Alvaro Cardenas, Spanish point guard, NCAA assist record holder at Boise State, and now newly signed Euroleague professional with Valencia.Álvaro opens up about where his competitiveness comes from, how playing multiple sports shaped his development, and the mindset that carried him from backyard battles in Spain to breaking NCAA records. We also dive into:Why specializing early in one sport may hold players backThe weight room work that helped him catch up with NCAA athleticismLessons learned from transferring schools and adapting to new rolesHow visualization, self-talk, and mindset training became game-changersThis is an episode full of practical lessons for any young player dreaming about college basketball or going pro.🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe and share!Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Alvaro Cardenas01:09 The Roots of Competitiveness05:04 Choosing Basketball Over Other Sports08:17 Transitioning to Basketball in the USA12:15 Physical Development and Maturity13:47 The Decision to Transfer Schools16:17 Consistency and Hard Work in Performance19:21 Developing Decision Making and Skills25:36 Training During the Season26:20 Optimizing Training for Rest and Performance27:59 Managing Turnovers and Creativity on the Court30:00 Mental Resilience and Self-Talk in Basketball31:56 The Importance of Mindset and Motivation36:03 Working on Mental Skills and Visualization41:01 Transitioning to Professional Basketball44:01 Reflections on Challenges and Growth48:00 Memorable Moments and Advice for Young Players

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