154. World-Class Tumbler Ashley Matern on Triumph and the Power of Not Giving Up

154. World-Class Tumbler Ashley Matern on Triumph and the Power of Not Giving Up

Ashley Matern may not be a household name—yet—but her story is one of the most powerful we've ever shared on the Especially for Athletes podcast. A world-class tumbler, Ashley has faced the highest highs and the lowest lows in one of the most demanding sports in the world. After a devastating leg injury in 2023—featuring a cracked tibia and torn ligaments—most assumed her career was over. But Ashley knew she wasn't done. This episode dives deep into her comeback story: from missing World Championship teams since 2019… to becoming the 2024 U.S. Tumbling Champion and earning her place back on the world stage. Her message to young athletes is clear and unforgettable: "Don't close the door on yourself. If there's still gas in the tank, make someone else close the door—you don't shut it on yourself." Highlight Moment: "The joy after the absolute antithesis of joy." – a commentator, watching Ashley celebrate with her coach after her winning run. Listen to learn: • How Ashley handled years of coming up short—and kept going • What it takes to return from a career-threatening injury • The mindset of an elite athlete when the world doubts them • Why persistence might lead to your best performance yet Watch, share, and get inspired at e4a.org ⸻ Especially for Athletes: • Website: https://e4a.org • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/ • X: https://x.com/E4Afamily • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ Join the conversation using #TheSportlightPodcast ⸻ Credits: Hosted by Shad Martin Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

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First Lady of Utah Abby Cox Interviews Dustin Smith

First Lady of Utah Abby Cox Interviews Dustin Smith

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Three Perspectives that Teach Resilience

Three Perspectives that Teach Resilience

In this episode Shad and Dustin talk about three concepts that others have shared with them about the topic of resilience. Push through the darkness, maintain hope, and concentrate on the way you reac...

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Olympic Swimmer and World Champion Rhyan White Part 2

Olympic Swimmer and World Champion Rhyan White Part 2

This week's podcast is somewhat of an inside look at the Sportlight Podcast with Olympian Rhyan White. After we ended the podcast last week Rhyan she said, can I share a few more things and then began...

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Olympic Swimmer and World Champion Rhyan White Part 1

Olympic Swimmer and World Champion Rhyan White Part 1

In this episode we talk to Olympic Swimmer and current world champion Rhyan White. We talk about what Eyes up do the work means to her and how an introvert can live that principle. We also talked with...

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The Relationship Between Effort, Talent, and Resilience

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In this episode we talk about allowing sports to help our children develop resilience. We talk about some advice that chief Justice Roberts and the great Rocky Balboa shared on the subject.  We also t...

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Suicide Prevention and Intervention With Dr. Sheldon Martin

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In this episode we talk with Dr. Sheldon about a new resource that will help athletes and coaches to DO THE WORK when they are afraid a friend, teammate, or loved one is considering taking their own l...

11 Loka 202229min

Would Saban Want You on his Bus?

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In this episode we dive into being a good teammate by listening to and responding to two videos regarding successful team culture from two of the most successful college coaches of all time, Geno Auri...

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In this podcast we give some love to you runners out there. We sat down with BYU Women's Cross Country Coach Diljeet Taylor and BYU Cross Country team member and long time e4a member Julie Sumpsion. W...

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