041 | Jayda Clark: The Realities of Life at the AIS (Chapter 2)

In Chapter 2 of this 3-part series, Jayda Clark takes us inside her AIS (Centre of Excellence Basketball Program) experience — from crying on the plane, to navigating identity, to living in COVID isolation pods, to battling shin splints that nearly ended her career. We talk about the hardest mental season. The friendships that changed. The elite development in Australian basketball. And most importantly — the mindset tools that helped her thrive even at such a young age. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to survive high-performance sport in Australia — not just physically, but mentally and emotionally — this episode answers it. 💌 Want practical tools for handling pressure? My weekly email is where I provide guidance on navigating loneliness, injury, and all the ups and downs of elite sport — join the list. There's no fluff, just honest insight to help you grow and keep growing wherever you're at on the basketball journey. Click HERE to receive your weekly Pro Ball Buddy Pep Talk!  Let’s be buddies on IG or FB: @proballbuddy  Email me: [email protected]  Related Episodes / Resources: 🎙️ Episode 40: Jayda Clark: From WA Standout to AIS at 15 (Chapter 1) 🎙️ Episode 42: Jayda Clark: Choosing Australia Over US College Basketball (Chapter 3) 🎙️ Episode 38: College Basketball Recruiting 101: The 3 Questions Every Player Should Ask 🎙️ Episode 29: Process-Oriented Thinking: The Mindset Shift Every Young Athlete Needs & How It Still Shapes My Game 🎙️ Episode 10: Teige Morrell talks UC Capitals And How to Choose What Team You Play For! 🛍️ Shop PureLyte and hydrate like a pro HERE (12% Off Code: PROBALLBUDDY) Browse all episodes and remember to share your favs to encourage a teammate or two → Podbean / Apple / Spotify / ProBallBuddy.com