Jordan Matter: Photographer captures sport stars doing daily chores in 'Athletes Among Us' A new series by photographer Jordan Matter features professional athletes off the court and field, going about their daily lives with the same dedication and drive as they have to their sport. 'Athletes Among Us' is Matter's follow-up to his series 'Dancers Among Us', a similar project featuring the more graceful among us. For his latest project, Matter says she took inspiration from the effect baseball had on his own life. 'Valentines Day': NFL Safety Erik Coleman tackles romance in the bedroom. Coleman was photographer by Jordan Matter for the series 'Athletes Among Us' 'Sunday Shopping': Coleman is a free agent safety in the NFL and last played for the Detroit Lions 'Business Travel': Body-builder Vincent Luzzolino definitely doesn't need any help carrying his bags from the train station to the taxi queue 'Delivery Boy': Professional longboarder Adam Crigler takes delivering pizzas seriously as he catches a ride from a passing motorcycle in New York City On his website, he recalls the bullying he suffered growing up because he was a 'shy, skinny kid with bright red hair and a funny name'. His dad helped him channel his aggression into sports, taking him to hit baseballs after school. 'No matter how difficult my day had been, I always found solace on the baseball field, where I had one simple objective: Learn how to hit the ball as hard and as far as I could possibly could,' Matter said. That dedication to perfecting a technique led Matter to become so good he played the sport in college. Though his baseball days are now behind him, he says he still uses the lessons he gained from that sport in his every day life. 'Working Mom': Dina Bair's main job is mom, which means she spends a lot of time at the grocery store. But she juggles being a triathlete and a medical reporter at WGN in Chicago 'Light Reading': Rhythmic gymnast Jessica Sun is still a teenager, which means she has to make time to focus on her studies 'Battle of the Superheroes': Retired Liberian soccer player Musa Shannon takes on a bevy of action heroes in Times Square 'Pool Party': The Olympic gold-winning U.S. women's crew team has a little fun in the sun 'Through baseball I discovered an inner resolve that I rely on to this day,' he said. 'Though I'm no longer an athlete, I still pursue my dreams with a competitor's intensity.' In 'Athletes Among Us' he has set out to depict the way sports translate into a competitor's daily life. These photographs illustrate that even when athletes are not competing, they are living and breathing their passion. They playfully remind all of us to pursue our objectives tenaciously; to never give up and keep striving for excellence, no matter what path we've chosen,' he said. Matter has captured all sorts of athletes for this project, from soccer players to rhythmic gymnasts. Some names are recognizable, like NFL Free agent Erik Coleman, but they are photographed right alongside high school athletes. A portion of the book's proceeds went to sports charities aiding children in distressed situations. You can check out the entire photo series on Matter's website. 'River View': Acro yoga specialists Jacob Jonas and Jill Wilson take in the view. The two were featured in one of Matter's previous works, Dancers Among Us 'Big Winner': It's Cassie Wolff's job to cheer on the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team - but she has wins of her own worth celebrating too Broken Buzzer: Former soccer player Ethan Zohn waits outside for a hot date. Zohn used to play soccer for the Hawaii Tsunamis and Cape Cod Crusaders, but is perhaps best known for competing on Survivor and The Amazing Race. 'Baggage Check': High school hockey goal keep Meaghan Hearn isn't letting anything get past her at her mall job 'Close Shave': Ken Stouffer runs his own martial arts school in Chicago 'Waiting to cross': Gymnast Jackie Carlson pauses at a busy street corner in New York - waiting for the signal to cross