Spirited

How does the way a sport is introduced define an athlete’s relationship to it? To the Iroquois, lacrosse is considered a gift from a higher power. Neal Powless is one of the greatest players the Onondaga Nation has ever produced. A life-threatening disorder ended his career. In the midst of his grief, he saw the ways being a pro athlete had hurt him and re-committed himself to promoting the Creator’s Game in the ways from which he had strayed. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

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People share their stories of the major life change that comes with saying goodbye to a lifelong sport and finding success in the next phase.