Sean Gibbon Is A Storytelling Talking Ball Machine

Sean Gibbon lives a dual life. He has one foot planted firmly on the squash court, where he teaches the game, and the other in the imaginative realm of fiction writing. In this episode, we explore Sean’s journey from Amherst to professional squash coach, or what he playfully refers to as a talking ball machine. By that, he means the way he coaches towards experiencing the game fully versus preparing for elite competition. That vocation has given him the freedom and fuel to pursue a deep, deliberate writing practice. Sean reflects on how he integrates personal conflict into the characters he creates, the discipline of writing every day, and why he views both coaching and writing as acts of connection and observation. If you've ever considered a creative second act—or simply want to hear how someone balances a creative passion with a profession—Sean's story will inspire you. In this episode, you'll learn: How a chance visit to a squash club became a new career Why Sean fiercely protects at least one hour every day to write The role that the fiction he creates plays in processing real-life conflict Sean’s pick for which classmate should appear on the podcast next To get in touch with Sean, email [email protected], or call or text him at 917.684.6840. Check out his book on Phish, too: https://a.co/d/bfJCrKO