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Professional European athletes pursuing their college degrees, the obstacles they face, and why many decide to accept college scholarships in the U.S.A.
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Saturday Jul 09, 2022
Saturday Jul 09, 2022
Perhaps she was a late bloomer, but bloom she did. From suffering through AAU practices and sticking with it because her mom and coaches pleaded her to do so, to receiving a college scholarship, breaking records, being invited to a WNBA training camp and going pro overseas. Tinara Moore has faced challenges she never imagined for herself, but in doing so she has been able to lead a life she loves. Mental and physical care, eating clean, reading and nourishing the soul, Tinara makes use of her down time. Check out her blog, "The Layer Below" via Substack, find the link in her Instagram bio.
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
She was never drafted into the WNBA but continued to play overseas and for the Great Britain National team. Her skills improved and perhaps most importantly, her confidence. When the LA Sparks came a calling, Karlie was ready. She's played in NCAA Final Fours with Stanford, EuroLeague with Spanish club Perfumerias Avenida, and shared locker rooms with Diana Taurasi, Skylar Diggns and Candice Parker; and not only that, she works a full time job off the court as well. ¡OLE! As they say in Spain.
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Destacaba de pequeña y se fue de casa aún siendo bastante joven. Aprendizaje, madurez, presión, son solo unas de las muchas cosas que Mariona Ortiz Vives tuve que gestionar estando sola y lejos de casa, pero gracias a aquellas experiencias ha podido crecer y vivir momentos muy bonitos también. Aquí hablamos de todo un poco, incluyendo su programa preferida de pequeña, Shin Chan.
Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
Tanaya grew up in New Haven, CT, playing basketball outside with her brothers, but it wasn't until she was 12 years old when she tried out for an actual team. She made the squad and the rest is history. Many awards and accolades later she's just wrapped up year #4 as a professional athlete overseas, having lived experiences in Australia and Spain. She's humble, hungry and in constant evolution.
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
She's from the Wolf Pack, and it shows in her views on life, her self confidence and her thirst to explore, investigate and make new connections. Northwestern University was lucky to have her and it sounds like she was lucky to have them. She's got that growth mindset. The world is your oyster, Abbie Wolf (even though you prefer lobster)! An attitude of gratitude, that's how she roles. Enjoy the show.
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Podcast host, Leslie Knight, is interviewed by former teammate and long time friend, Ana McCusker Fernandez. Leslie played basketball at Hopkins High School in Minnesota. Her senior year was highlighted by a State Tournament Championship win and being crowned Miss. Basketball of Minnesota. She went off to college at the University of Minnesota where she played a total of 35 (or so) minutes during her first two seasons combined. Fast forward from college graduation (2008) to now as she wraps up her professional career overseas.
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
From Flower Mound, Texas and being a multi-sport athlete as a young girl to winning National Championships as a Baylor Bear and going Pro, Lauren Cox talks about the nuances of her journey as an athlete, world traveler and Type 1 Diabetic. Fun, surprising and educational, get to know this humble, hungry, turn around J post player with the long, golden locks.
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
After accepting a walk-on role at San Diego, Johnny Dee unexpectedly found out he'd be receiving a full ride scholarship. His desire to improve and his lethal 3pt shot earned him a spot on the starting lineup, staring every game but one (due to senior night) his freshman season. After graduation he took his career overseas and has been playing professionally ever since, except for a little stint as a substitute teacher, but we'll get into that later. Enjoy!
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
First generation American, Vionise Pierre-Louis makes her way through life, leading with love, compassion and an insatiable desire to learn, grow and to share all of her newly gained knowledge with those around her, specifically, her family. From a young age Vivi loved books, and then basketball was added into the mix, taking her places and giving her the opportunity to change the course of her life.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
¿Como era lo de ser deportista de baloncesto en los años 60 y 70 en Madrid? Vicente Ramos, quien fue votado el mejor base europeo en 1970 te va a contar bastantes curiosidades sobre su carrera como deportista y su carrera académico. Un tipo muy interesante, capaz de hacer un poco de todo y a sus 75 años sigue siendo activo, dedicando su vida a la humanidad. Un 10 de ser humano, ¡y que bien habla!