AthletesClass The Pod

The clock is ticking. With just 21 days left until the 2026 NFL Draft, the physical work is done—now, it's all about the mental game. We sit down with Georgia Tech Tight End prospect JT Byrne for an unfiltered look at the final three weeks of draft prep. Beyond the combine numbers and pro days, JT opens up about managing the emotional rollercoaster of draft season, the habits he developed, and...

We are often told to "leave it at the door" when we step onto the field, but is that actually possible? Today, Shaun sits down with Caitlin Broadwell—former LSU Beach Volleyball player, LPC, and author—to dismantle the myth that you can separate the athlete from the human. In this episode, we cover: The Holistic Wheel: Why sleep, social life, and mental health are performance metrics. To...

What happens when your playing days are over — but your identity is still tied to being an athlete? In this episode of the AthletesClass Pod , host Shaun Boyte talks with Ian Rice (https://start.ianakarice.com/) , a former Division I javelin thrower at Cal Poly, about one of the hardest moments in an athlete’s life: the transition from sport to what comes next. Ian shares his story of adaptability...

Cut in 7th grade. McDonald’s All-American nominee. A pro career spanning China, Japan, Korea, Iran, Finland, and Canada. Steven Horne’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and growth. Today, as the founder of 360 Basketball , he’s mentoring the next generation of athletes not just on the court, but in academics, mindset, and even financial literacy in the NIL era. In this conversation, we di...

Georgia Tech tight end JT Bryne joins the AthletesClass Podcast to talk about his journey from Carmel High to Oregon State, Cal, and now his final college season in Atlanta with the NFL in sight. We dive into adaptability, staying present, bouncing back from mistakes, and the mental systems that keep him locked in through the highs and lows of college football. JT’s goal is simple: play as long as...

In this conversation, Shaun Boyte and Paul discuss the emotional journey of parenting young athletes, reflecting on the highs and lows of their experiences. They explore the transition from active participation in sports to the bittersweet end of their children's athletic careers, emphasizing the importance of being present and supportive without overstepping boundaries. Paul shares personal a...

In the episode, BriAnna Garza talks about her coaching and teaching philosophy which is absolutely on point, while hitting on many of the principles we learn in Season Zero. She has a beautiful ability to talk about her experience of working with WNBA players all the way down to stories about 4th graders with humility and approachability that certainly made me feel at ease.   https://shootersxshoo...

Justin Clymo, a 25-year veteran of coaching, teaching, and now serving 15 years as an athletic director at Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, CA, takes us through the lessons and perspectives he's gained along the way, including feedback loops, growth mindset, character over talent, the role of relationships, and navigating the new high school to college athlete landscape. Justin also has a series...

In this podcast, Kristen, a semi-professional soccer player and psych grad, shares her deeply personal and powerful story of struggling with performance anxiety as a young athlete. Kristen is conducting market research and looking for collegiate student-athletes who experience performance anxiety. Learn more here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kristen-ibsen-86838316b_marketresearch-studentathlete...

Introducing the AthletesClass, a resource for athletes, coaches, and parents on the mental and emotional side of sports. The journey of an athlete, from a youngster learning how fun sports can be to a professional feeling the enormous weight of a country, is full of significant and unprecedented moments: joy, disappointment, anticipation, extreme highs, and lonely lows. Yet the resources to naviga...