What happens to our athletic identity when we quit playing the sport that once defined us?
We derive so much of our sense of self from the activities we excel at, but what happens to our confidence and self-esteem when those things are no longer there?
In Part 4 of this 5-part Identity & Athletes series, Dr. Parks Springer and I talk about the many challenges athletes face when they retire from the sport they love.
It’s not just the physical body changes that leave athletes unable to recognize themselves in the mirror, but the loss of community and camaraderie that drastically impact an athlete’s identity when they retire from something that was such a huge part of their lives. It’s a subtle yet challenging transition that requires athletes to rediscover who they are. The impact is physical, mental, and emotional.
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