I am elated to welcome fellow Inland Empire native, Taj Dashaun to the locker room! Taj is a former Division 1 football player turned author, speaker, and athlete transition coach. When his football career ended, Taj struggled heavily with depression. Due to being so focused on the game, he never fully developed a clear vision for his life. Taj found a new passion and purpose in taking his eyes off of himself and serving others.

Through his business, "Thrive After Sports," Taj runs holistic programs for retired athletes who, like he once was, are struggling to adapt to life after the game. Not only does Taj help former players land jobs and start businesses, he helps them find fulfillment in every area of their lives.

Taj's mission and passion is to help others overcome the fear, frustration, and uncertainty associated with life post-athletics.

In today's episode, we discuss Taj's football career, his experience as an African American student-athlete at a public Ivy League Institution, what retirement and the mental health struggles that followed looked like for him, and more.

Instagram: @tajdashaun
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/
Purchase Taj's Book!: https://www.amazon.com/Thrive-After-Sports-Dominate-Game/dp/B08PX79RQG
https://www.tajdashaun.com/

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