Game Changers: Incredible Stories of Resilience in Sports
The Game Changers Podcast includes conversations with athletes and coaches exploring the triumphs and tribulations in sports. We uncover the untold stories of glory and defeat and how it defined our guests' journeys. From overcoming setbacks to achieving extraordinary feats, each show will bring the listener inspiring tales of resilience that extends beyond the scoreboard.
Whether it's a comeback from injury, a stunning victory or the lessons learned in defeat, Game Changers is your front row seat to the indomitable human spirit in the arena of sports and performance.
Game Changers: Incredible Stories of Resilience in Sports
Ednaija Lassiter, Former College Basketball Player, High School Coach, CEO of Heavy Hearted Convos - Episode 8
This week's episode follows the incredible story of Ednaija Lassiter, also known as Nay-Nay as she navigates the complicated path from AAU to college basketball and then into coaching and becoming a founder of Heavy Hearted Convos. Nay-Nay hails from Dorchester, MA. She honed her basketball skills under the guidance of her Uncle Clinton Lassiter with his AAU team, The Showstoppers. Nay's talent on the court led her to play college basketball at the University of Rhode Island and Southern Connecticut State University, where she earned a degree in Sociology. Her coaching career began as a graduate assistant at Northeastern University, followed by an assistant coaching position at The College of Charleston. Currently, she is the head coach at Governors Academy in Byfield, MA. In addition to her coaching roles, Nay is the founder and CEO of Heavy Hearted Convos, a non-profit organization dedicated to mental wellness and fostering open discussions about emotionally challenging topics. Her journey through the sports world inspired her to focus on coaching, mentoring, and creating a supportive platform for athletes to build self-esteem and improve their mental health.
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