Terry Robinson

Terry Robinson, a former athlete, author of the book, "Athlete Transition Stress." He spent the last twenty-five plus years working in mental health. After finishing collegiate sports there was a void. There was also depression, anger and fear of the unknown. The transition from athlete to former athlete was similar to a death. During the transition years, he was not consciously aware of the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical connection to playing sports. while trying to sort things out, he developed the theory, athletes experience transition stress before the end and definitely during the end of their playing days. There was an epiphany, he was not the only one experiencing grief as it pertained to moving on. He became more conscious of his behaviors, paying closer attention to other former athletes and writing notes that eventually led to a book. This book is not only for the athletes but the parents and loved ones as well. Having a name, not a diagnosis, helps to move the transition along. Most people get stuck somewhere in the middle and never complete the process. This books gives a background and insight to moving on from the "first love" sports.