What if the problem isn’t how hard we’re working—but the system we’re working within? In this episode of The Athlete Confidential, we explore the myth of meritocracy—the belief that success is earned solely through talent, intelligence, and effort—and how it shows up in sports, especially women’s sports. From being told to "just be grateful" for the bare minimum to navigating financial barriers that make even getting in the game a privilege, we unpack how this deeply rooted myth fuels shame, ...
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What if the problem isn’t how hard we’re working—but the system we’re working within? In this episode of The Athlete Confidential, we explore the myth of meritocracy—the belief that success is earned solely through talent, intelligence, and effort—and how it shows up in sports, especially women’s sports. From being told to "just be grateful" for the bare minimum to navigating financial barriers that make even getting in the game a privilege, we unpack how this deeply rooted myth fuels shame, ...
No More Secrets: A Story of Navigating Sport and Identity ft. Anna Miller
The Athlete Confidential
1 hour 28 minutes
1 year ago
No More Secrets: A Story of Navigating Sport and Identity ft. Anna Miller
In this episode we are joined by Anna Miller, former collegiate soccer player and current overseas goalie who shares her coming out story and the internal struggles she faced exploring her queer identity while maintaining her athlete identity. Anna made a decision to transfer after her sophomore year despite loving and thriving in the soccer program where she started her collegiate career, a sacrifice that would change the trajectory of her student-athlete experience on and off the field. G...
The Athlete Confidential
What if the problem isn’t how hard we’re working—but the system we’re working within? In this episode of The Athlete Confidential, we explore the myth of meritocracy—the belief that success is earned solely through talent, intelligence, and effort—and how it shows up in sports, especially women’s sports. From being told to "just be grateful" for the bare minimum to navigating financial barriers that make even getting in the game a privilege, we unpack how this deeply rooted myth fuels shame, ...
