“It is the toughest thing I’ve ever done. I took for granted all the things I did as an athlete because I never thought I would have to end my career this soon. My teammates are very supportive right now, but it just doesn’t feel the same.”
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Moving forward isn’t easy:
That moment today must have been so overwhelming and painful. I get those feelings of wanting to be a part of.
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An athlete shares about leaving volleyball, “I remembered all the athletes had a meeting on the floor I needed to be on. I was passing tons of people on the stairwell, unknowing they were all athletes, until I passed my Athletic Director who patted me on the shoulder. I didn’t even know he knew me. And the pat wasn’t just a ‘I know you’ pat, but it was like a consolation pat.”
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A fellow athlete shares her thoughts about the purpose of our online community at http://www.GoAlliedAthletes.com, “Most people don’t have a support group after they quit sports —for most of them their “support group” was their teammates and/or people in their sport and it’s hard to keep those connections when you are no longer a part of that world.”
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As coaches, you know how much you impact your athletes. You are role models and have lasting effects.
A study investigated how coaches’ feedback influenced their athletes’ level of motivation pre- to post-season.
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An athlete’s mindset impact confidence levels, and coping strategies provide individuals with an edge when athletes doubt themselves.
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Sometimes we compare ourselves with others and become discouraged.
What helps you find your tunnel vision? What would it be like to try imagining yourself lifting the heaviest weight or hitting the treadmill at full-speed, or however you’d like to see yourself?
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There’s something about being able to share your experiences with others. At the gym, I spoke to another athlete. He shared that he could relate to our purpose because he’s always been connected to sports at an elite level. He shared that he has had a number of injuries, but the most recent one has been the toughest. Being in the midst of injury is the hardest. Particularly at the beginning of recovery, it’s frustrating, to say the least.
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To prove to yourself that you can pursue physical and therefore mental challenges?
What is your purpose? Why do you put in those extra hours? Is it to challenge yourself in ways that you never expected? Is it for something bigger?
Dig deep and think about what inspires you every day?
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Working out provide me with a way to channel my emotions. When I went through a tough job transition and a less-than-ideal work environment, the gym served as a constant, a way to process my frustrations.
However, I’ve gone go through ups and downs. Darker times were characterized by workouts at home. I found inspiration through Crossfit videos. After several months, I accessed the part of myself that felt lost. I wondered that if I felt physically strong, then I could tap into some emotional resilience. It was these athletes’ sheer strength and grit that empowered me.
What does working out provide you? Do you ever feel like conquering something empowers you? Share your thoughts on www.GoAlliedAthletes.com.
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