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 […]
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 […]
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/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashlee.fontes.2025/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afontesc/ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
