102: Alex Klein - Navigating Athletic Pivots And Embracing The Olympic Dream 2ndwind Academy podcast

102: Alex Klein - Navigating Athletic Pivots and Embracing the Olympic Dream

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From the basketball court to the icy bobsled tracks, Alex's story isn't one you hear every day. Tune in as we traverse the thrilling and transformative journey with our guest, whose leap from dunking basketballs to steering sleds is a masterclass in grit and adaptability. The conversation delves into the depths of what it takes to rewire an athlete's body and mind from endurance to power, from hoop dreams to Olympic aspirations. We celebrate the spirit of perseverance and how Alex's narrative exemplifies the essence of health, emotional resilience, and gratitude—qualities that serve us all in sports and life alike.
Tune in to learn more about:

Alex’s earliest sporting memories, what enjoyment she derived from it, and her experience playing professional basketball overseas
Her struggles with Ulcerative Colitis diagnosis led to the close of her basketball career and created more obstacles along her athletic path
How Alex did not let the diagnosis stop her from launching into an alternative sport and thriving in it as well
The hardest bit of that transition phase between two sports
What the transition from basketball to bobsleigh meant to her physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness
This an amazing illustration of the physical space she is trying to fit into in bobsleigh
How she has reinvented herself into an elite in her newfound sport
In what way did the challenges she endured change how she looks at her life and future
The importance of playful curiosity in an athlete's sports journey

… and so much more!

Are you looking for Career Clarity for your next step, for more information, or to book a consultancy, make sure you check out www.2ndwind.io

Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.alexklein/

https://www.instagram.com/its.alexkleincoaching/

Website: https://www.coachalexklein.com/

Chapters

1. Athletic Transition and Career Journey (00:00:00)

2. Transition From Basketball to Bobsleigh (00:13:48)

3. Transitioning From Basketball to Bobsleigh (00:26:20)

4. Transition and Growth in Athlete's Journey (00:30:32)

5. Transitioning From Competitive Careers (00:40:30)

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Alex’s earliest sporting memories, what enjoyment she derived from it, and her experience playing professional basketball overseas
Her struggles with Ulcerative Colitis diagnosis led to the close of her basketball career and created more obstacles along her athletic path
How Alex did not let the diagnosis stop her from launching into an alternative sport and thriving in it as well
The hardest bit of that transition phase between two sports
What the transition from basketball to bobsleigh meant to her physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness
This an amazing illustration of the physical space she is trying to fit into in bobsleigh
How she has reinvented herself into an elite in her newfound sport
In what way did the challenges she endured change how she looks at her life and future
The importance of playful curiosity in an athlete's sports journey