HOME - CROSSING THE LINEFACT SHEETSASH BARTYWARATAH DEAN MUMM With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed until 2021, Olympians will need to refocus for what could be the greatest sporting celebration in

100 years.

CROSSING THE LINE WORKSHOPS Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel SOCIAL MEDIA VS ATHLETES Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human “THERE IS A WHOLE LOT MORE IN LIFE THAN BEING A FANTASTIC Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line

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Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN ATHLETE As athletes we find a sport that enriches our lives, gives us meaning and helps define us. A journey that starts when we were young takes us through our formative years and becomes the backdrop from which we experience the many ups and downs of our ATHLETE TRANSITION AND MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel IS RETIRING THE SAME AS QUITTING? There are endless quotes and sayings urging athletes to keep going, not to quit, to never give up. But what if quitting is the best

option?

SPORTS COACHES CAN BE EMOTIONALLY ABUSIVE BODY IMAGE CRISIS AFTER RETIREMENT IN SPORT CTL contributor Zuzana Radakovska speaks to international canoist Jana Smidakova about body image issues after retirement. Once athletes retire, they must be aware of physical changes and how this can affect their psychological state. HOME - CROSSING THE LINEFACT SHEETSASH BARTYWARATAH DEAN MUMM With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed until 2021, Olympians will need to refocus for what could be the greatest sporting celebration in

100 years.

CROSSING THE LINE WORKSHOPS Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel SOCIAL MEDIA VS ATHLETES Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human “THERE IS A WHOLE LOT MORE IN LIFE THAN BEING A FANTASTIC Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line

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Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN ATHLETE As athletes we find a sport that enriches our lives, gives us meaning and helps define us. A journey that starts when we were young takes us through our formative years and becomes the backdrop from which we experience the many ups and downs of our ATHLETE TRANSITION AND MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel IS RETIRING THE SAME AS QUITTING? There are endless quotes and sayings urging athletes to keep going, not to quit, to never give up. But what if quitting is the best

option?

SPORTS COACHES CAN BE EMOTIONALLY ABUSIVE BODY IMAGE CRISIS AFTER RETIREMENT IN SPORT CTL contributor Zuzana Radakovska speaks to international canoist Jana Smidakova about body image issues after retirement. Once athletes retire, they must be aware of physical changes and how this can affect their psychological state. SITEMAP - CROSSING THE LINE Friday, February 26th, 2021 at 1:26am The link between mental health and physical health is never more pronounced than in the life of sportspeople. They make a living out of their physical performances; their happiness and confidence are intrinsically tied to their

successes.

MENTAL HEALTH AND ATHLETE TRANSITION FACT SHEETS Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel ADJUSTING TO TOKYO 2021 Image: Denis Balibouse/Reuters. On 23 March 2020, many of the world’s Olympic organisations, including the Australian Olympic Committee, conceded that, due to the global Covid-19 crisis, they could not practically and safely send their athletes to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.At the time of writing, it’s anticipated the Games will now be held in the northern Summer 2021. ATHLETES: MANAGING UNCERTAIN TIMES AS WE BATTLE COVID-19 Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human JOIN RUPERT GUINNESS ON THE ROAD TO RAAM Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line ASH BARTY: THE POWER OF TIME OFF Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human CROSSING THE LINE RADIO WITH CHRIS MORDUE Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel WHY ATHLETES ARE AFRAID TO SPEAK OUT ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line THE NEUROSCIENCE OF TRANSITION If you are like me, leaving your sport to find success elsewhere can be a journey that is both confusing and at times really challenging. Questions such as “who am I?”, “what do I do now?”, “why don’t these people understand me?” were a big part of trying to make sense of the transition to a new phase of life beyond sport. FALLING AT THE FINAL HURDLE, TRANSITIONING TO LIFE AFTER SPORT Year after year, professional athletes train to be the best at what they do. But, the rigid training and demanding lifestyle cannot last forever. One day, these athletes will face the difficult decision of whether or not to retire, and when they do, one question often remains. ‘What do I HOME - CROSSING THE LINEFACT SHEETSASH BARTYWARATAH DEAN MUMM With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed until 2021, Olympians will need to refocus for what could be the greatest sporting celebration in

100 years.

