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Q&A: A sports psychologist on injury, retirement and athletic identity

Q&A: A sports psychologist on injury, retirement and athletic identity

by Katie Howard | May 29, 2026 | Pillar 3, Pillar 4, The Mind Game

Sport often becomes more than the competition for elite athletes. It shapes routine, relationships, purpose and identity. But when injury or forced retirement suddenly removes that structure, many athletes are left emotionally unprepared for what comes next. Katie...

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