Brett Favre Unretires With 4 Others
Going Like Sixty — August 7, 2008 — Lifestyle
References: csmonitor
Brett Favre retired, then unretired with the New York Jets.
Sound familiar? Think Dana Torres who is 41 is competing as a swimmer in the Olympics and has a good shot at gold.
Think Michael Jordan, the best basketball player of all time, retiring to play baseball and then coming for more championships, retiring again, coming back and flopping.
Think Roger Clemens who was the king of retirement. Retired in 2003, came back in 2004, quit in 2006, came back before finally retiring for good.
Sound familiar? Think Dana Torres who is 41 is competing as a swimmer in the Olympics and has a good shot at gold.
Think Michael Jordan, the best basketball player of all time, retiring to play baseball and then coming for more championships, retiring again, coming back and flopping.
Think Roger Clemens who was the king of retirement. Retired in 2003, came back in 2004, quit in 2006, came back before finally retiring for good.
Trend Themes
1. Sports Retirements - The trend of athletes retiring and then unretiring can lead to disruptive innovations in athlete wellness to extend careers.
2. Late-career Athletes - The trend of athletes competing at an older age can lead to disruptive innovations in fitness and training optimization for senior athletes.
3. Athletes with Multiple Retirements - The trend of athletes retiring and then returning multiple times can lead to disruptive innovations in career planning and retirement coaching for athletes.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness and Wellness - Fitness and wellness industries can develop solutions to help extend the careers of athletes and provide specialized training for senior athletes.
2. Sports Technology - Sports technology companies can develop technology for optimizing training for senior athletes and helping them stay in top shape for longer.
3. Sports Consulting - Sports consulting firms can help athletes better plan their careers and retirements to avoid the negative effects of multiple retirements.
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