What is change in athletics?

Changes in athletics happen often and they vary from athlete to athlete. Some athletes change positions, change sports, experience coaching changes, or transfer to new schools! Change is an inevitable part of athletics, as you will experience either small changes or big changes, but situations and circumstances will change and you have to be able to adapt and pivot when this happens.

Why is it important to be able to adapt?

Adapting to change is important for athletes because it is inevitable, and in order to adapt you have to be open to accepting changes. Adapting can be a hard process as there are new fears, anxieties, and issues that may cause stress, but it is important to not stress about the stress. As you continue to go through your change process, you will become more familiar and more comfortable as time goes on. Be intentional about adapting so you can be the best version of yourself to produce athletically and academically and to ultimately impact the people around you in a positive way.