Helping Neurodivergent Athletes Handle Pressure, Mistakes, and Competition
In this episode of Thinklete, Derek Shunk sits down with Accredited Social Worker and athlete mental health specialist Emma Lapierre to discuss the unique pressures…
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The Athlete You’re Frustrated With Might Be Processing Differently
Many athletes want to succeed—but something doesn’t click. They understand the game and care, yet they’re inconsistent, miss instructions, or get labeled lazy or unfocused….
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Parent First. Coach Second: Raising Competitive Kids Without Losing the Relation
Every parent wants what’s best for their kid—but in youth sports, that line can get blurry. In this episode of Thinklete, Derek sits down with…
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Building Grit: From the NFL to Developing the Next Generation with Vernon Kearney
Talent gets you noticed. Character keeps you there. In this episode of the Thinklete Podcast, Derek sits down with former NFL defensive back Vernon Kearney…
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We’re Blaming the Kid Instead of Fixing the Problem
In this episode of the Thinklete Podcast, Derek Shunk sits down with Dr. Ross Greene, author of The Explosive Child and Lost at School, to…
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More Than Medals: The Real Purpose of Jiu-Jitsu for Kids
In this episode of the Thinklete Podcast, Derek Shunk sits down with Coach Werther Marciales, founder of Fellowship Jiu-Jitsu in Sarasota, for a conversation about…
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Building Strength Beyond the Gym with Eric Chessen
In this episode of Thinklete, Derek Shunk sits down with Eric Chessen, founder of Autism Fitness, to discuss how fitness can become a lifelong skill…
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The Starting Line — Rethinking The Athlete
In this introductory episode, host Derek Shunk — a former professional baseball player, Division I coach, and Villanova Hall of Fame inductee — shares the…
