In this heartfelt episode, Tim Siegel shares his profound journey, from elite college tennis coach to the devoted founder of the Team Luke Hope for Minds Foundation. Siegel discusses his early passion for tennis, his coaching career at Texas Tech, and his life-changing decision to step away from coaching to spend more time with his family. The narrative takes an emotional turn as Tim recounts the tragic accident that left his nine-year-old son Luke with severe brain trauma. Embracing his new role as a primary caregiver, Tim reveals how his son’s struggles and resilience inspired the formation of the Team Luke Hope for Minds Foundation. Highlighting the organization's mission to support families dealing with pediatric brain injuries, Tim shares the seven inspirations from Luke that profoundly shape his speaking engagements and personal philosophy. The conversation also touches upon faith, forgiveness, and the transformative power of community support. Don't miss this compelling story of faith, perseverance, and unwavering love, leaving a lasting impact on all who hear it.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Seven Inspirations from Luke

01:25 Relocating to Dallas: A Personal Journey

02:00 Early Life and Tennis Beginnings

08:37 College Tennis Career at Arkansas

13:45 Transition to Coaching: SMU and Texas Tech

27:56 Tragic Accident: Luke's Story

32:34 Devastating Diagnosis and Initial Struggles

33:24 Miraculous Progress and Setbacks

33:53 Returning Home and Becoming a Caregiver

35:14 Luke's Communication Breakthroughs

36:33 Facing COVID and Tragic Loss

37:34 Coping with Grief and Finding Forgiveness

41:00 Founding Team Luke Hope for Minds

42:45 Expanding the Nonprofit's Impact

44:15 Annual Conference and Future Plans

52:21 Personal Reflections and Inspirations

55:38 C Suite Closers and Final Messages

You Can Check out Team Luke Hope for Minds and find their Socials  Here:
https://teamlukehopeforminds.org/

You can find Tim's Books Here:
https://www.amazon.com/Its-Gods-Hands-Tim-Siegel/dp/194978410X
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fight-like-luke-tim-siegel/1142552492

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