Leaving Behind Competing: Retirement or Rebirth?

Athletes who voluntarily retire show ______ difficulty in adjusting and adapting to life as a non-athlete.

How many seasons did Doc Rivers play in the NBA?

Transition out of a sport is more smooth when transition into non-sport roles, activities, and relationships go smoothly

Adjustment problems are often derived from social structural conditions, not the athlete’s past career or retirement.

Which famous (retired) athlete was NOT mentioned?

Athletes who retire voluntarily show ________ levels of life satisfaction.

Athletes who retire due to injury or team selection report what?

T/F: Athletes who are nearing retirement show lower levels of athletic identity.