The Lockeroom

Kennedy Wesley has been part of winning cultures her whole life. At Stanford, she helped lead the Cardinal to the 2019 national championship and became the program’s all-time leader in matches played—logging an incredible 104 out of a possible 106 games. Drafted by the San Diego Wave in 2024, she wasted no time making her mark, starting 21 games, scoring three goals from center back, and leading t...

From Long Island to Manchester United, Phallon Tullis-Joyce has fought her way to one of the biggest stages in women’s football. Now the starting goalkeeper for United, last season’s Golden Glove winner in the WSL, and a newly capped USWNT player, Phallon reflects on the climb that brought her here. In this conversation, she opens up about the setbacks and mental challenges along the way — from ba...

In this episode of The Lockeroom , we’re joined by Maddie Pogarch — defender for the Utah Royals, entering her seventh year in the NWSL and stepping into true veteran status. But what makes Po stand out isn’t just her consistency on the field — it’s her voice off of it. She’s the secretary of the NWSL Players Association and the founder of Positive Apparel, a clothing brand rooted in mental health...

Winning starts within. Coach Rebecca Tillett joins Averie Collins and Dr. Stu Singer to talk about how mindfulness and mental performance fuel success on and off the court. As the head coach who led two programs to their first NCAA tournament appearances, Tillett shares her philosophy on fostering player relationships to creating a culture of joy, intensity, and gratitude, this episode is a must-l...

This week on The Lockeroom , we sit down with Taylor Kornieck Flint —midfielder for Racing Louisville and the tallest player in U.S. women’s soccer history . Taylor made history at the University of Colorado as the program’s all-time leader in points and first-ever All-American , earning a spot on the U.S. Women’s National Team and building a name for herself as one of the most dominant aerial thr...

Joins Averie Collins and Dr. Stu Singer in the studio. From breaking records on the track at age 12 to becoming a Heisman finalist at Stanford, Bryce Love seemed destined for NFL greatness. But when a devastating injury shattered his NFL dreams, he was forced to confront the one opponent he never saw coming — the loss of his identity as an athlete. In this episode, Bryce opens up about the pressur...

Joins Averie Collins and Dr. Stu Singer in the studio, New York Liberty’s Director of Player Development Andrew Wade shares his personal journey toward mindfulness—and how it’s transformed the way he coaches at the highest level. From struggling to stay present early in his career to becoming an advocate for mental training in the WNBA, Andrew opens up about how self-awareness and empathy have bec...

Joins Averie Collins and Dr. Stu Singer in the studio, Racing Louisville defender Ellie Jean gets real about the mental toll of pro sports. She opens up about experiencing panic attacks for the first time at Penn State, the pressure to always appear “tough,” and the power of realizing she wasn’t alone.  The conversation dives into how mindfulness, self-awareness, and building identity beyond the g...

Joins Averie Collins and Dr. Stu Singer in the studio, longtime NWSL veteran Tori Huster opens up about the mental game behind a decade-long pro career. She shares how mindfulness, gratitude, and self-awareness became cornerstones of her leadership—on the field and beyond it.  The conversation explores how daily habits, like starting the morning with intention, can shape resilience, identity, and...

Joins Averie Collins and Dr. Stu Singer in the studio, Washington Spirit midfielder and U.S. Women’s National Team player Andy Sullivan opens up about the emotional weight of chasing rosters, recovering from injuries, and navigating pregnancy—all while staying in the game.  In this honest conversation, Andy shares how she’s reshaping her mindset with mindfulness, affirmations, and new routines to...

Mindfulness for Athletes – What It Is, What It’s Not, and Why It Works   The difference between good and great isn’t just talent—it’s mindset. In the first episode of The Inner Playbook , former pro athlete Averie Collins and leading sport psychologist Stu Singer break down what mindfulness really means in the world of elite sports. Is it just meditation? A way to stay calm? Or is it a trainable s...

In this episode of The Lockeroom , NWSL star and standout goalkeeper Jane Campbell shares her journey from Stanford to professional soccer. She opens up about the highs and lows of her career, including winning the Goalkeeper of the Year award, navigating the challenges of her rookie season, and growing up in a military family that instilled discipline and drive. Jane discusses mental resilience,...