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Children's & Youth Sports - Always an Athlete

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Book Synopsis: Always an Athlete is a comprehensive study of the ways in which athletes climb what author Jenné Blackburn terms “The Mountain”—the journey from youth sports, through high school and college sports, to, finally, professional, and Olympic sports. This steady climb and success over a long period of time, however, sets up athletes for an inevitable fall off “The Cliff” upon their retirement from competition.             To help athletes in transition, Blackburn identifies “Three Pillars of the Cliff”—Mental Health, Physical Health, and Athlete Identity—and describes the issues that athletes have in each of these areas after they retire. After training, sacrificing, and devoting years, even decades, to a sport, athletes at every level will struggle within these three pillars. Blackburn believes that athletes must evolve from a competition mindset to a wellness mindset and match their new lifestyles in order to soften this transition into the real world. Fortunately, the “Inner Athlete” honed over many years of training and competition can show up as a “Parachute” as athletics recede, and other priorities rise to the forefront of their new life.             Ultimately, Blackburn proposes cycling as a foundation and universal tool to help retired athletes resolve a lingering loss of identity, mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, and complications due to unchanged diet and exercise habits when they transition out of a performance-purposed existence. She advocates for fun community bike rides adjacent to sporting events and franchises to bring sports communities together around this critical yet overlooked topic for all athletes: life after competitive sports.

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Always an Athlete is not just a book, it is a comprehensive guide that every athlete needs in their arsenal. Author Jenné Blackburn takes readers on a journey, exploring the challenges that athletes face when transitioning from their sporting careers into the real world. With a focus on mental health, physical health, and athlete identity, Blackburn provides valuable insights and strategies to navigate these three pillars of the cliff.

It's no secret that the transition from a life of competition to the everyday challenges of the real world can be tough. But with Always an Athlete, athletes can find solace and support in redefining their purpose and embracing new opportunities. Blackburn emphasizes the importance of evolving from a competition mindset to a wellness mindset, allowing athletes to thrive beyond their sporting achievements.

What sets this book apart is Blackburn's emphasis on cycling as a powerful tool for retired athletes. By advocating for fun community bike rides and creating a sense of unity among sports communities, she enables athletes to find a new passion and purpose. Cycling not only helps resolve issues related to mental health and identity but also addresses complications arising from unchanged diet and exercise habits. It's a holistic approach that ensures a smooth transition into the next chapter of an athlete's life.

If you're an athlete looking for guidance and support during this transitional phase, Always an Athlete is a must-read. Don't let retirement from competition be a daunting cliff; instead, embrace the parachute of the "Inner Athlete" that Blackburn expertly highlights. Take the first step towards a fulfilling life after sports by delving into this transformative guide.

Click here to get your copy of Always an Athlete and embark on a journey towards a prosperous post-sporting career.

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