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Untapped Stories
by Athletes Untapped
Untapped Stories shares the real journeys in youth sports - from pro athletes and Olympians to the parents and coaches behind them. Hosted by Gene Williams and Matt Chiusano from Athletes Untapped, hear the lessons, discipline, and mindset it takes to reach the top.Whether you’re a parent, coach, or athlete, Untapped Stories delivers insider advice, inspiring conversations, and practical tips to help you succeed on the field - and in life!
Episodes
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From $6k in college to a $13M sports company - lessons from Greg Kenneally, ECD Lacrosse co-founder
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Greg Kenneally - co-founder and President of ECD Lacrosse, one of the most recognized brands in the sport - to talk about building something from nothing, why athletes make great entrepreneurs, and what it really looks like to bet on yourself...
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You Don't Have to Give Up Your Childhood to Play College Soccer | Izi Murray
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Izi Murray — NCAA Division I soccer player turned college recruiting coach, founder of Push The Goal, and one of the most refreshingly honest voices in youth soccer development — to talk about what it actually takes to play college soccer, why...
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"Zip it, Mom": Vanessa & Cara from Less Awkward on the sports parenting truths you need to hear
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Vanessa Kroll Bennett and Cara Natterson - authors, co-founders of https://lessawkward.com/, and two of the most trusted voices on raising tweens and teens — to talk about sports parenting, what we're getting wrong on the sidelines, and why...
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Irish Rugby's Head Performance Coach on Communication, Movement, and Developing Great Athletes
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Nick Winkelman, PhD - Head of Athletic Performance & Science for the Irish Rugby Football Union, former director of education at EXOS, and author of the widely acclaimed book The Language of Coaching: The Art & Science of Teaching Movement…
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"Shooting is really just the transfer of energy " - elite shooting coach, Mike Dunn, explains
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Mike Dunn — elite basketball shooting coach, founder of the Keep Shooting Academy, and one of the most respected voices in the art of shooting the basketball — to talk about what it really takes to become a great shooter, why multi-sport...
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Performance Coach - Joey Hewitt - on Building an Underdog Mindset and Learning to Love the Process
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Joey Hewitt - former D3 standout, professional basketball player, and mental performance coach at https://www.findjoeflow.com/ - to talk about mindset, embracing the underdog journey, and what it really means to fall in love with the process....
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The Truth About Carbs, Fueling, and Athletic Performance: Youth Sports Nutritionists Fran & Kate
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Fran and Kate, founders of Performance Canteen - based in the UK who previously worked as youth sports nutritionists for elite football academies across England. After years of helping young footballers fuel training, recovery, and match...
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Longtime Pro Hooper - Corey Standerfer - on Cutting Through the Noise in Basketball Training
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Corey Standerfer — longtime professional basketball player overseas and now a basketball trainer and performance coach — to talk about player development, coaching the right way, and why cutting through the noise matters more than ever. After...
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Onsides.ai Founder, Dave Yoo: What Most Soccer Parents Get Wrong and Letting Your Child Lead
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Dave Yoo — Founder at Onsides.ai and longtime youth soccer parent — to talk about presence, emotional intelligence, and what it really means to support a young athlete through their sports journey. After years of being on the sidelines and...
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Kathy Taylor on Building Winning Teams Through Accountability and Development
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Kathy Taylor — longtime and highly decorated women’s college lacrosse coach — to talk about leadership, athlete development, and why long-term success is built on accountability long before it shows up in the win column. After decades of...
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Maggie Andreis: From Ohio State to Pro Soccer — and Why Consistency Builds Confidence
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Maggie Andreis — former player at Ohio State University, professional soccer athlete, and now a strength & performance coach — to talk about consistency, resilience, and what it really takes to build a long-term career in sports. Maggie’s...
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Garry Linton on Recruiting: Build Your Brand & Treat Tournaments Like Business
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Garry Linton — former basketball trainer turned mental performance coach — to talk about how recruiting has evolved, why athletes need to take ownership of their path, and how mindset and branding now play a major role in getting to the next...
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Elena De Alfredo on Creative Basketball Training, Game IQ, and Trusting Your Journey
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Elena De Alfredo — college basketball coach and renowned hoops trainer — to talk about creative player development, basketball IQ, and why no athlete’s journey follows a straight line. Elena has worked with athletes at multiple levels of the...
