Dr. Tommy Floyd, President of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) and former educator with an Ed.D., joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share his passion for transforming youth through archery. Drawing from his experiences as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and NASP leader impacting over 1.3 million students annually, Tommy discusses how archery builds confidence, focus, and inclusivity in young athletes, fostering resilience and teamwork in school-based sports programs, the power of accessible activities for all kids regardless of ability, empowering parents to support non-traditional sports for character development, and strategies for integrating archery into youth athletics to enhance engagement and life skills.

Melissa Fortenberry, Founder and CEO of HeatSense, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share her innovative approach to youth sports safety in extreme heat. As a mother of three outdoor athletes in Texas with 25+ years in consumer tech, Melissa discusses the risks of heat strain for young players, real-time monitoring tools to empower coaches and parents, proactive strategies for preventing heat-related issues in practices and games, balancing athlete performance with well-being in hot climates, and her personal motivation from witnessing kids in 107°F conditions.

Marco Trungelliti, Argentine professional tennis player and father known for his resilience and integrity, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share insights from his career and family life. Drawing from his experiences reaching a career-high ATP ranking of #112, overcoming match-fixing scandals as a whistleblower, and balancing pro tennis with fatherhood, Marco shares with us his challenges throughout his career, building mental strength, the importance of family support in high-pressure sports, lessons from Challenger Tour triumphs and setbacks, fostering integrity and fair play in tennis amid corruption threats, the profound impact of fatherhood on a pro career, and empowering parents to guide their kids toward purposeful athletic journeys with ethical values.

Valeriya Solovyeva, former professional tennis player and current women's tennis coach in Brussels, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share her journey from WTA pro to mentor and mother. Drawing from her career high doubles ranking of #67, winning 2 WTA titles, and her firsthand experiences as a pro player, Valeriya discusses what she learnt from her career, her insights on the sport, and her personal experiences, including building resilience in young athletes, the transition from pro tennis to coaching female players, fostering confidence and mental strength in youth sports, and empowering parents to support their kids' tennis development through mentorship and positive habits.

Bryn Drescher, a mental performance coach, keynote speaker, and former D1 track & field athlete, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share her expertise on mastering mindset for peak performance in sports. Drawing from her experiences coaching elite athletes from high school to pro levels and her own athletic journey, Bryn discusses building mental toughness to conquer self-doubt and pressure, strategies for unwavering focus and confidence in young athletes, fostering resilience amid youth sports challenges like competition and setbacks, the power of self-belief and positive mindset for student-athletes, and empowering sports parents to support their kids' inner game without leading to burnout or overwhelm.

Gustavo Marcaccio, a former professional tennis player from Argentina (ATP ranking peak #258) now head coach at the Rafa Nadal Academy and a key member of Rafael Nadal's coaching team since 2017, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share his intimate insights on one of tennis's greatest legends. Drawing from his close bond with Rafa, Gustavo discusses the champion's state of mind and well-being, the unbreakable partnership that has fueled Rafa's success, behind-the-scenes life at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, fostering resilience and discipline in young athletes through the academy's programs, and lessons from Rafa's career that inspire sports parents and aspiring players worldwide.

Danielle Bollettieri, daughter of legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri and a certified end-of-life doula, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share her personal insights on youth athletics and family legacy. Drawing deeply from her experiences growing up under her father's guidance in the world of elite tennis, assisting him at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, traveling internationally with him, and witnessing his motivational style firsthand, Danielle discusses the profound impact of dedicated coaching on young athletes' development, fostering resilience and positivity in sports parenting.

Dr. Haley Perlus, a sport and performance psychology expert with a PhD in Sport Psychology, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share her personal insights on achieving peak performance in life. Drawing from her experiences as a former elite athlete and coach, Haley discusses embracing pressure as a performance enhancer, building mental toughness to overcome blocks and overthinking, strategies for focus and optimal functioning in high-pressure sports environments, the power of self-talk and self-belief in fostering confidence, and balancing stress management with athletic goals to prevent burnout.

Chad Dunn, Co-Founder and Exercise Specialist at MOVE Human Performance Center, and author of "Mind Over Virtually Everything: 10 Codes to Transform Your Life", joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share his journey from Colorado BMX racer to mindset mentor. Drawing from over 20 years in health, fitness, and sports performance, Chad discusses his motto “Mind Over Virtually Everything” for overcoming adversity, transforming pressure into focus through resilient mindsets, building confidence and purpose in high-stakes environments, empowering families with science-backed strategies for sustainable success, and creating a lifestyle of perseverance for parents and kids alike.

Paul Budge, a high-performance mindset coach and former national-level swimmer, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share his strategies for transforming pressure into focus. Originally from Tasmania and now based in Berlin, Paul draws from his decade in business leadership and coaching pro athletes to discuss building resilient mindsets, preventing burnout in high-pressure environments, empowering individuals to unlock their potential through science-backed techniques, and creating a life by design with purpose and balance.

Stepping into the world of economics and human development, Martín A. Rossi, Professor of Economics and Vice Rector at San Andrés University, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share his multifaceted journey. With a PhD from the University of Oxford and a background as a competitive tennis player, Martín reflects on his early days on the court, his influential academic papers on policy impacts and behavioral economics, his role in public administration as Secretary of Deregulation in Argentina's Ministry of Deregulation and State Transformation, and his experiences raising two daughters while navigating family life.