The Next Play

I’ll be sharing why I started this podcast, what inspired it, and some backstory about my own journey as a former high school athlete transitioning into college life without sports. From personal challenges to the lessons I’ve learned along the way, I’ll give you an inside look at how this platform came to life and how it’s here to help guide you through your own next play. Let’s explore the bigger picture together and discover how “the next play” applies not just to sports, but to life itse...

We will focus on how athletes can create new routines and structure in their daily lives after leaving the rigid schedules of sports. Struggling to find your rhythm without the daily grind of practice? Discover how to create routines that keep you balanced and thriving beyond sports. Main Questions: How did the structured life of an athlete impact your post-sports routine?Did you struggle to build a new routine once sports ended?What steps did you take to create a balanced schedule?How impor...

We will discuss how leadership skills learned in sports can be applied in academic group projects, professional settings, and personal life. Think your leadership skills ended on the field? Discover how to bring that same game-winning mindset to group projects, your career, and everyday life.Main Questions:What leadership skills did you develop in sports that you still use today?How did leading in sports differ from leadership roles you’ve taken on after sports?Can you share a time when you h...

This episode explores how athletes can transfer the competitive mindset developed in sports into motivation for academics, careers, and personal development. Struggling to find your competitive edge after leaving the game? Discover how to channel that competitive mindset from sports into success in academics, careers, and beyond.Main QuestionsCan you share how the competitiveness you developed in sports carried over into your life after sports?Were there moments where you had to learn to bala...

In this episode of The Next Play, we dive deep into the mental and emotional challenges that come with leaving behind a life defined by sports. I sit down with a close friend who, like me, transitioned from high school athletics to college without continuing to play. We discuss the sense of loss, the identity shift, and the struggles that come with this major life change. Together, we explore how they found new meaning through academics, personal growth, and future career aspirations.Key topi...

Welcome to,The Next Play, hosted by Rylee Standridge. In this ultimate podcast for former high school athletes transitioning into college life without sports, Rylee dives deep into real stories, practical tips, and mindset shifts to help you thrive in this new season. With upcoming inspiring guest interviews, you'll learn how to channel your competitive edge into academics, career, and personal growth. Tune in for motivation, actionable advice, and a roadmap to success beyond the game. This i...