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I Had Options… But No Plan — Lloyd Ashley's Journey After Rugby

In this powerful conversation, former rugby talent Lloyd opens up about the real challenges athletes face when transitioning out of sport — identity loss, fear, pressure, injuries, expectations, and finding purpose beyond performance. From nearly missing out on the Wales U18 team… to a career-shifting ACL injury… to becoming a Player Development Manager (PDM) helping athletes build their lives off the pitch — Lloyd shares raw, honest insights you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're an athlete, coach, student, or anyone going through life transitions, this episode will inspire you with practical lessons on resilience, mindset, communication, and redefining success. 🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode How athletes can prepare for life after sport Why people fear regret more than failure The importance of honest communication How injuries shape mindset and identity How to build structure after leaving a structured life What PDMs actually do for athletes How to handle uncertainty and find purpose --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ This episode is sponsored by Upskilled Discover more at 👉 https://www.upskilled.edu.au/mini-mba... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Recording Setup 00:42 – Meeting Lloyd & Early Connection 01:58 – Loving Rugby but Discovering a New Passion 02:57 – The Reality of Player Conversations 04:04 – What a PDM Actually Does 06:15 – “I’d Do This Job for Free” 08:40 – When Players Fall Out of Love with Their Sport 10:51 – We Don’t Hate Structure — We Hate the Wrong Structure 11:50 – Freedom vs. Routine After Sport 13:20 – Making Wales U18 After Being Dropped 14:20 – Hard Work Creates Luck 15:13 – Fear of Regret vs. Fear of Failure 16:14 – Injuries That Change Everything 17:40 – Rebuilding Confidence & Direction 19:30 – Transition Into the PDM Role 21:10 – Supporting Players Through Their Journey 23:05 – What Athletes Really Struggle With 25:22 – Communication & Being Honest 27:15 – Identity After Rugby 29:40 – “Am I Doing the Right Thing?” 31:49 – “I Had Options… But No Plan” 33:50 – Building Self-Awareness 36:20 – Balancing Career & Relationships 38:40 – Don’t Be Scared to Say What You Need 40:50 – Helping Athletes Build Life Off the Pitch 43:15 – Being Present vs. Future Anxiety 45:05 – Supporting Athlete Families 47:20 – Handling Tough Conversations 49:30 – Building Trust With Players 51:10 – Managing Expectations 53:44 – “I Don’t Know My Future — And That’s Okay” 55:20 – Embracing Change & Growth 57:30 – Redefining Success After Sport 59:55 – Final Thoughts & Advice 1:02:00 – Outro life after sport athlete transition rugby career journey player development manager sports identity crisis life after rugby athlete mental health sports psychology podcast ACL injury recovery story finding purpose after sport performance to purpose career clarity podcast Ryan Gonsalves interview athlete life lessons sports motivation story resilience and mindset sports injury motivation professional sports transition athlete retirement planning Lloyd rugby story #CareerClarityPodcast #lifeaftersports #athletetransition #SportsMindset #rugbylife #playerdevelopment #injuryrecovery #findyourpurpose #motivationdaily #sportspodcast #athletemindset #motivation #mindsetmatters #lifeaftersports #podcast #inspiration #resilience #secondwindacademy