helps him relate to professional athletes
• Simon’s thoughts on PTSD and how he found his way out of a tough time in his life
• The importance of a strong support group and family support
• Simon talks about his daughter’s success on the tennis court and how it helped him see his career opportunity
• Advice for professional athletes that might be struggling with their mental health
• Why it is important for athletes to vocalize their fears
• Greg explains the difference between a sports agent and a athlete brand advisor
• Transition coaching and the periods when athletes might struggle
• The importance of culture on a sports team and how it leads to success
• How Tom Brady changed the culture of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Show links:

Player Support Services
https://player-support.com/

Pliable Athlete Branding 
https://www.pliablemarketing.com/athlete

Connect

Dr. Simon Le Clerc
Managing Director & Founder at Player Support Services Ltd 
Email: simon@player-support.com