7: It's More Than A Game | Reese & Colton

About this episode

This episode explores how participation in school athletics builds skills that extend far beyond the field and court.

This episode of Inside Education! explores how participation in school athletics builds skills that extend far beyond the field and court. Joining host Eddie Kindle are student athletes Reese Redlich of Swartz Creek and Colton Burnett of Goodrich, who share how balancing academics, career-focused programs at Genesee Career Institute (GCI), and competitive sports have shaped their leadership, teamwork, and resilience. Reese, a nursing student active in volleyball and softball, and Colton, a welding student and football player, reflect on the lessons learned through athletics, and how those experiences are preparing them for future careers and life beyond high school. Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and discover how athletics helps build skills for success.

People in this episode

Host: Eddie Kindle

Guests: Reese Redlich, Colton Burnett

Topics covered

• school athletics
• leadership
• teamwork
• resilience
• career preparation

Keywords

• student athletes
• Genesee Career Institute
• volleyball
• softball
• welding
• football

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: It's More Than A Game

Places: Swartz Creek

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