The Competitive Grind

The Competitive Grind
Podcast Description
Join us for honest, light-hearted chats with professional and ex-professional athletes as they share their unique experiences and insights into performing under pressure. From career highs to personal challenges, we dive into the stories behind the athletes, offering an informal and relatable perspective on life in the fast lane of sports. Perfect for fans, aspiring athletes, or anyone curious about the human side of elite performance!
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The podcast explores themes of resilience, mental health, and personal growth through the lens of sports. Episodes cover diverse topics like the mindset of champions, the emotional challenges in professional athletics, and transforming setbacks into comebacks, featuring stories from athletes like Don Armand and Jack Green who discuss identity, mental resilience, and finding purpose after sports.

Join us for honest, light-hearted chats with professional and ex-professional athletes as they share their unique experiences and insights into performing under pressure. From career highs to personal challenges, we dive into the stories behind the athletes, offering an informal and relatable perspective on life in the fast lane of sports. Perfect for fans, aspiring athletes, or anyone curious about the human side of elite performance!
In this episode, we sit down with Filip Peliwo, former Junior World No.1 and Wimbledon Boys' Singles Champion, to talk about his journey through the highs and lows of professional tennis. Filip shares what it was like to be at the top of the junior game, the challenges of transitioning to the pro tour, and how he’s learned to handle pressure, injuries, and expectations.
We also dive into the mental side of the sport, how he stayed motivated, dealt with setbacks, and the lessons he’s picked up along the way. Whether you're an aspiring athlete or just love a good sports story, this episode is packed with insights and honest reflections from someone who’s lived it.
Tune in for a raw and insightful conversation about the reality of professional tennis beyond the spotlight.

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