After walking away from college swimming, this Purdue swimmer to triathlete found new purpose in sport—this time on his own terms. His story is about quiet discipline, unexpected comebacks, and discovering what it means to truly own your journey.

After injury forced her to quit ballet, Shiloh Petersen thought her dance journey was over—until theater, healing, and a new dream helped her redefine what it means to be a dancer, teacher, and leader.

After a standout swimming career, Caitlin Olliff navigated uncertainty and self-discovery, proving that patience, persistence, and refusing to settle can lead to a fulfilling new chapter. Read how she found her true path beyond sport.

After years as a top junior, college, and pro golfer, Katharine Patrick stepped away from the game to find meaning beyond competition. Her story is one of growth, grit, and redefining success on her own terms.

Lakareber Abe’s journey from First Tee to professional golf is shaped by family, groundedness, and growth—on and off the course. This is the story of a career built not just on talent, but on presence and purpose.

From backyard games in South Dakota to a starting role at Nebraska and a pro contract in Portugal, Theresa Binstock gave soccer everything. But it was in the quiet of what came next—grief, faith, and rediscovery—that she found who she really was.

Ethan Widoff spent most of his life chasing baseball. But it wasn’t the game itself that fueled him—it was the drive to compete. That clarity allowed him to step away on his own terms and build something even bigger. This is his story of growth, identity, and leading with purpose beyond sport.

Dani Reches left professional roller hockey at age 20, risking not just his sport—but his connection to friends and family. What followed was a humble, courageous reinvention that took him from dishwashing in Australia to launching a coaching program for retired athletes. This is the story of rebuilding identity from the ground up.

Hadley Kruse was a three-sport athlete who chose not to pursue college athletics. Her story proves you don’t need a college jersey to carry the power of sport into the rest of your life. She walked away with every benefit sport has to offer: discipline, resilience, and the ability to outwork anyone in the room.

From elite German academies to college soccer in the U.S., David Niepel chased the dream with relentless discipline. This is the story of how he redefined success—and is learning to prioritize joy, balance, and identity beyond the game.

Kayla Smith left gymnastics as a teenager—but the transition was anything but quick. The sport shaped her confidence, her identity, and her view of herself in the world. Walking away felt silent and unresolved. It took years, reflection, and a return to movement on her own terms to begin healing and rediscovering who she was without the sport that once defined her.

From 4:30 a.m. practices to NCAA champion, Caitlin Olliff’s journey to the University of Arizona was fueled by discipline, sacrifice, and the pursuit of excellence.

After chasing his D1 wrestling dream, Patrick Mosley walked away burned out and broken. But two years later, he returned on his own terms—and finally found the joy he’d been missing. This is his story of quitting, redemption, and the kind of wrestling that heals instead of hurts.

Under the lights of the United Center, Kelly Krumwiede lived her dream. But it was everything that came after—uncertainty, reinvention, and rediscovery—that truly defined her.

The athlete journey is long — filled with joy, pressure, setbacks, and growth. But it doesn’t end with the final game. Here’s what' athletes, parents and coaches should know about every stage.

Stephen Seliskar set a Purdue University school record in the 100-yard backstroke. But his success came from more than talent — it was built on family support, discipline, and hard-earned lessons he shares for the next generation.

The power of a dream. Hard work and grit took Anthony Grigsby Jr. from early morning workouts in Stockton to D1 football at Nevada — with coaches who invested in him far beyond the game.

After speaking with 20 athletes about life after sport, one thing stood out: the hardest part is losing a sense of identity. But they also shared what could make that transition easier — lessons that can help the next generation.

Years of grit, resilience, and relentless effort led Kate Leachman to her dream of playing Division I soccer at Nebraska — balancing early mornings, grueling practices, and the demands of competing at the highest level.