SOCIAL MEDIA VS ATHLETES Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human “THERE IS A WHOLE LOT MORE IN LIFE THAN BEING A FANTASTIC Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line SPORTS COACHES CAN BE EMOTIONALLY ABUSIVE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN ATHLETE Autobiography of an Athlete. July 29, 2015. Rick Cotgreave. As athletes we find a sport that enriches our lives, gives us meaning and helps define us. A journey that starts when we were young takes us through our formative years and becomes the backdrop from which we experience the many ups and downs of our lives as we move into and

through our

JOIN RUPERT GUINNESS ON THE ROAD TO RAAM Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line MENTAL HEALTH AND ATHLETE TRANSITION FACT SHEETS Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel WHY ATHLETES ARE AFRAID TO SPEAK OUT ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line IS RETIRING THE SAME AS QUITTING? Yes, sometimes we need to let go of dreams, and peace made with goals not achieved. But this is very different to just quitting. Sometimes the decision to retire is a way better one than pushing through, but, while athletes see it as quitting, it is a decision infused with the shame of failure. Also, athletes come to the decision to retire in BODY IMAGE CRISIS AFTER RETIREMENT IN SPORT Body image crisis after retirement in sport. September 9, 2015. Zuzana Radacovska. CTL contributor Zuzana Radakovska speaks to international canoist Jana Smidakova about body image issues after retirement: It is said sports stars die twice, the first time at retirement. HOME - CROSSING THE LINEFACT SHEETSASH BARTYWARATAH DEAN MUMM With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed until 2021, Olympians will need to refocus for what could be the greatest sporting celebration in

100 years.

SOCIAL MEDIA VS ATHLETES Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human “THERE IS A WHOLE LOT MORE IN LIFE THAN BEING A FANTASTIC Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line SPORTS COACHES CAN BE EMOTIONALLY ABUSIVE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN ATHLETE Autobiography of an Athlete. July 29, 2015. Rick Cotgreave. As athletes we find a sport that enriches our lives, gives us meaning and helps define us. A journey that starts when we were young takes us through our formative years and becomes the backdrop from which we experience the many ups and downs of our lives as we move into and

through our

JOIN RUPERT GUINNESS ON THE ROAD TO RAAM Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line MENTAL HEALTH AND ATHLETE TRANSITION FACT SHEETS Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel WHY ATHLETES ARE AFRAID TO SPEAK OUT ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line IS RETIRING THE SAME AS QUITTING? Yes, sometimes we need to let go of dreams, and peace made with goals not achieved. But this is very different to just quitting. Sometimes the decision to retire is a way better one than pushing through, but, while athletes see it as quitting, it is a decision infused with the shame of failure. Also, athletes come to the decision to retire in BODY IMAGE CRISIS AFTER RETIREMENT IN SPORT Body image crisis after retirement in sport. September 9, 2015. Zuzana Radacovska. CTL contributor Zuzana Radakovska speaks to international canoist Jana Smidakova about body image issues after retirement: It is said sports stars die twice, the first time at retirement.

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Raising awareness of mental health including athletes We are inviting you to help Rupert Guinness race in the 2020 Race Across America (RAAM), a 4,900km cycling event for which he has entered as a solo entrant and hope to use as a platform to heighten awareness of mental health and the challenge it poses for EXIT AND ATHLETE COUNSELLING Why you need this resource The sporting environment is a tough place to be yourself. Many athletes would rather suffer in silence than divulge a personal issue with their team, coaches and team psychologists for fear of being perceived differently, fear of de-selection or simply feeling like the need to put on a brave face. Continue reading Exit and Athlete Counselling → JOIN RUPERT GUINNESS ON THE ROAD TO RAAM Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line CONTRIBUTORS ARCHIVE Dr Chris Zehntner is a lecturer in education at the Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, Australia. He works within Faculty of Education programs including Bachelor of Education Health and Physical Education/and the Bachelor of Education Primary and Early childhood.

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Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human IS RETIRING THE SAME AS QUITTING? Yes, sometimes we need to let go of dreams, and peace made with goals not achieved. But this is very different to just quitting. Sometimes the decision to retire is a way better one than pushing through, but, while athletes see it as quitting, it is a decision infused with the shame of failure. Also, athletes come to the decision to retire in

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Rupert Guinness is a senior sports writer previously with Fairfax and News Ltd, and the bestselling author of 14 books includi ng The Flying Grocer (Penguin) The Tour – Behind the Scenes of Cadel Evans’ Tour de France (Hardie Grant), George Smith: the biography (Allen & Unwin) and Aussie, Aussie, Oui, Oui, Oui: Australian Cyclists In 100 Years of The Tour de France (Random House Australia). THE NEUROSCIENCE OF TRANSITION When I read David Rock’s research into the neuroscience of anxiety it helped put some of the pieces of the jigsaw into place giving a great insight into how the challenges of change are deeply wired into our brains and are common to all people, not just athletes. Rock’s work suggests five factors that trigger the threat or reward response. ASH BARTY: THE POWER OF TIME OFF Ash Barty: A gun junior player who got mentally burned out, and so took time off to have fun playing cricket and to give herself a break from the intense bubble of world tennis. She is now the French Open champion and goes into Wimbledon as the favourite. Ash had to take the brave step of doing what she felt was right for herself. HOME - CROSSING THE LINEFACT SHEETSASH BARTYWARATAH DEAN MUMM With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed until 2021, Olympians will need to refocus for what could be the greatest sporting celebration in

100 years.

