Athlete Stories

Athletes have stories to tell, and these stories often contain lessons for all of us in business. Athletes often become the best entrepreneurs—they are committed people, they strive for excellence, and they have a passion for what they do. Enjoy these stories from athletes that you, the entrepreneur, athlete, or sports fan can apply to your life.

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From The Players with Sydney Supple: Episode 5 | Jayda Coleman | Two Time National Champion and Oklahoma Sooner

Eric Kasimov March 20, 2023

Jayda Coleman | Two Time National Champion and Oklahoma Sooners All-American In this episode of From The Players, you will hear from the National Champion herself, Jayda Coleman. The softball world has fallen in love with Jayda for her fire, energy, and passion on the field. More importantly, this episode will get into who Jayda Coleman

From The Players with Sydney Supple: Episode 4 | Kiki Milloy, Tennessee Lady Vols Softball

SportsEpreneur March 8, 2023

A Softball Star with the Tennessee Lady Vols and the U.S. National Team | Kiki Milloy In this episode of From The Players, you will hear from Kiki Milloy. Kiki is a Tennessee Lady Volunteer softball legend in the making and the daughter of NFL Pro-Bowler, Lawyer Milloy. She talks about what life is like growing

Sports& with Jesse Marsh: Episode 1 | Delson Training

Jesse Marsh February 24, 2023

Delson Training: Inside the World of a Professional Basketball Skills Trainer Sports& presents a conversation with professional basketball skills trainer, Delson Fleurmond, founder of Delson Training — a professional basketball skills training company. In this episode, Jesse Marsh and Delson Fleurmond talk about: Delson’s journey from Haiti to Elizabeth, New Jersey how he started playing

From The Players with Sydney Supple: Episode 3 | Jasmine Williams, UCF Softball

SportsEpreneur February 24, 2023

UCF Softball Player, Mother, and Wife | Jasmine Williams In this episode of From The Players, you will hear from UCF softball player Jasmine Williams. Jasmine shares her powerful story from her rise to fame as a social media influencer, becoming a Mom, finding a supportive partner, and now chasing her dreams on the field, not

From The Players with Sydney Supple: Episode 2 | Brooke Nelson of UW Softball

SportsEpreneur February 13, 2023

University of Washington’s Brooke Nelson on Empowering the Next Generation of Players In this episode of From The Players, you will hear from Washington softball player Brooke Nelson. Brooke shares her feelings on this upcoming softball season and a glimpse of what playing college athletics is like. We dive into the importance of mental health and the

From The Players with Sydney Supple: Episode 1 | New Podcast by SE

SportsEpreneur February 13, 2023

Allow Me To Introduce Myself | Sydney Supple, Host of From The Players podcast In this first-ever From The Players podcast episode, you will hear the WHY behind this podcast and what to expect for weeks to come. I dive deep into who I am as a player and person and the journey that I have

Why I Created Sports&

Jesse Marsh February 9, 2023

When I began my competitive swimming career as an eight-year-old, my ultimate goal was to go to the Olympics. The Olympics remained my dream for most of my career. I was willing to do anything for it. Two practices a day, every day, 12 months a year. My world revolved around getting to that goal.

Just Drop Down and Do 10 Pushups Right Now | Take Action

Eric Kasimov December 17, 2022

Contemplating about taking the action most often ends up in not taking the action at all. Instead of overthinking, take action, now! We all lack motivation sometimes, but accept the responsibility — go to the gym, go for a run, go for a walk, start a podcast, whatever, but do it now! You will feel

Transfer Portal Madness | + CFB Playoffs, Ohio Recruits, NIL | Buckeye Focused

SportsEpreneur December 10, 2022

The Ohio State vs. Michigan game didn’t turn out how we would have wanted, but… times have changed. A loss in the game does not end a season. The Ohio State Buckeyes are in the playoff. While that’s a big deal, the Transfer Portal madness is taking the college football world by storm. There are

