Who is Cletus Coffey?
Who is Cletus Coffey?
I Was Not Built For Mediocrity...
As a former professional and world champion athlete, turned entrepreneur and master coach to so many incredible former competitive athletes, I have always had a drive to achieve my highest potential in all areas of my life.
Even today, as I help former athletes, of all competitive levels, transform their knowledge, expertise and influence into a powerful message, personal brand, and business, I have a desire to make a monumental shift in how athletes transition into the new game of life after sports.
"I want all of us former athletes to be capable of making a greater positive impact in life than we ever did in sports."
However, I did not begin building the Recovering Athlete coaching programs to free other former athletes from the pain, struggle and mediocrity they were settling for. I discovered this philosophy, art, language and framework while trying to save my own life.
...And Neither Were You!
It was only after this process began working for me, was I able to start leading other former athletes and live like the "pro" athlete I had always dreamed of as a kid.
To best understand how I got here, you first need to know about me...the athlete.
Being an athlete is all I desired to be as a kid, sports were my outlet. Playing sports was the one place I felt most like myself, and could be distracted from many of life's challenges.
My dream was to become a professional athlete.
It did not matter which sport, I was just completely driven to reach my highest potential as an athlete.
However, things don't always go according to plan.
After my parents divorced and the death of my infant sister, I internalized my grief and pain by channeling all my energy into finding happiness and success in sports.
I was a three-sport athlete throughout high school and when it was over, my success in sports had me wanting more.
After a successful four years in college as a two-sport student-athlete, I walked away with my degree and a burning desire to continue my athletic career to see how far I could take myself.
I don't know if it was my drive to reach my potential as a professional athlete, or my fear of not having a "next season," but two weeks after my college graduation I was on a plane to follow my dreams as a professional football player.
I was fearless and determined to live out my dream.
For four years, I grew and developed as a player and a professional, until the night it all came crashing down.
During a routine play, I fractured my leg and tore all the ligaments in my ankle.
What I never really understood, or most likely failed to believe, was that my life as an athlete would some day come to an end. I had been playing sports my entire life with a fire in my belly to be great, and to reach my highest potential, whatever that looked like.
My rehab was long, and although I eventually came back to finish out the season, I was in pain and no longer able to perform at a high level.
I was officially done.
My entire life I had one dream, and when that dream was cut short, I was lost and began to wonder:
Who am I?
What is my purpose in this life if not an athlete?
How am I going to find another dream?
How am I ever going to find something I love doing as much as I loved being an athlete?
Over the next 15 years, I found jobs, started businesses, and took on odd projects all in an attempt to find the same feeling, that same high, I once had as an athlete.
Nothing worked out.
In my attempts to find myself, I failed over and over. I disappointed a lot of people with my inability to find stability and success in my life.
Most importantly, I was disappointed in myself and doubting my existence.
I was lost, broke, depressed and searching for help. Despite my search, I could not find any stories, insight, direction, or advice from other former athletes who had been struggling like me.
What I did find were other athletes, just like me, who were going through the exact same things I had. They, too, were looking for help.
The light went off for me.
All of my experiences had finally come together, showing me the way to meaning, purpose and where I could add real value to the lives of others.
I had always wanted to be a professional athlete and live that perceived magical lifestyle. Yet what I truly chased was passion, fulfillment, joy, meaning, purpose, love, respect, and a lifestyle by my own design.
You have arrived here. Sick and tired of sitting on the sidelines of life, settling for less than you know you are capable of.
You want to be in the new game of life. Playing full on. Having success in your business, health, and relationships.
You've come to the right place. I get you. I know what you are going through and I know how to help you win at this new game of life.
I have found my HIGH in life after sports and I want to help you find yours. I invite you to join our community of former athletes who are here to help each other make a greater impact in life than we ever did in sports.
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