Sets For Life

Your work will never determine your worth. As athletes it can be difficult to grasp that concept. Many of us look for new things to make us feel significant once we are no longer defined by the sport we play. In this episode we explore how to uncover something deeper.

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In this week's episode we breakdown post athletic career trauma and so much more. Get your pen and pad ready!

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As athletes we must realize that when our playing career comes to an end we are not just turning another chapter. We are literally starting on another book. The great part is that we get to decide what we will write on page one of this new journey.

It's important to develop a diverse portfolio. As athletes we put all of our eggs in one basket knowing that at some point we will have to transition into the next stage of life. We discuss this and so much more in this week's episode.

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As athletes we have to be honest with ourselves. In the midst trying to balance a chaotic schedule of practice, travel, and class we have to find time to pause. We have to ask ourselves what we can truly see ourselves doing. There are tons of amazing professions but you have to find the best fit for you.

It is also important to define what true winning means for you. You do not want to miss this episode featuring former pro turned coach Josh Cooperwood.

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As athletes we go to war with our teammates. Sometimes one of the hardest parts of stepping away from our sport is not having the same relationship with our teammates anymore. 

One of the greatest yet often overlooked things we take away from our sport is the ability to be patient. Patience is a skill that will serve us well long after the ball stops bouncing. 

You don't want to miss this incredible interview featuring the Big Homie D Murph

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As athletes we have so much more to offer than what we do on the field or court and it is so important that we find our voice and use our platform.

While the majority of the students on campus are trying to figure out who they are outside of their parental sphere, athletes already come in with a label. As athletes we have to figure out who we truly are because the sport stops. So many of us are lost when the ball stops.

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In many cases the sport we love and dedicate the first 20 years of our lives to is often taken from us in an instant. The end of our playing career could come as a result of an injury or being cut by a professional team. For some athletes this leads to a deep dark depression. Some athletes turn to alcohol and pills to numb the pain. 

There are so many athletes suffering alone in silence. The good news is that there is light at the end of the tunnel. You can figure it out and you can bounce back. Sets For Life is designed to tell the untold stories of former athletes. You do not want to miss this episode featuring special guest Leo Sullivan.

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As athletes we can gain a false perception of what it truly takes to obtain certain luxuries in life. We grow accustomed to chartered flights, five star hotels, and catered meals. Once our playing days come to an end we have to figure out where we fit in society and what we can do to provide for ourselves. 

Many athletes struggle with the transition out simply because they never prepared for it. It is so important to feed your mind with things outside of your sport.

You must come to grips with the fact that you will have to start  over. You may be the senior and the leader on your team but a few months later you could find yourself on a corporate job where you have less experience than all of your coworkers. In a sense you will be a "rookie" all over again. There is nothing wrong with starting over. It is simply a part of the process.

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