Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, community, and progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the sports industry, this podcast isn’t about preaching or claiming to have all the answers. Instead, it’s a platform for honest, thought-provoking conversations exploring how to create positive, actionable change in and through sports.
Born from a passion for progress, Pre-Zero Sports Talk explores the pressing topics shaping our world today—leadership, innovation, community impact, performance and well-being, regenerative agriculture, governance, and more. Each episode goes beyond the surface, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives.
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Pre-Zero Sports Talk
From the Ice to Impact: Lewis Simon’s Journey of Purpose and Change
From the Ice to Impact: Lewis Simon’s Journey of Purpose and Change
In this episode#37, host Sid Bensalah interviews Lewis Simon. They delve into Lewis's transition from a dedicated hockey player to the advocate and entrepreneur behind STY House, a youth apparel brand promoting concussion awareness.
Lewis discusses the formative experiences of moving away from home at 15 to pursue hockey, dealing with multiple concussions, and the challenging decision to step away from the sport. After navigating the complex recovery process from brain injuries, he redirected his passion toward coaching young athletes and founding STY House. He emphasizes the dual mission of the brand—to provide stylish clothing while advocating for youth sports safety. The conversation also touches upon the evolving discussions around mental and physical health in sports, particularly concerning concussions and CTE. It highlights how his partnerships with the Concussion Legacy Foundation helped amplify his mission.
The episode underlines Lewis's dedication to resilience, purpose, and making a lasting impact on and off the ice.
(00:00) From the Ice to Impact: Lewis Simon’s Journey of Purpose and Change
(00:05) Introduction to Lewis Simon's Journey
(00:57) Early Love for Hockey
(03:06) Facing Concussions and Adversity
(05:14) Transitioning from Hockey to a New Purpose
(09:02) Founding STY House and Concussion Awareness
(12:05) The Concussion Legacy Foundation and its Community Impact
(20:11) Coaching and Mentoring Young Athletes
(28:56) Challenges and Changes in Sport Safety
(36:46) The Problem with Youth Sports Culture
(37:44) The Role of Parents in Youth Sports
(38:25) Challenges and Rewards of Coaching
(38:28) Building a Brand and a Legacy
(40:08) Impacting Youth Sports Safety
(44:07) Lightning Round: Fun and Personal Insights
(58:31) Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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