Inside the Mind of a World No. 1: Jason Stacy on Coaching Aryna Sabalenka

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Jason Stacy—a world-class high-performance coach, speaker, and advisor to elite athletes and high-stakes leaders. Jason’s resume is elite: he’s been coaching Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s #1-ranked women’s tennis player for 7 years and his work has been featured in Netflix’s Break Point, ESPN, and Good Morning America.

But Jason’s wisdom isn’t just academic—it’s earned. He shares his journey from being homeless at 13 to becoming one of the most sought-after performance coaches on the planet. His integrated approach blends behavioral science, somatic awareness, and martial arts philosophy to help the best in the world show up under pressure.

In this conversation, Jason opens up about:

● How Aryna Sabalenka finally won her first Grand Slam title

● What she does in the moment to keep emotions from derailing her performance

● How they fixed her infamous 2022 service struggles

● The 3 non-negotiables she must manage each week to stay sharp

● How she deals with external pressure and internal expectations

● How to coach and support someone when the stakes couldn’t be higher

🎯 Whether you’re an athlete, coach, leader—or just want to perform better under pressure—this episode is packed with practical, powerful insight.

👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/jasonstacybestyou

Links:

Instagram: @jasonstacy.coach

LinkedIn: Jason Stacy