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Athletes Beyond the Game

Athletes Beyond the Game

Written by: Julia Fisch & Sara Kelly Kornienko
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 Welcome to Athletes Beyond the Game, the show that helps athletes transition to life beyond sports. Join former Division 1 tennis teammates, Julia Fisch and Sara Kelly Kornienko, as they get real about the challenges of navigating life post athletic retirement. Each episode, hosts Julia and Sara dive into stories from current and former athletes and talk with retired players about their experience transitioning to life after a competitive sports career.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
Episodes
  • Olivia Arizin, D1 Track: Overcoming Performance Anxiety

    Olivia Arizin, D1 Track: Overcoming Performance Anxiety
    May 5 2026

    This week, Olivia Arizin shares her journey as a college athlete, discussing her experiences with performance anxiety, the importance of mental health in sports, and the support systems that helped her navigate challenges. She emphasizes the significance of having a balanced identity beyond athletics and offers advice for athletes facing similar struggles. She discusses the importance of finding a balance between fun and intensity in sports, the tools she learned to manage anxiety, and the self-discovery process during her athletic career.

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    34 mins
  • Healthy Competitiveness and Finding Identity Outside of Sport

    Healthy Competitiveness and Finding Identity Outside of Sport
    Apr 22 2026

    This week Julia and Sara are solo! They chat about finding a healthy relationship with their sport post-retirement, struggling with motivation, and a big life update.

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    41 mins
  • Same Sport, Different Journeys: D1 Track & Field Twins Izze & Sofia Calabrese

    Same Sport, Different Journeys: D1 Track & Field Twins Izze & Sofia Calabrese
    Apr 7 2026

    In Athletes Beyond the Game this week, Julia and Sara kick off season two with D1 track athletes and twins, Sofia and Izze Calabrese. During the episode, Sofia and Izze get real about the realities of being a female athlete in a sport that focuses on weight. They talk about growing up with a twin in the same sport, body image, overcoming an eating disorder, and finding your new identity after retirement.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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