What happens when the final whistle blows—and the game doesn't call you back?For athletes, the end of a career isn't just about leaving the field—it's about losing a structured identity that shaped discipline, emotional regulation, and purpose. In this powerful TEDxAlabaster talk, E. Josiah Kenty explores what really happens when sports, the "parent" that raised so many athletes, is suddenly gone.This talk challenges the idea of a "Plan B" after sports and reframes the transition as something deeper than a career change. With raw personal stories of injury, leadership, and resilience, E. Josiah reveals why athletes—and anyone who has lost a central identity—must learn not to replace the game, but to translate its spirit into new arenas of life.If you've ever wondered what comes after the game, or struggled with letting go of something that defined you, this talk offers a new perspective and language for the journey forward.Watch now to discover how athletes can live the spirit of the sport forever—without ever needing to play again.#AthleteIdentity #LifeAfterSports #TEDx #TEDxAlabaster #EJosiah E. Josiah Kenty is a former Division I athlete who turned his toughest injury — and toughest life pivot — into a platform for change. After battling back from devastating knee injuries at Murray State University, E. Josiah realized that the real championship wasn’t on the field — it was off it. Today, he’s a 2x award-winning educator, dynamic speaker, and the author of OVERTIME, where he teaches athletes how to build real success after the final whistle. With partnerships ranging from Walmart to universities nationwide, E. Josiah empowers a generation to own their story beyond the jersey. As Founder of his own brand and Lead Facilitator for the Financial Freedom Project, he’s on a mission to embed leadership, resilience, and financial literacy into the next wave of champions. His message is simple but unapologetic: the scoreboard doesn’t define you — your next move does. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx