Confessions from the SideLines

Erica Suter (MS CSCS) has been a female athlete performance coach for over a decade, and has worked with soccer players in the ECNL and Girls Academy League on speed, strength, and injury resiliency. She also is author of The Strong Female Athlete book, and continues to impact girls to become strong for sports and for life. Connect with Erica: Follow her on Instagram Get her book The Strong Female AthleteConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Mama Bear Legal Forms: Use Code SLC20 for your Young Adult Power of Attorney. Chegg: Use Code CHEGG20 for 20% off up to $3 on Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack products!Dormify: Use Code SARAHLCOWART for 15% off eligible items. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show

Witt Bauknight is the founder of Witt's Tutoring Group, a service focused on virtual tutoring for college students. He was born, raised and and now works from Columbia SC.Connect with Witt:WebsiteFacebookInstagramConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Mama Bear Legal Forms: Use Code SLC20 for your Young Adult Power of Attorney. Chegg: Use Code CHEGG20 for 20% off up to $3 on Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack products!Dormify: Use Code SARAHLCOWART for 15% off eligible items. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show

Today's guest is Brandon Bridge. Brandon began his collegiate football career at Alcorn State University in Mississippi in 2010 before transferring to the University of South Alabama. He was selected by Montreal in the fourth round of the 2015 CFL draft. His 5-year CFL Career ended in 2019.Connect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Mama Bear Legal Forms: Use Code SLC20 for your Young Adult Power of Attorney. Chegg: Use Code CHEGG20 for 20% off up to $3 on Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack products!Dormify: Use Code SARAHLCOWART for 15% off eligible items. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show

Today's guest is Philip Shaw. Coach Shaw is currently the Head Athletic Trainer at Ouachita Parish High School in Monroe, LA. He's been a certified athletic trainer since 1994 and has worked in the clinical, secondary, and collegiate setting. While in the collegiate setting, Coach Shaw worked in administration as Associate AD for Internal Operations and oversaw sports medicine, strength/conditioning, football operations, video operations, gameday operations, and all facilities. Connect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Mama Bear Legal Forms: Use Code SLC20 for your Young Adult Power of Attorney. Chegg: Use Code CHEGG20 for 20% off up to $3 on Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack products!Dormify: Use Code SARAHLCOWART for 15% off eligible items. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show

Today's guest is Coach Al Borges. Listen in as we chat about his new book, Deny of the Tiger. Grab a copy of Deny of the Tiger HEREConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Mama Bear Legal Forms: Use Code SLC20 for your Young Adult Power of Attorney. Chegg: Use Code CHEGG20 for 20% off up to $3 on Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack products!Dormify: Use Code SARAHLCOWART for 15% off eligible items. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show

Today's Guest is Andrew Moses. Andrew is an expert on leadership, teamwork, and career development. He hosts the Everybody Pulls The Tarp podcast and has interviewed over 100 Olympians, pro athletes, TV stars, CEOs, bestselling authors, & other high-performers about their secrets to success. He is the VP of Business Development & Marketing at MorganFranklin Consulting, a national advisory firm that helps companies solve complex finance, technology, and business challenges. Follow Andrew on Twitter @andrewHmoses and on IG @andrewmoses123.Connect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Mama Bear Legal Forms: Use Code SLC20 for your Young Adult Power of Attorney. Chegg: Use Code CHEGG20 for 20% off up to $3 on Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack products!Dormify: Use Code SARAHLCOWART for 15% off eligible items. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show

Today's Guest is former Penn State Women's Gymnast, Amber Autry. Listen in as we chat about her journey to becoming a Division 1 athlete. Follow Wofford College AthleticsConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Mama Bear Legal Forms: Use Code SLC20 for your Young Adult Power of Attorney. Chegg: Use Code CHEGG20 for 20% off up to $3 on Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack products!Dormify: Use Code SARAHLCOWART for 15% off eligible items. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show

