I've been the star player on my softball team for five years but this season I'm clearly not the best anymore and I don't know how to handle not being special.
More people experience this than they realize.
Social identity built on relative superiority crumbles when capability or context shifts.
“Where Are You with Sports — playing and watching?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.