Happiness After Sports

Hi Everyone! My name is Kandice Sheriff and I am the creator of Happiness After Sports. I wanted to create a safe space for ex-athletes who are having a hard time transitioning into the “real world” after leaving the sport you loved so much. Every athlete knows that there will come a time when your career will come to an end, but you will never be fully prepared for that moment. I was a division 1 and professional hockey player so I’m sure you can imagine how consumed my life was by the sport. I would even say it was my identity for as long as I can remember. I haven’t played hockey in about 4 years but I was constantly around the game, from coaching to playing recreationally but I never really felt the same enjoyment as I did playing. So I tried to make a comeback and long story short it was an epic fail. Although, it was a huge fail I would say it’s probably been the greatest one I’ve ever experienced because it led me here.

This isn’t going to be a space where I dwell on this loss, it’s actually going to be the complete opposite. I am going to fall in love with life for the first time possibly ever. I plan on doing all of the things I never even considered doing before and taking you all with me.

Even if no one follows along except for that one kid in high school who’s athletic career just ended and they feel more lost than ever. I want you to know that it may be lonely but I’m also on that journey and we can do it together. You are not alone, I promise this sadness will not last forever.