Retirement

Retirement refers to the end of an athletes playing career in a particular sport, no matter their age. Invariably, whether an athlete gets cut from a varsity team at 16 or ends an illustrious multi-decade professional career, retirement is inevitable.

This can leave them feeling lost, lacking identity, and even depressed. Mental skills can be critical in helping the athlete not only cope with the above feelings, but find new direction and meaning in their ongoing pursuits.