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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 55 MIN

Athlete Transitions: Two Sports therapists Talk Injury, College, Not Starting, Leaving Sports

from All Mental Podcast For Athletes · host Charles Armstrong Hicks

Sports therapist Olivia Papakyrikos and I  to explore one of the biggest challenges athletes face...transitions. We discuss the mental skill of cognitive flexibility and how it helps athletes successfully navigate changes such as returning from injury, going from high school to college,  losing a starting position, retiring for your sport, and transitioning from college to the professional level. Olivia also shares the practical strategies she uses when working with individual athletes, teams, and collegiate programs to help athletes adapt, build resilience, and continue performing at their best through every stage of their journey.Instagram: AllmentalsportsIndividual Therapy: allmentaltherapyforathletes.comTeam/Coach Workshops: allmentalsportsperformance.comDisclaimer: For educational and informational purposes only. Not a substitute for therapy

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Sports therapist Olivia Papakyrikos and I to explore one of the biggest challenges athletes face...transitions. We discuss the mental skill of cognitive flexibility and how it helps athletes successfully navigate changes such as returning from injury, going from high school to college, losing a starting position, retiring for your sport, and transitioning from college to the professional level. Olivia also shares the practical strategies she uses when working with individual athle...

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