Today's guest is Jace Riley with 6am Practice. Coach Riley provides simple strategies for student-athletes to help them get more playing time, increase their skill levels, and perform better in school. Connect with Jace on InstagramConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Mama Bear Legal Forms: Use Code SLC20 for your Young Adult Power of Attorney. Chegg: Use Code CHEGG20 for 20% off up to $3 on Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack products!Dormify: Use Code SARAHLCOWART for 15% off eligible items. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show

Today's guest is Auburn University Head Men's Basketball Coach, Bruce Pearl. In seven years as head coach at Auburn, Bruce Pearl has led the Tigers to 138 wins, two Southeastern Conference championships, consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and the program's first ever appearance in the Final Four.Connect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Mama Bear Legal Forms: Use Code SLC20 for your Young Adult Power of Attorney. Chegg: Use Code CHEGG20 for 20% off up to $3 on Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack products!Dormify: Use Code SARAHLCOWART for 15% off eligible items. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show

Today's guest is Penn State Head Baseball Coach, Rob Cooper. The 2023 baseball season is Rob Cooper's 10th as head coach of the Nittany Lion baseball program.Connect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Mama Bear Legal Forms: Use Code SLC20 for your Young Adult Power of Attorney. Chegg: Use Code CHEGG20 for 20% off up to $3 on Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack products!Dormify: Use Code SARAHLCOWART for 15% off eligible items. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show

Today's guest is Coach Jeff Graba. Coach Graba is the Head Women's Gymnastics Coach at Auburn University. He was named SEC Coach of the Year in 2014 and 2015 and SEC co-Coach of the Year in 2012Connect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Mama Bear Legal Forms: Use Code SLC20 for your Young Adult Power of Attorney. Chegg: Use Code CHEGG20 for 20% off up to $3 on Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack products!Dormify: Use Code SARAHLCOWART for 15% off eligible items. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show

Paige Tonz grew up in Peoria, AZ and began playing softball at 8 years old. She has competed at many levels; starting with rec ball, moving to club ball, and competing as a D1 athlete at Northwestern University. Her mission and goal is to help transform girls into strong women beyond the playing field or court. Paige has worked with 1000+ athletes in her programs and workshops. She believe girls have so much opportunity to dream bigger than they've ever imagined. Because sports was and still is such a big part of Paige's life, she has had a first row ticket to see how the experiences from sports can be a vessel to success in life on and off the field.Register for the Free Parent Workshop !Connect with Paige: WebsiteInstagramFacebookConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Mama Bear Legal Forms: Use Code SLC20 for your Young Adult Power of Attorney. Chegg: Use Code CHEGG20 for 20% off up to $3 on Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack products!Dormify: Use Code SARAHLCOWART for 15% off eligible items. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show

Welcome back to Part 2 of my conversations with my high school soccer coach David Van Wyk. While Van Wyk spent numerous years as a High School English Teacher and Soccer coach, he now is the co-owner of Bloodroot Blades based out of Athens, Georgia. At Bloodroot Blades they build artisan and custom kitchen knives and other tools designed for everyday use.Brené Brown Book: The Power of Vulnerability Connect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Mama Bear Legal Forms: Use Code SLC20 for your Young Adult Power of Attorney. Chegg: Use Code CHEGG20 for 20% off up to $3 on Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack products!Dormify: Use Code SARAHLCOWART for 15% off eligible items. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show

Welcome back to Confessions from the SideLines! Today's guest is my high school soccer coach David Van Wyk. While Van Wyk spent numerous years as a High School English Teacher and Soccer coach, he now is the co-owner of Bloodroot Blades based out of Athens, Georgia. At Bloodroot Blades they build artisan and custom kitchen knives and other tools designed for everyday use.Connect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Mama Bear Legal Forms: Use Code SLC20 for your Young Adult Power of Attorney. Chegg: Use Code CHEGG20 for 20% off up to $3 on Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack products!Dormify: Use Code SARAHLCOWART for 15% off eligible items. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show

