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Nick Gwiazdowski Brings His Heart To The Mat

We recently caught up with Nick Gwiazdowski, a North Carolina State graduate and wrestler who won back-to-back national championships in 2014-15. Nick realized his passion for wrestling during his middle school and high school years at Duanesburg High School, under the late Coach Joe Bena. “By the time I was

Coaches: Make Your Team Part Of The Family

Coach Brandon Shaver is a basketball coach at Pine Tree High School in Longview, Texas, who has made a lasting impression on his team. He was anonymously nominated by someone in his community who wrote to let us know about the many ways this coach goes the extra mile for

Elite Tennis Players Have A Freak Factor. Do You?

In this second blog post with veteran tennis tour coach Craig Boynton, he discusses why this is one of the most exciting times in men’s tennis and talks about the various “freak factors” that make certain players so special.

Embracing Diversity on Your Team and in Your Life with Dr. Markita Suttle

The official launch day of the Sport Fuels Life podcast has arrived and our first guest is the perfect way to kick things off right! Dr. Markita Suttle shares her academic, athletic, and professional journey with Sport Fuels Life and opens her heart to reflect on some of the challenges

Tennis Ace Tim Wilkison Shares Coaching and Competitive Insights

Tim Wilkison, who toured professionally for over 25 years, lives in Charlotte, N.C. Ranked World No. 23 in September 1986, Tim is perhaps best known for his diving volleys at Wimbledon that earned him the nickname “Dr. Dirt”. He now coaches at all levels and works with many organizations to

The 5 Stages of Successful Coaching

ATP tennis coach Craig Boynton joins us in this episode of the Sport Fuels Life podcast, where he shares his coaching strategy for player evaluation as well as his top 5 tips for becoming a successful coach and mentor to your players. Craig shares his perspective on how the answers

Chris Norton

Triumphs over spinal injury sustained in football, inspiring hope and determination worldwide. Join us for an inspiring episode as we welcome Chris Norton, a beacon of resilience and determination. After suffering a life-altering spinal cord injury on the football field, Chris was given only a 3% chance to ever move again. That prognosis did not […]

Siri Lindley

A world champion triathlete and accomplished coach, leaves an indelible mark on athletics and life. Siri Lindley, world champion triathlete, coach to the elites, television sports analyst, popular speaker and author shares remarkable insights about her career path and her passions. She highlights overcoming anxiety in many areas including entering a triathlon despite not knowing […]

James Lawrence

Join us as we talk with James Lawrence, a.k.a. the “Iron Cowboy”, a Canadian native (now living in Utah) who is most famous for his triathlon records. In 2015, he set the world record for the most Ironman distance triathlons completed in one year in 50 states over 50 days. Then, in 2021, he followed […]

Sean Swarner

Cancer survivor and adventurer, defied odds by conquering peaks, embodying resilience, and inspiring others globally. Sean Swarner’s story of healing, hope, and triumph reflects the essence of Sport Fuels Life. Enjoy this incredible and inspiring conversation. Sean talks about how to motivate yourself, overcome your personal conflict, and reach your personal Everest. With only one […]

Zion Clark

Wrestler and speaker, conquers challenges, triumphs despite being born without legs. Tune into the podcast to dive into the extraordinary life of Zion Clark. From being born without legs to becoming a successful wrestler and motivational speaker & taking on the America’s Got Talent stage. His journey of constantly overcoming adversity while remaining confident and […]