As an openly gay male athlete in a pro team sport, I feel like a distinct minority and wish more athletes would take the plunge and come out.
I am from Canada and play pro volleyball and it hasn’t been easy being openly gay. Volleyball isn’t as high profile as some of the other major sports throughout the world and especially in North America, so I feel that my impact is limited to the volleyball community. But I think my experiences as a team sport athlete are not unique.