Ava's Arena
Behind Every Athlete There is a Story.
Welcome to Ava’s Arena, the podcast where we go beyond the scores and stats to celebrate the real stories, struggles, and successes that make sports unforgettable.
Hosted by Ava Ahrens a former basketball and cross country athlete with a lifelong passion for Big Ten sports, F1, football, and more Ava’s Arena is about more than just winning and losing. It's about the people behind the plays: the athletes, innovators, and dreamers who inspire us both on and off the field.
Whether you're a lifelong fan or just someone who loves a great story, you’ll find a place here. Each episode, Ava brings fresh conversations and insights that remind us why we love the games, and the people, who make them matter.
Produced by A6 Ventures.
Episodes
3 episodes
D3 for Life: Legacy, Leadership, and the Titan Bond
How does a high school football practice become a masterclass in legacy, leadership, and the unique magic of Division III? In this episode, Ava brings you inside Lincoln Way East, where legendary head coach Rob Zvonar, a leader who always br...
Sideline Signals: Lessons from Jonas Williams and the Art of Adjusting
What happens when your first sideline interview takes you straight to the elements—wind, chaos, and all? In this episode, Ava sits down with Jonas Williams, one of the ...
From Iowa to F1: Joe Sulentic’s Wild Ride Through Racing, Risk, and Reinvention
How does a kid from Waterloo, Iowa end up in the heart of Formula One, and eventually shaping the next generation of business leaders? In our premiere episode, Ava welcomes Joe Sulentic—a man whose journey goes from quiet Midwest classrooms ...
