The Athletes’ Atelier is a future-focused counterspace for marginalized student-athletes that uses hands-on learning and mentorship to build skills in cooperation and achievement.
“My experience with Coach Beau was great. She’s really easy to talk to and funny. I felt like I was getting better every day and learning new things I hadn’t before that helped me. ...I think having her as a trainer is good because she helps you with stuff you need mentally so you know the why and runs through what she is teaching you to make sure you understand. I really liked that Coach Beau always asked how I was feeling so she knew how hard to push me. ”
What are the people saying?
I think The Athletes Atelier will make it possible to grow, come together, love each other, and love yourself.
— Listening Party Apprentice (8th grade)
I learned that the various viewpoints of student-athletes often culminates in dealing with emotions outside of sports.
— Listening Party Apprentice (8th grade)
As a student-athlete I need to be heard and supported.
— Listening Party Apprentice (8th grade)
Beau was consistently vulnerable and reflective, helping to neutralize the power dynamic of being the adult in the room. She guided the conversations forward, inviting different voices to speak. So much intention was created in this space.