The Athlete Confidential
Welcome to The Athlete Confidential where we believe that we are humans first, and athletes second. Stories by athletes for athletes that focus on topics coaches don't always discuss at practice. We are not here to talk about performance goals, training plans or game tactics... well maybe a little, but, our main focus is to cover topics outside of training and performance. Rather we aim to encourage conversations about mental health, abuse, relationships, education, equality and much more. At The Athlete Confidential we seek to empower the human within every athlete.
The Athlete Confidential
Toxic Coaches ft. Alexa Antipas
Alexa Antipas a former DI NCAA collegiate fencer speaks up about her experience with a toxic coach, which ultimately left her walking away from the sport she once loved with a bitter taste in her mouth. However, Alexa seeks to break the cycle of trauma through coaching young fencers and being the coach she needed as a young adult. Additionally, Alexa debunks some fencing stereotypes and we learn a lot about the sport of fencing from her. Alexa is candid and vulnerable and her story is not one unfamiliar to many athletes.
