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We’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto!

As I stood on the pool deck Saturday morning watching my kids warm up for their first swim meet, I became acutely aware of how far I have come in letting go of my swimmer identity and its grip on … Continue reading

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A Wish for What Could Have Been

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Junior Seau this week. Not because he was a great football player, which he was, but that ended 2-1/2 years ago when he retired…but for the tragic loss of his potential, his … Continue reading

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The Sport Hopper

The sport hopper is another coping strategy that I have seen (and personally experienced) when dealing with re-identifying after retirement from a sports career. At first, the sport hopper might just want to try something new. But once they start … Continue reading

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The Workaholic – a lateral move

If the workaholic approach for filling the void is a coping pattern for you, you may find you give yourself fully to your job. It is likely your top priority and all else must fit in around it. If someone … Continue reading

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Filling the Void

So you’re retired from athletics. Maybe you finally have the time to pursue some of those other interests you have always wanted to try. Maybe you jumped right into an exciting and fulfilling job right out of college. Or maybe, you … Continue reading

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Reinvent yourself!

Are you, or someone you know, struggling with transitioning to a satisfying life after athletics? Do you feel stuck or like life is not all you know it can be? Do you miss the excitement that competition brought and the … Continue reading

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Kicking the “what now” to the curb

So, perhaps you find yourself in the “what now’ place that follows many years of being quite clear on your identity…your identity as an athlete. In my work on myself and with other athletes going through the transition beyond athletics, … Continue reading

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Beyond the Turkey and Stuffing: Step 1- Acknowledgement

There’s nothing like Thanksgiving for bringing the need to appreciate and acknowledge the things in life that we value to the forefront. This time of year, it is often customary to take at least a moment to reflect on things for which … Continue reading

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Standing with ghosts

The other day, I took my son to see the Chandler Symphony perform. It was a pops concert, so I was sure there would be some tunes that would speak to him. As for me, I always enjoy the symphony. … Continue reading

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A little birdie told me…

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