Abstract
As an institution, sport holds an integral position as a component of our culture that is connected to the economy, educational institutions, and many other spheres of social life in America. Much of the research in this area implies that although participation in collegiate athletics is often considered a golden opportunity for African-Americans, there is actually compelling evidence to the contrary. In fact, serious involvement in athletics has been associated with the hindrance of other areas of development amongst African- Americans, including educational and occupational achievement. This study examines the post-collegiate experiences of African-American male athletes, emphasizing the societal processes and pressures affecting the transition out of the role of athlete and into the occupational sector. Twenty in-depth ethnographic interviews with former collegiate athletes who are African-American yielded several interesting findings. The athletes were not prepared for a career while in college and suffered accordingly as they attempted to transition into post athletic careers. Additionally most of the respondents suffered from depressive symptoms as they made this transition.
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