International Student-Athlete Podcast: Recent Episodes
Barbora Tichackova
The International Student-Athlete Pod is all about sharing the ups and downs of being an international student-athlete in the USA. Together with former and current athletes, we will talk about the common and uncommon topics, and we'll strive to help and inspire the next generations of internationals to come!
As a wise person once said to me, transitions are messy. As you gear up for the post-college chapter of your life, I want to share some insights that may help you in contemplating your path before you're in a hot seat. It's not really about having everything meticulously planned out, but rather about cultivating a strategic mindset and a game plan that can smoothly guide you into the complexities of the "real world." Let me know what is/was the biggest challenge for you in transitioning from being a student-athlete!
I had the pleasure of talking to a remarkable individual, a long-time friend, Adam Holomoucky. Adam is not just an exceptional athlete but a lifelong student with a passion for studying human nature, marketing, and business. Originally from Czech Republic, he's currently an international triathlete pursuing an MBA at Queens University in North Carolina. Join us as we explore Adam's path from finishing his Bachelor's in the Czechia to representing his school in Charlotte and securing 2 national championships as a tri-athlete. We chat about fascinating topics, from navigating the school search as an individual and a couple to comparing Czech and US universities, cultural differences, maintaining a winning attitude, overcoming language barriers, and much more. This is a conversation you won't want to miss!
Adam's Instagram:
@adamholomoucky
As much as I don't want to admit it, it's been a crazy ride! Heading onto my 6th year in the US, achieving academic, athletic, and professional success, and becoming a little better human being, are things I don't take much time to pause and reflect on. With a podcast sharing the stories of international students, I wanted to share a bit of my ups and downs, which can help you guys understand a bit better where I'm coming from and why sharing stories can be very helpful. Hope you enjoy it!
Hi everyone! A new episode as promised! This time I had the fantastic opportunity to talk with Sigourney Kame, a former international volleyball student-athlete from Suriname. Sigourney had not only succeeded as an athlete, but also as a student, and a community member. She also had the privilege to represent Suriname as the Women's Volleyball National Team member since she was 13 years old. She had now earned 2 college degrees here in the US and had gained enormous professional experience. Tune in and listen to Sigourney Kame and her extraordinary journey!
Sigourney's Instagram:
@sigourney1kame_luke.1.37
International \student-Athlete Podcast is back! I shared a quick update about some life updates and what is coming up with the pod! Chime in!
Meet our first podcast guest - Yoro Sidibe! A D-1 basketball international student-athlete who also founded Africa NextGen, an organization helping kids in Africa through basketball. Tune in and learn more about Yoro's background, his international journey from Africa through Europe and now the US, as well as some great tips for student-athletes in general.
Where to find Yoro and Africa NextGen online:
Yoro Sidibe - IG https://instagram.com/y.sidibe35?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Yoro Sidibe - Twitter https://twitter.com/ysidibe35?s=21&t=Ssk0Cmzbr9D3X_MlKG2U1g
Africa NextGen IG https://instagram.com/africa_nextgen?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Africa NextGen WEB https://www.africanextgen.org
Episode Highlights:
03:30 - Basketball Background
06:45 - Experience at GetBetterAcademy (Czech Republic)
12:15 - Experience at LuHi HS (New York)
16:00 - Experience at NSU (Virginia)
21:50 - What it means to be a team player
31:45 - Thoughts on transferring
40:45 - D-1 student-athlete demands
45:00 - NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness)
51:00 - Africa NextGen, Inspiring the next generations
1:00 - Personal heroes/ Role Models
1:08 - How to capitalise on international experience
As a future international student-athlete, you might be wondering what type of athletic competition you might face in the US and what types of scholarship you might receive at which institution. In this episode, I go over the major collegiate athletic associations in the US and briefly explain the differences.
For more research, I recommend:
https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/2/8/student-athletes-future.aspx
https://www.naia.org/landing/index
https://www.njcaa.org/landing/index
Thanks for listening!
Thanks for tuning in! In this episode I am sharing a little about my background as International Student-Athlete, and what you can expect in the episodes to come!
Join our conversations about the lives of current, former, and future international student-athletes in the US! We hope to share advice, stories, and much more through solo episodes and talking to guests! Tune in also on IG @intenational_athlete_pod!