International athletes are changing the landscape of college and professional sports.

In this episode of the Player Development Pod, I dive into international athlete development and the skills international student athletes gain through intentional player development.

You will learn:

• Why development must start with the athlete’s future goals

• How shared belonging increases engagement and trust

• Why communication and feedback are non negotiable

• What international athlete growth means for the future of sport

I also reflect on seeing Chu Godrick take the field with the Kansas City Chiefs and why moments like that reinforce the importance of development beyond the field.

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