About this episode

Lesila Finau shares her basketball journey, insights on skills training, and advice for aspiring athletes.

🎙️ Episode Highlights with Lesila Finau 🏀 Her introduction into basketball & journey to Colorado University 🌍 Lessons from playing pro in Madeira & Germany 🐺 Adjusting to her new team with the Oakland Wolves ⚡ Skills training insights & non-negotiables as a guard 🎯 The key qualities every guard needs to succeed 🧠 Mindset tips for handling challenges & staying confident 💡 Advice for aspiring athletes chasing the pro dream

People in this episode

Host: Coach D

Guest: Lesila Finau

Topics covered

• basketball journey
• professional experience
• team adjustment
• skills training
• guard qualities
• mindset tips
• athlete advice

Keywords

• basketball
• skills training
• guard
• mindset
• professional athlete
• team adjustment
• Colorado University
• Oakland Wolves
• Lesila Finau
• athlete advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Colorado University, Oakland Wolves

Places: Madeira, Germany

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