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Jason Stacy's experiences inform Aryna Sabalenka's competitive approach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:33 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Jason Stacy's experiences inform Aryna Sabalenka's competitive approach

Summary

Jason Stacy, Aryna Sabalenka’s performance coach, shares his experiences as a homeless teenager and how they shaped his coaching philosophy. His life lessons stem from enduring severe hardships, including violence and loss, which he uses to guide Sabalenka as she prepares to defend her U.S. Open title. Stacy emphasizes resilience and self-discipline, principles that resonate in Sabalenka’s tennis career. The insights reveal how personal history influences athletic coaching strategies.

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•Jason Stacy experienced homelessness as a teen.
•Stacy's hardships include violence and personal loss.
•He teaches resilience and self-discipline to Sabalenka.
•Stacy aims to help Sabalenka defend her U.S. Open title.
•His coaching philosophy is influenced by his past.

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Jason Stacy, Sabalenka’s longtime performance coach, reveals for the first time how he survived homelessness, found refuge in a library and dojo, and drew on those lessons to help her defend her U.S. Open title.
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