Identity of the Athlete: Mental Wellness Beyond the Game
Current and former athletes sit down with a mental health professional to discuss psychological aspects of their journey, and talk about identity and grief in their athletic story.
Identity of the Athlete: Mental Wellness Beyond the Game
Sam Kleber
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John Kleber
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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“I started mourning basketball, probably when I was 14 or 15...when I started to realize I wasn't as good as I was before (the injury). So I knew my career wasn't going where I thought it was much sooner than probably other people...so I've had many stages of mourning."
My big brother, Sam Kleber, discusses his intense focus on basketball, the injury that altered his career at a young age, and lessons on personal agency.