Sideline Stories
Sideline Stories
Sideline Stories: Maddie Purcell, Portland RisingAlthough I didn’t have a name for it until my 20s, I’ve experienced social anxiety for most of my life. Sports have been an outlet for me, a space where the social rules and roles on and off…
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Sideline Stories: Sea Bags Women’s Sailing TeamThe Sea Bags Women’s Sailing Team formed after Skipper Erica Beck Spencer competed at the 2014 J24 World Championship in Newport as part of another team. Out of the 72 teams, there were only two female skippers and…
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Sideline Stories: Tri for a Cure Reynolds TrioTri for a Cure Maine virtual takes place throughout August, 2020, kicking off August 1st with essential fundraising efforts by triathletes with all types of stories. Hear what inspires this “mother and two daughters team” in this conversation…
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Sideline Stories: Rachel Martin, Forward Motion EventsI have played some sort of sport as far back as I can remember. I remember fondly my elementary school spring softball season, waiting to see what team I would be placed on. Was it the Wolves team…
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Sideline Stories: Eric Driscoll, United States Tennis Association New EnglandGrowing up in Standish in the ‘70s and ‘80s, I dreamed of being a professional athlete and played almost every popular sport. I also dreamt of working in the business world or possibly owning my own business one…
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Sideline Stories: Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, President, USL to PortlandHaving a multi-sport collegiate athlete turned coach and athletic director for a father, I never really had much choice…sports are in my blood. Not that I wish I had a choice. Growing up in that context, and as…
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Sideline Stories: Louis Copolov, Maine Red ClawsFrom the development of my views and value system to the establishment of lifelong friendships, sport has had a profoundly positive impact on my life, personally and now professionally. Cue humble brag – I have always considered myself…
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Sideline Stories: Rob Lavoie, Gorham TrailsBefore temporarily stepping down in 2019 to focus on my young family and business, I had spent the previous six years as the lead for the local group of trail builders and advocates in and around the town…
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Sideline Stories: Adventure Local MaineLooking to spend more time outside this season? Stay close to home and explore all our state has to offer! Adventure Local Maine lists outdoor businesses offering adventure ideas and tips on how to recreate responsibly. This great…