The Champion’s Mindset: USTA’s Dr. Larry Lauer on Mental Performance
In competitive tennis, the difference between good and great often comes down to what happens between the ears. Dr. Larry Lauer, Director of Mental Performance for USTA, has spent over a decade revolutionizing how tennis players approach the psychological aspects of their sport. “How you do what you do is way more important than the […]
Unstoppable: Shelby Baron’s Rise to the Paralympic Tennis Stage
Born with spina bifida in Hawaii, Shelby Baron’s path to becoming a two-time Paralympian began when she struggled to keep up in PE classes. A specialist introduced her to adaptive sports, opening her eyes to new possibilities. “My PE teacher introduced me to a PE specialist, and she introduced me to a wheelchair, and it […]
CJ Beatty: From Baseball Dreams to Global Inspiration
CJ Beatty’s journey is the ultimate playbook for resilience, grit, and redefining success. Born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, CJ discovered his love for baseball at just five years old. Fueled by passion and relentless determination, he worked tirelessly to elevate his game. A pivotal turning point came when a coach recognized his potential, challenging […]
UNLOCKING PEAK PERFORMANCE WITH SAINTS DIRECTOR TED RATH
Gain exclusive insight from Ted Rath, director of sports performance with the New Orleans Saints, as he shares his extensive 16-year NFL journey. From securing two NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year awards to playing an integral role in the Rams’ healthiest season and back-to-back Super Bowl runs with both the Rams and […]
Parker Byrd: Overcoming Tragedy—From Life-Threatening Accident to Making History on the Baseball Field
In sports, injuries are an unfortunate reality. While we often brace for accidents on the field, the most unpredictable ones can happen far away from the game. Parker Byrd’s life took an unimaginable turn before his freshman season at East Carolina University when he was involved in a life-threatening boating accident. At just 18 years […]
ATP TENNIS COACH CHRIS EATON SHARES HOW HE TRANSFORMS TEAMS INTO CHAMPIONS
Longtime Coach of Rajeev Ram & Joe Salisbury: Former #1 World Ranked Doubles Team & 3-Time US Open Champion & Australian Open Champion Some say that coaching is both an art and a science. In today’s Sport Fuels Life podcast, we hear from Chris Eaton, a British professional tennis player who continued his tennis journey as […]
Jean Francois Menard: Mastering High Performance from the Circus to the Olympics
In this Sport Fuels Life podcast episode, we have a very special guest who shares the valuable lessons he learned from working with Cirque Du Soleil. This extraordinarily demanding contemporary circus provided a master class on high performance. Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Jean Francois Menard is highly regarded in the field of performance psychology. […]
Boosting Confidence and Positive Self-Talk with Tami Matheny
If you’re looking for a little extra motivation or confidence, then you’ve come to the right place! Confidence and overcoming adversity are today’s two main ingredients. In this Sport Fuels Life podcast episode, we bring back a returning guest, Tami Matheny. She is a mental game coach, author, and Jon Gordon-certified trainer. She has a […]
Legendary Insights: Christopher Clarey on Federer, Nadal, and Elite Athletes
Christopher Clarey: Renowned Sports Journalist and Bestselling Author Join us on today’s show as we sit down with Christopher Clarey, longtime New York Times sports journalist with over 30 years of experience covering global sports, including 15 Olympics, 6 World Cups, and more than 100 Grand Slam tennis tournaments. As one of the world’s leading […]
