Balancing Academics and Competition

Welcome back to another episode of On the Move, the podcast from the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. In today’s episode, our host Chelsea Reber sits down with Riley Marx, a passionate graduate student whose love for archery led her to Texas A&M. Riley shares her journey into the sport, how it inspired her to pursue a master’s in sports management, and the highs and lows of competing in the 2024 Olympic Trials, where she placed in the top 8. Tune in to hear how Riley's determination, along with the support of her professors and classmates, has shaped her path. You won’t want to miss her inspiring story!To learn more about the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at TAMU, visit https://knsm.tamu.edu/ Host: Chelsea ReberGuest: Riley Marx, Graduate StudentTimestamps:(00:00 - 00:41) Introduction(00:42 - 01:29) Archery Background(01:30 - 02:16) The Pathway to Texas A&M(02:17 - 04:03) Time Management with Archery and School(04:04 - 04:58) Mentors in the Department(04:59 - 06:41) Close Knit Community(06:42 - 07:40) Archery Tournaments(07:41 - 12:06) The Olympic Trials (12:07 - 13:01) Mental Training(13:02 - 13:46) Balancing Academics(13:47 - 15:03) Future Goals (15:04 - 15:40) Closing