Injuries, Pressure & the End of a D1 Dream | George Mawanda-Kalema

10/06/2025 28 min

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Episode Synopsis

Not every D1 dream ends with a championship. Some end in injury. In burnout. In silence.In this honest and powerful conversation, Nick sits down with George Mawanda-Kalema, former D1 basketball player at Brown University, to talk about the internal battles most athletes face but few talk about—until it’s too late.🧠 What You’ll Learn:– What D1 life is really like off the court– How to deal with pressure, injury, and loss of identity– Why redefining success as an athlete is critical💬 Question for You:What’s one thing you are working on to level up your mental/physical game?

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