Coach Steve Turner joins CLSI's Beyond the Game to discuss the growing mental health challenges facing athletes and the responsibility of coaches, parents, and schools to develop the whole person—not just the player. They cover NIL, transfer portal pressures, family dynamics, and why winning alone can’t replace guidance, balance, and long-term development.

Turner emphasizes listening, relationship-building, allowing productive struggle, and seeking professional help when needed, offering a clear call for adults to prioritize care, resilience, and education so athletes thrive on and off the court.

00:00 Introducing Copious Life Sports Initiative

03:07 Coach Turner's accomplishments and philosophy

06:22 Early coaching experiences

12:14 Building lasting mentorship relationships

14:50 Balancing academics and athletics

18:25 Debating high school athlete compensation

21:02 Coaching beyond athletics

25:17 Athlete mental health challenges

27:11 Guiding young athletes' development

32:04 Coaches prioritizing health and stress management

35:37 Creating a safe space for athletes

38:24 Mental health pressure on athletes

41:27 Supporting young athletes' mental health

44:55 The importance of continuous learning

46:58 Advice for supporting student athletes

51:24 Discussing athlete mental health

54:08 Developing athletes beyond sports

Welcome back to Beyond The Game, where we go past the stats and scores to get real about what happens when the cheering stops. In this episode, Philip Reynolds sits down with former NFL player Stanley McClover for a raw and revealing journey far beyond the football field. From his days growing up in Fort Lauderdale, an unlikely start in the school band, and a rapid rise to the NFL, Stanley McClover opens up about the crushing identity shifts, the reality of injuries, and the decade-long struggle with depression that followed an unexpected end to his sports career. But his story doesn’t stop there—from pouring into his younger brother’s success to finding renewed purpose as a father to a child with autism, Stanley McClover reveals how true strength is built off the field. Today, he’s the founder of the Hype for Life Foundation, a passionate advocate for autism awareness, and an inspiration for athletes redefining themselves beyond the game. If you’re an athlete facing transition, a parent, a coach, or anyone navigating life’s unexpected turns, this is a conversation about resilience, humility, and building a life that matters—on your terms.

00:00 Transitioning from NFL to Fatherhood

05:47 Getting drafted and NFL journey

13:57 Getting advice from Mom

17:08 Football kickoff injury incident

21:37 Realizing the need to take football seriously

30:01 Coping with a major injury

32:46 Stuck in the room overnight

39:06 Life after football transition

46:53 Discussing Importance of Communication

50:03 Honoring unsung father figures

57:54 Sharing personal growth stories

59:02 Recognizing lesser-known NFL players

Welcome to another episode of Beyond The Game, where mental wellness competes. In this episode, Phillip sits down with Johan Martinez-Khalilian, an internationally recognized mental performance coach working with elite athletes across the MLB, NBA, and NHL. But Johan Martinez-Khalilian's story goes far beyond the pro locker room—it begins in Chicago, where growing up as a self-described “kid from the hood” taught him to read people and navigate worlds of struggle, identity, and hope.

Throughout their conversation, Phillip and Johan Martinez-Khalilian explore what it really takes to close the “resilience gap”—the space between pushing through and breaking down that so many athletes experience. They dig into the pressures athletes face, the importance of identity outside performance, and how family, culture, and community shape both well-being and success. You’ll hear how a strong internal foundation, authentic leadership, and the power to reframe setbacks can define one's path, not just on the field, but in life.

This episode is a journey beyond the scoreboard—into the stories, inner battles, and transformations that shape true performance and mental health. Whether you’re an athlete, parent, or coach, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to move beyond results and embrace the person underneath the jersey.

00:00 Growing up in Humboldt Park

10:15 Navigating mixed cultural identity

14:34 The resilience gap in athletes

20:49 Working on skills and growth

22:45 Encouraging others despite long odds

31:25 Creating personal growth through challenge

36:20 Mental health and performance discussion

42:13 Expanding value beyond playing

47:29 The thrill of peak performance

50:52 Steph Curry vs. Michael Jordan mindset

53:44 Finding balance in personal growth

01:02:14 Referring clients to therapists

01:08:27 The mental struggles of athletes

01:10:02 Closing the resilience gap