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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136. Leaving a Legacy: Lessons from Alex and Brian Zettler

136. Leaving a Legacy: Lessons from Alex and Brian Zettler

In episode #136 of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, we're joined by Alex Zettler, former Texas A&M football player and current Georgia Southern coach, and his father Brian Zettler, a legendary ath...

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135. Seek to Bless, Not Impress: Dabo Swinney on Letting Your Inner Light Shine

135. Seek to Bless, Not Impress: Dabo Swinney on Letting Your Inner Light Shine

In this episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, Shad and Dustin explore a powerful message from Clemson Tigers coach, Dabo Swinney: "Let the light inside of you always be brighter than the lig...

24 Mar 202513min

134. Drew Brees on Resilience: Embrace Your Role and Build a Winning Team

134. Drew Brees on Resilience: Embrace Your Role and Build a Winning Team

In this episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, Shad and Dustin dive into the power of embracing your role within a team. They reflect on the valuable lesson from Hall of Fame quarterback Drew...

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133. Compete Without Contempt: Setting the Standard for Fan Behavior

133. Compete Without Contempt: Setting the Standard for Fan Behavior

In this episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, Shad and Dustin dive into the crucial topic of fan behavior—specifically, how student sections can bring energy and excitement to a game without...

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132. Win the Hour: Why Consistency Beats Motivation

132. Win the Hour: Why Consistency Beats Motivation

In this episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, Shad and Dustin dive into the powerful principle of consistency—a key factor that separates long-term champions from those who only experience s...

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131. Put Down the Cool, Pick Up Kindness: The Power of Likability Over Status

131. Put Down the Cool, Pick Up Kindness: The Power of Likability Over Status

In this episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, Shad and Dustin dive into the important concept of likability vs. status popularity, discussing how the principles of kindness and genuine relat...

24 Feb 202518min

130. Resilience: Lessons from Tragedy and Triumph

130. Resilience: Lessons from Tragedy and Triumph

In this powerful episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, we focus on the core principle of resilience. Shad and Dustin reflect on the inspiring story of Mason Sawyer, a former Utah Mr. Basketb...

17 Feb 202522min

129. Compete Without Contempt: Navigating Rivalry and Adversity

129. Compete Without Contempt: Navigating Rivalry and Adversity

In this episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, we dive deep into one of our core principles—compete without contempt—and explore how challenging it can be to live this principle during intens...

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