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Patrick Rufo - Mental Performance Coach - on Self-Awareness and Turning Stress into an Advantage
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Patrick Rufo - mental performance coach on Athletes Untapped known for his impactful virtual training sessions and strong relationships with athletes and families - to talk about self-awareness, stress, and what it really takes to perform with...
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Jeff Becker on Mental Toughness: Mastering Self-Talk and Focus When the Game Gets Hard
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Jeff Becker - mental performance coach and former basketball player/coach - to talk about mastering the mental side of competition. Jeff believes that athletic development isn’t just physical. Strength, speed, and technical skills matter — but...
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Crystal Nzewi | From Nigeria to D1 Tennis - Using Sports as a Vehicle and Empathy in Coaching
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Crystal Nzewi — former Division I college tennis player and Athletes Untapped coach — to talk about the deeper side of athlete development: empathy in coaching, the importance of being coachable, and how tennis can open life-changing...
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Sophia Fair | Lacrosse Fundamentals, Position Development, and Building Complete Players
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Sophia Fair - Division II lacrosse goalie, faith-driven leader, and Athletes Untapped coach - to talk about the foundations that truly shape young lacrosse players: mastering the basics, understanding the entire field, and developing a mindset...
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Preston Wilson: From Walk-On to All-American - and How Athleticism Is Trainable
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Preston Wilson - Athletes Untapped strength & speed coach in Florida, educator, and former All-American for the University Florida Track & Field team - to break down two powerful truths about athletic development: Athleticism is trainable. And...
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Elon Rutty | D1 Soccer Life, Elite Training Tips, and Choosing Growth over Comfort
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Elon Rutty - private soccer coach and former Division I athlete at Villanova University - to talk about one of the biggest development decisions young athletes face: Should you stay where you’re thriving… or put yourself in an environment that...
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Lance Lagerquist | Pickleball Consistency, Injury Prevention, and Smarter Play on the Court
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Lance Lagerquist - one of our top pickleball coaches who has helped players of all ages develop confidence, avoid injuries, and build smarter habits on the court - to talk about why consistency, patience, and body awareness are the real keys…
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Robert Grove on Building Confident Football Players - Go From “I Can’t” to “Watch Me”
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Robert Grove - one of Athletes Untapped’s top private football trainers and a former high school football coach - to talk about the mindset shifts that unlock real development, and why the words “I can’t” are often the starting point for an...
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Lucas Kennedy | Football Training Tips and Why The Best Coaches Are Also Role Models
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Lucas Kennedy - one of our top football coaches - to talk about the deeper purpose of coaching, and why the best coaches do far more than just run drills or improve athletic performance. Having worked with countless young athletes, Lucas has...
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Golf Coach Brittany Atkinson | How to Build Mental Toughness & Confidence on the Course
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Brittany Atkinson — one of Athletes Untapped’s top private golf coaches — to break down one of the most overlooked parts of the game: mental toughness. Golf is often framed as a technical sport — swing mechanics, distance, speed, putting stats…
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Bella Bonazinga - Why D3 Sports are Awesome and Life Lessons Learned through Field Hockey
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Bella Bonazinga — a standout collegiate field hockey player at Gettysburg College — to talk about what real development looks like over the course of an athletic career, and why taking the long view can make all the difference. At a time when…
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Gabriel Deieno - Renowned Mental Performance Coach - on Playing Your Best and Overcoming Setbacks
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Gabriel Deieno - one of the world’s top mental performance coaches - to break down what truly drives long-term success in athletes, both on and off the field. At a time when athletes and parents obsess over training plans, strength programs,...
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Obi Emegano on Mentorship, Owning Your Role, and Becoming an Elite College Basketball Scorer
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Obi Emegano — a former college/pro hooper - for a powerful conversation about mentorship, adaptability, and what it really takes to keep leveling up as an athlete. Before Obi was averaging 23 points per game in college and building a…
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Shaun Gerardo on Using Basketball as an Outlet, Shooting/Dribbling Tips, Mental Toughness, and More!
