Athlete Maestro Podcast Tola Ogunlewe - Sports Mindset & Performance Coach I Sports Lawyer

Welcome to another episode. On today's episode, we will be taking about The Most Difficult part of being a student athlete. In this episode, we will share three difficulties you will face as a student athlete.1. Dealing with academic goal: Being a student athlete comes with its own set of challenges, and perhaps the most difficult part is balancing athletic commitments with academic goals. The constant demand for practice, training sessions, and competitions can make it challenging to find enough time and energy for studying and excelling in classes. Considering the parents & the school perspectives and then trying to balance the both sides while pursuing your career in sports is one of the challenges that you will faced as a student athlete. 2. Dealing with social life: As a student athlete, you should have two focuses if you need to be an elite athlete. One focus is your sport and other focus may include family goals (criteria), academic goals etc. While teammates become like family and share a common passion, finding time for non-athletic friends and activities can be tough. Missing social events, gatherings, or simply downtime with friends can lead to feelings of isolation or FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). So navigating all of these is a challenge.3. Dealing with sport challenges: Beyond the physical demands of training and competing, athletes often face mental hurdles such as performance anxiety, injuries, and the pressure to consistently excel.  Also, dealing with setbacks like losses or not meeting personal or team expectations can be emotionally taxing. As a student athlete, you're going to faced all these challenges. You have to develop some strategies to overcome these challenges in other to excel in your career.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send a mail to friday@athletemaestro.com If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentathlete, collegeathlete, eliteathlete

On today's episode, we will be looking at the legendary career of Sue Bird. She is a well-known professional basketball player in the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association). She has had an illustrious career, known for her exceptional skills as a point guard and her leadership on the court. Bird has played for the Seattle Storm throughout her WNBA career and has also been a prominent player on the United States women's national basketball team, winning multiple Olympic gold medals. In this episode, we will share three lessons from her career journey:1. There is more to physical performance: While physical performance is essential for athletes, it's important to recognize that there are other critical elements at play. All the different aspects that contribute to the physical performance of an athlete are important such as Nutrition, Fitness, Sleep, Rest, Recovery etc2. Prepare for life after sport: Preparing for life after sport is crucial for athletes to ensure a smooth transition into retirement or a career transition. You are not going to play forever. There is always going to be a retirement and you need to prepare for life after sport. Remember you can't play your sport forever. Start planning your post-athletic endeavors.3. You never know who is watching: Every action, on and off the field, reflects not just personal character but also impacts the team, fans, and potential sponsors. Every opportunity you get to play, you need to take it seriously, you never know who is watching you.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send a mail to friday@athletemaestro.com If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentaanhemail, collegeathlete, eliteathlete

"It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows" - Epictetus.We all have that teammate, who always claims they know it all. Now the question is why is it that you're not much more advanced in your career? You cannot learn from what you think already know. Stay humble, open your mind to learning and put it to work.Remember that growth comes from humility and openness to learning. Stay curious and open-minded, for it is in those moments of seeking knowledge that we truly excel. Don't let what you think you already know hinder your progress. Keep pushing your boundaries and embracing new perspectives.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send an email to friday@athletemaestro.com If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentaanhemail, collegeathlete, eliteathlete

As a young athlete, it's crucial to prioritize effectively. Getting your priority right is important if you want to enjoy progress as a young athlete. Remember setting your priorities will enable you to get clarity in terms of the level of progress in your sporting career.In this episode, you will learn - What it means to get your priorities right - How you should get your priorities right.- And how to approach it as a young athlete.TAKEAWAYS: Understanding what it means to get your priorities right;1. It provides guidance for you. 2. It gives effect to your goals.3. Priority differs from stage to stage.4. It also helps in critical thinking.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send an email to friday@athletemaestro.com If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentathlete, collegeathlete, eliteathlete

On today's select edition of the podcast, we look back at the episode on one of the greatest African players of all time, George Weah. George is a former professional footballer from Liberia who had a successful career playing for clubs like Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan, among others. George's playing style was characterized by his speed, skill, and goal-scoring ability, making him a fan favorite wherever he played. He is also the first and only African footballer to win the World Footballer of the Year.In addition to his club success, he also had a notable international career representing Liberia. After retiring from football, George entered politics and became the President of Liberia in 2018.We share lessons you can learn from her career1. Your start is not what matters: You can have the least resources, and be in poorest part of the world, the start doesn't matter, it's the perseverance and determination you show along the way that defines your journey. Every setback is an opportunity to learn and grow stronger, pushing you closer to your goals. Be determined, focus on the end, and make the most out of it.2. Failure is only a teacher: Success is not the best teacher, but failure is. Looking into the career of George, he embraced failure as part of this journey to success, leading him to greater achievement (being the President of Liberia) in the long run. 3. With determination anything is possible: With unwavering determination and perseverance, George overcame all the obstacles and achieved what may seem impossible at first glance. It was the relentless pursuit of his goals coupled with a resilient mindset that paved the way for remarkable accomplishments for George Weah. Determination is key to achieving your goals as an athlete.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send an email to friday@athletemaestro.com If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @todefineslewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentathemail, collegeathlete, eliteathlete

Another excerpt from Ep 713 - a mindblowing interview with Jay Thooft. Jay is a mental performance Expert/Coach/Teacher focusing on developing and young athletes. His goal is to build resilience and long-term performance to combat the pressure that athletes can face to help them succeed in their sporting careers.He spent the greater part of two years working with Olympic and National team athletes at the United States Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, CO.This episode answers the question about athletes who have self-denial as far as the mental game is concerned in sports.Listen to this episode as Jay delves deep into the importance of the mental aspect of sports, how pressure affects an athlete in sports, and more.If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. Want me to answer your questions here on the show, send an email to friday@athletemaestro.com If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewesportsperformance, sportsmindset, studentathlete, collegeathlete, eliteathlete