Emily Allard, Former Pro Softball Player, Chicago Bandits
There are times when the drive to continue to compete is so strong that an athlete can end up staying at it much longer than is probably bes...
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Sidelined Stories
Stories of sidelined athletes who overcame their setback of no longer being able to compete in their sport due to career-ending injury, health condition, or concussion risk. Explore their jo...
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16 episodesZoe Schweitzer, Former Gymnast, Ohio State
The decision to medically retire can be a grueling one especially for an athlete coping with chronic illness for years. In this interview, f...
Jonathan Giles, Former Collegiate Baseball Player
No doubt every athlete experiencing repeat injuries fears the possibility of the premature end of their athletic career. Enduring years of i...
Jackie Allibone, Former Mid-Fielder, Temple University Lacrosse
Working through a significant injury with a long recovery process is difficult for any athlete. Hundreds of hours in rehab, sitting on the s...
Matthew Harris, Former Cornerback, Northwestern University Football
Having experienced multiple concussions in his football career, Northwestern University cornerback Matthew Harris understood the risks he wa...
Chrissy Papetti, Former Performing Arts Athlete, University of Michigan
Following a severe labrum tear that derailed her dancing career in college, Chrissy Papetti spent the next several years working through an...
Val Jones, Former Competitive Figure Skater
With her sights set on earning a spot on the Olympic ice skating team, Val Jones was devastated when at 18, she was told she could never ska...
Dexter Hollingsworth, Former Quarterback, St. Martin High School
His freshman year of high school, Dexter Hollingsworth faced the complex decision to discontinue football due to a series of concussions tha...
Johnathan Franklin, Former Running Back, Green Bay Packers
It's been said that there's no testimony without a test. For NFL Player, Johnathan Franklin, that test was an unforgiving and brut...
Alissa Boyhtari, Former Hockey Player, Multi-sport Athlete
The story of how one major concussion sidelined Alissa Boyhtari's hockey career and forced her to carve a different path forward. Aliss...
Jonathan Meldrum, Former Offensive Tackle, Syracuse University Football
The story of Jonathan Meldrum, a former Syracuse offensive tackle. Jonathan opens up about his battle with depression during his collegiate...
Sidelined Interview: Sue Rosenstock
Stories of sidelined athletes who overcame their setback of no longer being able to compete in their sport due to career-ending injury, heal...
Chris Norton, Former Safety, Luther College Football
The story of Chris Norton, a former football player for the Luther College Norse. His career ended when he became paralyzed while making a t...
Brett Ball, Former Guard, South Carolina Basketball
The story of Brett Ball, a former basketball player for South Carolina who was forced to quit competition in college after being diagnosed w...
Devin Hedgepeth, Cornerback, Oklahoma State Football
The story of Devin Hedgepeth, a former football player who last played football for Oklahoma State. Devin was a projected first round draft...
Erin Walter, Former Professional Soccer Player
The story of Erin Walter, a former midfielder who last played for the Saint Louis Athletica. Repeat injuries sidelined Erin permanently and...