The new episode of The Tribe is live.

Today, I’m joined by John Davey, Founder and CEO of Fast Track Tennis.

John’s path through the game is anything but linear.

He grew up learning tennis the old-school way in Detroit, played college tennis at the University of Vermont, and had a brief run as a professional. From there, his career took a sharp turn—Wall Street, entrepreneurship, and building businesses far from the court.

Years later, tennis found its way back into his life.

Not as a comeback story, but as a second act—one shaped by perspective, parenting, and long-term thinking.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• What changes when you return to the game later in life
• Development over outcomes
• Balancing ambition, family, and passion
• Why “doing less” often leads to better results

It’s a thoughtful discussion about growth—on and off the court.

As always, thanks for being part of The Tribe.

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🎙️ Now Live — Welcome to The Tribe

This week’s episode is live, and I’m joined by Vlado Platenik — Slovak tennis coach, former professional player, and Head Coach at the international EMPIRE Tennis Academy in Trnava, Slovakia.

With decades of experience at the highest levels of the game, Vlado has coached and worked with players such as Daria Kasatkina, Dominika Cibulková, and Nadia Petrova. His approach combines tour-level reality with deep technical and developmental insight.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• What truly defines a high-performance environment
• Why development must come before results
• Long-term thinking in a short-term results culture
• What really matters when building a sustainable tennis career

This episode is for coaches, parents, and players who care about doing things the right way — with patience, structure, and clarity.

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Welcome to The Tribe,

As parents, we all want the same thing.

Not just for our kids to win…
but for them to feel confident, capable, and grounded when things get hard.

In today’s episode of The Tribe, we talk about exactly that with Dr. Tommy Floyd, President of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP).

After more than 30 years in education, Dr. Floyd now leads a program reaching 1.3 million students every year across 10,000+ schools—using archery as a tool to help kids build focus, self-belief, and character.

This isn’t really about archery.

It’s about:

• Giving kids a place to succeed without pressure
• Helping them learn patience, discipline, and self-control
• Building confidence through effort, not praise alone

For parents, it’s a powerful reminder:
confidence isn’t taught—it’s built through experience.

🎙️ The episode is live now.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Thanks for being part of The Tribe—and for showing up for your kids every day.

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The latest episode of Welcome to The Tribe is now live.

This week, I’m joined by Melissa Fortenberry, Founder and CEO of Heat Sense.

With over 25 years of experience leading Strategy, Product, and Product Marketing at companies like Expedia, VRBO, Philips Electronics, and RVshare, Melissa has helped scale companies and launch category-defining products across multiple industries.

But this conversation goes deeper than business.

Melissa is also a mother of two boys and a daughter, and that perspective has shaped her mission to make outdoor sports safer for every kid. We talk about leadership, responsibility, innovation, and how real-life experience influences the decisions founders make.

This episode is about:

• Building products with purpose
• Leading at scale without losing perspective
• Turning personal motivation into meaningful impact

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Hi,
Today’s episode of The Tribe is one I’m truly proud to share.

Our guest is Marco Trungelliti, an Argentinian tennis player who pushed the limits of the ATP Top 100 and earned memorable wins on the biggest stages — including victories over Marin Čilić at Roland Garros and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the US Open.

But this conversation is not just about tennis.

Marco’s story became globally known when he made one of the most difficult decisions an athlete can face: standing up against corruption in his sport.
Doing the right thing — especially when it means standing alone — takes courage, clarity, and integrity. Marco lived that reality, and the personal cost was high. But so was the impact.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The mindset behind competing at the highest level
• What it means to choose values over comfort
• How he navigated the pressures, risks, and emotional consequences
• Fatherhood, identity, and the life lessons he carries off the court
• Why young athletes — and their parents — can learn from his journey

This is a conversation about character, resilience, and living aligned with what matters most.

If you enjoy it, feel free to share it with a friend, a sports parent, or anyone who appreciates stories grounded in authenticity and courage.

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Welcome back to The Tribe.

