Ryan Shazier: From the Steelers to Overcoming Adversity
Ohio State Football • Pittsburgh Steelers • NFL Linebacker • Spinal Cord Injury Survivor • Founder, Ryan Shazier Fund Ryan Shazier’s story isn’t just about adversity — it’s about how you respond to it. From starring at Ohio State to playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, to facing a life-changing spinal cord injury — and continuing […]
Build Competitors: Identity, Simplicity & The Art of Getting Out of the Way
Featuring Brian GarberATP Tour Coach • WTA Experience • NCAA Division I • Evert Academy • Coach to ATP Player Ethan Quinn (World No. 56) About This Episode Brian Garber doesn’t just coach — he develops decision-makers. From becoming a Division II head coach at just 23 to years spent around top professionals at Evert […]
Fueling for Performance: Nutrition Strategies Every Coach Should Know
featuring Jennifer Ketterly, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN Duke Sports Sciences Institute • NBA Charlotte Hornets • NCAA Division I & Pro Tennis • 25+ Years in Elite Sport Originally recorded at the National High School Tennis Coaches Conference. This conversation was too good to keep in one room — so we’re sharing it with the […]
WHY COACHING MATTERS: DR. JACK GROPPEL ON PERFORMANCE, RECOVERY, AND HUMAN POTENTIAL
Dr. Jack Groppel joins us for a compelling conversation on performance, recovery, and what makes coaching a truly noble profession. One of the world’s leading sports psychologists and human performance experts, Jack shares his remarkable journey from self-taught athlete to pioneering leader in performance science—and the moment when just 17 words from a mentor changed […]
“I’ll Find a Way or Make One”: Dana Mathewson’s Story of Grit and Greatness
Dana Mathewson, the most accomplished women’s wheelchair tennis player in US history, never minces words when discussing her transformation from a skeptical 10-year-old to a groundbreaking champion. “I would be lying to you if I was like, ‘Yeah, I really love the idea of wheelchair sports. Really can’t wait to do this,’” Dana reveals about […]
Fear Is a Passenger, Not the Driver: Jenn Drummond’s World Record Climb
In 2018, Jen Drummond survived a car crash that should have taken her life. Instead of retreating into fear, this near-fatal accident became the catalyst for an extraordinary journey that would write her name in the history books as the first woman to conquer one of mountaineering’s most formidable challenges. “The accident was a huge […]
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 […]
Craig Boynton’s Coaching Philosophy: Building Champions Through Relationships
Coaching at the highest level isn’t just about drills, strategy, or physical conditioning—it’s about connection. Craig Boynton, one of the most respected minds in tennis, has worked with some of the world’s best, including Jim Courier, John Isner, Hubert Hurkacz and other world class players. But if you ask him what really fuels success, his answer is […]
