The Sideline Perspective Podcast

"As competitive athletes we're not here to just have a good time, we're here to push ourselves, to see how good we can be. I believe it's that tension, that time whether felt in the last 10 meters of sprints or during slow motion rehab exercises, that makes us actually better." - Jules

This episode is a Story Session - where athletes who have written for The Sideline Perspective website read their reflection in their own words and reflect back on what it meant to process that time of transition in their lives.

After graduating from Dartmouth where she played women’s rugby, Jules now lives in Boston and works in brand development and imagery. You can find her running along the Charles, playing for Beantown Rugby, and volunteering for various art organizations around the city!

Connect with Jules:

Instagram: @julllessssss
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juleswheaton/
Read her stories: 

• https://thesidelineperspective.com/the-paradox-of-pushing-yourself-slowly/
• https://thesidelineperspective.com/seven-ways-to-stay-sane-on-the-sideline/

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No matter what our sport, our competition status, or our current day to day looks like, one thing is for sure: we could all use more recovery in our life. Whether focused on physical recovery from an injury or mental recovery from the stress of life, Team USA Kayaker and health expert Anna Terry encourages us all to find little ways to slow ourselves down and tune in to what our minds and our bodies are asking of us.

Anna Terry is an athlete performance and wellness expert who specializes in muscular health and mobility. Her experience as the Director of Integrative Health at Dartmouth College Athletics, the Director of Athlete Care at Killington Mountain School, and member of the US Ski Team medical pool has informed her philosophy. Anna believes that a well rounded approach balancing effort, rest, nutrition, and mindset is crucial to optimize performance. As the founder of Total Athlete Care, Anna is making the expertise she has cultivated through over 18 years of experience working with developing athletes through olympic champions available to individual athletes and teams worldwide.

Connect with Anna:

Website: https://www.totalathletecare.com
Instagram: @totalathletecare
Email: [email protected]

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Sports bring people from everywhere together - let's not take that for granted. Let's not shy away from the tough conversations when it comes to uncovering the stories and the experiences of the people we call our teammates. It may be uncomfortable, but learning to lean in to these dialogues can be one of the most valuable skills you gain in athletics and in life.

Trajuan resides in Dallas from the University of New Mexico — where he was a former student-athlete (running back and linebacker), football coach, and academic advisor. With a Masters in Sport Administration, Tajuan also served as the Director of the Lobo Leadership Academy, where he lead a team in developing implementing, and facilitating leadership curriculum for current student-athletes. Trajuan previously served in Research & Development for Prime U and is now the Sports and Mental Health chair for the Minority Psychology Network a non-profit organization based out of Los Angeles. 

Connect with Trajuan:

Twitter: @tra_briggs

The Trajuan Briggs Community IMPACT Scholarship

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Cletus Coffey is a former professional and world champion athlete. After a career playing football in the CFL and Arena Football Leagues, Cletus won a Master Track and Field World Championship for Team USA. He has coached football and track & field on all levels, and has trained high performance athletes for over 20 years. He currently uses his experience as an athlete, coach, and entrepreneur to help sports leaders, athletes, and former athletes reach their highest potential both on and off the field.

Learn more about Cletus:

Website: https://www.cletuscoffey.com/

Instagram: @cletuscoffey 

Podcast: The Recovering Athlete

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"We often underestimate our capacity to reinvent ourselves.

That’s it. It’s that simple. We are not the people we were 1 year ago, 2 years ago, 10 years ago…heck, even 2 days ago! And yet, a major life change can knock us off of our feet and make us feel like everything is over. But what if it wasn’t? What if reinventing ourselves is something we already know how to do? What if realizing that simple fact would change everything?" - Chrissy

This episode is a Story Session - where athletes who have written for The Sideline Perspective website read their reflection in their own words and reflect back on what it meant to process that time of transition in their lives.

Chrissy Papetti is a former competitive dancer, appearing at the 2008 World Tap Championships to represent the USA, earning her BFA in Dance the University of Michigan, and performing on the Michigan Dance Team at the D1 level of collegiate athletics. Following her dance career-ending injury of a hip labral tear, Chrissy went on to earn her Master’s in Occupational Therapy, specializing in Lifestyle Design and Lifestyle Medicine. Throughout her prolonged injury recovery, she found a fascination with the brain/mind, the body, and health/wellness, soaking in everything she could get her hands on related to medicine, psychology/coaching, and self-discovery. Today, Chrissy is fusing her personal and professional experiences to support athletes, performers, and high-achieving individuals who were sidelined from the life they thought they were meant to live so that they can find a fulfilling way forward with nothing holding them back.

