How our experiences in competition can serve us well in managing difficult situations in life after. In the competitive world, we experience the positive and negative sides of stress in the form of pressure situations in a contest. On the up side, pressure elevates our performance. We step up when the outcome of a situation […]
Laughing Through the Aches
Why a sense of humor is a key to life after sports. Several years ago, when I was working as the principal of an elementary school, we held a ‘sports day’ as a part of winter carnival week. Staff and students dressed up in clothing that represented their favorite team or sport. Wanting to get […]
Successful Versus Fulfilled
How some achievement can feel disappointing for former athletes. Ever had a moment when you arrived at some kind of achievement, and found yourself feeling less than excited about it? Maybe your sales group hit a goal or the team you coach won a big game. Maybe you won an award for a club that […]
The Unique Challenges of COVID-19 as an Ending to Competitive Careers
The recent pandemic has brought about an abrupt ending to a considerable number of athletic careers. Given our previous look at “The Manner of Endings” – how might those athletes who have seen their competitive careers end on this unusual note make this transition in as healthy a manner as possible? By staying connected to […]
Gifts Sports Give Us – Part Three in a Three Part Series
These posts are part of a series in which we examine three of the major understandings that are required of athletes in competition that also apply readily to the search for fulfillment and success in life after sports. Ultimately, while there are challenges in adapting to life after competition, we are equipped by our experiences […]
Gifts Sports Give Us – Part Two of a Three Part Series
These posts are part of a series in which we examine three of the major understandings that are required of athletes in competition that also apply readily to the search for fulfillment and success in life after sports. Ultimately, while there are challenges in adapting to life after competition, we are equipped by our experiences […]