EP#66: Becoming Undeniable: Identity, Grit & The Blueprint to Success With University of Alabama & Super Bowl Champ Jesse Williams
About this episode
Jesse Williams and Chris Bates discuss the demands of college sports and the pathways for Australian student athletes.
Two unlikely travel mates and a tour of the American South that turns into a masterclass on what college sport really demands. We bring together Jesse Williams, national champion at Alabama and Super Bowl winner, and Chris Bates, a former Oklahoma State tennis player and founder of Study & Play USA, to map the modern pathway for Australian student athletes. Across locker rooms and alumni halls, we test the myths. Is JUCO a step down or a launch pad? Does NIL change everything or just tur...
People in this episode
Host: Chris Bates
Guest: Jesse Williams
Topics covered
- college sports
- athlete development
- NIL
- Australian student athletes
- success strategies
Keywords
- college sports
- Jesse Williams
- NIL
- Australian athletes
- success
- grit
- identity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Alabama, Study & Play USA, Oklahoma State
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