Becoming Aryna Sabalenka's Coach

Jason tells the story of meeting Aryna, assessing gaps in environment, physical and emotional control, and committing long-term.

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Jason Stacy is a high performance coach who’s worked with some of the most talented athletes globally. But for the past seven years, he’s focused his career on helping Aryna Sabalenka become the #1 tennis player in the world. Now, Jason joins The Line to share the coaching principles that have fueled Aryna’s success, and how anyone can apply these same strategies to achieve and sustain success in any field.

In this candid conversation with Dr Kristen Holmes, he breaks down:

Why he couldn’t turn down the opportunity to be Aryna Sabalenka’s coach
The importance of emotional regulation in high-performance sports
His non-traditional path to become an elite coach
The mindset required to become a champion at the highest level
The three areas Aryna Sabalenka needed to improve to become the best
Why fun can be one of the most important aspects of training
What happened behind the scenes from Aryna’s toughest year
Why your biggest strength can also become your biggest weakness

Whether you’re an aspiring coach, a seasoned athlete, or anyone on a path to personal growth, this episode delivers actionable insights to master both the mental and physical aspects of high achievement.

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For more from Jason, find him here:

https://www.instagram.com/jasonstacy.coach

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonstacycoach/

https://www.thepressurecode.com/

And keep an eye out for his upcoming book:

The Pressure Code: How Elite Performers Align Energy, Emotions, and Environment.

(00:00) Introduction

(02:19) Jason's Journey from Homeless to Elite Coach

(07:33) Why Jason Became a Tennis Coach

(12:30) How He Became Aryna Sabalenka's Coach