Identity
The Many Selves an Athlete Carries Into a Match
Athlete identity can sit beside family, work, friendship and personal interests. Use a simple match-day plan to keep…
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All stories
Stories about identity, relationships, change and the lives athletes lead beyond the result.
Transitions
Changing Roles: The Difference Between a Break and a New Direction
Changing roles can mean a pause from competition or a lasting new direction; learn how to tell them apart and make the…
Relationships
The Quiet Work of Being a Teammate
The quiet work of being a teammate is practical: learn what others need, communicate clearly and make shared effort…
Life Beyond Sport
A Hobby with No Scoreboard
A hobby with no scoreboard gives athletes room to enjoy an interest without turning it into another test, target or…
Public Life
When the Interview Ends: Reading Public Images with Care
Reading athlete public images with care helps separate what a press appearance shows from guesses about private…
Our point of view
A result is one part of a life
Sport makes some moments visible; it cannot show the whole person. We make room for the identities, connections and changes that a scoreline leaves out.