educational webinars
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EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR - TRANSITION FROM SPORTS
August 12, 2020 In this webinar, Myriam Glez (founder of Athletes Soul) talks about the challenges associated with athletic retirement and what athletes should expect. She also shares some key practical tools to mitigate these challenges: - Educating yourself about the transition and be aware of what to expect - Taking the time to process your emotions and use some specific tools to avoid a mental health crisis: transition support system, athlete mental health link app, mindfulness - Develop a holistic deceleration plan for the first few months of retirement - How to switch mindset post-sports and develop your professional career. |
EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR - PIVOTING TO LIFE AFTER SPORTS AND ASSOCIATED EMOTIONS
May 26, 2020 Licensed therapists and Athletes Soul transition coaches Erika Fay and Sammy Jo Diffendaffer talk about the grieving process, ambiguous loss and the emotional challenges athletes face when retiring from sports. They insist on the importance of allowing yourself to feel and process the emotions associated with the loss of your sports (anger, sadness, frustration...). They also share how challenging this time can be for spouses, partners and parents of athletes but also how they can be the ones who diffuse the situation by opening line of communication to talk about the transition. |
EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR - DEALING WITH ANXIETY AND UNCERTAINTY
May 19, 2020 Former professional Rugby player Marc Stcherbina shares his tips on how to better deal with anxiety and uncertainty using his life story as the example. Marc Stcherbina broke his neck on the playing field ending a 12 year professional rugby career. Using that personal experience, he talks about how he left at that time and what he learnt. He talks about staying in the moment, confiding and practicing gratitude and kindness on a regular basis. |
understanding the transition
I am a Swammer. Now What?
Source: Athletes Soul |
Tips for a Smooth Transition to Life After Sport
Source: Athletes Soul |
Taking Off the Uniform: 6 Transition Steps Athletes Can Learn from Military Veterans
by Kellie Mix |
books
SPOTLIGHT: THE TRANSITION: EVERY ATHLETE’S GUIDE TO LIFE AFTER SPORTS
By Kelli Tennant
Former volleyball player Kelli Tennant writes about the transition from sport to life and its effects on athletes from identity crisis to eating disorders to loss of social network. Through various testimonies from former athletes, Kelli touches on the biggest challenges of the transition in an easy-to-read and candid book. Her message is inspiring and positive, encouraging athletes not to dwell into the sadness and despair but rather to embrace the process and look forward to new adventures. She acknowledges that all athletes will retire and experience the effects of the transition to some extent, but that they are not alone. A must-read for all retiring athletes.
Key words: identity crisis, loss of social network, process of grief, dealing with the transition
By Kelli Tennant
Former volleyball player Kelli Tennant writes about the transition from sport to life and its effects on athletes from identity crisis to eating disorders to loss of social network. Through various testimonies from former athletes, Kelli touches on the biggest challenges of the transition in an easy-to-read and candid book. Her message is inspiring and positive, encouraging athletes not to dwell into the sadness and despair but rather to embrace the process and look forward to new adventures. She acknowledges that all athletes will retire and experience the effects of the transition to some extent, but that they are not alone. A must-read for all retiring athletes.
Key words: identity crisis, loss of social network, process of grief, dealing with the transition
The Transition: Every Athlete's Guide to Life After Sports
By Kelli Tennant |
Bouncing Back
By Patrick Finnegan |
I Am A Retired Athlete
By Janae Whittaker Ali |
What's Next?: Sports Life Business: How to Transition Like a Champion
By Derrick Furlow Jr. |
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articles
Life After the Olympics: How Athletes Make the Tough Transition
Source: www.topresume.com Athletes- Aware Of Change But Clueless About Transition
By Jonathan T. Orr Source: Athlete Transition Services Blog |
PODCASTS
Preparing elite athletes for transition to life after sport should begin in childhood w/ Dr. Andrew Martin
By Kevin Saum Source: Head’n Tales Podcast episode 131 |
VIDEOS
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additional ORGANIZATIONS
The Final Whistle (Australia)
Crossing the Line (Australia)
Game Plan (Canada)
Switch the Play (England)
Collectif Shapers (France)
La Fondation Groupe Adecco (France)
Athlete Career Education Team USA (USA - Olympians)
Athlete Transition Services (USA - Student-Athletes)
Game Plan (USA - Student-Athletes)
The Players Trust (USA - NFL Players)
Retired from Sports (USA - Pro Athletes)
Her Sport Story (USA - female athletes)
Athlete Mental Health L*I*N*K (USA - Student-Athletes)
Athlete Minded (USA - former athletes)
Tackle What's Next (USA)
Crossing the Line (Australia)
Game Plan (Canada)
Switch the Play (England)
Collectif Shapers (France)
La Fondation Groupe Adecco (France)
Athlete Career Education Team USA (USA - Olympians)
Athlete Transition Services (USA - Student-Athletes)
Game Plan (USA - Student-Athletes)
The Players Trust (USA - NFL Players)
Retired from Sports (USA - Pro Athletes)
Her Sport Story (USA - female athletes)
Athlete Mental Health L*I*N*K (USA - Student-Athletes)
Athlete Minded (USA - former athletes)
Tackle What's Next (USA)