Just A Cup

In this episode of Just A Cup , host Bryan Fetzer talks with Daniel Levy (CEO, Propel Pro ) about leveling access to high-quality coaching: connecting athletes with top coaches, speeding up feedback cycles, and giving clubs a scalable way to support development year-round. We cover platform design, coach QA, parent education, and smart pilots with youth organizations. Daniel also shares lessons fr...

n this episode of Just A Cup , host Bryan Fetzer talks with Volleybird co-founders Cassandra Toroian and Tracy Thomas about launching a sports-lifestyle brand that actually serves players: curated boxes of premium gear, wellness, and recovery picks—delivered on a simple cadence—across tennis, pickleball, padel, and golf. We dig into product curation, unboxing delight vs. utility, and how community...

In this episode of Just A Cup , host Bryan Fetzer chats with Arpan Desai of SportsFirst , a sports-technology company building products and software used by teams and partners across the industry. Arpan shares the origin of SportsFirst, how his team ships products for real-world use cases, and where AI/automation actually delivers ROI for athletes, coaches, and front offices. We get into fan-exper...

In this episode of Just A Cup , host Bryan Fetzer chats with Colin Szumski , the Miami-based artist behind Chummy’s Customs , about building a custom-footwear brand that celebrates life’s biggest moments—jersey-material “game day” shoes, charity collabs like My Cause My Cleats , and live activations with major partners. We talk creative process (materials, deconstruction, airbrushing), scaling fro...

How do you go from reality-TV challenges to the Paralympic podium—twice? Ryan Medrano joins host Bryan Fetzer to unpack his journey from Survivor 43 to two Paris 2024 silver medals, explain the T38 classification in plain English, and share practical tools for focus, sponsorship, and storytelling that any athlete can use. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oCBA-RqjdUk Just A Cup on Bleav (show hub...

Wunderfan Explained: Rewards, Wundercoins & College Fan Engagement | Blake Patterson | Just A Cup How do you pack student sections and keep fans engaged all game long? Wunderfan founder Blake Patterson joins Bryan Fetzer to break down how the app rewards attendance, predictions, and interactions—with “Wundercoins,” campus contests, and sponsor perks. Watch & subscribe on YouTube: https://w...

Learn MORE ABOUT  OVERSEAS FAMOUS https://www.overseasfamous.com/ Buy his BOOK https://www.amazon.com/Overseas-Famous-Kevin-Owens/dp/1737282232/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Highlights Kevin Owens emphasizes adaptability as the key survival skill for pro basketball players overseas. Owens recounts his Cinderella NCAA tournament run with Mammoth and the humbling experience against Du...

Guest: Matt Booth — Dean of Athletics & Director of Strength & Conditioning, Canterbury School (Fort Myers, FL); Assistant Trainer, Way of Champions. Theme: Performance isn’t complicated—it’s consistent. Build behaviors before outcomes and your Tuesday habits will win your Saturday championships. Key Topics & Takeaways Culture = behaviors you can see. Define vision/mission/values/standards and mak...

CHECK OUT https://www.rafikohan.com/   OR COHAN's SUBSTACK   Highlights Trash talk is an ancient, universal behavior integral to competition, dating back to biblical times and Homeric epics. Trash talk raises psychological stakes by increasing stress and pressure, which can enhance or impair athletic performance depending on mindset. ️ The moral boundary of trash talk is ambiguous and negotiated i...

CHECK OUT SIMPLE MENTAL HEALTH  Highlights Adam Nemer’s personal journey with undiagnosed depression and anxiety while leading at Kaiser Permanente. Mental health first aid training as a game-changer for leaders to spot and support struggling employees. Transparency about mental health in leadership boosts employee engagement and company performance. Mental health crisis spans industries, includin...

ChecK out booster.club Highlights 🏆 Scott Birnbaum transitioned from managing billion-dollar marketing spends to innovating sports fundraising with Booster. 🏫 Traditional high school sports fundraising is fragmented, inefficient, and time-consuming for coaches. 💡 Booster offers a subscription-based, private community platform that connects fans with teams through exclusive content and year-roun...