It has been so much fun showing up each week to hang out with you. The academic year is coming to a close and we are taking a break for the summer. We will be back with brand new episodes this fall. Connect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift!https://prepexpert.referralrock.com/l/1SARAHCOWAR01/Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift!www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessionsCB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/SideLine Confessions  partners with affiliate platforms where commission may be earned based on clicks and or purchases, and I would love it if you decided to use the links above! Affiliate links help companies  like ours to fund the free content that we provide to you. Support the show

Today's Guest is Michelle Kuan. Michelle is the founder of MLK Media. At MLK media, their mission is to help small business owners and entrepreneurs build an online presence through social media. So to say she knows a thing or two on how to build your brand through social media - is an understatement. Whether we like it or not, social media is a great place to not only make your presence known as you are going through the collegiate recruiting process, but also a way to start building your network for future sponsorship opportunities. Listen in as Michelle and I chat about how you can do both of these things.Connect with MichelleInstagramConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift!https://prepexpert.referralrock.com/l/1SARAHCOWAR01/Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift!www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessionsCB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Support the show

Today's Guest is Dr. Michael Zabala. Dr. Zabala is the Founder and Chairman of XO Armor. He's also a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University. Dr. Zabala is the Director of the Auburn University Biomechanical Engineering Lab. The AUBE Lab aims to identify, study, and help solve complex biomechanical problems in fields such as ACL injury prevention, exoskeleton technology, prosthetics and orthotics, and many others.Check out XO Armor: https://www.xoarmortech.comConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift!https://prepexpert.referralrock.com/l/1SARAHCOWAR01/Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift!www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessionsCB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's Guest is Amber Bibelheimer. Amber  is inspiring women with her Podcast and the Momentum Restart™ Method.MOMENTUM RESTART™ a coaching program designed to empower goal-driven women to conquer negative mindsets and find a routine that works with their lives, not against it.  92% of working moms report feeling overwhelmed with work, home, and parenting which proves women today are desperately needing support to help them prioritize their own health in order to make the impact they desire.  What's even better is these women are able to pass along these strategies to their kids. Take a listen as we chat about the things that are holding us back and how we can increase the things that move us forward in life. Click here to download the Free Restart RoadmapConnect with Amber:InstagramWebsiteConnect with Sarah:WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift!https://prepexpert.referralrock.com/l/1SARAHCOWAR01/Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift!www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessionsCB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's Guest is Scott Garber. Scott is a proven connector who has spent the last 6 years in the sports technology space. He was a former D1 athlete at the University of South Alabama where he had the opportunity to start their football program in 2009. Connect with Scott on Linkedin.Connect with Sarah:WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift!https://prepexpert.referralrock.com/l/1SARAHCOWAR01/Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift!www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessionsCB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's Guest is Kristin Carpenter-Steadman. Kristin was a two-time national champion volleyball player at Penn State University and former pro athlete. After traveling the world with her now husband (also two time national champion wrestler), Kristin went into coaching collegiately at the University of Virginia, Oklahoma and the most recent, Maryland. After priorities shifted and two tiny humans later, Kristin decided to take her first retirement and enjoy watching her kids grow and teaching them to be good people.Connect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift! https://prepexpert.referralrock.com/l/1SARAHCOWAR01/Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift! www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessions CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's Guest is Marissa Sheva. Marissa is a native of Bucks County, PA and was one of the most successful cross country runners in Pennridge history, holding the top-two spots in school history at the state championship meet. In college, Marissa was a two- sport athlete at Penn State competing in both soccer and track. Listen in on our conversation as we chat about what it was like participating in two sports as a Division 1 Athlete and what it took to make it to that level. Connect with Marissa: InstagramConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift! https://prepexpert.referralrock.com/l/1SARAHCOWAR01/Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift! www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessions CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Support the show

