In this episode of From The Players, Grace Turk shares Oklahoma Softball three-peat stories from winning her third national title with the Oklahoma Sooners, getting married to NFL punter Michael Turk, and starting her new position at Fellowship of Christian Athletes. An episode that takes an inside look at Grace’s softball career with the Oklahoma … Read more
In this special episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii was featured on the Between Two Worlds podcast, hosted by Megan Reyes. Megan is a sports industry influencer, on-camera host, content creator, and a leading voice for social justice, diversity and inclusion, and mental health in sports. In this riveting conversation originally aired on … Read more
In this episode of From The Players, we chat with NiJaree Canady, the dazzling pitcher for the Stanford Cardinals and the 2023 NFCA National Freshman of the Year. Not only did she lead her team to their first Women’s College World Series since 2004, but NiJaree’s incredible performance throughout the season has left fans and … Read more
In this episode of Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii sits down with sports industry influencer, Megan Reyes. Megan is a sports host and content creator. She joins this episode to discuss her journey in the soccer world, being a Filipina in the sports industry, and the pros and cons of being an influencer in sports. … Read more
Many misconceptions are spread about college athletics, especially when it comes to the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rule in college sports. For student-athletes and their families, it is crucial to understand the ins and outs of NIL to take full advantage of the opportunities it offers. Here are five major misconceptions about NIL (Name, … Read more
Breaking Barriers and Building a Legacy: Marcia Tafarel’s Journey to the US Women’s Futsal National Team In this inspiring episode of the Athlete Mindset podcast, host Lisa Bonta Sumii talks with Marcia Tafarel, the first-ever US Women’s Futsal National Head Coach and a trailblazing former Brazilian National soccer player. Together, they delve into Marcia’s remarkable … Read more
Join us on the Athlete Mindset podcast as Lisa Bonta Sumii appears as a guest on Culture in Action presented by WISL – Women’s Independent Soccer League. In this episode Culture in Action host, Alexa Doebler, learns more from Lisa about mental health & wellness in the sports ecosystem, how leaders in the sports industry … Read more
Join us on the Athlete Mindset podcast as Lisa Bonta Sumii sits down with professional soccer player Michelle Alozie. American-born, Nigerian national team player, Michelle shares her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges and persevering through college at the University of Tennessee to become a forward for the Houston Dash of the NWSL. The Dash is … Read more
The Athlete Mindset podcast presents a conversation with the owner of Fearless & Capable, Candice Fabry. In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW and Candice discuss the horrifying abuse in the NWSL, suppressed abuse, victim blaming, and being a survivor of abuse. Also discussed is what Candice is doing to help athletes through her … Read more
The Women’s Coaching Alliance mission is to grow the number of women coaching youth sports. The Founder of the Women’s Coaching Alliance, Pam Baker, chats with Lisa Bonta Sumii in this Athlete Mindset episode. The Women’s Coaching Alliance beginnings: Doug Friedman, who was a Burlingame resident and long-time coach for his daughters, passed away in … Read more