Dealing with High Expectations on and off the Field | The Game

Eric Kasimov November 24, 2022

This is IT! The Game! Ohio State vs. Michigan. As Nate says, “it’s our get-back opportunity.” So many will be dealing with high expectations. How individuals and teams handle those expectations is everything. In this episode we discuss: THE game – Ohio State vs. Michigan. This game is everything. Desmond Howard disrespecting CJ Stroud The

Jack Tatum and The Game | Buckeye Focused

Eric Kasimov November 17, 2022

As we all know, life is deeper than just football. It goes without saying. That doesn’t mean sports aren’t important — if anything that’s why they are important. Sports bring people together, sports create stories, sports teach you about winning and losing, sports get you in shape, sports get you interested, and sports matter because

Why Are You With People Who Don’t Value You? | Jimmie Bell | Buckeye Focused

Eric Kasimov November 9, 2022

“You have to prepare your kids and give them the courage to do what’s best for themselves.” – Jimmie Bell So much insight, self-reflection, and inspiring advice in this episode. Jimmie tells stories of: a non-violent end to a conflict teaching kids to value themselves being presented with something that has nothing to do with

Accept Responsibility for the Position You Are In | by Jimmie Bell | Buckeye Focused 10

Eric Kasimov November 3, 2022

“One of the hardest things for most people is to look in the mirror and accept responsibility for the position they are in.” – Jimmie Bell What Jimmie Bell shares in this episode is not only a hard truth but told in a way that compels you to actually look in the mirror. There are

Helping Elite Athletes Transition to a Productive Sales Career | with Founder and CEO of Shift Group, JR Butler

How to Take Advantage of Your Amazing Network as an Elite Athlete

Eric Kasimov October 28, 2022

Helping Elite Athletes Transition to a Productive Sales Career | with Founder and CEO of Shift Group, JR Butler The greatest achievement–pulling off one of the more incredible upsets in your sport. In sports, it is so much about moments like these. But then how do you continue to achieve in other areas of life

The Future of Lacrosse & Expectations for Youth Sports with Lacrosse Pro, Justin Inacio | Buckeye Focused 7

Eric Kasimov October 14, 2022

Former Ohio State Buckeye Lacrosse Player, Justin Inacio joins Buckeye Focused to take on the growth and future of lacrosse, expectations in youth sports, training athletes, growing a brand as a student-athlete, the struggles of a collegiate athlete, and of course the football team that calls The Shoe home. Justin Inacio was a 5-year starter,

Tattoogate + Transfer Portal, Coach Tressel ft. Solomon Thomas | Buckeye Focused 6

Eric Kasimov October 7, 2022

Tattoogate at Ohio State was a mission to take down the Buckeye football program. And in the aftermath of 2011, it seemed possible. But as it turns out, the Buckeye program is widely considered to be one of the top college football programs in the entire country–and former players, including those in this episode, are

Special Teams War Daddy & DBs Going Low | Buckeye Focused 5

Eric Kasimov September 29, 2022

What’s the future of special teams in football? As Nate Oliver explains, if you take away special teams, you will take away jobs. We get into the importance of special teams and what it takes to be a special teams player — or as Nate calls it, a War Daddy. What is a special teams

BUCKEYE FOCUSED 4 | Jimmie Bell: "I Got the Courage to Start Over"

Jimmie Bell: “I Got the Courage to Start Over” | Buckeye Focused 4

Eric Kasimov September 22, 2022

This is the kind of conversation that has a lasting impact. Jimmie Bell (JB) has had this effect on people for years, but before he started affecting others, he had to get real himself. As a defensive lineman at Ohio State, Jimmie Bell was on the wrong track. As he said, “I was useless to

Iowa Football Racial Bias Scandal | Toledo Rockets, Diauntae Morrow, Speaks Truths on Time at Iowa + Bucks vs Rockets in The Shoe | Buckeye Focused 3

