Chalk Talk: Tennessee Lady Vols - Biggest Wildcard in the SEC?

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The Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball are one of the biggest question marks in the SEC heading into the new season… so what should we expect? In this episode of Chalk Talk, we break down everything you need to know about Tennessee women’s basketball — from last season’s inconsistencies to a complete roster rebuild through the transfer portal. After finishing 16–14 and exiting early in both the SEC and NCAA tournaments, the Lady Vols are turning the page under Kim Caldwell with a brand-new identity focused on pace, spacing, and high-level competition. We dive into: • Key departures, including Talaysia Cooper • Impact additions like Kaylene Smikle and multiple SEC transfers • How the new roster fits this system • The biggest X-factor for the season • Major question marks (defense, size, and chemistry) • Ceiling vs. floor in a loaded SEC Is this a rebuilding year… or could Tennessee surprise people? If you’re a fan of SEC women’s basketball, transfer portal news, and in-depth team breakdowns, this is the place for you. Chapters 0:00 Tennessee Biggest Wildcard of the SEC? 1:32 Recap of Last Season 4:00 Losses to the Portal and W 4:58 Additions 10:24 X Factors 11:21 Question Marks 14:49 Ceiling & Floor 16:40 Sleeper Team TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

The Hidden Mental Health Battle with Today's College Athletes | Latrice Lewis

How are today's athletes handling the increasing pressures of college sports? In this episode, I sit down with sports psychologist Latrice Lewis to discuss the mental health challenges facing athletes in today's rapidly changing landscape of college athletics. We explore the impact of NIL, the transfer portal, social media pressure, performance expectations, athlete identity, trauma, resilience, and the growing importance of mental performance training. Latrice shares insights on how athletes can manage stress, build confidence, overcome setbacks, and maintain their well-being while competing at a high level. Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, sports fan, or someone interested in sports psychology, this conversation provides valuable perspective on the mental side of performance and success. Topics discussed: * College athlete mental health * NIL and athlete pressure * Transfer portal challenges * Sports psychology strategies * Building confidence and resilience * Managing stress and anxiety in sports * Trauma and athlete development * Mental performance coaching * Leadership and team culture * The future of college athletics 🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations with coaches, athletes, administrators, and experts across college sports. #SportsPsychology #CollegeAthletics #MentalHealth #NIL #TransferPortal #AthleteMentalHealth #SportsPerformance #MentalPerformance #CollegeSports #studentathletes Chapters 0:00 Hook 0:30 Introduction of Latrice Lewis 4:58 Talking about Mental Health 6:18 Pressure and Expectations from Social Media 7:55 Identity of Athletes 9:49 Past Trauma of Athletes 12:02 Difference in Mental Health Counseling and Mental Performance Coaching 12:51 Routine’s Impact on Performance 15:56 Overthinking and How it Hurts Performance 17:53 Transfer Portal & Emotions of Athletes 21:26 Uncertainty in Athletes 23:12 Transitions to Other Schools or Out of the Sport 25:58 What a Healthy Team Culture Looks Like 29:08 Female Athlete Pressures 31:29 Fan Misconceptions about Athletes Emotions 33:11 Chalk Talk or Cap 35:58 What Athletes Wish Fans Understood about Them 36:31 Most Rewarding Part of Work 37:03 Advice for Young Athletes 38:28 Taking Care of Her Own Mental Health 41:05 Thanks & Closing TikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅ SEC Women's Hoops Podcast #womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops

11. juni 202641 min

Chalk Talk: Tennessee Lady Vols - Biggest Wildcard in the SEC?

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