Highlights 🏃‍♂️ Greg Hipp leads operations and workforce management for Chicago Event Management, orchestrating some of the biggest races in the U.S. 🏙️ The Bank of America Chicago Marathon involves over 44 full-time staff, 1,200 event staff on race day, and more than 10,000 volunteers during marathon week. 💼 Planning for the marathon is a year-round effort, with some preparations for future eve...

Highlights INTENNSE Tennis redefines traditional tennis with a fast-paced, team-based format inspired by Formula 1 racing. Matches feature a 14-second serve clock and no video reviews, forcing players to maintain focus and momentum. The INTENNSE Arena is a unique indoor venue built on a movie studio soundstage, designed to bring fans closer to the court than ever before. The league prioritizes a f...

Highlights 🏈 Nick’s transformation from a 325-pound college football offensive lineman to a skilled long snapper through self-teaching on YouTube. 📚 Only Way Out is a semi-fictional book inspired by Nick’s life, focusing on overcoming trauma and poverty through sport and community. 💪 Nick’s tattoos serve as a visual narrative representing his personal battles and triumphs. 🧘‍♂️ Meditation and...

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Highlights ⛳ Kathy Hart Wood’s transition from pro golfer to mental performance coach reveals the power of mindset in sport and life. 🧠 Golf uniquely exposes how well athletes manage their minds under pressure and uncertainty. 🎯 Perfectionism in golf is a fear of failure disguised as a desire for flawlessness; true progress comes from managing mistakes. 🤯 High achievers often struggle with gol...

Highlights Sports Business Leaders connects athletes with business opportunities post-sports career. Originated in Philadelphia with virtual and live events that grew to national reach. The community emphasizes relationship-building with a giving-first mindset. Private, curated events help startups find strategic investors to scale. Justin shares personal lessons on startup persistence and flexibi...

Highlights 🥊 "Trigger" Tre'Sean Wiggins is the 12th ranked waterweight boxer globally, fighting for the WBA NABA gold welterweight title. 🌟 Boxing in lighter weight classes demands relentless punch volume, mental toughness, and strategic control of the ring. 🧠 Southpaw stance offers tactical advantages by controlling foot positioning and ring movement, crucial for success. 🏃‍♂️ Training involv...

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Summary In this engaging episode of the “Just a Cup” podcast, host Bryan Fetzer interviews Sydney Moore, a remarkable young woman who balances her career as a Division One volleyball player with a burgeoning podcast and impactful advocacy work. The conversation delves into Sydney’s experiences transitioning from the Ivy League at Cornell to Syracuse University, navigating the complexities of stude...

One LOVE FOUNDATION https://www.joinonelove.org/ Summary In this episode of “Just a Cup,” host Bryan Fetzer engages in a profound and emotional conversation with Julie Meyers, the CEO of the One Love Foundation and former head coach of women’s lacrosse at the University of Virginia. Julie reflects on her impressive 27-year coaching career, during which her teams consistently competed in the NCAA t...

Summary In this episode of “Just the Cup,” host Bryan Fetzer engages in an enlightening conversation with Kristen Siermachesky, an Olympic rower from Canada with a remarkable trajectory from being a Division I hockey player to an Olympic athlete. Kristen recounts her early life as a talented athlete, raised in a supportive, sports-centric family where both her parents were accomplished athletes. O...

Summary In this engaging episode of Just a Cup , host Brian Fetzer chats with Adam Redmond, a former NFL player and co-founder of the athletic performance tracking app, Tully. The conversation revolves around the intriguing transition from the world of professional sports to entrepreneurship and the unique challenges and rewards that come with it. Adam recounts his journey starting from his time a...

Key Insights Journey into Mental Performance Coaching Trevor Telen’s journey into mental performance coaching began with his personal struggles during his athletic career, particularly in basketball. Competing at a high level revealed the mental hurdles he faced, leading him to explore psychological resilience and the intricate relationship between mind and performance. Working alongside renowned...

In this episode of “Just a Cup,” host Bryan Fetzer engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Adam Shunk, a neuropsychologist and sports psychologist with a rich background in athletics. The discussion delves into the interplay between mindfulness, mental health, and peak performance, shedding light on the importance of psychological tools for athletes. Dr. Shunk draws from his personal...