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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Jeff Ginn on How Youth Coaches are the Most Well Intended Liars on the Face of the Planet

Jeff Ginn on How Youth Coaches are the Most Well Intended Liars on the Face of the Planet

On this week's spotlight podcast we sit down with long time soccer coach Jeff Ginn. We talk about a comment he made at one of our events that "Youth Coaches are the most well intended liars on the fac...

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A 9/11 Tribute and Story of Great Sacrifice, Patriotism and Resilience with Jordan Stevenson

A 9/11 Tribute and Story of Great Sacrifice, Patriotism and Resilience with Jordan Stevenson

On September 10th, 2001, all of us who were alive at that time went to bed not realizing that the next day the whole world would change, but for some the world would change more than for others. The ...

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Back to School Message: Helping Our Kids Make Goals

Back to School Message: Helping Our Kids Make Goals

In this episode Shad and Dustin give some advice and present some possible conversations that parents can have with their young athletes as they head back to school. They talk about making social, aca...

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Zero Tolerance for Poor Treatment of Referees - Round Table Discussion w/ Brian Attridge and Dr Sheldon Martin

Zero Tolerance for Poor Treatment of Referees - Round Table Discussion w/ Brian Attridge and Dr Sheldon Martin

In this episode Shad and Dustin sit down with Brian Attridge, CEO of the Utah youth soccer association and Dr. Sheldon Martin Especially for Athletes board member, and discuss a recent policy enacted ...

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How Can Sports Help Us Build Resilience w/ Mason Sawyer

How Can Sports Help Us Build Resilience w/ Mason Sawyer

On July 25th 2021 Mason Sawyers life would change forever. Because of a sudden dust storm. A horrible crash occurred while Mason's family was returning from a family reunion that he was unable to atte...

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Helping Young Athletes Grow Without Destroying Them With Criticism

Helping Young Athletes Grow Without Destroying Them With Criticism

In this episode we talk about a social media post made by someone who witnessed a father being hyper-critical of his son trying to throw a football. We talk about striking the balance as parents and c...

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Using Sports to Help Raise Victors Instead of Victims

Using Sports to Help Raise Victors Instead of Victims

Today we are going to talk about raising victors instead of victims. When bad or unfortunate events happen the only thing we have control of is our response. When we dwell too much on the unfortunate ...

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Within Team Bullying and Teasing

Within Team Bullying and Teasing

Oftentimes young people play sports to have fun with others and to get to know other people. But sometimes they do not have the best experience because their teammates or coach tease, make fun or and ...

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