In this episode, The Athlete CAFE members, Michael and Braden, break down various parts of the 2024 Wimbledon final. They discuss different mental aspects of plays throughout the game and give their perspectives on how to think through different scenarios.

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In this episode, The Athlete CAFE discusses their personal experiences with summer training, the idea of intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, ways to help find motivation and routine in the summer, and the idea of quality over quantity and balancing your summer.

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In this episode, The Athlete CAFE discusses the idea of transitioning out of sports. We talk about our own experiences transitioning out of competitive sports and how it impacted us. We discuss how to change perspective on the last season and how to redefine what it means to be an athlete and having it be part of your identity. We discuss transitioning out of sport when it is not anticipated regarding injury. Finally, we discuss how to find new hobbies and how to start thinking of new phases of life.

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In this episode, The Athlete CAFE talks about the benefits of youth athletes playing sports (social connection and being active); why being involved in multiple sports through youth and adolescence is beneficial (injuries, burnout, working with different teams and teammates); and the pros and cons of sport specialization in youth. 

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In this episode, The Athlete CAFE welcomes a new Sharpen Skills Training mental performance coach, Kyleen Wilson. Kyleen comes to us from Canada! In this episode, we discuss how playing sports in Canada is different from American sports. Kyleen talks about her experience playing softball and hockey through college and the struggles of being a dual athlete and how she time managed. We have fun with some fun facts or random 'get to know you' questions as well!

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In this episode, The Athlete CAFE has a special guest, Alyson Campell. She is an independent educational consultant with Estrela Consulting out of Hudson, Ohio. She works with high school students and families across the US with all parts of the college discernment and application process. She is a former athlete and coach as well. Alyson sheds light on topics such as time management, how to navigate the college recruiting process, keeping an open mind as you explore your future, and tips to help you be as successful as possible. She brings great expertise, a wealth of knowledge, and insight into our episode!

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In this episode, The Athlete CAFE has a special guest, Gideon Goff! Fun fact, this is Abbie's husband! Gideon comes to us with his own coaching experience in gymnastics as well as experience in parkour. Today, Abbie and Gideon discuss finding your “thing” even if it is uncommon or against the grain, how to apply mental performance strategies to different situations, putting a name to your mental strengths so you can do them intentionally, and finding your “why”. If you have any questions, be sure to post them below!

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In this episode, The Athlete CAFE discusses the idea of Burnout. We discuss different warning signs, how to determine if you are balancing your schedule well, and different phases of burnout. We provide some helpful tips to manage burnout and make the most of your season!

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In this episode, The Athlete CAFE discusses various topics around women in sports. We talk about women in the sporting world we look up to, some struggles female athletes face, and how to potentially manage certain mindsets.

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In this episode, The Athlete CAFE defines the difference between mental health and mental performance. We discuss the difference between roles of performance coach and counselor (Credentials, schooling, background, etc). Finally, we discuss some different symptoms and where to find a professional. We hope to clear up any questions about the field of coaching and counseling!

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