Annie McDonald is a dual sport athlete at Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio where she competes in both Track & Field and Basketball. Annie grew up in Santa Barbera, California playing a variety of sports before focusing on basketball and track. McDonald has competed in the Junior Olympics twice, in Javelin, Discus and Shot Put. This past summer, she was selected to play on a basketball team that traveled through Europe.

Joining Annie on this episode are two of her coaches at Spire, Krista Phillips, Girls’ Basketball Head Coach, and Michael Larkin, her throwing coach for Track & Field.

Mike and Annie discuss her journey balancing both basketball and track and field. With a strong foundation in athletics, Annie shares her experiences competing in the Junior Olympics and her recent basketball tour in Europe. Her passion for sports is evident as she highlights the importance of teamwork and the human connections forged through competition. Coaches Krista Phillips and Michael Larkin provide insights into Annie's training and development, emphasizing her impressive work ethic and leadership qualities. Together, they explore the challenges and rewards of being a multi-sport athlete, showcasing Annie's determination to excel in both sports while pursuing her academic goals in marine biology.

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