Today's Guest is Sandy Barbour. Recognized as one of the nation's premier Athletic Directors, Sandy Barbour is the dynamic leader of the Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics program. With student success and comprehensive excellence as a steadfast focus, Barbour has helped the Nittany Lions continue to ascend and thrive as one of the nation's most successful athletic departments. She is one of the nation's most highly-respected Athletic Directors and has more than 40 years of varied experiences as a collegiate administrator and coach. To say she knows a little bit about what it takes to become a collegiate athlete is an understatement .Books mentioned in today's episode by Simon Sinek:Find Your WhyStart With WhyConnect with Sandy:TwitterPenn State AthleticsConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift! https://prepexpert.referralrock.com/l/1SARAHCOWAR01/Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift! www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessions CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Coach Bryant Vincent. Coach Vincent is the Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach and Quarterback Coach at UAB. In his first three years as offensive coordinator, the Blazers have compiled 26 total victories and have won three straight C-USA West division titles as well as claimed the C-USA championship two of the last three years. Vincent began his second stint at UAB on Feb. 2, 2018, and the Blazers had their best offensive season in program history which resulted in 21 school records, including an 11-3 overall record and winning the program's first Conference USA title and bowl game. Follow along with UAB Football: https://uabsports.com/sports/footballConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift! https://prepexpert.referralrock.com/l/1SARAHCOWAR01/Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift! www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessions CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's Guest is Nate Stupar. Nate is a former NFL Football Player where he spent 8 years in the league. A native of State College, PA - Nate played football for his hometown college - Penn State University.  Nate's journey to playing at the Division 1 level and making it to the NFL was not an easy one - but how did he do it? One day at a time, one week at a time and one month at a time. Connect with Nate: InstagramState of Hope FoundationConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift! https://prepexpert.referralrock.com/l/1SARAHCOWAR01/Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift! www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessions CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Shay Haddow. Shay is an expert coach and speaker on confidence and mindset for female athletes. As the host of the Alpha Girl Confidence Podcast, and Author of She the Confident, Shay is widely regarded for her insights on confidence and mindset by parents and coaches around the country. After overcoming her own struggles with confidence throughout her club and collegiate soccer career, Shay knew that it was her life's purpose to provide female athletes with the mentorship that she wished she had when she was younger. Shay's mission is to empower female athletes of all ages to uncover their greatest superpower of all, allowing them to build unshakable confidence so they can live and play to their fullest potential.Connect with Shay: WebsiteFacebook GroupBookConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift! https://prepexpert.referralrock.com/l/1SARAHCOWAR01/Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift! www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessions CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Senator Tommy Tuberville. Take a listen in as we chat all things Title IX and Women in Sports. Connect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift! https://prepexpert.referralrock.com/l/1SARAHCOWAR01/Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift! www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessions CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Mel Abraham. Mel is a Certified Public Accountant with over three decades of experience as a financial expert, valuation expert and business and success strategist. Mel is regularly sought after for consulting and valuation engagements around the country such as family limited partnerships, co-tenant interest valuations, operating businesses as well as various entities. These projects have ranged from small family owned businesses to large $1.7 billion companies. He's a globally recognized thought leader, business advisor, CPA and financial expert sharing stages with a long list of Fortune 500 Companies as well as beacons in the business and personal development industry, from Arianna Huffington and Chalene Johnson to Brendon Burchard and Tony