Life After Sports

[@WHEREDAYAMPS]

I wish this video existed 6 years ago. I was depressed as hell when my sports career ended

[@tajdashaun]

Same here. I thought I was the only one going through it. Lots of drinking and partying to cope.

[@kellymorgan8515]

Graduated and retired from D1 athletics in 2018 after 16 years of my sport… still trying to figure out what to do now! They definitely don’t prepare you for this when you’re in school!

[@justinestellmaker4595]

Currently ending my first summer as a retired athlete. The struggle is real, and you are not alone. Thank you for this video.

[@eddierosario1537]

This is so true after college basketball ended it was hard nobody makes it to the nba and it’s so hard it to stop playing something you been doing since you were little but you have to

[@steveassimos5466]

thank for this great issue. watching my kids play sports was one of my favorite pastimes. its tough on the parents when the careers end. that said all the memories remain special.

[@reallifepsych3309]

totally agreed, it’s tough on everyone!

[@sandystwocents388]

This applies to the end of high school careers too, especially considering how many kids play their sport year round with travel teams.

[@thecletuscoffey]

Having more people talking about this reality for us former athlete is huge! Thank you for sharing the message.

[@PracticalInspiration]

Great to get some insight and love learning about sports psychology and post sports mental health

[@reallifepsych3309]

Yes, glad you enjoyed this!

[@TylerSinden]

Great talk. This transitions for student-athletes can be tough and truly have no idea when their career may end. I was doing marketing for the wrestling team my last year of college and the one guy was a senior and he was set to win or at least have a good shot at winning nationals and a day after he got there, it got shot down due to covid. Truly unfortunate and he was devastated.

[@reallifepsych3309]

That’s tough. Covid specifically has done a number on everyone. Athletes invluded.

[@WORKOUT--1]

I have missed you for your visit I was pleased with you 🇵🇸

[@GovindPrakash-os1qm]

I'm not into sports still watching because you are great.....

[@Angeladada]

Loved this! You’re so interesting ☺️I love watching you, makes me so happy 😋💕 Keep being your amazing self lovely! - Angeladada xx

[@reallifepsych3309]

Thank you so much for the support!!

[@a-love-supremist]

I still miss rec league basketball. Those were my glory days!

[@reallifepsych3309]

lol don’t we all miss the glory days!

[@gillianjones9873]

Great video! Super helpful now that I’m going through this (:

[@lakt2136]

Coaching more likely will be the next chapter for those that want to continue

[@WORKOUT--1]

🇵🇸We belong to you and from your wonderful channel and its upscale content on every new and distinctive thank you 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@GabrielCuillier]

Another one 🔥

[@RandalfElVikingo]

No wonder why former athletes can be kind of sour lol. They have to deal with a lot of pressure and I think this is an interesting topic to study, especially from a communication perspective because the media is the one putting that pressure in the first place.

[@reallifepsych3309]

Media, family, community, etc. There’s a lot to handle for sure.

[@merbaumshador7568]

Sound advice, not only for the hole left after losing the goal of a sport, but job as well i reckon

[@reallifepsych3309]

That’s also very true!

[@jess.0J]

How often do you come across people with dysthymia?

[@jess.0J]

New sub here, I’m really enjoying your videos.

[@stacyliddell5038]

Hey Alexa, I am looking for former athletes to come on to my podcast to talk about life after sport. Would you be interested in discussing an appearance on my podcast?

[@GovindPrakash-os1qm]

I'm not into sports still watching because you are great.....