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What does life after the game feel like? One day, everyone’s telling you how great you are, asking about your highlights and wins. The next? They’re putting a hand on your shoulder, asking, “are you doing okay?” There’s a narrative out there that athletes struggle when their career ends. And you know what? There’s truth in it.  The shift from being a professional athlete to “what’s next?” is one of the toughest psychological transitions anyone can face. But here’s the thing—narratives DON’T define you. How you navigate that shift does. #LifeAfterSports #MentalToughness #Resilience #AthleteMindset #OptimalPerformance

Lucinda and I went to the park together yesterday. She was getting stuck going down the slide (skirts are not practical for slides, you see). Dressed in pants, I took her down the slide on my lap so she could go faster. It was good fun! As parents, I feel one of the most important things we can do is participate. I can assure you, my kids remember the race down the slide or a 15-minute soccer game, much more than much else I do for them. It's similar at work. Participating is important. It is much more fun than sitting back on the sidelines, and it provides opportunities to connect with colleagues, learn from others, and feel part of something. If you're not participating at work and you just plod along doing the bare minimum, what really is the point? My advice is to go down the slide, and you'll almost always end up gaining something back. You won't regret it. #participate #learn #grow #experience #worklifebalance

Here are 8 realizations that could change your life! Which one spoke to you the most? #realestate #realtor #motivation #happymonday #blufftonsc #hiltonhead #southcarolinarealestate

The Power of Camaraderie: Building Strong Bonds for Success Discover how camaraderie can make a difference in achieving success. Learn from personal experiences and insights shared by athletes, including Shane, Stafford, and Phil, who emphasize the impact of strong friendships and unity. #CamaraderieMatters #BuildingStrongBonds #AthletesSuccess #FriendshipGoals #UnityInSports #TeamworkSuccess #AthleteCommunity #SuccessThroughConnection #BuildingRelationships #AthleteInspiration

From Team Sports to Transformative Lifestyle: My Journey In this video, we dive into my journey from sports to a dedicated lifestyle. Discover the motivations behind my commitment, the challenges, and how teamwork fueled my passion for helping others achieve their goals. Join me as I share insights and results from this fulfilling path. #LifestyleJourney #SportsBackground #Teamwork #PersonalGrowth #FitnessMotivation #LifeTransformation #Inspiration #HealthyLiving #GoalAchievement #CommunitySupport

Commitment & Teams. What does it mean to be #committed? To be all in? To be there for your #team - whether that’s at work, school, home, or everything in between? This past winter, my 7-year-old son showed me how strong commitment is when we cultivate it. He inspired me and those around him with his incredible dedication to his first year on all-mountain ski team. This took serious work - up at 6:30am every Saturday and Sunday since mid-December, 6 hours on the slopes every weekend day, running gates, moguls and freestyle comps, and hitting the slopes in sun, storms, and an actual declared blizzard (that day, with its 100 mph wind gusts was, admittedly, a bit brutal!) There were days when he wanted a break, to get off skis, and do something else. There were days when I desperately wanted to sleep in. In that, and together, we found the opportunity to talk about a valuable life lesson - what it means to be committed to those people who are relying on you. That will stay with him far beyond the slopes, and I couldn’t be happier about it. We all have those days…when it’s just plain hard. But the value of staying all in, of being there for your team, is like a seed properly nurtured - it grows! And if you’re not feeling committed, ask yourself why. Explore it for yourself. Do I need something more? Do I need something different? We have one life to lead - go after the commitments that energize you (yes, even at 6:30am on a Saturday!) So cheers to you, kid! Keep flying. Keep chasing the fun. And be there for your team - whatever team that may be! #lifeskills #commitment #teams #culture #passion

If you don’t create boundaries, they won’t exist. Like many lessons in life, I had to learn this one the hard way. Today, I chose to step away from the never ending list of tasks that need to be done in my business so that I could spend some quality time teaching my daughters how to play the most frustrating sport in the universe. You have the power to ‘Yes’ to the things that bring value to your life, and the power to say ‘No’ to things that don’t. You are the master of your fate. You are the captain of your soul. #worklifebalance #corevalues #priorites #stupidwhiteball

Pushing Beyond Physical Limitations: My Journey as an Athlete Join me as I share my experience of pursuing a professional athlete career, despite not having the physical advantages. Learn how embracing limitations led to new possibilities and doors of opportunity. Don't let closed doors discourage you, as there are always alternative paths to success. Check out the rest of this episode here: https://lnkd.in/gjEuE7vA #AthleteJourney #OvercomingLimitations #EmbracingChallenges #SuccessStories #AlternativePaths #OpportunityKnocks #PushingBeyondLimits #DreamsAndPossibilities #NeverGiveUp #GoalDriven

Discovering who you are is not a solo sport! It's easy to think the work of identifying your vocation is an isolating journey. There's introspective work, to be sure, but our most meaningful learnings occur in the company of people we trust. #community #lifecoach #careercoach #collegeguidancecounselor #choosingamajor #careerchange #choosingacareer #christiancommunity

On-field fame brings recognition, accolades, and success, but does it translate into lasting fulfillment off the field? While fame can open doors, it doesn’t automatically lead to personal growth, mental well-being, or deeper connections in life beyond the sport. So, does on-field fame enrich off-field life, or is it how you use that fame that truly matters? True success off the field comes from how athletes manage their fame—balancing their achievements with grounded values, strong relationships, and a sense of purpose that extends beyond the spotlight. At AŠVA, we offer tailored programs that help athletes cultivate mental resilience, emotional balance, and a deeper sense of self—ensuring that their off-field life is as rewarding as their on-field success. #AŠVA #BeyondTheSpotlight #LifeAfterFame #BalanceAndSuccess #AthleteMindset #FameAndFulfillment