Robbins. Connect with Mel:FacebookInstagramWebsitePodcastConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift! https://prepexpert.referralrock.com/l/1SARAHCOWAR01/Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift! www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessions CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's Guest is Jay Paterno. Jay spent 22 years as a college football coach at The University of Virginia, The University of Connecticut, James Madison University & Penn State. He has written two books: Paterno Legacy--Enduring Lessons from the Life and Death of My Father and the novel Hot Seat: A Year Inside College Football's Pressure Cooker. He currently runs Blue Line 409 LLC which involves consulting on issues from college athletics, to private equity & start-ups.Resources talked about in the show: NCAA RoadmapNCAA Eligibility CenterConnect with Jay: TwitterInstagramWebsiteConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners.Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift! https://prepexpert.referralrock.com/l/1SARAHCOWAR01/Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift! www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessions CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is a former student-athlete of mine - Bryant Lavender. Lav was a football student-athlete at University of South Alabama. He is an author and keynote speaker. Lav strives to share his message of learning to leave the past behind, daring to walk with faith, and finding the strength to achieve dreams no matter how large the obstacles may be in life. Connect with Bryant: FacebookInstagramWebsiteConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners: Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift! Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift! CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Leah Amico. Leah is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with USA Softball, a two-time World Champion, a National Softball Hall of Fame Inductee in 2009, a three-time National Champion at The University of Arizona, a Keynote Speaker and a College Softball Analyst at ESPN, Westwood One Sports. To say Leah knows a little something about becoming a college athlete and champion is an understatement.Connect with Leah on InstagramConnect with Sarah: InstagramFacebookWebsiteThank you to our partners: Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift! Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift! CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Charlie Bailes, the founder of CB Supplements. Charlie Bailes started CB Supplements in 2018 while he was getting his MBA. He is a husband, father, entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast. He also is a former collegiate athlete. Connect with Charlie: WebsiteConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners: Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift! Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift! CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today I am chatting with Coach Joey Jones. Coach Jones' accomplishments are long and distinguished. He is no stranger to building programs from the ground up at both the high school and collegiate level. As a collegiate athlete, he played for the legendary Coach Bear Bryant at Alabama. I had the privilege of working alongside Coach Jones when he served as the Head Coach for the University of South Alabama Jaguars.Connect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners: Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift! Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift! CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Whitney Abraham. Named the Confidence Coach to watch by Yahoo in 2020. She is an expert in helping women build their confidence and adjust their mindset. If you have a student struggling with mastering their confidence and mindset, this is the show for you! Connect with Whitney:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners: Prep Expert: use code SARAH300 for a discount and free gift! Thrive Market: Use the link below for 20% off and a free gift! CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Sonja Montiel. Sonja has served more than 21 years in the college admissions profession, having extensive experience in the areas of freshman, transfer, and international admissions. She founded College Confidence in 2002 with the purpose of protecting the worth and authenticity of teens so that they feel ready to take on the world. Her students are more than engineers, business leaders, teachers, and doctors. They are innovators, creators, and compassionate problem solvers. Connect with Sonja: InstagramFacebookWebsiteConnect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Thrive Market: www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessions Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

