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.
Harley Canoles: Cheerleading Success, Team Dynamics, and Life as a Teaching Major
Harley Canoles and Gabriella Haugland discuss their unique journeys into college sports, starting with Harley's challenging host family experience and move to Florida. They explore the pressures of high-profile gym environments and the supportive team dynamics at Texas Tech. Gabriella shares insights into balancing life as a student-athlete and teaching major, illustrating a typical day. Both reflect on the excitement of winning college nationals and the rich game day traditions at Texas Tech. The episode delves into Harley's personal life, including her engagement to a Marine, and the emotions and future plans as she approaches her senior year.
Key Points
- Harley Canoles shared her journey of moving from Maryland to Florida at age 12 to pursue higher levels of competitive cheerleading, driven by her determination to improve her skills.
- Harley detailed the rigorous daily schedule she maintains as a teaching major and cheerleader at Texas Tech, emphasizing the importance of balancing academics and athletics.
- She reflected on her experiences and emotions as she approaches her final year of cheerleading, expressing both sadness and excitement for the future as she prepares to graduate and start a new chapter in her life.
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