ZenGame: Inside the World of College Sports
ZenGame: Inside the World of College Sports
The ZenGame Podcast features in-depth interviews with college athletes and coaches, highlighting their journeys on and off the field. Each episode offers a unique look at the mental and physical challenges of balancing academics and elite-level athletes.
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Kamari Wilson: From IMG Academy to Memphis, Faith, Fashion, and Football Leadership

S2 E46 • Aug 14, 2025 • 57 mins

Kamari Wilson shares his football journey from early memories to IMG Academy, detailing the pressures and milestones. He discusses challenges during his freshman year at the University of Florida, highlighting mentorship and self-improvement. Kamari explores balancing critique with mental health and the impact on performance, emphasizing time management and sacrifices. His transfer to Arizona State spurred growth, offering insights into different conferences. At the University of Memphis, he discusses training, leadership, faith, and fashion. Kamari reflects on his journey, offers advice to his younger self, and sets expectations for the upcoming season.

Key Points

  • Consistency in work ethic and discipline are key factors that Kamari Wilson attributes to his success in football.
  • Kamari Wilson emphasizes the importance of faith and mental well-being, including seeking help from a psychologist to better understand and manage his emotions and stress.
  • The transition to the University of Memphis has presented Kamari with the hardest practices of his career, which he believes are pushing him to become the best version of himself.
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