Eric Kasimov September 15, 2022

Nate Oliver brings on former Iowa Hawkeye and Toledo Rockets safety, Diauntae Morrow, to talk Buckeyes vs Rockets. But the simple fact of these two teams facing off in The Shoe only brought us together to have this dialogue. As our rallying cry goes, “sports bring people together”. And this conversation is more than just

AthMindset | Sydney Supple | Empowering Women and Northwestern Softball

Eric Kasimov July 26, 2022

“Creating a platform where females feel empowered.” -Sydney Supple Sydney is a rising senior at Northwestern University. Born and raised in Oshkosh, WI. Three-time Gatorade Player of the Year for Wisconsin and State Champion her senior year. She committed to Northwestern in 8th grade and she is a pitcher, first baseman, and designated hitter for

Dr. Missy Price | Advancing Women's Soccer | USL

AthMindset | Advancing Women’s Soccer with Dr. Missy Price of the USL

Eric Kasimov July 22, 2022

“Be in the space”. – Dr. Missy Price, Ph.D. Missy is making an impact on the game of soccer as the USL’s Vice President of Women’s Soccer. Missy Price will lead on-field initiatives for the USL’s youth-to-pro women’s pathway. She will also support USL Super League and W League Clubs in structuring their technical departments.

AthMindset | Breaking Through Trauma to Serve Others with Mike Moore

Eric Kasimov July 11, 2022

Mike Moore is breaking through trauma to serve others as a former NFL Player, Kansas State graduate, and K-State Wildcat player. More about Mike Moore: Founder: We L;ving TEDx speaker: Breaking Through Trauma While Serving Others | TEDxWilmington Kansas State: Family on His Mind NFL: Fighting for roster spot Lisa Bonta-Sumii, LCSW, CSW shares space

SE Remastered | Tom Murphy of the Seattle Mariners

Eric Kasimov June 24, 2022

Hard work and effort. Sounds easy. Sounds boring. Tom Murphy, catcher for the Seattle Mariners proves it is anything but easy and boring. Any ball player and any individual looking for a calming and inspiring influence would do well to watch how Tom carries himself on and off the field. In an effort to amplify

Life of an NBA Agent with Josh Beauregard-Bell | SportsE Podcast

AthMindset | The Life of an NBA Agent with Josh Beauregard-Bell

Eric Kasimov June 14, 2022

“I care about being a better person.” – Josh Beauregard-Bell NBA Agent, Josh Beauregard-Bell chats with Lisa Bonta-Sumii, LCSW, CSW in this episode about the life of an NBA agent. So often, the public assumes that sports agents are in it for all the wrong reasons. But then you hear a conversation like this–and remember,

AthMindset | The Timeout App and Athlete Mental Health with Maya McClendon

Eric Kasimov June 10, 2022

“A mental health diagnosis is not a death sentence”. This episode is about de-stigmatizing mental health challenges and prioritizing conversations around them. In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW is joined by a trailblazer in her field, Maya McClendon. Maya works as a mental health and sustainability advocate. Maya was a highly decorated volleyball

Trey Wertz of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish & Langston Wertz Jr of The Charlotte Observer | SportsE Podcast

AthMindset | Trey Wertz of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish & Langston Wertz Jr of The Charlotte Observer

Eric Kasimov June 2, 2022

The way you show up in the world is reflective of your character. That is exactly what Trey Wertz and his father Langston Wertz Jr. strive to do every day — show up and be good citizens. Join us for this special episode that shines a spotlight on what it means to truly dedicate yourself

Hugh Roberts | Athlete Activist and Professional Soccer Player | SE Soccer Podcast | BackYardFooty

AthMindset | Hugh Roberts | Athlete Activist and Professional Soccer Player

Eric Kasimov May 30, 2022

It’s amazing the difference you can make when you are dedicated to a cause. Hugh Roberts, athlete activist and professional soccer player — and our guest for this podcast episode, talks about it all in this conversation. His passion to help his family and community is the driver to build his life outside of soccer

