036 | Guest Episode: My Interview on The Spirit of Sport with Tim Mannah

I was recently interviewed by National Rugby League legend and host of The Spirit of Sport Podcast, Tim Mannah, who was kind enough to share the audio with me so I can share it with you right here. Tim interviews athletes about sport and religion and I highly recommend exploring all his content. I was so honored to be on the show to share my story: from playing college basketball, navigating international transitions, COVID isolation in South Australia, and competing professionally in Australia — to the behind-the-scenes mental battles athletes rarely talk about. This conversation also explores:

• What protecting the mindset looks like in the days of social media, low playing time, a bad coach etc…
• The personal tools I use to manage the pressure of sport
• How I create space to hear God’s voice in a busy, high-performance world
• A vulnerable moment when I found myself in a dark place — and how faith helped me turn it around
• The origin story of Pro Ball Buddy (which might actually surprise you) and what I see myself doing 10 years from now.

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, parent, or sports fan curious about the intersection of faith and high-performance sport, this episode will be a powerful reminder that sport can be more than wins and losses — it can be a platform for purpose, growth, and impact— and you’ll get a deeper look into my Christian faith from a more personal perspective that I don’t always share here on the Pro Ball Buddy Mindset.

Wherever you’re at in your journey, I pray this blesses you.

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