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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Are you a Thermometer or a Thermostat

Are you a Thermometer or a Thermostat

In this episode Shad and Dustin talk about the difference between being a thermostat and a thermometer. What is the difference? How can coaches, parents and players be thermostats that positively impa...

17 Touko 202239min

Drug Addiction and Sports with Max Hall

Drug Addiction and Sports with Max Hall

In this episode we play the speech given at our 2022 E4A Banquet by former BYU great and NFL QB Max Hall. Max shares the details of his heartbreaking fall from NFL QB to the back of a police car. He g...

10 Touko 202239min

The Reasons and Some Remedies For Apathy

The Reasons and Some Remedies For Apathy

Recently our youth have been telling us that Apathy is one of if not the biggest problem in their schools. In this episode we will talk about some of the reasons people experience apathy and we will d...

3 Touko 20221h 4min

Having a Plan to Be Your Best

Having a Plan to Be Your Best

In this episode we talk about making plans to really improve. We talk about the importance of being your best, not the best and how that approach contributes to greater growth. Especially for Athlete...

19 Huhti 202222min

How Can we Help Youth Handle Losing in a Way that Fosters Growth

How Can we Help Youth Handle Losing in a Way that Fosters Growth

In this episode of the spotlight podcast, we are going to talk about how to help our children and those we coach handle losing. We will address not only how to act toward others after losing, but we w...

5 Huhti 202232min

Bullying, how can athletes, parents, and coaches help eliminate it?

Bullying, how can athletes, parents, and coaches help eliminate it?

On this week's episode of the Spotlight Podcast we are going to talk about bullying. What is bullying? Why do people bully others? What impact does bullying have? We talk specifically about how athlet...

22 Maalis 202238min

Taking Social Risk in Order to Do Good

Taking Social Risk in Order to Do Good

This week on the Sportlight Podcast we talk about having the courage to do the work even when it requires you to take some social risk. We talk about doing the work with individuals in our schools and...

15 Maalis 202245min

Desi Lomax - What Can Athletes Do To Help Eliminate Racism?

Desi Lomax - What Can Athletes Do To Help Eliminate Racism?

In this episode Shad and Dustin talk with Desi Lomax. Deis is a former college football player, retired Law Enforcement Officer and current trainer for the Arbinger Institute. They discuss racism and ...

8 Maalis 202257min

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