Jack Posey | Athlete Identity, Injury, and Purpose Beyond the Game

In this episode, we sit down with professional lacrosse player and coach Jack Posey, whose journey from a finance and business background into elite sport is anything but linear. From being honored as the "Ultimate Teammate" at Penn State with the prestigious #11 jersey, to navigating the mental and physical toll of an ACL injury, Jack opens up about the pivotal moments that reshaped his identity as both an athlete and a coach.

We explore:

• The mindset shift from injury to opportunity

• What the #11 jersey really means at Penn State

• His journey to being drafted by the Carolina Chaos post-injury

• Coaching philosophies and redefining performance

• Athlete identity beyond sport, and how to evolve when the game ends

This episode is a raw and powerful insight into the highs, lows, and redefining moments of a career in sport—and what remains when the potential arises that it might all get stripped away...

 

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