Just A Cup

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Welcome to Just A Cup—the quick, candid show where athletes, coaches, founders, and performance pros share real stories and practical takeaways you can use today. Host Bryan Fetzer (coach, co-founder of PsyOPTIMAL, and high-performance consultant) sits down for smart, no-fluff conversations on mindset, leadership, training, recovery, and the business of sport. It’s like grabbing a coffee with someone who’s been there—and actually asks the questions you would.

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#71
September 14 · 38 min
Just.A Cup - Amber Murphy, PHD, CEO of CompuSport/author of The Science of Speed
How do you actually make an athlete faster—and do it without increasing injury risk? Dr. Amber Murphy, CEO of CompuSport and co-author of The Science of Speed, joins Bryan Fetzer to break down the biomechanics of speed, sprint mechanics, injury prevention, talent identification, and how decades of elite-athlete research can be turned into practical coaching.
#70
August 31 · 46 min
Just A Cup - Pauline Leung, former L'Oreal GM/HR, founder Flow Ground | S3 E70
What if performing at a high level didn’t require running yourself into the ground? Pauline Leung, founder of Flow Grounds, joins Bryan Fetzer to talk about high performance, mindfulness, leadership, energy management, purpose, and why sustainable success requires more than simply working harder.
#69
August 17 · 39 min
Just A Cup - Duncan Watmore, From Premier League to Life After Football | S3E69
Former Premier League and England U21 footballer Duncan Watmore joins Bryan Fetzer for an honest conversation about injuries, resilience, identity, high performance, and knowing when it is time to begin a new chapter. From battling back from major ACL injuries to stepping away from professional football and into leadership and business, Duncan shares what elite sport taught him about performing, recovering, adapting, and moving forward.
#68
August 5 · 45 min
Just A Cup - Vin Infante, Mental Performance Coach | S3E68
Bryan Fetzer sits down with Vin Infante, LMSW, to explore the connection between mental health, mental performance, resilience, identity, and leadership under pressure. Vin shares practical insights for high performers who want to succeed without losing themselves—or running their internal battery down to zero.
#67
Dec 22, 2025 · 40 min
Just A Cup - Daniel Levy, CEO Propel Pro | S2E67
Bryan sits down with Daniel Levy, CEO of Propel Pro, to unpack how on-demand, elite coaching and feedback are being opened up to everyday athletes—and what it really takes to build an “all-sports” platform that clubs, coaches, and parents actually use
#66
Dec 4, 2025 · 32 min
Just A Cup - Volleybird co-founders Cassandra Toroian and Tracy Thomas | S2E66
Bryan sits down with Volleybird co-founders Cassandra Toroian and Tracy Thomas to unpack how their curated subscription boxes for tennis, pickleball, padel, and golf—and their sister venture Ruley, the AI “E-Referee”—are building community, solving real pain points, and turning weekend play into a lifestyle.
#65
Nov 24, 2025 · 25 min
Just A Cup - Arpen Desai, co-founder of SportsFirst | S2E65
Sports tech meets startup grit: Bryan sits down with Arpan Desai, Co-Founder/CTO at SportsFirst, to unpack how AI, data, and product thinking are reshaping athlete performance, fan engagement, and the business of sport—plus hard-won lessons from building for elite teams
#64
Nov 15, 2025 · 40 min
Just A Cup - Stories on Sneakers: Chummy’s Customs CEO Chris Donell and Colin “Chummy” Szumski | S2E65
Chummy’s Customs CEO Chris Donell and artist Colin “Chummy” Szumski break down how a blank pair of sneakers becomes a storytelling piece—from creative brief to paint and seal—along with brand collabs, pricing, timelines, and protecting your IP. It’s a fast, practical masterclass on turning craft into a company without losing the soul of the art.
#63
Nov 3, 2025 · 45 min
Just A Cup - Ryan Medrano, 2x Silver Medalist, US Paralympian and "Survivor" TV Show | S2E64
Team USA sprinter and Survivor alum Ryan Medrano shares the story behind his two Paralympic silver medals—breaking down T38 sprinting, behind-the-blocks mindset, and the lessons that travel from island challenges to the global stage. It is a fast, honest conversation about purpose, pressure, and what is next for the Paralympic movement.
#62
Oct 23, 2025 · 49 min
Just A Cup - Blake Patterson, CEO & Co-Founder of Wunderfan and Wunderpar | S2E63
How do you pack student sections and keep fans engaged all game long? Wunderfan co-founder Blake Patterson joins Bryan Fetzer to break down how the app rewards attendance, predictions, and interactions—with “Wundercoins,” campus contests, and sponsor perks.
#61
Sep 30, 2025 · 48 min
Just A Cup - Kevin Owens, Overseas Famous founder and former pro basketball player | S2E62
Summary In this engaging episode of Just a Cup on the Believe Network, host Bryan Fetzer interviews Kevin Owens, a former professional basketball player who built a successful international career overseas before transitioning into a storyteller and entrepreneur. Owens shares candid insights from his extensive journey playing pro basketball in various countries, highlighting the critical importance of adaptability, mental toughness, and identity evolution both on and off the court. He reflects o
