The Sideline Perspective Podcast

"Injuries are such a common thing in the sport - if you get through a ski racing career without a major injury, you're probably not pushing it hard enough... I knew it was going to come, and because of that, when I got hurt, I'd already jumped that hurdle of understanding that season ending injuries happen and I was at the point of 'ok, what's next?'"

Jimmy Krupka was born in Boston, MA and grew up on the slopes of New England, ultimately attending the Green Mountain Valley School and living nearby in Fayston, VT. He has spent the last five years training with the US Ski Team and attending Dartmouth College part-time. He spends his free time surfing small waves and hosting the Arc City podcast, a ski racing show.

Connect with Jimmy:

Instagram: @jimmy_who_
Podcast: Arc City Podcast

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Bryn Drescher is a mental conditioning coach to NBA, NCAA and elite high school athletes across the country. Bryn started her journey into mental conditioning when she walked onto Michigan State University’s competitive track and field program. She competed at the highest level of college sports before leaving early to pursue her career She began coaching elite athletes and has worked with  D1, D2 top NBA players. What separates Bryn is that she addresses the whole athlete so that they can get the necessary competitive edge combining skills of their physical game and elevating their mental game.

Connect with Bryn:

Instagram: @bryndrescher
Clubhouse: @bryndrescher
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryndrescher

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Kassie & Sondra met playing college volleyball for the University of Toledo.  A dynamic duo both on and off the court, they saw each other through the ups and downs of college life and beyond. Now, ten years later (and their friendship stronger than ever), they've teamed up to tackle a new opponent: the unspoken topics we face in athletics. They founded The Unspoken Arena to give a safe space and a voice to the often stigmatized conversations in sport. Whether it be mental health, body image, equality, or identity - they are covering it on their badass and important platform.

Learn more about The Unspoken Arena:

Instagram: @theunspokenarena
Podcast: The Unspoken Arena

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We all have a mix of masculine and feminine qualities in us, but our athletic experiences and sport culture tend to push us to favor one over the other (any guesses which? ... ahem, masculine). In this episode Q and Mac dive into why that is, the benefits of finding a balance between the two, and the impacts of that balance on transitioning to life beyond sport. Get ready to hear about ringing phones, sandboxes, redefining success, and owning your authentic self!

Q is a mindset and performance coach and Founder & CEO of World Class; he's a former dual sport D-1 athlete with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Northwestern University. His passion for supporting ex-athletes comes from his storied experience with the concussion crisis in sport. Having battled Post-Concussion Syndrome for 6 years, the pivotal shift in his recovery came when he shifted his mindset from procrastinating & perfectionism to bold action & ownership of his identity. This subtle, yet powerful shift is what he instills in clients today via 1-on-1 coaching, group programming, and large-scale trainings & workshops, preparing world class athletes for world class leaders.

Connect with Q:

Website: https://www.q-williams.com/
Instagram: @qwilliams__

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"After almost 25 years of high-level competition sports, I am about 1 year into healthy-retirement (those first 2 were brutal). While claiming to “be an athlete” no longer feels like me, I know I am athletic… I am still able. Who I am and what I am capable of did not cease alongside my career and this I get to celebrate. There is still so much learning and feeling to be had along this journey and I sincerely hope for joy through it all; for all."

Brooklyn is a retired athlete from a career that included being a DII Heptathlete, All-American Women’s Professional Football Player and a 3x TeamUSA Bobsled Medalist. While still loving an athlete-focused lifting program, Brooklyn has expanded her love for sports to include riding her dirtbike, backcountry snowboarding, backpacking, trail running and embracing the freedom of saying, “yes” to random adventures. She is learning that retirement includes intentional healing both cognitively and physically and credits her faith for the strength to journey towards a fulfilling future; still as an athlete.

Connect with Brooklyn:

Instagram: @brooklynholton
Read Brooklyn's Story: https://thesidelineperspective.com/grief-when-love-has-nowhere-to-go/

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Anyone who's had a career in competitive sports knows the journey isn't linear. We can go from the highest highs to the lowest lows in an instant - but it's not about how high or low we are, it's about how we respond to it. Kaitie's story is one of perseverance, self-reflection, and the courage it takes to discover who you are beyond your sport. She's been through all kinds of different seasons on her bike and the hills she's climbed along the way have only made her stronger.

Kaitie is Wisconsin born and Colorado based. Kaitie has been racing Cyclocross professionally for the past ten years with Cannondale / Cyclocrossworld.com. So far in her career, she has stood on eight World Cup podiums and represented the United States at the Cyclocross World Championships nine times.  Aside from the bicycle, she is passionate about mental health, yoga, outdoor adventures with her husband and dogs, skiing, trail running, managing properties with her husband Luke, and reading.

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Instagram: @kaitiekeough

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What does it mean to be "All In" - to commit yourself wholeheartedly to something and then to have to shift gears and re-orient? For Natalie it's about backing yourself, having confidence in your abilities and your values, and always believing the risk will be worth the reward. Today's episode covers Natalie's journey from hockey player, to snowboarder, to crossfitter, all while pursuing goals as an entrepreneur and mindset coach. There's not much this girl hasn't done and hearing her experiences in her own words is both enlightening and inspiring!

Natalie Allport is a former national team snowboarder, multi-sport athlete, and lifelong entrepreneur. She hosts the ALL IN with Natalie Allport podcast, runs a marketing agency in the sports/athlete space, and is a passionate advocate for mindset and athlete mental health.

Connect with Natalie:

Instagram: @natalieallport & @theallinproject & @93agency
Website: https://natalieallport.com & https://93agency.com
Podcast: The All In Podcast

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"Even if you’re in the back of the line, lead yourself and you’ll be surprised who follows."

Coming from a family full of football players, Ky can't remember a time when he wasn't surrounded by the game. It wasn't a straightforward path to achieving his dreams of playing college football but with grit and perseverance he walked on to Dartmouth's Division 1 program and earned the status of Captain by his Senior year. On today's episode Ky reflects on how that journey shaped the person he is today and the aspects of his athletic career that have followed him into life beyond sport.

Connect with Ky:

Instagram: @kyranmc3

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Kim is a former NCAA Division I swimmer where she competed at The University of North Carolina. In her athlete career, she struggled with depression in retirement and has since dedicated herself to dig deep into what it means to be an athlete so she can help others who may be struggling on their own journey. She founded Everything Athletes, an online refuge for competitors, where she offers the resources and tools needed to thrive in sport.

Learn More About Kim & Everything Athletes:

Instagram: @everythingathletesdotcom @kimcarducci
Website: https://www.everythingathletes.com/
Facebook: Everything Athletes
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introduction-to-kim-carducci/id1541556960?i=1000499841965

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Dan Nycholat is the founder of Gelvio, an online marketplace for snacks and drinks. Prior to starting Gelvio, Dan attended Dartmouth college where he played ice hockey and studied economics. After graduating, he spent 2 years playing professional ice hockey, 3 years working in finance, and then finally jumped to the world of startups.   

Learn More About Dan & Gelvio:

Instagram: @gelvio_us @dnycholat
Website: https://gelvio.com/ (you'll be able to order snacks as soon as they officially launch - which is SOON!)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snackngrind/

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