No one can play forever and no one can accurately predict when they will have to stop playing. The end of their career could occur due to age, depreciation in performance, personal motivation, changes in financial or personal circumstances and injury. When the time comes to finally hang up the boots it can be a very difficult period for any player, not just those involved in the game on a fulltime basis. With the end of their involvement they may experience:

• Additional unfilled time
• A loss of identity
• A loss of social support and groups

All of which can be very distressing for an individual. Therefore as coach’s (and part of the social support they will be missing) it is your duty to assist and prepare players so that this transitional period is as undisruptive as possible.

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