I've always said that I love having my friends on the show and sharing my conversations with you. Today is no different and I can't wait for you to hear my conversation with Jeremy Knowles. I've known Jeremy since we were students at Auburn. Jeremy is a 3-time Olympian and Bahamian-Record-holding swimmer from The Bahamas. He is a graduate of Auburn University, where he was an All-American swimmer. Connect with Sarah: WebsiteInstagramFacebookThank you to our partners. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Use the code STUDY5 for $5 off your first month's subscription. https://chegg.pxf.io/DVnqZaThrive Market: www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessions Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

One of the things I love about this podcast is the opportunity to chat with my friends and then share those conversations with y'all. And today's episode is no different. Today's guest is Haven Fields. Haven is the Deputy Athletics Director at Ball State University. He oversees external operations and assists in supervising the Cardinals' 19 teams and 400-plus student-athletes. Haven is a former collegiate athlete having played football at Auburn University from 1996-1999. He was signed as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers before spending two seasons in the Canadian Football League. He has been on both the student-athlete side of the game and the administrative side.Thank you to our partners.CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Use the code STUDY5 for $5 off your first month's subscription. https://chegg.pxf.io/c/2887717/1140012/14422Thrive Market: Click the link below to get 20% off your first order!www.thrivemarket.com/sidelineconfessionsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Dr. Amy Bender. Dr. Bender is an expert in sleep and performance who has studied and worked with Olympic athletes and professional sports teams throughout Canada and the USA. She holds both a master's and PhD degree in Experimental Psychology from Washington State University where she specialized in interindividual responses to sleep deprivation studying the sleep EEG. I can not wait for you to hear this conversation today.Connect with Dr. Bender: InstagramWebsiteSleep and Travel TipsConnect with Sarah:InstagramFacebookSideLine Confessions WebsiteThank you to our partners - Chegg and CB Supplements.CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Use the code STUDY5 for $5 off your first month's subscription. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Lindsey Cortes. Lindsey is a Sports Dietitian, entrepreneur, and runner. Her mission is to help female athletes overcome disordered eating and use food as fuel to perform at their highest level. Lindsey received her bachelor's degree in Dietetics from UMass Amherst while competing as a D1 Track & Field athlete. She went on to get a Masters in Sports Nutrition at Florida State University while completing requirements to become a board certified dietitian. She has worked as a sports dietitian for collegiate athletes at schools including the University of Georgia, Florida State University, and University of Texas San Antonio. Lindsey is the host of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, founder of the Female Athlete System of Transformation - her unique coaching programs to help female athletes become fierce, fit & fueled.Connect with Lindsey: WebsiteInstagramFemale Athlete Nutrition Facebook GroupPodcast Female Athlete NutritionCPSDA ResourcesConnect with Sarah:InstagramFacebookSideLine Confessions WebsiteThank you to our partners - Chegg and CB Supplements.CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Use the code STUDY5 for $5 off your first month's subscription. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Bubba Watson. Bubba is known as the big-hitting left-handed golfer who plays with the pink driver. He grew up in the small town of Bagdad, Florida. He has twelve wins on the PGA Tour, including two Masters wins in 2012 and 2014. Bubba has a unique story about his journey to becoming a collegiate athlete that he shares about in his new book - Up and Down. We also chat a little bit about that on the show. Purchase Bubba's BookConnect with Sarah:InstagramFacebookSideLine Confessions WebsiteThank you to our partners - Chegg and CB Supplements.CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Use the code STUDY5 for $5 off your first month's subscription. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Dr. Phil Esten. With more than 20 years of experience at the Division I level, Dr. Phil Esten returned to his alma mater in January of 2019 to lead the University of St. Thomas Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as Vice President & Director of Athletics. Esten wasted little time making an impact on Tommie athletics. Faced with the task of finding a new conference home for all 22 St. Thomas varsity sports just five months in to his tenure, Esten secured an invitation to the Summit League and approval from the NCAA to reclassify directly from Division III to Division I, a move never been done before in modern intercollegiate athletics history.  Follow along with Phil and the TommiesConnect with Sarah:InstagramFacebookSideLine Confessions WebsiteGrab a copy of the NCAA Roadmap https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fe1fdb2f8f626bee511c72fThank you to our partners - Chegg and CB Supplements.CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Use the code STUDY5 for $5 off your first month's subscription. https://chegg.pxf.io/DVnqZaSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

On today's episode, I had the honor of chatting with Coach Rick Byrd. Coach Byrd coached at Belmont University from 1986 to 2019 when he retired. He ranks 12th all-time among NCAA Division 1 Head Coaches with 805 victories. 658 of those at Belmont. He led the Bruins to 8 NCAA Tournament appearances. 10 conference championships and 7 league tournament titles. He was just recently named the winner of the 2022 John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award. Follow along with Belmont Men's Basketball this season. Connect with Sarah:FacebookInstagramSideLine Confessions WebsiteThank you to our partners - Chegg and CB Supplements.►CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/►Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Use the code STUDY5 for $5 off your first month's subscription. https://chegg.pxf.io/DVnqZaSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

I'm so happy to have Penn State Wrestler Nick Lee on the show today. Y'all know I worked in academic services at Penn State and I had the privilege of working with Nick while I was there. Nick is the 2021 NCAA Champion at 141 lbs. and he is also a member of the 2021 USA Wrestling National Team. While at Penn State is has gained multiple Athletic All-American honors as well as National and Big Team All- Academic honors.Connect with Nick:InstagramTwitterConnect with Sarah:FacebookInstagramSideLine Confessions WebsiteThank you to our partners - Chegg and CB Supplements.►CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/►Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Use the code STUDY5 for $5 off your first month's subscription. https://chggtrx.com/study5Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

