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When the Applause Stops: Life After Recognition

When the Applause Stops: Life After Recognition

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In episode 9 of After the Game, I sit down with Brook Patton, a graduate student at Piedmont University and former collegiate tennis player, to talk about what happens when the recognition fades and the routine of being an athlete comes to an end.

We dive into the reality of transitioning out of college sports, the loss of structure, the shift in identity, and the emotional side of no longer competing at the level you once did. Brook shares her personal experience navigating life after tennis, from missing the game to rediscovering who she is beyond it.

This episode is for any athlete who has ever wondered, “What comes next?” When the applause stops, who are you really, and how do you move forward?

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