In partnership with the Hurricanes Alumni, Raise My game are offering retiring or retired Hurricanes players an opportunity to have a confidential face-to-face or online conversation to help figure out the next steps for you and your family. The conversation may confirm what you are already thinking, or generate some new ideas.

After the initial planning meeting, if you think it would be helpful for us to mentor you through the next stage, you have the option to receive ongoing support for you and your family. The cost will be met by the Hurricanes Alumni. The expression of interest is now open until July 16. 

 

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

“I’ve taken time to settle my family back in NZ. Now that they are all happy, I’m ready for a new challenge – knowing that no decision I make will be forever, gives me the courage to just give a range of things a go, whilst building experience along the way”.     – Victor Vito

“Retiring from rugby can be hard, irrespective of the level you were playing at. Suddenly all the structures that support you as an individual, as a part of the team, are gone. I was fortunate to have some great people help guide me through that first year. One of the key things I did was to dive headfirst into something new, fully prepared to fail. Just like footy, that’s where the real gold (as well as learning) comes from.”    – Tim Bateman

“When I retired from Rugby, I had a lot of different ideas about things wanted to do and I also wanted to prioritise time with my family. Having someone to help me and Lee-anne plan and prepare would have been extremely valuable.”                       – Conrad Smith

Raise My Game Mentors

Steve Symonds

Former Hurricanes Player Development manager, business leadership and change manger, and athlete mentor. Steve is motivated by the challenge of helping people step towards the things that scare them, and at the same time, inspire and excite them.

Suzie Muirhead

Former Black Sticks captain, double Olympian, Raise My Game creator, business consultant, athlete mentor, mum to five kids, and cancer survivor.  Suzie has lived experience of the process of getting clear on life’s priorities and living that out each day.

The Process

Your Situation

Discuss your history, current situation, aspirations, and change optimism.

Support

Discuss who is in your inner circle of support (who supports you and your family), and who you need to support.

Self

Sort a competency card deck, discussing competencies important for change.

Strategies

Build a transition plan detailing your change actions for logistics, finances, career, and self-management.

Expression of Interest

The expression of interest for the Transition pilot is open to former Hurricanes players and closes July 16. Partners are welcome to participate in the process. The cost will be met by the Hurricanes Alumni.