Behind every athlete's development is a dedicated support network. While roles are described using various terms across the European sporting landscape—from player development managers and sport psychologists to athlete counsellors and lifestyle advisors—their collective mission remains vital: professionally assisting personal growth.
Each HerForm module includes a powerful guide to help support providers—in addition to the aforementioned also including coaches, assistant staff, and parents—to deepen an athlete's engagement with the material.
Especially for those who may be new to facilitating an athlete's personal development, this resource provides essential structure and confidence. It ensures that even inexperienced supporters can effectively guide athletes through the HerForm learning journey.
Guiding questions prompt female athletes to apply the learning directly to their sport, current context, and upcoming experiences. Designed to be completed within 15 minutes, the compact intervention provides highly reflective, actionable, and applicable insights for athletes and their support system.
The guide focuses on two key action areas for every practitioner:
- Contextualising and reinforcing learning: Helping athletes relate the module content to their own specific experiences.
- Recognising opportunities for further discussion: Initiating meaningful conversations around these topics.
While HerForm content is designed to be accurate and relevant, there may be moments where an athlete requires more in-depth support. Practitioners must ensure they are prepared to direct the athlete to the appropriate professional resources when necessary.
Ultimately, the Athlete Practitioner’s Guide helps transform passive learning into active development. By equipping the athlete’s network with the practical tools to guide reflection and application, HerForm ensures every module creates meaningful, sustained change, both on and off the field. This collaboration is the key to fostering truly resilient and successful female athletes.
