The Lockeroom
The Lockeroom is where the real conversations in sports happen. Hosted by former pro athlete Averie Collins and renowned sport psychologist Dr. Stu Singer, this podcast dives deep into the mental side of elite athletics.
Through raw and honest conversations with professional athletes and the people in their corner, we explore the invisible battles—anxiety, self-doubt, identity loss, and more—that athletes must overcome to achieve greatness.
From the pressure of roster selections to the mindset shifts that shape entire careers, these are the stories that usually stay behind closed doors. Whether you're an athlete, competitor, coach, or someone chasing growth, The Lockeroom is your front-row seat to the mental game of sports.
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Episodes
12 episodes
Kennedy Wesley: From Stanford Dynasty to San Diego Wave
Kennedy Wesley has been part of winning cultures her whole life. At Stanford, she helped lead the Cardinal to the 2019 national championship and became the program’s all-time leader in matches played—logging an incredible 104 out of a possible ...
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Episode 12
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1:09:14
Phallon Tullis-Joyce: Gummy Legs and the Journey to the Reds
From Long Island to Manchester United, Phallon Tullis-Joyce has fought her way to one of the biggest stages in women’s football. Now the starting goalkeeper for United, last season’s Golden Glove winner in the WSL, and a newly capped USWNT play...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:12:55
Maddie Pogarch: How Mental Health Made Me a Better Pro
In this episode of The Lockeroom, we’re joined by Maddie Pogarch — defender for the Utah Royals, entering her seventh year in the NWSL and stepping into true veteran status. But what makes Po stand out isn’t just her consistency on the...
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Episode 10
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1:04:20
Coach Rebecca Tillet: Building a Winning Culture
Winning starts within. Coach Rebecca Tillett joins Averie Collins and Dr. Stu Singer to talk about how mindfulness and mental performance fuel success on and off the court. As the head coach who led two programs to their first NCAA tou...
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Episode 9
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55:45
Taylor Flint: Embracing Her Height, Her Game, and Her Inner Peace
This week on The Lockeroom, we sit down with Taylor Kornieck Flint—midfielder for Racing Louisville and the tallest player in U.S. women’s soccer history. Taylor made history at the University of Colorado as the pr...
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Episode 8
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50:10
Bryce Love: The Climb to Greatness and Facing Life After Football at 23
Joins Averie Collins and Dr. Stu Singer in the studio. From breaking records on the track at age 12 to becoming a Heisman finalist at Stanford, Bryce Love seemed destined for NFL greatness. But when a devastating injury shattered his NFL dreams...
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Episode 7
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53:19
Building Better Players with Andrew Wade
Joins Averie Collins and Dr. Stu Singer in the studio, New York Liberty’s Director of Player Development Andrew Wade shares his personal journey toward mindfulness—and how it’s transformed the way he coaches at the highest level. From strugglin...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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51:20
Ellie Jean: Panic Attacks, Anxiety — It’s More Common Than You Think
Joins Averie Collins and Dr. Stu Singer in the studio, Racing Louisville defender Ellie Jean gets real about the mental toll of pro sports. She opens up about experiencing panic attacks for the first time at Penn State, the pressure to always a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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55:29
The Original Ginger: Tori Huster on Mindfulness, Leadership, and 10 Years in the NWSL
Joins Averie Collins and Dr. Stu Singer in the studio, longtime NWSL veteran Tori Huster opens up about the mental game behind a decade-long pro career. She shares how mindfulness, gratitude, and self-awareness became cornerstones of her leader...
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Episode 4
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54:35
Andy Sullivan: Injuries, Pregnancy & the Mental Game Behind the USWNT
Joins Averie Collins and Dr. Stu Singer in the studio, Washington Spirit midfielder and U.S. Women’s National Team player Andy Sullivan opens up about the emotional weight of chasing rosters, recovering from injuries, and navigating pregnancy—a...
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Episode 3
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1:03:14
The Inner Playbook w/ Stu Singer Week 1
Mindfulness for Athletes – What It Is, What It’s Not, and Why It Works The difference between good and great isn’t just talent—it’s mindset. In the first episode of The Inner Playbook, former pro athlete Averie Col...
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Episode 2
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47:15
The Jane Effect: Jane Campbell on Leadership, Mental Resilience, and Owning Your Career
In this episode of The Lockeroom, NWSL star and standout goalkeeper Jane Campbell shares her journey from Stanford to professional soccer. She opens up about the highs and lows of her career, including winning the Goalkeeper ...
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Episode 1
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