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What does it really take to raise a professional athlete?In this special episode of Beyond the Painted Lines, I sit down with my mom to talk about the unseen sacrifices, faith, discipline, and family values that shaped my journey from a young hooper to a professional basketball player — and now into life coaching and purpose-driven leadership.We dive into:How my mom raised me through sports, injuries, and pressureThe faith foundation that carried us through uncertaintyWhat families don’t see behind an athlete’s successTransitioning from basketball into life, leadership, and coachingLessons for parents, athletes, and anyone navigating life after sportsThis episode is for:✔️ Athletes questioning what comes after the game✔️ Parents raising young athletes✔️ Former players rebuilding identity and purpose✔️ Anyone who believes success is bigger than the scoreboard🎧 If you’ve ever wondered how faith, family, and discipline shape a life beyond the game — this conversation is for you.📌 Subscribe to Beyond the Painted Lines for more conversations on identity, transition, faith, and life after sports.📩 Interested in life coaching for former athletes? Connect with me on Instagram @beyondthepaintedlines

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Who you surround yourself with is quietly shaping your mindset, identity, and future, especially after sports.In this episode of Beyond the Painted Lines, Keith Datu breaks down how your environment, relationships, and inner circle influence who you’re becoming, often more than your goals or motivation ever will.This conversation is especially for former athletes, high performers, and anyone navigating life after sports who feels stuck, disconnected, or unsure of their next direction.In this episode, we talk about:Why athletes struggle more after leaving structured team environmentsHow your circle impacts confidence, discipline, and identitySigns your environment is holding you backHow to intentionally build relationships that align with your next seasonFaith, growth, and choosing people who sharpen you, not drain youIf you’re trying to rebuild your identity, find clarity, and create momentum beyond the game, this episode will challenge you to take a hard look at who you’re allowing close to you.🎧 Listen now and reflect on this question:Are the people around you helping you become who God is calling you to be?

What happens when your identity is tied to performance?

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In this episode of Beyond the Painted Lines, professional basketball player and coach Keith Datu opens up about the silent pressure athletes carry — the pressure to perform, to prove your worth, and to live up to expectations placed on you by coaches, fans, family, and yourself.If you’ve ever felt:• Anxiety before games• Fear of failure• Lost after injury or retirement• Confused about who you are beyond the sport…this conversation is for you.We dive into how performance-based identity can slowly drain your confidence, faith, and sense of purpose — and how to begin rebuilding an identity that isn’t shaken by wins, losses, or stats.This episode is especially for:✔ Current athletes✔ Former athletes struggling with transition✔ High performers dealing with pressure✔ Anyone questioning their purpose beyond achievement📌 Key Topics Covered:• The mental pressure of high-level performance• Why athletes struggle with identity loss• Separating who you are from what you do• Faith, purpose, and life after sport• How to redefine success beyond the scoreboard🎧 If this episode resonates, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear this.📲 Want support navigating life after sport?Comment STEADY or reach out to learn more about the Beyond the Painted Lines Coaching Program.

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True growth doesn’t come from constantly grinding it comes from knowing when to slow down, breathe, and reset.

In today’s episode of Beyond The Painted Lines, we dive into why rest is not weakness… it’s strategy.

As athletes and high performers, we’re taught to push through everything: pressure, fatigue, exhaustion.

But the truth is: your breakthrough depends on recovery.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why rest increases performance, clarity, and discipline

How burnout destroys identity and momentum

The biblical truth behind slowing down to hear God more clearly

How rest builds resilience, not takes away from it

If you’ve been feeling tired, drained, or guilty for slowing down… this episode is for you.

📌 Want support rebuilding your identity, discipline, and momentum after sports?

My Beyond The Painted Lines Coaching Program helps athletes find clarity, confidence, and purpose in their next chapter.

Comment “STEADY” or DM me “REST” on Instagram and I’ll send you the details.

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