The Sport Fuels Life Podcast

Boosting Confidence and Positive Self-Talk with Tami Matheny If you’re looking for a little extra motivation or confidence, then you’ve come to the right place!  Confidence and overcoming adversity are today’s two main topics. In this Sport Fuels Life podcast episode, we bring back returning guest, Tami Matheny.  She is a mental game coach, author, and Jon Gordon-certified trainer.  She has a back...

Legendary Insights: Christopher Clarey on Federer, Nadal, and Elite Athletes Christopher Clarey: Renowned Sports Journalist and Bestselling Author Join us on today’s show as we sit down with Christopher Clarey, longtime New York Times sports journalist with over 30 years of experience covering global sports, including 15 Olympics, 6 World Cups, and more than 100 Grand Slam tennis tournaments. As o...

Allistair McCaw:  Allistair McCaw Explains how Mindset is Your Superpower In this Sport Fuels Life podcast episode, we bring back a returning guest, Allistair McCaw!  He is a bestselling author and speaker who is an expert on leadership, team culture, and performance. Born in Ireland and raised in South Africa, he is the youngest of four boys and has a background playing tennis.  When he first fou...

James "The Iron Cowboy" Lawrence:  Triathlon Record Holder Explains How Failure is “An Opportunity to Succeed” 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 his triathlon records. In 2015, he set the world record for the most Ironman distance triathlons completed in one year in 50 states over 50 days.  Then, in 2021,...

Tune into the podcast to dive into the extraordinary life of Zion Clark. From being born without legs to becoming a successful wrestler and motivational speaker & taking on the America’s Got Talent stage. His journey of constantly overcoming adversity while remaining confident and graceful throughout the process will leave you in awe. Zion shares his journey and offers advice for anyone trying...

Join our SFL hosts for a truly essential episode in which they dive into the importance of maintaining a strong mentality in the face of adversity. As an athlete, there are inevitable obstacles that you will face, whether it’s a scrape to the knee or a serious injury. Scott & Megan inspire you to keep a positive attitude along the journey and allow yourself to still feel involved in your team...

Join us for an inspiring episode as we welcome Chris Norton, a beacon of resilience and determination. After suffering a life-altering spinal cord injury on the football field, Chris was given only a 3% chance to ever move again.  That prognosis did not account for his relentless hard work, unwavering spirit, and positive attitude. Tune in to learn more about how his remarkable journey and experie...

Sport Fuels Life sparks inspiration and builds community through the shared journey of athletic triumphs and personal growth. This year our Sport Fuels Life podcast will celebrate its third year of content.  The start of a new year is the perfect time to reintroduce our hosts and share the why behind this movement for new listeners or even veterans who might need a reminder on the power of sports....

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 pole vault while completing her Master’s degree in Athletic...

She demonstrates these concepts in actionable ways in her new book, Superpower:  An Inspiring Story to Overcome Self-Doubt and Unleash Your Authentic Greatness, a fable for any age.  

Zach Brandon, mental skills coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks, understands how perfecting one’s game and realizing peak performance in athletics requires both physical ability and mental strength. This mental performance expert shares how working through challenges to find the fun is all part of the growth process for professional baseball and for life.