13 athletes who believe there's an 'I' in team

 By 
Laura Vitto
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13 athletes who believe there's an 'I' in team
Credit: James Abbott

The rewards and setbacks of being part of a team weigh heavily on an athlete's mind.

One player's potential for greatness can grow with a encouraging team or fade with the wrong one. And once you've chosen your teammates, it can be challenging to make change without crushing guilt.

Secret-sharing app Whisper combed through its database to find confessions from athletes who feel alienated by their teams and by their sports of choice.

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Check out more athlete secrets on Whisper.

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