CROSSING THE LINE WORKSHOPSCROSSING THE LINE 1990CROSSING THE LINE NAVYCROSSING THE LINE SONGHISTORY CROSSING THE LINECROSSING LINES 2013 Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel “THERE IS A WHOLE LOT MORE IN LIFE THAN BEING A FANTASTIC Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line SOCIAL MEDIA VS ATHLETES Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human JOIN RUPERT GUINNESS ON THE ROAD TO RAAM Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line ASH BARTY: THE POWER OF TIME OFF Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human ATHLETE TRANSITION AND MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCHHISTORY CROSSING THE LINECROSSING THE LINE 1990CROSSING THE LINE NAVYCROSSING THE LINE SONGCROSSING LINES 2013 Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel BODY IMAGE CRISIS AFTER RETIREMENT IN SPORT CTL contributor Zuzana Radakovska speaks to international canoist Jana Smidakova about body image issues after retirement. Once athletes retire, they must be aware of physical changes and how this can affect their psychological state. IS RETIRING THE SAME AS QUITTING? There are endless quotes and sayings urging athletes to keep going, not to quit, to never give up. But what if quitting is the best

option?

LIZ BRETT - CROSSING THE LINE As the CEO of ActivateUTS (2011 – present), Liz is responsible for the leadership and management of the company, including its strategic, financial and governance HOME - CROSSING THE LINEFACT SHEETSASH BARTYWARATAH DEAN MUMM With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed until 2021, Olympians will need to refocus for what could be the greatest sporting celebration in

100 years.

CROSSING THE LINE WORKSHOPSCROSSING THE LINE 1990CROSSING THE LINE NAVYCROSSING THE LINE SONGHISTORY CROSSING THE LINECROSSING LINES 2013 Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel “THERE IS A WHOLE LOT MORE IN LIFE THAN BEING A FANTASTIC Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line SOCIAL MEDIA VS ATHLETES Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human JOIN RUPERT GUINNESS ON THE ROAD TO RAAM Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line ASH BARTY: THE POWER OF TIME OFF Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human ATHLETE TRANSITION AND MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCHHISTORY CROSSING THE LINECROSSING THE LINE 1990CROSSING THE LINE NAVYCROSSING THE LINE SONGCROSSING LINES 2013 Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel BODY IMAGE CRISIS AFTER RETIREMENT IN SPORT CTL contributor Zuzana Radakovska speaks to international canoist Jana Smidakova about body image issues after retirement. Once athletes retire, they must be aware of physical changes and how this can affect their psychological state. IS RETIRING THE SAME AS QUITTING? There are endless quotes and sayings urging athletes to keep going, not to quit, to never give up. But what if quitting is the best

option?

LIZ BRETT - CROSSING THE LINE As the CEO of ActivateUTS (2011 – present), Liz is responsible for the leadership and management of the company, including its strategic, financial and governance SITEMAP - CROSSING THE LINE Friday, February 26th, 2021 at 1:26am The link between mental health and physical health is never more pronounced than in the life of sportspeople. They make a living out of their physical performances; their happiness and confidence are intrinsically tied to their

successes.

ATHLETES: MANAGING UNCERTAIN TIMES AS WE BATTLE COVID-19 Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human EXIT AND ATHLETE COUNSELLING Why you need this resource The sporting environment is a tough place to be yourself. Many athletes would rather suffer in silence than divulge a personal issue with their team, coaches and team psychologists for fear of being perceived differently, fear of de-selection or simply feeling like the need to put on a brave face. Continue reading Exit and Athlete Counselling → AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN ATHLETE As athletes we find a sport that enriches our lives, gives us meaning and helps define us. A journey that starts when we were young takes us through our formative years and becomes the backdrop from which we experience the many ups and downs of our MENTAL HEALTH AND ATHLETE TRANSITION FACT SHEETS Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel ADJUSTING TO TOKYO 2021 Image: Denis Balibouse/Reuters. On 23 March 2020, many of the world’s Olympic organisations, including the Australian Olympic Committee, conceded that, due to the global Covid-19 crisis, they could not practically and safely send their athletes to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.At the time of writing, it’s anticipated the Games will now be held in the northern Summer 2021. ASH BARTY: THE POWER OF TIME OFF Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human

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Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human WHY ATHLETES ARE AFRAID TO SPEAK OUT ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line THE NEUROSCIENCE OF TRANSITION If you are like me, leaving your sport to find success elsewhere can be a journey that is both confusing and at times really challenging. Questions such as “who am I?”, “what do I do now?”, “why don’t these people understand me?” were a big part of trying to make sense of the transition to a new phase of life beyond sport. HOME - CROSSING THE LINEFACT SHEETSASH BARTYWARATAH DEAN MUMM With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed until 2021, Olympians will need to refocus for what could be the greatest sporting celebration in

100 years.

