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Pursue Podcast

by Keystone Sports

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Season 5

Season 5 Ep 6 - Cyrielle Peyroche

From playing college tennis in the U.S. to becoming head coach at Emporia State University, Cyrielle Peyroche’s journey has come full circle! In this episode of Pursue Podcast, we sit down with Cyrielle as she shares her unexpected path to coaching. She talks about building confidence, connecting with players, and how her international background helps her support diverse athletes. Tune in to hear her inspiring story.

5:E5 Maite Sturm - Field Hockey (coach)

Curious how a student athlete can become a college coach? Hear it from Maite Sturm, assistant field hockey coach at Temple University! Maite came to the U.S. as a student-athlete, graduated, and discovered her passion for coaching college field hockey. As an All-American as a senior and a three-time All-Atlantic 10 First Team honoree, she knows the ups and downs players face and how to support them. Tune in to the latest episode of the Pursue Podcast to hear Maite’s story and her insights on recruiting, player development, and life in NCAA field hockey!

Pursue Podcast - Ryan Kucera

Dive into tennis coaching with Ryan Kucera, former college tennis player and current Head Coach of the NCAA Division I Eastern Michigan University. We discuss the importance of tracking key performance indicators, working with world-class experts, and fostering a supportive team environment. Ryan shares his approach to scouting players, focusing not just on technical skills but also on mindset, competitiveness, and resilience. Join us and discover the world of college tennis coaching!

Pursue Podcast - Cat Graf

In this episode, we sit down with Catharina Graf, a former All-American golfer who just finished her journey as a student-athlete in the US. Catharina shares her experience competing at both Division II and Division I levels, completing a master’s degree, and traveling across the country. Tune in to discover the highs, the challenges, and the adventures of our student athletes in the US!

Pursue Podcast - Felix Mischker & Tom Zeuch

Check out the latest episode of the Pursue Podcast! In this special feature, DII tennis player Tom Zuech sits down with Felix Mischker—one-half of the Tennis Brothers. Together, they explore the contrasts between competing on the ATP Tour and playing college tennis, offering a unique perspective on both worlds. Don’t miss this exclusive glimpse into professional ATP tennis and college tennis in the US. Tune in now!

Pursue Podcast - Tom Zeuch

Tom Zeuch wasn't sure the US college tennis route was the right one for him after finishing high school in Germany, but he decided to give it a go. What a great decision! He picked the University of Indianapolis - an NCAA D2 school with phenomenal athletics programs. Graduating as a multi-selection All-American, being the #1 ranked player, a Sports Marketing degree, and meeting best friends for life. After graduation, he is chasing the pro tennis circuit dream.

Season 4

Pursue Podcast - Bernhard Bratsberg

Bernhard Bratsberg is a former Division 1 soccer player at St. Peters University in Jersey City. We'll discuss his "different" college journey, filled with long nights in NYC, art, and how he has become a well-known artist with several exhibitions.

Pursue Podcast - Mari Alvsaker

In this episode, we talk to Mari Alvsaker about her life as a competitive swimmer at Keiser University in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mari gives us a great insight into the demanding life of a swimmer and a student.

Pursue Podcast - Arman Bashiri

Arman Bashiri told us his story as an openly gay soccer player. We talked about his journey from playing in Strømmen, to playing in the US in South Carolina and New Jersey. Arman gave us an insight into his experiences coming out to his teammates, friends, and family. He has experienced a ton in his college and work career, and we're happy to share his journey with you!

Pursue Podcast - Just Salvesen

Start your weekend off with a fantastic story about adventures and opportunities. Just traveled to the US with a determination to play high-end D1-soccer, but as time went by, he realized that there was something else that drew his attention. He packed his bag and moved from Green Bay to Hawaii, and that’s when his life took a turn. Just has made content that several hundreds of millions of people have watched, he’s befriended and made content with superstar Logan Paul and made his US experience all about the word “YES”.

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