AthMindset | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Sports with Damon Wiley

Eric Kasimov May 20, 2022

“If things that people say make you feel uncomfortable then 9 times out of 10 it’s true.” This conversation hits on many essential topics in and around the world of sports — namely: equity, diversity and inclusion in sports. The stories and dialogue behind those words need to be shared and heard. Hit play on

AthMindset | Athletic Identity With Amanda Banks, Founder of Sports to Suits

Eric Kasimov May 15, 2022

“What are you outside of sports?” This conversation features Mental Health & Sports Performance Coach, Lisa Bonta Sumii sharing space with Amanda Banks, Founder of Sports to Suits. A company on a mission to help athletes get a career outside of sports. Topics explored in this conversation: transitioning to life after sports feeling isolated as

AthMindset | Former NFL Player Marques Ogden | Servant Leader and Inspirational Speaker

AthMindset | Marques Ogden | Former NFL Player, Servant Leader, Inspirational Speaker

Eric Kasimov May 6, 2022

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – Aristotle This is an episode all about redemption. This redemption story started with support. And this conversation features Mental Health & Sports Performance Coach, Lisa Bonta Sumii sharing space with Marques Ogden. Marques is a former NFL player and now

Athlete Stories

From The Players with Sydney Supple: Episode 5 | Jayda Coleman | Two Time National Champion and Oklahoma Sooner

From The Players with Sydney Supple: Episode 4 | Kiki Milloy, Tennessee Lady Vols Softball

Sports& with Jesse Marsh: Episode 1 | Delson Training

From The Players with Sydney Supple: Episode 3 | Jasmine Williams, UCF Softball

From The Players with Sydney Supple: Episode 2 | Brooke Nelson of UW Softball

From The Players with Sydney Supple: Episode 1 | New Podcast by SE

Why I Created Sports&

Just Drop Down and Do 10 Pushups Right Now | Take Action

Transfer Portal Madness | + CFB Playoffs, Ohio Recruits, NIL | Buckeye Focused

Dealing with High Expectations on and off the Field | The Game

Jack Tatum and The Game | Buckeye Focused

Why Are You With People Who Don’t Value You? | Jimmie Bell | Buckeye Focused

Accept Responsibility for the Position You Are In | by Jimmie Bell | Buckeye Focused 10

How to Take Advantage of Your Amazing Network as an Elite Athlete

The Future of Lacrosse & Expectations for Youth Sports with Lacrosse Pro, Justin Inacio | Buckeye Focused 7

Tattoogate + Transfer Portal, Coach Tressel ft. Solomon Thomas | Buckeye Focused 6

Special Teams War Daddy & DBs Going Low | Buckeye Focused 5

Jimmie Bell: “I Got the Courage to Start Over” | Buckeye Focused 4

Iowa Football Racial Bias Scandal | Toledo Rockets, Diauntae Morrow, Speaks Truths on Time at Iowa + Bucks vs Rockets in The Shoe | Buckeye Focused 3

AthMindset | Sydney Supple | Empowering Women and Northwestern Softball

AthMindset | Advancing Women’s Soccer with Dr. Missy Price of the USL

AthMindset | Breaking Through Trauma to Serve Others with Mike Moore

SE Remastered | Tom Murphy of the Seattle Mariners

AthMindset | The Life of an NBA Agent with Josh Beauregard-Bell

AthMindset | The Timeout App and Athlete Mental Health with Maya McClendon

AthMindset | Trey Wertz of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish & Langston Wertz Jr of The Charlotte Observer

AthMindset | Hugh Roberts | Athlete Activist and Professional Soccer Player

AthMindset | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Sports with Damon Wiley

AthMindset | Athletic Identity With Amanda Banks, Founder of Sports to Suits

AthMindset | Marques Ogden | Former NFL Player, Servant Leader, Inspirational Speaker

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