6. Athletic Identity: The Demands of High-Performance Sport & The Importance of Understanding Our “Why”

THE SEASON 1 FINALE!!!! 

Building on the episode on teaching life skills through sport, today we’re discussing identity and how high-performance sport shapes the identity of athletes. 

I discuss my experiences grappling with identity, the difference between a high-performance mindset & a high-performance based identity, and how important it is to understand your “why”. 

Your support has meant the world to me this season!🥹💛

References: 

1. Haslam, C et al “‘I’m more than my sport’: Exploring the dynamic processes of identity change in athletic retirement” Psychology of Sport & Exercise 2024.
2. Chun, Y; Wendling, E; Sagas, M “Identity Work in Athletes: A Systematic Review of the Literature” Sports 2023.
3. Playing with Purpose: Athletic Identity and Relationships in Sports

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