When we watch Olympic bobsledding, it looks fast, thrilling—and smooth.
But for the athletes inside the sled, it's anything but.

As the Winter Olympics approach, host Sasha Graham sits down with William Person, a former Team USA bobsledder who competed for nine seasons after an elite career in track and field. What followed his retirement was a decade-long descent into confusion, memory loss, migraines, emotional darkness, and symptoms that no one—doctors included—could explain.

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, William shares what many athletes are only now beginning to understand: bobsledders experience repeated micro-concussions and extreme G-forces—sometimes exceeding 80Gs—on every run, even without crashing. The result? A condition known as "sled head," mounting brain trauma, and symptoms strikingly similar to CTE.

William opens up about:

• The hidden neurological dangers of Olympic bobsledding
• Why micro-concussions may be more dangerous than major crashes
• Losing teammates to suicide and living through undiagnosed brain injury
• The moment a New York Times investigation finally gave his suffering a name
• How hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) dramatically reduced his symptoms—and may offer hope to others

This episode goes beyond sport. It's about what happens when we celebrate athletes without protecting their brains, why loved ones often recognize CTE symptoms before doctors do, and how advocacy, awareness, and emerging therapies could save lives.

If you care about athlete health, concussion awareness, mental health in sports, or the true cost of Olympic glory—this is an episode you need to hear.

About William Person

GoFundMe:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/cte-recovery-for-athletes-and-military

Instagram : @WillP1234567

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

In anticipation of tomorrow's big event at Dick's House of Sport in Glendale, please enjoy my conversation with Pretty Precise Step Team Board Member, Adrian Trice.

You're Invited!

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Noon-4pm

Dick's House of Sport in Glendale, Arizona

Outside on the Turf Field

**DJ, Games, Food Trucks, and a performance by Pretty Precise Step Team!

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

In this special re-release of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham spotlights the powerful story of the Pretty Precise Step Team, a dynamic girls' step dance organization based in Arizona. Founders and coaches Lateka Curtis and Cheyenne James, a mother–daughter duo, share how step dance—rooted in African and HBCU traditions—has become a life-changing sport that builds confidence, discipline, sisterhood, and leadership for young girls.

This episode explores step as a sport and cultural art form, the impact of teamwork and accountability, and how Pretty Precise empowers at-risk youth through performance, education, and community. From national competitions and performances to strict standards around academics, responsibility, and representation, Latika and Cheyenne reveal what it truly takes to run an elite step program—and why the lessons go far beyond the stage.

🎉 Bonus: If you're listening the week this episode drops, join Sasha Saturday, January 24, at Dick's House of Sport in Glendale, Arizona, for a Family Fun Day featuring games, food trucks, a DJ, and a live Pretty Precise Step Team performance, plus an on-site podcast recording.

Whether you're interested in youth sports, girls' empowerment, dance as sport, cultural history, or sports and social impact, this episode is a must-listen.

👉 Learn more about Pretty Precise at prettysteppin.org
📍 Follow along on Instagram @sportswillsaveusall and @_prettyprecisestepteam

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

Is Marty Supreme actually a sports movie… or something else entirely?

In this Sports on Screen episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham and co-host Steve Bollinger break down one of the most bizarre, divisive sports films in recent memory. Directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme follows a hustling, narcissistic ping pong prodigy whose pursuit of greatness raises big questions about ambition, obsession, and the true cost of athletic success.

The conversation dives into:

• Whether Marty Supreme works as a sports movie at all

• The portrayal of elite athletes and single-minded obsession

• Sound design, tournament scenes, and the sensory experience of table tennis

• Art-house filmmaking vs traditional sports movie storytelling

• Why Steve says this movie feels more like a fever dream than a biopic

• And yes… the scenes everyone is talking about

Sasha and Steve don't agree on much in this episode — and that's the point. From uncomfortable moments to unexpected performances (including Kevin O'Leary and Gwyneth Paltrow), this review explores why sports movies don't always need clean redemption arcs to spark meaningful conversation.

⚠️ Spoiler alert: This episode contains spoilers.
🎥 Recommendation: Watch the movie first, then come back and join the debate.

If you love sports films, sports podcasts, or thoughtful (and sometimes hilarious) conversations about what sports stories are really saying about us — this episode is for you.

About Sports on Screen

Sports on Screen is the recurring sports movie review series from Sports Will Save Us All, featuring host Sasha Graham and co-host Steve Bollinger. In each episode, Sasha and Steve review classic sports movies, cult favorites, and unforgettable sports films with humor, sharp commentary, and lively banter. From iconic underdog stories to wildly unrealistic game-day moments, Sports on Screen explores how sports movies reflect competition, culture, and the human spirit. If you love sports films, funny movie reviews, and smart sports storytelling, this series is for you. 🎬🏆

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

In this powerful episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham sits down with Chad Dunn, founder and CEO of MOVE Human Performance Center, to explore a journey defined by extreme highs, devastating lows, and profound transformation.

Once a nationally ranked BMX rider, Chad's life took a sharp turn that led to federal prison—a turning point that forced him to confront identity, accountability, and the consequences of his choices. Through sports, personal development, and plenty of help along the way, Chad rebuilt his life and emerged with a renewed sense of purpose.

