The Line-Up

Washington State Baseball Alumni Paul Clingan joins the Ruvo Brothers in a candid conversation about Performance Anxiety and Mental Health. Paul's whole life he was a gifted athlete. From a young age he would excel in backyard sports with his buddies and that eventually led to a strong high school baseball career as a catcher. But what happens when you leave that small pond and you join an elite college baseball team? Interested in learning more about Paul's story? Hear more about Paul's athletic experience and his journey through yoga and fitness as a career path now!

Next on the Line-Up, Max and Ben welcome Life coach Nick Tillia! Nick discusses his journey to becoming a life coach and all the challenges he had to face along the way. He talks separating yourself from your sport, performance anxiety and societal norms. You don't want to miss this!

Washington College Lacrosse Player Ewan Temple joins Max and Ben to discuss his fitness journey! He takes a deep dive into an athletes relationship with food and how it can affect one's mental health. Ewan made major changes in his life, listen to this week's podcast to hear more!

Evan Fernandez, Jacksonville Baseball Alumni, joins Max and Ben to discuss his baseball journey. He talks through his experiences of injury and one event that almost took his life. Stay tuned!

Keirsten Sires, Founder of LRT Sports and alumni of Skidmore College, joins Ben and Max to talk about her College Recruiting business and her unconventional college athletic career. She emphasizes a strong relationship with your coach and the importance of having some background information before you commit to a school. She explains how your relationship with your coach can have an impact on your mental health and how to know when it is time to hang up the cleats. Sound intriguing? Listen to the episode to hear more!!

Charlotte Robinson, founder of a mental health advocacy organization in the United Kingdom called Minus Cloud Nine, comes on the show to discuss her initiative and what lead her to this passion. On this episode she preaches the benefits of a well-rounded life making sure to take care of both physical and mental health.

Alexis Vasquez joins Max and Ben to discuss her gymnastics journey specifically with the national team and transitioning to the division one level. She goes into detail on the concept of perfectionism in sports and how it is not a realistic reality. Sometimes it is okay to take a step back.

Stevie Ward joins Ben and Max for a candid conversation on Mantality, a men's mental health organization that Stevie founded, and how Injury affects your mental wellness. Stevie has done revolutionary work in the mental health space in the UK and in his sport and looks to keep that growing.

Adam Klink, a Rutger Soccer Alumni and Cross-fit Athlete/Trainer, comes on the show to discuss the mentality of training. He takes a deep dive into the mental challenges of being an athlete and how to take your game to the next level. Recently completing the Dave Castro challenge, Adam understands what it takes to be at peak performance. He also touches upon self identity and sport along with the mental struggles that come with injury.

Ryan Sliwak, a UMBC baseball alumni and Ph.D. Psych student at Seton Hall, comes on the show and joins Ben and Max in a candid conversation on his experiences with trauma, depression, and substance abuse. Ryan was just a young boy when his dad passed away due to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Little did he know that this event would cause him extreme trauma that he would have to deal with later in life. Baseball was always an outlet for him to shine and excel, but what happens when that outlet starts becoming part of the issue? Hear more about it on this week's episode of The Line-Up!

Mary Cushman is a University of Maryland volleyball alumni. Through her own battles, she has developed a passion for mental health advocacy displaying her passion through coaching and inspiring individuals in her community.

Guest, Eric Kusin goes into detail on his life experiences growing up resulting in PTSD and depression. He takes a deep dive into his recovery, along with his career change from chief revenue officer with the Florida Panthers to being a catalyst for mental health change.

The Line-Up is revamped with twin brothers, Ben and Max Ruvo as your hosts! They debut this season's premier with a Discussion on the Black Lives Matter Movement and Mental Health. Guest, Olivia Jarvis goes into detail on her life growing up as a person of color in a predominantly white community as well as a discussion on her college athletic career and future aspirations.