Shaun Gerardo on Using Basketball as an Outlet, Shooting/Dribbling Tips, Mental Toughness, and More! In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Shaun Gerardo — Athletes Untapped’s 2025 Coach of the Year — for a powerful conversation about basketball, resilience, and how the right kind…
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Sarah Bixby - Sports Dietician - on Supplements, Why Athletes are Under-Fueled, and More!
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Sarah Bixby - a sports dietitian who works closely with young athletes and families navigating one of the most misunderstood parts of development: fueling. The conversation starts with a common assumption Sarah sees every day — that…
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Lindsey Wilson - Mental Performance Coach - on Building Confidence, Handling Pressure, and More!
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Lindsey Wilson - accomplished mental performance coach who works with athletes across sports to help them build confidence, resilience, and consistency when it matters most. The conversation centers on a simple truth that elite athletes...
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Marley Canales - Pro Soccer Player - on Overcoming Failure, Elite Training Tips, and More!
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Marley Canales - pro soccer player and former UCLA Bruin - for a conversation every young soccer player (and parent) needs to hear about adversity, development, and mindset at the highest levels of the game. Marley’s journey through college...
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Kathleen Baker on Olympic Swimming, Breathing Techniques, and Training the Next Generation
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Kathleen Baker — Olympic swimmer, world-class competitor, and longtime leader in USA Swimming — for a conversation that goes far beyond medals and podiums. We talk about swim technique, breathing, mindset, and what it really feels like to...
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Julie Rebh on Youth Soccer Training, The Benefits of Playing D3, and Letting Kids Lead the Way
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Julie Rebh — an Athletes Untapped soccer coach and former Haverford College standout — for a thoughtful conversation every soccer parent and young athlete needs to hear. At every level of youth soccer, it’s easy for the noise to take over....
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James Lowe (Coach Ballgame) on Prioritizing Fun in Sports, how to Stay Calm Under Pressure, & More!
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with https://www.instagram.com/coachballgame/ - Youth Ambassador for the MLB and one of the most influential voices in youth sports today - for a conversation every athlete, parent, and coach needs to hear. James has spent years traveling the...
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Holly Lockhoff on Proper Gameday Fueling, Why Nutrition is a 20% Edge in Youth Sports, and More!
Nutrition isn’t a 1% advantage in youth sports — it’s more like 20%. In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Holly from https://www.instagram.com/timetothrivenutrition/ for a conversation every young athlete — and parent — needs to hear. In sports, nutrition is often talked about as…
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Makenna Marisa on Building Self-Confidence, How to Shoot like a Pro, and More!
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Makenna Marisa — former Penn State standout and current professional basketball player — for a conversation every athlete needs to hear about confidence, self-doubt, and controlling what you can when things don’t go your way. From the outside,...
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Hannah Dickinson - Villanova Goalie - on Beating the Fear of Failure & Blooming Late as an Athlete
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Hannah Dickinson — Villanova Women’s Soccer goalkeeper and one of Athletes Untapped’s top coaches — for a conversation every young athlete (and parent) needs to hear. Playing goalie is one of the most mentally demanding positions in sports....
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Chau Huynh - Seasoned Travel Baseball Mom - on Burnout, Creating the 'Good Old Days', and More!
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with a https://www.instagram.com/baseballmama_tx/ - seasoned travel baseball mom who shared one of the most honest and nuanced conversations we’ve had about burnout, balance, and what youth sports are really about. Her perspective challenges a...
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Steve Perpiglia on How to Earn a College Scholarship, the Power of Networking in Sports, and More!
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with former Boston College walk-on Steve Perpiglia - a player who didn’t just fight his way onto a Division I roster… he earned a scholarship for his senior year. That kind of leap doesn’t happen by luck, and Steve breaks down the mindset behind…
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Abby Kenkelen on How to Earn More Playing Time, Practical Soccer Tips for Young Athletes, & More!
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Abby Kenkelen - our of our best coaches and a standout on Brandeis' Women’s Soccer team - who just wrapped up a season averaging 60+ minutes per game. That kind of consistency doesn’t happen by accident… and Abby will be the first to tell you...
