When Good Isn't Good Enough

The 'I' in Team???

We’ve all heard it before: “There’s no I in team.” But what happens when the game ends and the team is gone? In this episode, Coach Lyss and Alyssa flip that old saying on its head and dive into what life looks like when all that’s left is the I. If you’ve ever missed the camaraderie, routine, or belonging that came with sports, this conversation will remind you...you’re not alone, and there’s power in building both the I and the team in your next chapter. LINKS: 🔗 Take the Athlete Archetype Quiz! www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz [http://www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz] Join The Locker Room: https://beyondtheathlete.ac-page.com/lockerroom [https://beyondtheathlete.ac-page.com/lockerroom] Tik tok: @beyondtheathlete Instagram: @_beyondtheathlete

Four Years for Nine Seconds: The Cost of "Success"

In this episode of 'So You're a Former Athlete And...', hosts explore the concept of invisible work and its relation to real success. Using Usain Bolt's training as a metaphor, they dive into the patience and consistency required for achievement. The conversation sparks around transferring this athlete mindset to post-sports life, emphasizing that true success often demands years of behind-the-scenes effort. LINKS: Quoted instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLdExtYIl8M/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== [https://www.instagram.com/p/DLdExtYIl8M/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] 🔗 Take the Athlete Archetype Quiz! www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz [http://www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz] EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.beyondtheathlete.net/blueprint [https://lifeaftersports.thinkific.com/bundles/beyond-the-athlete] Tik tok: @beyondtheathlete Instagram: @_beyondtheathlete Want to Be a Guest? Fill Out this Form: https://forms.gle/cZimpKASJLwBrTnE7 [https://forms.gle/cZimpKASJLwBrTnE7] So You're a Former Athlete Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553111356971 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553111356971]

The Achievement Hangover No One Talks About

Hosts Lyss and Alyssa get into the concept of imposter syndrome, a common struggle faced by former athletes transitioning into different stages of life. They discuss personal experiences from feeling self-doubt during gym sessions to stepping into intimidating business environments. Through relatable stories, they offer practical advice to help listeners manage imposter syndrome and embrace new challenges with confidence and resilience. LINKS: 🔗 Take the Athlete Archetype Quiz! www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz [http://www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz] EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.beyondtheathlete.net/blueprint [https://lifeaftersports.thinkific.com/bundles/beyond-the-athlete] Tik tok: @beyondtheathlete Instagram: @_beyondtheathlete Want to Be a Guest? Fill Out this Form: https://forms.gle/cZimpKASJLwBrTnE7 [https://forms.gle/cZimpKASJLwBrTnE7] So You're a Former Athlete Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553111356971 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553111356971]

It Costs HOW MUCH?!

Hosts get into the financial challenges that come with transitioning from a collegiate athletic career to adult life. They explore the impact of losing institution-provided resources and provide former athletes with tools to navigate their financial future while highlighting the often overlooked realities of post-sport life. LINKS: 🔗 Take the Athlete Archetype Quiz! www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz [http://www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz] EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.beyondtheathlete.net/blueprint [https://lifeaftersports.thinkific.com/bundles/beyond-the-athlete] Tik tok: @beyondtheathlete Instagram: @_beyondtheathlete Want to Be a Guest? Fill Out this Form: https://forms.gle/cZimpKASJLwBrTnE7 [https://forms.gle/cZimpKASJLwBrTnE7] So You're a Former Athlete Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553111356971 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553111356971]

When Good Isn't Good Enough

This episode unpacks the often overwhelming expectations of maintaining the same high standards without the structured support of sports. From the struggle of feeling guilty for not doing enough to the burnout disguised as ambition, hosts Alyssa and Lyss share important insights on balancing the drive for self-improvement with acknowledging current achievements. LINKS: 🔗 Take the Athlete Archetype Quiz! www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz [http://www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz] Beyond the Athlete Blueprint Call: https://www.beyondtheathlete.net/blueprint [https://www.beyondtheathlete.net/blueprint] Tik tok: @beyondtheathlete Instagram: @_beyondtheathlete Want to Be a Guest? Fill Out this Form: https://forms.gle/cZimpKASJLwBrTnE7 [https://forms.gle/cZimpKASJLwBrTnE7] So You're a Former Athlete Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553111356971 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553111356971]