The True Athlete Retreat
With Neil Place, Sam Parfitt and Oz Marginean
September 3 - 6, 2026
Join us from 3 – 6 September 2026 for a transformative 3-day retreat. Set in the Spanish countryside, this retreat is for athletes, coaches, practitioners, and all who would like to deepen their practice and explore a different way of being.
About the Leaders
Neil Place
Head of U.S. Programming at The True Athlete Project, Neil Place is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he spends much of his time trail running, climbing, or biking. He has played and coached competitive ultimate frisbee for nearly two decades, experiences that continue to shape his perspective on sport, effort, and long-term development. Neil holds […]
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Sam Parfitt is our founder and CEO, and a global leader in sport for social change. Sam is a tennis player, coach, mindfulness teacher and university tutor. Early in his journey, Sam received public service awards for his work mentoring at-risk youth and reimagining sporting environments - weaving together mindfulness, poetry and social action projects […]
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Oz is the Head of Community at The True Athlete Project and a a movement play facilitator based in Barcelona,specializing in blending athletic development with playful, exploratory practice, helping people find joy and freedom in their bodies. A former NCAA Division One basketball player, Oz brings over 15 years of professional athletic training and more […]
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