This episode features Valeriya Solovyeva — an athlete whose journey goes far beyond early success.
Orange Bowl Under-12 champion. Former WTA #140 in singles and #67 in doubles. One of the first young players to sign a major Nike sponsorship. A prodigy who entered the spotlight before most kids ever face real pressure.

Today, Valeriya is coaching the next generation of athletes, bringing the wisdom, scars, lessons, and perspective she gained throughout her tennis career.

How this conversation came to life

I came across Valeriya’s Instagram story, and it immediately pulled me in—not just her accomplishments, but the honesty behind her journey.
We had a discovery call filled with real insight and authenticity, and from that moment, I knew this was a conversation every sports parent needed to hear.

In this episode, Valeriya shares:

• The realities behind early success
• The mental and emotional weight of being a young “standout.”
• The turning points that shaped her career
• The lessons she now brings to her coaching
• What she wishes parents understood sooner

A thoughtful, grounded conversation from someone who has lived every stage of the journey.

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Hi,
Our newest episode is officially live — and this one brings energy, clarity, and mindset mastery.

This week I sat down with Bryn Drescher, a Mental Performance Coach, Speaker, and Facilitator who helps elite athletes, ambitious women, and organizations win the inner game. A former Division I athlete turned mindset expert, Bryn has a rare ability to transform mindset work into something you feel — not just understand.

In this conversation, we explore:

• How elite performers train their minds for pressure
• Why your internal dialogue shapes your results
• Tools to shift from self-sabotage to self-leadership
• The link between how you play, how you lead, and how you live
• What it means to “experience” mindset work instead of learning it passively

Bryn brings humor, honesty, and powerful frameworks that you can apply immediately — whether you’re competing, leading, or navigating everyday challenges.

As always, if something resonates, hit reply and let me know — or share the episode with someone who needs it today.

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Hi,
Our new episode is officially live — and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

Today we sit down with Gustavo Marcaccio, Tennis Director at the Rafa Nadal Academy and one of the few coaches who has been part of Rafa Nadal’s inner circle.

Gustavo’s journey is incredible: from professional tennis player, to coaching stars like Juan Monaco, to spending two years coaching Rafa himself. In this conversation, he shares rare insights into what truly distinguishes elite competitors.

But what stands out most is his focus on developing people, not just players.

At the Academy in Mallorca, Gustavo and his team work every day to instill Rafa’s core values in young athletes — hard work, respect, humility, gratitude, and intentional effort.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What he observed inside Rafa’s training environment
• The habits and mindset that separate great athletes from good ones
• How parents can better support young players
• Why character development is at the center of the Academy’s philosophy
• Practical advice families can apply right away

It’s an inspiring, grounded conversation for parents, coaches, and young athletes alike.

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Thanks for being part of The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe.
The only global podcast helping parents raise resilient athletes through world-class voices in sport.

This week on The Tribe, we welcome Danielle Bollettieri, daughter of the legendary Nick Bollettieri, the trailblazing coach who transformed tennis and inspired generations of champions.

However, Danielle’s story extends far beyond the courtroom. She’s a passionate animal lover and rescuer, certified in pet CPR, and someone who brings the same compassion, energy, and purpose her father lived by into every part of her life.

Growing up in the world of high-performance sports taught her about discipline, resilience, and pressure, but also about the importance of empathy, balance, and joy.

💫 This episode is a heartfelt tribute to Nick Bollettieri — his legacy, his lessons, and the love that continues to ripple through those he inspired.

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Hi

The latest episode of The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe is live! This week, we’re joined by Dr. Haley Perlus — Performance Psychologist, speaker, author, and coach who helps athletes, business leaders, and high achievers unlock their full potential.

With experience coaching Olympic and X-Games athletes, national teams, and top collegiate competitors, Dr. Perlus shares practical strategies to build confidence, manage pressure, and perform at your best — lessons that parents and young athletes can use immediately.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The mental habits that set elite performers apart
• How parents can help young athletes handle pressure
• Practical routines to build resilience and confidence

Don’t miss this chance to learn the tools world-class athletes use to succeed — and how you can bring them into your own life and parenting.

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