Student-Athletes Navigate Life without Sports

…..“When you work your whole life for something, and then you’re told you can’t play, or you can’t participate in it...that just compounds and adds onto itself, kind of creating a dumpster fire of a semester for mental health,” he said.

“It’s not due to a lack of support from the school, from the football team,” he added. “It’s just — it’s so hard.”.....

 

…..“Without a larger goal in mind or other people to know that I am working towards it with, it’s hard to sometimes find my footing and realize my motivation for doing what I do,” Thomas said.

“As a senior, all of that is only magnified now, knowing I may never do that again,” he added......

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Bethany`s Notes: Student athletes thrive on larger goals...when there is no end in sight or finish line it is tough to stay motivated.