In this episode of Ticats Today, host Steve Milton interviews Kiondré Smith, a standout receiver for the Hamilton Tiger Cats. They discuss Kiondré's impressive season, his love for chess and reading, and the influence of his family on his athletic career. Kiondré shares insights on the importance of hard work, building trust with teammates, and maintaining belief in the team's potential despite challenges. The conversation highlights Kiondré's personal goals and aspirations as he navigates his professional football journey.TakeawaysKiondré Smith is having a standout season with the Tiger Cats.Chess helps develop critical thinking skills relevant to football.Reading serves as a form of escapism for Kiondré.He believes in wanting the ball in all situations.Kiondré's family background has significantly influenced his work ethic.He emphasizes the importance of hard work over natural talent.Building trust with the quarterback is crucial for success.Kiondré's belief in the team's potential remains strong despite setbacks.He aims to be a reliable player for his team.Kiondré's personal goals include achieving a thousand-yard season.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Kiondré Smith03:04 - Chess and Critical Thinking06:03 - Reading as Escapism09:01 - Kiondré's Season Performance12:01 - Transitioning Roles in Football15:02 - Growing Up in a Sports Family18:11 - The Influence of Family on Kiondré22:52 - Team Dynamics and Belief26:59 - Building Trust with the QuarterbackThe Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mike Daly, Bubba O’Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Mike Daly, Louie Butko, Troy Durrell, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, The Milton Report, What Happened with Simoni Lawrence, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content. Twitter: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel

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