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In this episode, TJ Pura, a former captain of the Duke Men’s Tennis Team, joins our TMM Second Hand Stories miniseries. After a stint as a pro player, TJ found his passion in coaching, mentoring ATP player Tommy Paul and returning to Duke as the first assistant coach. Now living in Durham, NC with his fiancée, 2x Olympian Maddy Price, TJ discusses how he supports her journey as a professional track athlete and their mental habits. He shares how losing his father at a young age shaped his connection with Maddy and his growth from toughness to embracing vulnerability in his relationships. We also explore the importance of communication and self-care. TJ is a fantastic partner, coach, and teammate, and we're grateful to call him a friend of Morgan's Message!
Listen to Maddy's episode here!
Learn more about Morgan's Message here
By The Mental Matchup5
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In this episode, TJ Pura, a former captain of the Duke Men’s Tennis Team, joins our TMM Second Hand Stories miniseries. After a stint as a pro player, TJ found his passion in coaching, mentoring ATP player Tommy Paul and returning to Duke as the first assistant coach. Now living in Durham, NC with his fiancée, 2x Olympian Maddy Price, TJ discusses how he supports her journey as a professional track athlete and their mental habits. He shares how losing his father at a young age shaped his connection with Maddy and his growth from toughness to embracing vulnerability in his relationships. We also explore the importance of communication and self-care. TJ is a fantastic partner, coach, and teammate, and we're grateful to call him a friend of Morgan's Message!
Listen to Maddy's episode here!
Learn more about Morgan's Message here

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