Sideline Sessions offers a unique and powerful perspective on the mental health challenges student-athletes face—told through the voices of a current high school athlete and his mother, a Licensed Professional Counselor. Co-hosts Cruz and Lindsay Cambre, LPC, team up to explore the pressures of balancing sports, academics, and personal growth. Through honest conversations and real-life insights, this podcast bridges the gap between the field and the therapy room, creating a space where athletes and families alike can learn, reflect, and grow.
The game has changed. For today's student-athletes, the path to college sports looks very different than it did even a few years ago. Chase Dicharry joins us to talk transfer portal, evolving recruiting strategies, social media, increased competition and everything in between. Athletes and parents are being challenged to rethink what success really looks like. One of our favorite takeaways from this conversation: you can compete fiercely against someone on game day and still celeb...
19 Jan 2026
Sulphur Dreams and the Space Between
In Episode 9 of Sideline Sessions, Riverside senior softball players open up about pressure, growth, identity, and the fear that comes with the final season. From laughter to vulnerability, this episode captures what it really feels like to stand on the edge of “what’s next.” Join host Lindsay Cambre as she engages with a group of senior softball players from Riverside Academy and watch them explore their experiences and emotions as they approach the end of their high school careers. The conv...
7 Jan 2026
Super Special Seniors
Summary In this episode of Sideline Sessions, host Lindsay Cambre engages with the Riverside baseball seniors as they reflect on their journey through high school baseball, the emotional lessons learned from a semifinal loss, and the excitement of opening day. The conversation delves into their summer training, the transition between sports, and the recruiting process for college baseball. The seniors share their motivations, team dynamics, and the importance of leadership as they prepare fo...
29 Sept 2025
Tea Time with Golfer, Cole Haase
In this episode of Sideline Sessions, host Lindsay and Cruz Cambre sits down with Cole Haase, a sophomore golfer at Loyola University, to share his powerful story of living and competing with a heart condition. From undergoing open-heart surgery as a newborn, to his most recent aortic valve replacement in June 2025, Cole opens up about the challenges of balancing medical setbacks with his passion for golf. He reflects on the role of mental health, the weight of being a student-athlete, and ho...
1 Sept 2025
From Rebels to Rajun Cajuns: The Growth of the Grind
In this episode of Sideline Sessions, host Lindsay Cambre interviews Elijah Davis, also known as Bill, as he shares his journey from high school to college football. The conversation covers Bill's transition from public to private school, the challenges he faced during COVID-19, and the significant influence of his coaches, particularly Coach Dre and Coach Lee. Bill reflects on his senior year achievements, the recruitment process, and the importance of discipline and team culture in sports. ...
28 Jul 2025
Mind Over Muscle: Game-Day Grit and Mental Health with Coach Chris Lachney
This one’s extra special—our first episode co-hosted entirely by teens! 🎙️🙌 🎧 In Episode 5 of Sideline Sessions, Cruz Cambre and guest co-host Brody Vicknair step out of their comfort zone and into the host seat to welcome Coach Chris Lachney, Defensive Coordinator for Riverside Football and former Southeastern Louisiana coach. 💥 They’re diving deep into what it really takes to mentally prepare for competition—and how that mental game impacts the emotional health of student-athletes off the f...
18 Jul 2025
The Road Less Played
🎙️ Episode 4: The Road Less Played What happens when an athlete chooses not to follow the path everyone expects? In this episode of Sideline Sessions, guest Corrin Cashio shares her emotional and courageous decision to walk away from the sport she’s played since the age of 5—even after receiving college offers. With vulnerability and strength, she talks us through the mental weight of stepping away, the reactions she received, and how her first year in college has unfolded without the identit...
6 Jul 2025
Looking Back to Launch Forward
Guests Jayce Ruiz and Brody Vicknair explore postseason reflections and personal growth in sports, highlighting teamwork and positive mindsets in a conversation with hosts Lindsay Cambre and Cruz Cambre in this interview.
21 Jun 2025
How to Avoid Negative Thinking
This episode explores common cognitive distortions that affect student-athletes, providing real examples and questions to challenge negativity, ultimately improving mindset.
13 Jun 2025
Welcome to Sideline Sessions
Hosts Cruz Cambre and Lindsay Cambre introduce Sideline Sessions, a podcast exploring the intersection of sports, school, and mental health through candid discussions.
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5.0 / 5
13 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100
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