Toxic Coaches ft. Alexa Antipas

Episode 11 of the The Athlete Confidential podcast, hosted by Gabrielle Ewing, titled "Toxic Coaches ft. Alexa Antipas" was published on May 21, 2023 and runs 52 minutes.

May 21, 2023 ·52m · The Athlete Confidential

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Summary

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...

Episode Description

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.

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