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100 years.

CROSSING THE LINE WORKSHOPSCROSSING THE LINE 1990CROSSING THE LINE NAVYCROSSING THE LINE SONGHISTORY CROSSING THE LINECROSSING LINES 2013 Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel “THERE IS A WHOLE LOT MORE IN LIFE THAN BEING A FANTASTIC Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line SOCIAL MEDIA VS ATHLETES Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human JOIN RUPERT GUINNESS ON THE ROAD TO RAAM Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line ASH BARTY: THE POWER OF TIME OFF Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human ATHLETE TRANSITION AND MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCHHISTORY CROSSING THE LINECROSSING THE LINE 1990CROSSING THE LINE NAVYCROSSING THE LINE SONGCROSSING LINES 2013 Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel BODY IMAGE CRISIS AFTER RETIREMENT IN SPORT CTL contributor Zuzana Radakovska speaks to international canoist Jana Smidakova about body image issues after retirement. Once athletes retire, they must be aware of physical changes and how this can affect their psychological state. IS RETIRING THE SAME AS QUITTING? There are endless quotes and sayings urging athletes to keep going, not to quit, to never give up. But what if quitting is the best

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LIZ BRETT - CROSSING THE LINE As the CEO of ActivateUTS (2011 – present), Liz is responsible for the leadership and management of the company, including its strategic, financial and governance SITEMAP - CROSSING THE LINE Friday, February 26th, 2021 at 1:26am The link between mental health and physical health is never more pronounced than in the life of sportspeople. They make a living out of their physical performances; their happiness and confidence are intrinsically tied to their

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ATHLETES: MANAGING UNCERTAIN TIMES AS WE BATTLE COVID-19 Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human EXIT AND ATHLETE COUNSELLING Why you need this resource The sporting environment is a tough place to be yourself. Many athletes would rather suffer in silence than divulge a personal issue with their team, coaches and team psychologists for fear of being perceived differently, fear of de-selection or simply feeling like the need to put on a brave face. Continue reading Exit and Athlete Counselling → AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN ATHLETE As athletes we find a sport that enriches our lives, gives us meaning and helps define us. A journey that starts when we were young takes us through our formative years and becomes the backdrop from which we experience the many ups and downs of our MENTAL HEALTH AND ATHLETE TRANSITION FACT SHEETS Crossing the Line's stories Helping athletes hone their crafts A night out with Crossing the Line! Mental health and athlete transition fact sheets Groundwork: Student-Athlete Wellbeing Education Why giving a ‘safe space’ to Folau leads to an unsafe situation for the LGBTIQ community Crossing the Line Radio, with swimmer Victoria Trost Crossing the Line Radio, with elite cyclist Mel ADJUSTING TO TOKYO 2021 Image: Denis Balibouse/Reuters. On 23 March 2020, many of the world’s Olympic organisations, including the Australian Olympic Committee, conceded that, due to the global Covid-19 crisis, they could not practically and safely send their athletes to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.At the time of writing, it’s anticipated the Games will now be held in the northern Summer 2021. ASH BARTY: THE POWER OF TIME OFF Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human

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Gearoid Towey's stories Adjusting to Tokyo 2021 Athletes: Managing uncertain times as we battle Covid-19 Ash Barty: The power of time off Crossing the Line: Three years in A year out could be the perfect tonic for Tomic Dealing with selection disappointment: the pain of Pyeongchang Why cycling is so much more than an endurance sport Brett Horsnell Case Social media vs athletes The human WHY ATHLETES ARE AFRAID TO SPEAK OUT ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH Rupert Guinness's stories Join Rupert Guinness on the road to RAAM Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Anna Meares Crossing the Line Radio, with adventurer Kate Leeming “There is a whole lot more in life than being a fantastic athlete.” Crossing the Line Radio, with track cyclist Gary Neiwand Richie Porte: Finding the silver lining to a Tour de France set-back Crossing the Line THE NEUROSCIENCE OF TRANSITION If you are like me, leaving your sport to find success elsewhere can be a journey that is both confusing and at times really challenging. Questions such as “who am I?”, “what do I do now?”, “why don’t these people understand me?” were a big part of trying to make sense of the transition to a new phase of life beyond sport.

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