The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe

Gifty Enright is a globally acclaimed speaker, author, and workplace wellbeing expert who blends western science, eastern philosophy, and African wisdom to help leaders foster inclusive, productive, and empowered work environments. With a dynamic presence on stages like TEDx and platforms such as Good Morning Britain, she inspires corporate leaders and career mums alike to reclaim balance, boost m...

Travis Snider is a former Major League Baseball outfielder whose 16-year career included stints with Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Baltimore Orioles. Now the CEO of 3A Athletics and a father of three, he’s leading a movement to reshape youth sports by promoting mental health, resilience, and healthier environments for athletes, parents, and coaches 3A Athletics Website: https://www.3a...

Noah Rubin is a former Wimbledon Junior Champion, NCAA standout at Wake Forest, and Top 125 ATP professional. He’s the founder of Behind The Racquet , a platform spotlighting the mental health challenges of athletes, and now serves as Executive Director of Tennis Operations at Hudson River Tennis Club and The Racquet Lounge. Noah continues to impact the sport far beyond the court through advocacy,...

Joy Macci is a global performance strategist and founder of JOY OF SPORT, empowering athletes, executives, and influencers to achieve peak performance through elite coaching, mindset mastery, and strategic business insight. With a mission to build champions in sport and life, she blends media expertise with transformational coaching to drive impact worldwide. You may reach out to Joy on: Tennis: d...

David Durand is a performance coach who helps people grow beyond the superficial, focusing on real, lasting development. With a background in clinical and sports psychology, strength and conditioning, and athlete skill development, he integrates the mind, body, and environment to drive meaningful transformation. His superpower is connecting these elements to elevate performance from the inside out...

Zach Lutz is a former Major League Baseball player with over a decade of professional experience, known for his resilience, leadership, and passion for player development. Now serving as an instructor and director of teams, he is dedicated to mentoring the next generation, helping athletes unlock their potential both on and off the field. Zach's Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c...

Tennis icon Rick Macci returns for his fifth appearance on The Tribe with Hernan, delivering a masterclass in the mindset of champions. From coaching legends like Venus and Serena Williams to mentoring rising stars, Macci shares game-changing insights on mental resilience, Grand Slam preparation, and life beyond the court. This episode is a deep dive into the art of coaching, competitive grit, and...

For this special 100th episode, the tables turn as Angela Kerek steps in to interview Hernan—the usual host turned guest. They explore the spontaneous Twitter/X moment that sparked the podcast, its global evolution, and the personal growth Hernan has experienced along the way. From his tennis roots to parenting, coaching, and writing a novel about his son, Hernan opens up about persistence, learni...

Dr. Ashlee Fontes-Comber is the visionary Founder of TLH Reckoning, Tallahassee’s first-ever path-to-pro platform for female athletes. A passionate advocate for equity in sports, she leads with a commitment to unlocking human potential through soccer, empowering players and coaches to thrive both on and off the field. Ashlee Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashlee_t_fontes/...

Dylan Meyer is a South Florida native and University of Florida graduate who turned his passion for basketball and digital media into a thriving career in sports content creation. Starting with a fan page for Dwyane Wade at age 12, he has since built a strong presence in the sports industry, working with NBA stars and covering international events. Legacy of Legends Social Media Links: Instagram: ...

Youth sports success starts at home—and in this powerful solo episode, Hernan shares the four essential skills every parent needs to raise resilient, high-performing young athletes: speak less and listen more, be a strong role model, choose the right coach, and silence the external noise. Drawing from personal experience and real-life challenges, he delivers practical insights to help you build a...

Melyssa Jaskiewicz is the Vice President of Sales at Sideline Sports and a trailblazer in fan engagement and gamification, with over 20 years of experience building partnerships across nearly every major U.S. sports team. She is also the founder of Leveraging the Fields , a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young girls through sports, and a recognized leader in innovation, equity, and strategic le...

Hanna Howard is a dynamic, results-driven leader with over 17 years of coaching and leadership experience, known for her strategic problem-solving, team development, and ability to drive growth in fast-paced environments. Passionate about building strong cultures and empowering others, she excels at unifying diverse teams around shared goals and turning challenges into opportunities. Outside of wo...

