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 […]
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 […]
James Lawrence: Triathlon Record Holder Explains How Failure is “An Opportunity to Succeed”
James Lawrence, more commonly known as the Iron Cowboy, is a world-renowned speaker, endurance athlete, 2x author, and 2x documentary subject. Success magazine named him ‘The Most Enduring Man In The World’. 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 […]
Nathalie Elliot: Leveraging the Power of Athletics for Life
Today we talk to Nathalie Elliott about her transition from student-athlete to the working world as High Point University’s athletic trainer for cross country and track and field. During her Division I athletic career of five years, Nathalie earned honors of a 3x Big South Conference Champion and 4x NCAA Regional qualifier in the women’s […]
Sean Swarner: Redefining the Impossible
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 functioning lung, a prognosis of fourteen days to live, and being in a medically-induced coma […]
Damon West: From College Quarterback to Prisoner to Criminal Justice Professor, Damon West Shares His Inspiring Story
A Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of North Texas, Damon West had it all. But at just 20 years old, he suffered an injury that tragically ended his ability to play football. He started using drugs, became a functioning addict, and held high profile jobs…until he turned to crime. One life ended and […]
Tyree Washington: From Asthmatic Child to Astounding Athlete, Speaker, and Trainer
Join us at Sport Fuels Life as we talk with Tyree Washington about his amazing life thus far… as an asthmatic child to a 400-metre World Champion in Track and Field to Motivational Speaker and Trainer.
Monica Abbott: Monica Abbott’s Story Is Filled with Pitching Skill and Superb Positivity
From Being a Tagalong Little Sister to Signing a $1M Softball Contract, Monica Abbott’s Story Is Filled with Pitching Skill and Superb Positivity.
