Rick Macci

Travis Snider is a former Major League Baseball outfielder whose 16-year career included stints with Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Baltimore Orioles. Now the CEO of 3A Athletics and a father of three, he’s leading a movement to reshape youth sports by promoting mental health, resilience, and healthier environments for athletes, parents, and coaches3A Athletics Website: https://www.3athletics.com/about-us You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].

Noah Rubin is a former Wimbledon Junior Champion, NCAA standout at Wake Forest, and Top 125 ATP professional. He’s the founder of Behind The Racquet, a platform spotlighting the mental health challenges of athletes, and now serves as Executive Director of Tennis Operations at Hudson River Tennis Club and The Racquet Lounge. Noah continues to impact the sport far beyond the court through advocacy, leadership, and innovation.Noah's Social Media Links:Noah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahrubin33/?hl=enHudson River Tennis Club website: https://www.hudsonrivertennisclub.com/You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].

Joy Macci is a global performance strategist and founder of JOY OF SPORT, empowering athletes, executives, and influencers to achieve peak performance through elite coaching, mindset mastery, and strategic business insight. With a mission to build champions in sport and life, she blends media expertise with transformational coaching to drive impact worldwide.You may reach out to Joy on:Tennis: [email protected] and business and life coaching: [email protected]: [email protected]. You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].

David Durand is a performance coach who helps people grow beyond the superficial, focusing on real, lasting development. With a background in clinical and sports psychology, strength and conditioning, and athlete skill development, he integrates the mind, body, and environment to drive meaningful transformation. His superpower is connecting these elements to elevate performance from the inside out.David's Website: https://realdevelopment.org/You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].

Zach Lutz is a former Major League Baseball player with over a decade of professional experience, known for his resilience, leadership, and passion for player development. Now serving as an instructor and director of teams, he is dedicated to mentoring the next generation, helping athletes unlock their potential both on and off the field.Zach's Social Media Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-lutz-b8a61b323/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachlutzYou can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected]. 

Tennis icon Rick Macci returns for his fifth appearance on The Tribe with Hernan, delivering a masterclass in the mindset of champions. From coaching legends like Venus and Serena Williams to mentoring rising stars, Macci shares game-changing insights on mental resilience, Grand Slam preparation, and life beyond the court. This episode is a deep dive into the art of coaching, competitive grit, and the wisdom that builds greatness—on and off the court.Rick's Social Media Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rick-macci-tennis-academy/about/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rickmaccitennis YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/RickMacci Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RickMacciTennisAcademy Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/rickmaccitennisWebsite: https://rickmacci.com/ You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected]. 

For this special 100th episode, the tables turn as Angela Kerek steps in to interview Hernan—the usual host turned guest. They explore the spontaneous Twitter/X moment that sparked the podcast, its global evolution, and the personal growth Hernan has experienced along the way. From his tennis roots to parenting, coaching, and writing a novel about his son, Hernan opens up about persistence, learning, and the power of connection. He also shares insights from his work helping parents support their kids in sports, emphasizing communication, adaptation, and stronger family bonds.Angela's Social Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelakerek/?locale=en_USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelakerek/?hl=enWebsite: https://angelakerek.comHernan's Social Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hernan.chousaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hernan.chousa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hernanchousa/X: https://x.com/ChousaHernanYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@hernanchousa9787 You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].

Dr. Ashlee Fontes-Comber is the visionary Founder of TLH Reckoning, Tallahassee’s first-ever path-to-pro platform for female athletes. A passionate advocate for equity in sports, she leads with a commitment to unlocking human potential through soccer, empowering players and coaches to thrive both on and off the field.Ashlee Social Media Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashlee_t_fontes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashlee.fontes.2025/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afontesc/You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].

Dylan Meyer is a South Florida native and University of Florida graduate who turned his passion for basketball and digital media into a thriving career in sports content creation. Starting with a fan page for Dwyane Wade at age 12, he has since built a strong presence in the sports industry, working with NBA stars and covering international events.Legacy of Legends Social Media Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacyoflegendsco/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Legacy-of-Legends/61558342179560/X: https://x.com/legacylegendscoTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@legacyoflegendscoWebsite:https://legacyoflegends.com/ Connect with Dylan on LinkedIn. You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected]. 

Youth sports success starts at home—and in this powerful solo episode, Hernan shares the four essential skills every parent needs to raise resilient, high-performing young athletes: speak less and listen more, be a strong role model, choose the right coach, and silence the external noise. Drawing from personal experience and real-life challenges, he delivers practical insights to help you build a stronger connection with your child and create a more supportive family dynamic. Whether you're feeling the tension now or want to avoid it altogether, this episode is your starting point. For the full blueprint, explore Hernan’s Parent Shift course with short, actionable videos, focused tasks, and a guided meditation to elevate your parenting approach.Hernan's Social Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hernan.chousaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hernan.chousa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hernanchousa/X: https://x.com/ChousaHernanYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@hernanchousa9787You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].