The Thinklete Podcast

Thinklete is about more than performance — it’s about understanding the whole athlete.In this introductory episode, host Derek Shunk, a former professional baseball player, Division I baseball coach, and Villanova Hall of Fame inductee, shares the story behind Thinklete and the journey that shaped its philosophy. Now a parent navigating life with a neurodivergent child, Derek reflects on the challenges, missteps, and small adjustments that led to meaningful change.This episode sets the stage for the conversations to come, exploring how mindset, emotion, environment, and sport intersect — a