Beyond Athletic with Ryan Jay Owens #50 Chineze NWAGBO: Athlete's Don't Give up!
Dec 5, 2016
Chineze Nwagbo, a professional basketball player with over 11 years of experience overseas and a Syracuse alumna, shares her inspiring journey in sports and life. She discusses her early passion for basketball, overcoming injuries and personal loss, and the importance of self-belief and visualization. Chineze emphasizes her commitment to mentoring youth through her Count Your Stars organization, where she finds joy in motivating the next generation. Her daily practices of gratitude and positivity enhance her drive, while her advice encourages young athletes to translate sports lessons into life.
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Late Start, Rapid Rise
- Chineze discovered basketball in ninth grade after a coach invited her to try out and she fell in love with the sport.
- She progressed from being inexperienced to earning a full scholarship to Syracuse and then a pro career in multiple countries.
Loss And Injury Together
- Chineze faced two major setbacks: coaches' negativity and tearing her ACL the same year her father died.
- She coped by grieving, leaning on faith, and moving forward step by step to rebuild her career.
Grief Hidden Behind Toughness
- Athletes are often pressured to ignore personal struggles because toughness is valued by coaches and teams.
- Chineze found that acknowledging grief later and forgiving others allowed genuine healing and progress.