On today's show, I chat with Dr. Ford Dyke. Dr. Dyke holds a PhD in the field of Kinesiology, specializing in the subdiscipline of Performance and Exercise Psychophysiology. Dr. Dyke is currently an Associate Clinical Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University. Among his accomplishments, he was awarded the 2019 Undergraduate Teaching Award and nominated for the 2020 and 2021 Outstanding Faculty Outreach Award. Dr. Dyke teaches courses in Performance-Based Psychology, Motor Learning and Performance, and Mindfulness. He also serves as Director of Mindfulness-Based Performance and Health Optimization© at Auburn University. Notably, Dr. Dyke is a Team USA Athlete currently training for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.Connect with Dr. Dyke: WebsiteConnect with Sarah:FacebookInstagramSideLine Confessions WebsiteThank you to our partner - CB Supplements.►CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order.https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

On today's show, I am so thrilled to share my conversation with Sid Bream with you. Y'all know I have been a huge sports fan my entire life. And growing up in Georgia, the Atlanta Braves made the top of the list. Sid is a former Major League Baseball Player.  He is best remembered for his game-winning run scored in the 1992 National League Championship Series (NLCS) that sent the Braves to the World Series. Don't worry - we definitely cover that in today's episode. Connect with Sid:WebsiteConnect with Sarah: FacebookInstagramSideLine Confessions WebsiteThank you to our partners - Chegg and CB Supplements. ►CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order. https://cbsupplements.com/ref/cowart.sarah/►Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Use the code STUDY5 for $5 off your first month's subscription. https://chggtrx.com/study5Support the show

Today's guest is Maghon Taylor. Maghon is on a mission to spread happiness through her handwriting as the founder of All She Wrote Notes®, a calligraphy studio based in North Carolina. She's a bestselling author, an award winning artist, a speaker and educator whose life motto is Work Hard, Stay Sweet, Trust God and Love Deep. Her work has been featured nationally with Hallmark, Good Morning America, Medium and Parade and she's worked with well loved brands such as Starbucks, Anthropologie, Michael's and DaySpring. Her happy hand lettering can be found on gift shop shelves nationwide. She loves bright colors, making people smile and turning her mistakes into confetti. Connect with Maghon:InstagramFacebookWebsiteConnect with Sarah: FacebookInstagramSideLine Confessions WebsiteThank you to our partners - Chegg and CB Supplements. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order. Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Use the code STUDY5 for $5 off your first month's subscription.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Dr. Heather Thompson Day. Heather is an Associate Professor of communication and the host of Viral Jesus, a podcast with Christianity Today. She is the author of 7 books; including It's Not Your Turn. Heather's writing has been featured on outlets like the Today Show, and the National Communication Association. She has been interviewed by BBC Radio Live and has been featured in Forbes. She is passionate about serving college students.  I absolutely loved chatting with Heather. Connect with Heather: TwitterInstagramPurchase It's Not Your TurnConnect with Sarah: FacebookInstagramSideLine Confessions WebsiteThank you to our partners - Chegg and CB Supplements. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order. Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Use the code STUDY5 for $5 off your first month's subscription.Support the show