#60
Sep 16, 2025 · 34 min
Just A Cup -Matt Booth, Way of Champions and the Canterbury School | S2E61
High-performance coach Matt Booth (Canterbury School; Way of Champions) joins host Bryan Fetzer to unpack how to build championship culture through daily behaviors, from the “Protect the Circle” framework and the Rule of One connection habit to navigating NIL, early specialization, and modern weight-room best practices for high school athletes. Real-world wins—like a post-Hurricane Ian comeback to a first district title in 13 years—show how culture, communication, and recovery drive performance
#59
Sep 3, 2025 · 43 min
Just A Cup - Rafi Kohan, "Trash Talk" best selling author
The podcast episode “Just a Cup” hosted by Bryan Fetzer features Rafi Kohan, a journalist and author of the book Trash Talk, which explores the psychological, cultural, and historical dimensions of trash talk in sports. Kohen delves into the ancient roots of trash talk, tracing its lineage from biblical times and Homeric poems to today’s sports arenas. He explains that trash talk is not merely a form of verbal insult but a sophisticated tool of psychological gamesmanship that raises the stakes o
#58
Aug 27, 2025 · 52 min
Just A Cup - Adam Nemer, Simple Mental Health founder/CEO
In this insightful episode of Just a Cup on Bleav, host Bryan Fetzer interviews Adam Nemer, the founder of Simple Mental Health and a former executive at Kaiser Permanente. Adam shares his deeply personal journey of living with undiagnosed depression and anxiety for over two decades while leading major healthcare operations. His life changed dramatically after traumatic experiences involving the loss of both his parents—his father to suicide when Adam was 29, and his mother years later—which cul
#57
Aug 20, 2025 · 37 min
Just A Cup - Scott Birnbaum, Booster co-founder
In this insightful episode of Just a Cup on Bleav, host Bryan Fetzer interviews Scott Birnbaum, co-founder of Booster, a pioneering fundraising and content platform designed to revolutionize how student-athletes, coaches, and communities support youth and high school sports programs. Scott shares his journey from managing over a billion dollars in PPC spend in performance marketing to focusing on the sports tech world, driven by his passion for sports and a desire to solve funding challenges in
#56
Aug 7, 2025 · 37 min
Just A Cup - Greg Hipp, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Senior Director of Operations & Workforce Management at Chicago Event Management
In this insightful episode of Just a Cup, host Bryan Fetzer sits down with Greg Hipp, Senior Director of Operations and Workforce Management at Chicago Event Management (CEM), to explore the intricate and massive logistics behind some of the United States’ most prominent road races. Greg, with a background in college coaching and a deep passion for running, shares his experience managing the operational complexities of events like the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Shamrock Shuffle, Chicago 1
#55
Jul 22, 2025 · 36 min
Just A Cup - Charles Allen, INTENNSE Tennis and INTENNSE Arena League | S2E55
The video features an in-depth conversation between host Bryan Fetzer and Charles Allen, the driving force behind INTENNSE Tennis and the innovative INTENNSE Arena League. This new team tennis format reimagines the sport by infusing it with fast-paced, high-energy gameplay reminiscent of Formula 1 racing, aimed at transforming tennis into a more thrilling and spectator-friendly experience. Charles discusses the origins and motivations behind this revolutionary league, emphasizing a holistic appr
#54
Jul 15, 2025 · 32 min
Just A Cup - Nick Peck, award winning author, "Only Way Out" | S2E54
In this compelling interview on Just a Cup with host Bryan Fetzer, Nick Peck shares his extraordinary journey from a traumatic childhood in California to becoming an award-winning author and financial journalist. Nick’s story is a vivid testament to perseverance, transformation, and the power of sports as an escape and healing tool. He recounts playing high school football and navigating setbacks, including losing scholarship opportunities and reinventing himself as a long snapper—a highly speci
#54
Jul 9, 2025 · 27 min
Just A Cup - Cary Know, retired coach and author of "I Believe: 40 Daily Devotionals for Illinois Sports Fan"s
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#52
Jul 1, 2025 · 39 min
Just A Cup - Golf Mind, coach, author and podcaster, Kathy Hart Wood | S2E52
In this insightful episode of Just a Cup on Bleav, host Bryan Fetzer interviews Kathy Hart Wood, a former touring golf professional turned mental performance coach. Kathy shares her deep journey from struggling as a top-level golf teacher to discovering the power of mastering one’s mind for athletic and life performance. She emphasizes that golf is a mental game that exposes how well individuals manage their thoughts and emotions under pressure, offering lessons that extend far beyond the sport

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