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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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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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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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Maintaining Face!

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