Chad and Sasha dive into how adversity can become a catalyst for growth, why accountability to yourself matters more than anything, and the critical role parenting and environment play in shaping identity and decision-making. Chad also shares the unexpected life lessons learned in prison, and how determination, resilience, and joy in the process are essential—both in athletics and in life.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in sports psychology, personal transformation, overcoming adversity, resilience, identity, second chances, and using sports as a vehicle for life change.

About Chad Dunn

You can find a link to purchase Chad's book, Mind Over Virtually Everything, on our website, SportsWillSaveUsAll.com, or wherever you like to purchase books. Chad is on Instagram @ChadDunn22 and @moveperformance and online at MindOverVirtuallyEverything.com.

Books About Sports--Sports Will Save Us All

Love books about sports? Curious about the stories behind them?
Sports Will Save Us All features in-depth podcast interviews with sports book authors, spotlighting the writers shaping the world of sports through powerful non-fiction and unforgettable storytelling.

Explore the sports books and authors featured on the podcast at SportsWillSaveUsAll.com—with direct links to each book and its corresponding author interview.

From baseball and football to endurance sports, women's sports history, mental performance, skiing, hockey, and more, these conversations go beyond the game.

📚🎧 Read the books. Hear the authors. Discover the power of sports.

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

In Part 2 of host Sasha Graham's in-depth conversation with former NFL wide receiver and sports agent LeRon McCoy, the focus shifts to the fast-changing world of recruiting, NIL deals, athlete representation, and life lessons beyond the field.

LeRon pulls back the curtain on what today's high school and college athletes—and their families—often get wrong during the recruiting and NIL process. From chasing money over fit, to navigating the transfer portal, to managing complex family dynamics, LeRon explains why patience, follow-through, and strong support systems matter more than ever.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why chasing the biggest NIL deal can hurt long-term earning potential
• How agents evaluate fit vs. money for college programs and teams
• The emotional reality of recruiting and losing athletes you've invested in
• The importance of parents setting boundaries when money enters the picture
• How soft skills, routines, and follow-up separate good professionals from great ones
• LeRon's "game changer" advice for business, sports, and life

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in NIL education, college football recruiting, sports business, athlete development, or how lessons learned through sports shape character far beyond the game.

Sports Fam, you can find LeRon's Company LEGACY NIL on Instagram @Legacy.NIL and online at www.LegacyNIL.com.

🎧 This is Part 2 of a two-part interview. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first for the full context.

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

Former NFL wide receiver LeRon McCoy joins host Sasha Graham on Sports Will Save Us All for a wide-ranging, deeply honest conversation about football, identity, and what comes after the game.

After an outstanding college career at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he was a three-time All-Conference selection and two-time All-American, LeRon was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2005. But his story doesn't end when football does. In this episode, LeRon opens up about the emotional transition out of the NFL, the loss of athletic identity, and how staying connected to sports helped him find his next chapter.

Sasha and LeRon dive into:

• Life after professional football and the mental health challenges athletes face
• Family, brotherhood, and growing up alongside NFL legend LeSean "Shady" McCoy
• Lessons learned from real estate investing and entrepreneurship
• Why representation matters in business and leadership spaces
• How LeRon's journey led him to launch Legacy NIL, helping high school and college athletes navigate the rapidly changing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape

This episode is a must-listen for fans of NFL podcasts, sports business, athlete transition stories, and conversations about how sports shape who we become long after the final whistle.

Sports Fam, you can find LeRon's Company LEGACY NIL on Instagram @Legacy.NIL and online at www.LegacyNIL.com.

🎧 This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. Be sure to listen to Part 2 next.

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

Struggling with long putts? In this No Huddle Pro Tips episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham sits down with golf putting expert Bob Labbe, author of Putting by the Numbers, to break down a simple, science-based approach to lag putting that helps golfers lower scores and eliminate guesswork on the green.

Bob shares how a quantitative putting method, built on physics, friction, and your personal power factor, can help you two-putt consistently on any course—from fast greens to slow ones, even when conditions change. Whether you're a weekend golfer or a lifelong player, these golf putting tips offer a practical way to turn frustration into confidence.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What lag putting really is—and why it matters

• How green speed affects putting distance

• Why most golfers under-practice putting

• How to use math and feel to improve long putts

• How better putting can save multiple strokes per round

If you're looking for golf improvement tips, lag putting strategies, and a smarter way to approach the most important part of the game, this episode is for you.

About Putting by The Numbers

Sports Fam, Bob is on instagram @PuttingByTheNumbers and you can find more information about Bob, as well as purchase his books, on his website, PuttingByTheNumbers.com.

Books About Sports on Sports Will Save Us All

Love books about sports? Curious about the stories behind them?
Sports Will Save Us All features in-depth podcast interviews with sports book authors, spotlighting the writers shaping the world of sports through powerful non-fiction and unforgettable storytelling.

Explore the sports books and authors featured on the podcast at SportsWillSaveUsAll.com—with direct links to each book and its corresponding author interview.

From baseball and football to endurance sports, women's sports history, mental performance, skiing, hockey, and more, these conversations go beyond the game.

📚🎧 Read the books. Hear the authors. Discover the power of sports.

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com