Barry Cowan knows what it means to walk away from elite sport and build a second career that lasts.

In this episode of Locker Room Power, Barry Cowan joins David Sammel to talk about the real transition athletes face after competition ends. From his journey as a professional tennis player to becoming a respected voice in global sports media, Barry shares the mindset shifts, uncomfortable moments, and hard truths that shaped his next chapter.

They explore:

• Why “just working hard” isn’t enough
  

• How pressure changes when your identity is on the line
  

• The danger of knee-jerk decisions in sport and life
  

• What athletes and professionals get wrong about success
  How to stay relevant when the game keeps evolving
  

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This conversation isn’t about trophies, it’s about identity, patience, and finding meaning beyond performance.

🎯 For anyone navigating change, reinvention, or life after a major chapter.