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.

Erin Rodgers and Ta'Ziah Jenks: Team Culture, Recruitment, and Building FAU's Basketball Legacy

S2 E30 • Jul 1, 2025 • 33 mins

Join Angelina Martell, Erin Rodgers, and Ta'Ziah Jenks as they dive into the culture of their team and early basketball influences. They discuss the recruitment process, why they chose FAU, and the transition from high school to college basketball. Discover their role models, inspirations, and mental preparation strategies. The episode highlights their improvement goals, team chemistry, and behind-the-scenes hard work, including balancing academics and coping with mistakes. The athletes share excitement for the upcoming season, offer advice for aspiring athletes, and conclude with memorable moments and personal shout-outs.

Speakers

Angelina Martell

Host • 36%

Ta'Ziah Jenks

Guest • 27%

Erin Rodgers

Guest • 37%

Chapters

0:00	The culture of the team and early basketball influences
1:03	Introductions of Erin Rodgers and Ta'Ziah Jenks
3:05	The recruitment process and choosing FAU
5:19	Transition to FAU and high school vs. college basketball
7:53	Role models, inspirations, and mental preparation
10:54	Improvement goals and team chemistry at FAU
15:34	The hard work behind the scenes and balancing academics
19:13	Memorable games, coping with mistakes, and team identity
23:31	Upcoming season excitement and on-court dynamics
25:28	Competitiveness, altercations, and inter-team challenges
27:15	Advice for aspiring young athletes and defining their FAU journey
30:13	Most memorable moments and personal shout outs

Transcript

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