064 | Lesila Finau (Part 1): From Playground to Pro to Representing Tonga

What does it really take to go from playing basketball as a kid to becoming a professional player overseas? In Part 1 of this special conversation, Teige sits down with teammate and professional basketball player Lesila Finau to unpack her basketball journey—from playing at the park with her brother, to high school, University of Colorado, California Baptist University and professional basketball across Portugal, Germany, Australia and the UK. Sila also shares the deeply personal story behind representing Tonga, being part of the country’s first women’s basketball team and why playing for her family and future generations means so much to her. 📱Stay Connected Want more practical mindset tools and encouragement to help your young athlete navigate confidence, growth and the next step in their basketball journey? Sign up for my weekly Pro Ball Buddy Pep Talk and get it delivered straight to your inbox. 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: If this episode resonated with you, here are a few more to help you go deeper: 🎙️ Ep. 4 | The Truth About the System (Part 1): Basketball Politics, Bias & Breaking Through   🎙️ Ep. 28 | Self-Belief & the Surprising Impact of Problematic Sports Parents (My Parents’ Perspective – Part 3)   🎙️ Ep. 59 | Growth Mindset Part 1: The One Word that Changed My Basketball Career 🎁 Claim your free gift: The Weekly Pro Ball Buddy Pep Talk 🛍️ 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 Like what you hear? Please leave a 5 star-rating or review! It helps me reach more athletes, just like you! 🤩