The Super Bowl can mark the pinnacle of a team’s journey—but when the final whistle blows, another game begins: the game of transition.
For NFL players, the end of a season isn’t just about the scoreboard—it’s about identity, loss, and what comes next. Some teams prepare for this reality. Others ignore it, only to face the reality later.
In this episode of The Game Inside The Games, Dr. Mike and NFL legend Brandon Marshall pull back the curtain on the psychological weight of the season’s end—and how elite teams, like Pete Carroll’s Seahawks, used emotional intelligence, team culture, and mental preparation to thrive under pressure.
Brandon opens up about the hidden struggles of post-career transitions, the mistakes most players make, and how studying at Harvard changed his approach to life after football. Plus, Michael shares never-before-heard stories from the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run—including why a locker room fight days before the game wasn’t a crisis, but a sign that the team was right where they needed to be.
Because whether you’re an athlete, a leader, or anyone navigating major life shifts—transitions define us.
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The End of a Season Feels Like Grief—And Most Players Aren’t Prepared for It: When an NFL season ends, it’s not just a game that’s over—it’s the loss of a team, a routine, and a singular focus. Players are conditioned to move on quickly, but unprocessed emotions can lead to struggles with identity, purpose, and post-career transitions.
The Best Teams and Leaders Prioritize Emotional Resilience: Championship teams don’t just train harder—they train their minds and relationships. Pete Carroll’s Seahawks built a culture of trust, confidence, and adaptability, proving that emotional strength and psychological flexibility are key to high performance.
Success Comes Down to Mental Strength and Preparation: Whether in football or life, if your mind isn’t right, you can’t access your skills. The best athletes and leaders train for transitions, manage pressure, and stay adaptable, allowing them to perform at their peak when it matters most.
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