150. Utah Jazz Forward George Niang on Embracing Your Role & Building Resilience

150. Utah Jazz Forward George Niang on Embracing Your Role & Building Resilience

In this episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, we sit down with Utah Jazz forward George Niang—a seasoned NBA veteran whose journey from Iowa State star to ten-year pro is packed with lessons every athlete should hear. George opens up about the emotional side of being traded, how to embrace your role without losing your identity, and why simply showing up every day gives you an edge over most. He shares stories from locker rooms with NBA superstars like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green—and what their work ethic taught him about staying ready. We dive into core E4A principles like Win the Hour, Be Resilient, and Compete Without Contempt, as George shares powerful insights on: • Why work ethic is a competitive advantage • Balancing humility with hunger • The importance of being coachable and consistent • How a simple high-five or kind word can change someone's life • And how to use your SportLight to lift others This conversation is loaded with wisdom, humor, and heart—and it's a must-listen for athletes, coaches, and parents alike. 🎧 Listen now, share with a teammate, and remember to keep your eyes up and do the work. #### Especially for Athletes: • Website: https://e4a.org • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/ • X: https://x.com/E4Afamily • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ Join the conversation using #TheSportlightPodcast #### Credits: Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

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First Lady of Utah Abby Cox Interviews Dustin Smith

First Lady of Utah Abby Cox Interviews Dustin Smith

In this episode we play an interview that First Lady of Utah Abby Cox did with E4A Founder Dustin Smith on her podcast, First Lady and Friends. They talk about the origins of the E4A Program and the i...

15 Marras 202234min

Three Perspectives that Teach Resilience

Three Perspectives that Teach Resilience

In this episode Shad and Dustin talk about three concepts that others have shared with them about the topic of resilience. Push through the darkness, maintain hope, and concentrate on the way you reac...

8 Marras 202243min

Olympic Swimmer and World Champion Rhyan White Part 2

Olympic Swimmer and World Champion Rhyan White Part 2

This week's podcast is somewhat of an inside look at the Sportlight Podcast with Olympian Rhyan White. After we ended the podcast last week Rhyan she said, can I share a few more things and then began...

1 Marras 202224min

Olympic Swimmer and World Champion Rhyan White Part 1

Olympic Swimmer and World Champion Rhyan White Part 1

In this episode we talk to Olympic Swimmer and current world champion Rhyan White. We talk about what Eyes up do the work means to her and how an introvert can live that principle. We also talked with...

25 Loka 202255min

The Relationship Between Effort, Talent, and Resilience

The Relationship Between Effort, Talent, and Resilience

In this episode we talk about allowing sports to help our children develop resilience. We talk about some advice that chief Justice Roberts and the great Rocky Balboa shared on the subject.  We also t...

18 Loka 202222min

Suicide Prevention and Intervention With Dr. Sheldon Martin

Suicide Prevention and Intervention With Dr. Sheldon Martin

In this episode we talk with Dr. Sheldon about a new resource that will help athletes and coaches to DO THE WORK when they are afraid a friend, teammate, or loved one is considering taking their own l...

11 Loka 202229min

Would Saban Want You on his Bus?

Would Saban Want You on his Bus?

In this episode we dive into being a good teammate by listening to and responding to two videos regarding successful team culture from two of the most successful college coaches of all time, Geno Auri...

4 Loka 202220min

This One is for You Runners: Pushing Through the Darkness with Diljeet Taylor and Julie Sumsion

This One is for You Runners: Pushing Through the Darkness with Diljeet Taylor and Julie Sumsion

In this podcast we give some love to you runners out there. We sat down with BYU Women's Cross Country Coach Diljeet Taylor and BYU Cross Country team member and long time e4a member Julie Sumpsion. W...

20 Syys 202236min

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