Today's guests are Dr. Jonathan Fader and Amanda Fazio. We are diving straight into sports psychology. For over twenty years, Dr. Jonathan Fader has used performance coaching to help pro athletes, firefighters, and everyday people be better at anything. Fader, as he's known to friends, offers insights and strategies to lead a meaningful, satisfying life. Equipped with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a lifelong passion for helping others, Dr. Fader has dedicated himself to elevating human potential. Whether through his work with SportStrata and Union Square Practice, where he counseled the New York Giants and the New York Mets, or as an author, coach, and speaker, Fader uses motivational interviewing, performance training, and cognitive behavioral therapy to unlock the psychology of success. Whatever your calling, no matter the obstacle, Fader will help you level up...And have fun.Amanda received her master's degree (M.S.) in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior from the University of Tennessee in May of 2021. Her passion lies with empowering athletes and performers to reach their highest potential both on and off the field through the teaching of evidence-based mental techniques, specifically surrounding positive psychology and a strength-based approach. It is her goal for performers to not solely use mental techniques and increase enjoyment in performance, but to find it in everyday life. Amanda's most recent experience ranges from facilitating mental skills training programs with youth baseball and softball players to conducting research with para-sport athletes on flow state experiences. She is also currently working towards becoming a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).Connect with Dr. Fader and Amanda: Dr. FaderInstagramTwitter Purchase Life as SportAmandaTwitterInstagram SportsStrataConnect with Sarah: Facebook InstagramSideLine Confessions WebsiteThank you to our partners - Chegg and CB Supplements. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order. Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Use the code STUDY5 for $5 off your first month's subscription. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Brad Lomenick. Brad had the privilege of leading and directing a movement of young leaders called Catalyst. He nows serves as a strategic advisor for Catalyst. He writes about leadership, the next generation, creativity, innovation, social media, teamwork, personal growth, generational issues, execution, and a few other topics. He is also the host of the H3 Leadership Podcast, one of my personal favorite podcasts.Connect with Brad:H3 Leadership PodcastTwitterInstagramConnect with Sarah: FacebookInstagramSideLine Confessions WebsiteThank you to our partners - Chegg and CB Supplements. CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 off your order. Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Use the code STUDY5 for $5 off your first month's subscription. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

In this week's episode, I am chatting with Olympic medalist Anita Nall-Richesson. Anita swept the cycle (gold, silver, and bronze) at the 1992 Olympics, is an Elite member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame and has spent three NFL seasons as a Nutrition Consultant. Anita was challenged by a series of “mystery illnesses” following the 1992 Olympics this is where she rediscovered her health through food. After working with top-tier high-performers like athletes and corporate executives for 12 years, Anita founded Champion Powered Programs, where she teaches and coaches other high-performers on how to reach and stay at the top of their game using her signature Power Plate Formula® and other strategies for sustained health and success. If you are ready to see your nutrition take your athletic game to the next level - grab a notebook and pen so you can take notes. Connect with Anita: WebsiteYouTubeHow does your current fueling plan stack up? Find out HERE. Let's Connect! InstagramFacebookWebsiteThank you to our partners! CB Supplements and Chegg Study.CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH to get $5 Off your order. Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Use the code STUDY5 to get $5 off your first month's subscription. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's guest is Chris P. Austin. Chris is an entrepreneur and owner of Championship Performance Advantage in Southern California. He's a 5 year professional volleyball player, 2 time Division 1 NCAA Champion, Coach and Author. If anyone can speak to the challenges when becoming a collegiate athlete - it's Chris. Connect with Chris:InstagramTwitterWebsiteGrab his books HERE and HEREConnect with Sarah:InstagramFacebookWebsiteYouTubeThank you to today's partners, CB Supplements and Chegg. Head on over to www.CBSUPPLEMENTS.com to grab yours today. Use code SARAH at checkout for $5 off. Head on over to chegg.com/study and enter the code STUDY5 for $5 off your first month's subscription. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)

Today's conversation is really special to me as I get to chat with Senator Tommy Tuberville. Many of you know Senator Tuberville by the name of Coach - and I do, too. He was the Head Coach at Auburn while I was a student there and quite a few of my friends played for Coach Tuberville at Auburn. In today's episode we chat a lot about deciding on which school to attend and the reasons why. Connect with Sarah and SideLine Confessions: InstagramFacebookWebsiteThank you to our partners!CB Supplements: Use the code SARAH for $5 your order. https://cbsupplements.comChegg Study and Chegg Study Pack: Everything is figureoutable - with 24/7 homework help. Get $5 off your first month's subscription with the code STUDY5https://www.chegg.com/studySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CFTS)