From the Field to Finding Yourself: Dom Johnson of Spark Coaching Ep 38

If you've ever asked yourself "who am I without my sport?" — this episode is for you.This week Anne sits down with Dom Johnson, former college football and basketball player, athlete transition coach, and founder of Spark Coaching. Dom's journey — from a turbulent childhood watching his dad struggle after his NFL career, to having $47 in his bank after six years of college ball, to coaching at Alabama and eventually building his own coaching business — is as real as it gets. And the through line? Figuring out who you are when the game is over.— is as real as it gets. And the through line? Figuring out who you are when the game is over.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why athletes who are forced to retire struggle more than those who choose to walk awayHow lack of identity and direction after sport can open the door to alcohol and other coping mechanismsThe three life skills Dom believes every athlete needs — mental health literacy, financial literacy, and identity workWhy you only need one reason, one client, one opportunity to keep going when things get hardHow sobriety and athlete transition work intersect — and why both require the same thing: knowing who you areIf you're in the middle of your own transition — in sport, in sobriety, or in life — press play. This one's got something for you.Resources & Links:Follow Dom Johnson on Instagram: @dom1johnsonSpark Coaching website: sparkcoach.inFollow Spark Coaching camps on Instagram: @spark.coachFollow Anne on Instagram: @anneskribaFollow Chris on Instagram: @sans_bar