Danny O’Connor is a professional boxer, U.S. Olympian, and two-time national champion with 31 career wins and top-5 rankings across major boxing organizations. As the founder of DO Boxing Academy and a sought-after keynote speaker, he empowers youth and global audiences through messages of resilience, mental health, and personal growth. Danny’s journey from the ring to the stage inspires others to...

Dionne Koller is a leading expert in sports law, specializing in youth, Olympic, Paralympic, and education-based sports. She has advised state and federal legislatures and co-chaired the bipartisan Commission on the State of U.S. Olympic and Paralympics. Recognized for her contributions, Koller has received numerous awards, including the AALS 2024 award for significant contributions to sports law....

Anna Featherstone is an accomplished Australian author, self-publisher, and expert in the world of independent writing. With a career spanning bestselling books like Small Farm Success Australia and Honey Farm Dreaming , she has written extensively for publications such as The Guardian and Sydney Morning Herald . As the Australian Ambassador for the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), Anna is...

Priyamvada is a global wellbeing advocate and resilience champion who thrives on discipline, growth, and self-care, having launched impactful campaigns and run marathons. Originally from India and now living in the Netherlands, she embraces the meaning of her Sanskrit name, "one who speaks sweet and lovely words," while prioritizing her health after overcoming burnout. Connect with Priyamvada on L...

Nihal is a passionate lifelong basketball player whose journey in sports began in middle school. Driven by his experiences on the court and a desire to transform the sports landscape, he founded Dartle, a global movement dedicated to empowering soccer academies with innovative data and analytics. With a focus on creating equal opportunities for athletes across the globe, Nihal is committed to addr...

Rick Macci, a Hall of Fame tennis coach, returns for his fourth appearance on the tribe. Known for coaching legends like Venus and Serena Williams, as well as shaping the careers of five world number one players, his hands-on approach and motivational teachings continue to inspire athletes worldwide. Rick's Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rick-macci-tennis-academy/ab...

Angela Kerek is a former professional tennis player, finance lawyer, and entrepreneur dedicated to unlocking human potential through her company, iuniti, which empowers businesses to foster a culture of health and drive performance. With expertise in corporate finance, health tech, and nutrition, Angela has co-authored the book Winning Inside and created award-winning wellness programs for corpora...

Aviva Legatt is a talent development and leadership expert who empowers corporate leaders, families, and educators to navigate a rapidly changing future through data-driven insights and AI literacy. With a focus on lifelong learning, adaptability, and resilience, she helps organizations and individuals optimize performance, streamline workflows, and scale sustainably. Aviva's Social Media Link: Li...

Todd Ley, once the world’s top Junior tennis player and the youngest athlete ever signed by IMG, has since become a powerful voice for the struggles faced by elite child athletes in his book SMASHED . Drawing from his own experiences of fame, family collapse, and mental health challenges, Todd now shares unfiltered truths about tennis, coaching, and the pressures of sports in his work and upcoming...

Rusty Komori is a renowned keynote speaker and author of three best-selling books, including Superior: Creating A Superior Culture Of Excellence and Beyond The Game: Coaching For Peak Performance In Business, Sports, & Life . He has delivered impactful presentations for organizations such as Disney, Kaiser Permanente, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Association, sharing his expertise on leadersh...

Greg Roe is a former Team Canada trampoline athlete and acrobatic specialist who revolutionized the sport with the creation of Freestyle Trampoline, a creative, athlete-driven discipline often referred to as “The Sport Born on Instagram.” A national champion in gymnastics and trampoline, Roe is also a renowned entrepreneur, social media influencer, and podcast host of The Roe Show , where he conne...

Christy Keswick is the Co-Founder and President of Good Sports, a groundbreaking nonprofit dedicated to breaking down barriers and providing equitable access to sports and physical activity for underserved communities. Under her leadership, Good Sports has donated over $110 million in sports equipment, apparel, and footwear, positively impacting the lives of 10 million kids across the country. Con...