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Soccer Moms Unfiltered: 'It’s Their Dream, Not Yours' & How Parents Can Truly Support Young Athletes
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with someone who sees youth sports through a lens every parent needs to hear: Cari, the longtime soccer mom behind https://www.instagram.com/soccermomsunfiltered/ — a voice known for honesty, humor, and a refreshingly grounded perspective on what...
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The Zimmers on Rec vs Travel Sports, Letting Your Kids Fail While Prioritizing Fun, and More!
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Kayla and Chad Zimmer — two longtime baseball parents who’ve spent years watching the game teach their kids lessons that go far beyond batting averages or win-loss records. And they shared a perspective every parent in youth sports needs to...
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Sports Nutritionist Maddie Troyer on Fueling Myths, Her Comeback Story, and Game-Day Performance
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Maddie Troyer - a former Division I runner and Head Sports Nutritionist at SMU, now working with the https://www.instagram.com/nutrition_with_wendi/ team - to break down one of the most overlooked performance factors in youth sports today:...
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Ganon Baker - a Pioneer in Player Development - on Beating the Odds, His Key to Greatness, & More!
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with https://www.instagram.com/ganon_baker_/ — a pioneer in modern player development who’s trained hundreds of pros, thousands of kids, and was producing coaching DVDs long before social media existed. Three decades into the game, he’s still...
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Isaac Hadac - College Football Journeyman & Elite Trainer - on Recruiting, Speed > Size, and More
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Isaac Hadac — a small-town New York athlete who played at multiple college football programs and has become one of the clearest voices on football training for young athletes. If you spend any time around youth sports today, you see it...
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Mo’ne Davis: WPBL Signing and the Life Lessons Sports Teach Young Athletes
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with someone who changed the way an entire generation sees the game of baseball: Mo’ne Davis. Most people remember Mo’ne as the Little League phenom who took over the sports world with a 70 mph fastball and a calmness far beyond her years. But…
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Dennis Stanton: The Recruiting Blueprint + The Mind–Body Connection Young Athletes Miss
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Dennis Stanton — former pro player, longtime basketball trainer, and one of the most respected minds in player development — to talk about one of the biggest blind spots in the modern recruiting process: how athletes use their coaches.Most...
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Jaelynn Penn: The Daily Quote That Changed Her Mindset at UCLA
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Jaelynn Penn — former UCLA basketball standout, pro player, and current Athletes Untapped coach — to talk about one of the most overlooked skills in youth basketball: footwork. Jaelynn breaks down why young athletes focus so much on…
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Stefano Muniz on Soccer Coaching Tips, Athlete Mindset, and Finding Your StirdAfter Injuries
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Stefano Muniz — one of New Jersey’s top private soccer trainers, Rutgers–Camden standout, and a coach who believes the game teaches far more than technique. Stefano’s message is simple but powerful: sports aren’t just about skill development....
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Former D1 Soccer Player Alex Fava on Balance, Burnout, & Finding Her ‘Why’ in Coaching
In this episode of Untapped Stories, we sit down with Alex Fava, a former Division I soccer player who competed at multiple programs before becoming a coach with Athletes Untapped. Alex opens up about the realities of college recruiting — the highs, the pressure, and the lessons that come from...
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Bri Bellmon On Modern Day Sports Parenting, Sideline Tips, and Letting Kids Grow Through Failure
Creator, sports mom, and former athlete - Bri Bellmon - joins us to talk about what it’s really like raising kids in today’s youth sports world. From emotional sideline moments to learning when not to step in, Bri shares a refreshing, honest perspective on how parents can support their kids…
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Untapped Stories shares the real journeys in youth sports - from pro athletes and Olympians to the parents and coaches behind them. Hosted by Gene Williams and Matt Chiusano from Athletes Untapped, hear the lessons, discipline, and mindset it takes to reach the top.Whether you’re a parent, coach, or athlete, Untapped Stories delivers insider advice, inspiring conversations, and practical tips to help you succeed on the field - and in life!
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Untapped Stories shares the real journeys in youth sports - from pro athletes and Olympians to the parents and coaches behind them. Hosted by Gene Williams and Matt Chiusano from Athletes Untapped, hear the lessons, discipline, and mindset it takes to reach the top.Whether you’re a parent, coach,...
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