Sports & Resilience

At Resilience at Work, we recognise the unique opportunity sports clubs have to foster resilience, teamwork, and well-being within our communities. Our support programmes are tailored to help athletes, coaches, and teams build the mental strength, adaptability, and emotional well-being that contribute to success both on and off the field.

Supporting resilience within sports clubs builds healthier, more confident athletes and creates a supportive community environment. Together, we’re fostering lifelong resilience, strengthening team bonds, and making a positive impact in the lives of players, parents and coaches alike.

Key Components

  • This component focuses on developing the resilience skills tailored for teams & athletes. These sessions cover topics such as stress management, goal setting, emotional regulation, and coping strategies specific to the challenges faced in sports.

    Outcomes include:

    • Improved Coping Mechanisms

    • Stronger Mental Toughness

    • Better Team Dynamics

  • This component focuses on providing training for coaches on mental health first aid, equipping them with the skills to recognise and respond to mental health issues among athletes. This training includes understanding signs of distress, effective communication techniques, and strategies for providing initial support.

    Outcomes Include:

    • Increased Awareness of Wellbeing Issues

    • Early Intervention & Support

    • Enhanced Team Cohesion

  • This component focuses on implementing supports and programmes that engage parents in the resilience-building process. These programmes educate parents on how to support their children's mental health and resilience through open communication, encouragement, and understanding the pressures of sports and growing up in today’s world.

    Outcomes include:

    • Increased Parental Support

    • Stronger Parent-Athlete Relationships

    • Community Cohesion