Learn more about Chrissy:

Read her story: https://thesidelineperspective.com/if-theres-one-thing-a-sidelined-athlete-needs-to-hear-its-this/
Instagram: @chrissypapetti
Website: https://www.chrissypapetti.com

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Being sidelined is a mental battle - one that life asks you to show up for every day during recovery. During rehab the reps count, but so does the fight against the voice in your head saying “is this worth it?” If we look at the whole journey at once, our answer might be “no,” BUT if we look at it day by day, if we embrace the process and pull from our reservoirs of patience and discipline, we find there is always a way to get back on our feet… or skis in Avital's case.

Avital Shimko is a World Cup Mogulist on the U.S. Ski & Snowboard team. She is 24 years old, from the Upper West Side of Manhattan and has been competing since the age of 6 (out of Stratton, Vermont), and has since moved to Park City, UT to be able to train with the National team. She has had a different journey than most, as you can imagine coming all the way from New York City, and patience has played a big roll in her career. Tune in to find out more about Avital, her patience, and what has brought her to where she is now.

Learn more about Avital:

Blog: https://talthemogulskier.com
Instagram: @avishort
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Quitting gets a lot of shame in the sports world but this episode with Molly O’Connor flips that idea on its head. What if instead of shaming the individuals who walk away from their sports, we acknowledge the courage and independence it takes to move on to a future of the unknown. When our sport is so closely tied to our identity, that choice can be crippling to make, but what else do we do when we feel our heart, mind, and passion being drawn elsewhere?

Molly is the founder and CEO of Molly T., a first of its kind, patented sports bra that adjusts to change with fluctuating breasts and workout routines.  A former D1 athlete, O'Connor was frustrated by the lack of supportive options and set out to create one sports bra capable of adjusting to every woman's unique level of support without compromising fit, function, or fashion. Made from recycled materials, the eco-friendly design’s unprecedented approach to support allows the wearer to customize the amount of compression, as desired, to accommodate a wide range of motion for all different shapes and sizes (currently available in S-XXL).

Learn more about Molly and the Molly T. Brand:

Website: https://wearmollyt.com
Instagram: @wearmollyt
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Lani is a former division 1 basketball player from the university of vermont and was inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame. She is a mom of two girls, wife, teacher, coach, and recent cancer survivor. She is passionate about supplying people with the tools to thrive combining sport and positive psychology and particularly passionate about empowering girls through sports and mental skills programming and her nonprofit, Strong Girls United.

Learn more about Lani:

Website: www.sgunitedfoundation.org or www.lanisilversides.com
Instagram: @stronggirlsunited
Facebook: @SGUnitedFoundation

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James Leath is a mental performance coach and the founder of Unleash the Athlete. With a bachelors in communication, a masters in Performance Psychology, and almost 20 years of coaching experience, James teaches leadership, character, and mental resiliency to elite performers in sport, theater, and business through keynotes, workshops, and online courses. He has worked with many organizations, including MINDBODY, The American Heart Association, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Green Bay Packers. Before the NBA season ended early, he was with the Chicago Bulls.

Learn more about James and Unleash the Athlete:

Website: http://unleashtheathlete.com/
Instagram: @unleashtheathlete
Facebook: Unleash the Athlete
Twitter: @UTAthlete

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Former Ohio State football player Jarrod Barnes reflects on authenticity and what it's meant in his athletic, personal, and professional career.

Jarrod’s knowledge and love of sport started at a young age and ultimately allowed him the opportunity to compete and coach at the highest levels in college football. Following his athletic career, he used this same passion to launch a startup called Prime U, and alongside his team, would go on to work with clients across the NFL and NCAA. Jarrod currently works as the Manager of Former Player Marketing & Engagement with the Los Angeles Rams. In his role, he works to integrate former players as brand ambassadors into the overall marketing, sponsorship, and fan engagement strategy of the organization.

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Submit Your Story: http://thesidelineperspective.com/submit/
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