The Sports Backdrop

Sports got us together in the first place, but in this podcast, sports are the backdrop for way bigger conversations!

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Ohio State University Impact and Shared Passions with Altered State of Affairs Author

Posted May 8, 202400:10:34

In this episode of The Sports Backdrop, we focus on the innovative world of the TGL Golf League, Tiger Woods’ and Rory McIlroy’s latest venture...

Athlete Mindset | Doug Middleton | From NFL Player to Mental Health Advocacy and Yoga

Posted April 5, 2024

In this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii shares space with Doug Middleton, a six-year NFL veteran and mental health advocate....

Lisa Bonta Sumii on the Importance of Therapy

Posted February 27, 202400:11:37

An Athlete Mindset special episode featuring Lisa Bonta Summi’s thoughts on the importance of therapy. In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii discusses...

Audible Style | The Moment Matters: Embracing the Now in Sports

Posted February 5, 202400:05:55

This is an audible-style blog post on embracing the now in sports — on the SportsE Media platform. The original article is titled “Championship...

Athlete Mindset | Danita Johnson, D.C. United, President of Business Operations

Posted February 2, 202400:30:22

In this empowering episode of Athlete Mindset, we’re honored to host Danita Johnson, a trailblazer in the world of sports. As the President...