The Sport Fuels Life Podcast

CJ Beatty’s journey is the ultimate playbook for resilience, grit, and redefining success. Born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, CJ discovered his love for baseball at just five years old. Fueled by passion and relentless determination, he worked tirelessly to elevate his game. A pivotal turning point came when a coach recognized his potential, challenging him to dream bigger and

Ted Rath: The Blueprint for Peak NFL Performance (Former Eagles VP of Performance) Gain exclusive insight from Ted Rath, former Vice President of Player Performance for the Philadelphia Eagles, as he shares his extensive 16-year NFL journey. From securing two NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year awards to playing an integral role in the Rams' healthiest season and back-t

Parker Byrd Doesn’t Let a Prosthetic Leg Stop Him from Playing College Baseball and More In sports, injuries are an unfortunate reality. While we often brace for accidents on the field, the most unpredictable ones can happen far away from the game. Parker Byrd's life took an unimaginable turn before his freshman season at East Carolina University when he was involved in a life-th

From Army Veteran to Pickleball Pro: Jonny “Pickleball” Andrews’ Inspiring Journey Today’s episode is all about pickleball—the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.—as we sit down with Jonny Andrews, also known as Jonny Pickleball. From serving his country as a U.S. Army veteran to carving out a niche as a professional pickleball player, Jonny found a new sense of joy, purp

ATP Tennis Coach Chris Eaton Shares How He Transforms Teams Into Champions Some say that coaching is both an art and a science. In today’s Sport Fuels Life podcast, we hear from Chris Eaton, a British professional tennis player who continued his tennis journey as a coach in the U.S. at both the NCAA and professional levels. He shares how he has been able to successfully influence

Jean Francois Menard: Mastering High Performance from the Circus to the Olympics In this Sport Fuels Life podcast episode, we have a very special guest who shares the valuable lessons he learned from working with Cirque Du Soleil. This extraordinarily demanding contemporary circus provided a master class on high performance. Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Jean Francois Menard i

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 trai

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

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

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 5