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When aging forces you to confront your athletic identity

I've been playing pickup basketball at the same court for fifteen years and last week some kid half my age told me I should probably stick to the sideline.

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The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The body's decline challenges a self-concept built on physical capability and social dominance.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Sports — playing and watching?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.