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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Air Force Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Nicole Heyn

Air Force Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Nicole Heyn

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Welcome to this week's episode of the Sportlight Podcast! In today's show, we dive into the inspiring journey of Olympic Swimmer Rhyan White as she navigates the transition from college swimming to th...

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NBA Basketball Player and College Great Kyle Collinsworth

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In this episode we play the speech given at our 2022 E4A Banquet by former BYU great and NFL QB Max Hall. Max shares the details of his heartbreaking fall from NFL QB to the back of a police car. He g...

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Former Utah Governor Gary Herbert

Former Utah Governor Gary Herbert

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Winning the Hour, Participation Trophies, Women's Sports and More

Winning the Hour, Participation Trophies, Women's Sports and More

In this episode, we talk about winning the hour and discuss the following questions. Are youth too soft? Are participation trophies good or bad? Why should we support women's sports? We talk with high...

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Professional Golfer Daniel Summerhays

Professional Golfer Daniel Summerhays

We sit down with professional Golfer Daniel Summerhays and he talks of the importance of loving yourself, and what that looks like in sports. He talks about priorities, mindfulness and even gives prac...

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