From a being cut from a U16 QLD State team, to representing Australia in 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brock Motum has had quite the journey. But It wasn't an easy road. On this episode, Brock shares his story woth The Searchers Podcast… enjoy!
Timestamps:
- (0-2:30) Pre-Show banter
- (3:25) Brock Motum’s first disappointment in basketball?
- (6:40) When Kirron met Brock: and began their to question for the NBA
- (7:17) Brock speaks on how his only goal was to become a professional basketball player
- (8:30) The importance of writing down goals!
- () Attacking “crazy” aspirations
- (14:40) Brock’s training program after not making the AIS!
- (16:29) Kirron’s most unusual training techniques he made Brock do
- (21:12) Kirron speaks on why he believed Brock could become a pro, despite others’ doubts
- (23:33) Brock’s relationship with fellow Boomer Cameron Bairstow
- (24:20) Brock speaks on the advice he got from the AIS
- (27:24) Brock’s speaks on his time at Washington State
- (29:47) Brock cried everyday during his first month in college - wanted to quit!
- (33:13) Klay Thompson’s influence on Brock
- (35:20) Brock used to pretend he was Klay when he trained/shot
- (37:37) Atem gives Brock his flowers and shares a heartfelt story
- (42:35) Brock’s willingness to help others in their journey
- (45:48) Brock speaks on being overlooked despite his accomplishments and abilities
- (47:48) Brock on being a father and husband
- (50:10) The guys share their thoughts on the benefits of playing different sports when growing up
- (55:00) Approaching the game differently
- (58:10) Brock shares how players need to approach a season to stand out!
- (1:03:53) What do we think about athletes posting everything about their training on social media?
- (1:08:07) Why Atem dislikes Kirron and Brock 🤦🏿♂️
- (1:09:42) The relationship with failure
- (1:14:14) Brock’s final message to people with aspirations and dreams!
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