Preparing elite athletes for transition to life after sport should begin in childhood
- Written by Andrew Martin, Scientia Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology, UNSW
Children need to develop a few channels in life where they can get to know themselves and develop their self-esteem.shutterstockTwo recent high-profile Australian examples have laid bare the struggles of many retired athletes in their transition from elite sport to life beyond. Swimmer Grant Hackett admitted he has “mental health...







