M8 Podcast

I'm not sure if I will continue podcasting... especially now my Clemson adobe subscription just timed out... but I will continue creating. If you're not fed up with my cringey content yet, you can access my old/evolving projects on my website hannahhank.com SOON as I begin my pro ball career. Tag along if you're keen or to talk shit haha!

I'll be really honest.

Since moving back to Australia I've had time to sit with my experience at Clemson.

Some days Clemson WAS a movie and I had to scrape my jaw off the ground at how incredible American collegiate athletics is. Insane. While I did have some of the best of times in Clemson, I won't lie and say I didn't have some really dark days there too.

I'm lucky Clemson had some great resources and for the people there that really understood what it all meant to me. Even if some teammates didn't understand why I would combust into tears talking about family and the sacrifices it took for me to be there. I think that speaks to the human experience of connection, to be misunderstood by many and have your heart heard by the select few that really see you.

I think there are a lot of misconceptions in Australia about playing collegiate basketball in the US because we're for the most part, only exposed to the highlight reels... when riding the pine, injuries and questioning how much a flight home would cost isn't even on the radar. If I could go back and do my college experience again. I wouldn't lmao. But I am so grateful and so proud of my time there. Man I met some awesome people. Blew my mind open to different ideas and perspectives too. I wouldn't trade my experience at Clemson for anything. I really am so thankful for the opportunity I had to be a collegiate athlete for Clemson University.

Enjoy my graduation speech for the class of 2023 and remember!! The world is your oyster!

Sincerely

8 with your M8 Hank xx

I have the honor of sharing #25's story with you.

If you've had the pleasure of playing with Sydney Standifer like me you'll know her as one of those teammates referred to as "the glue of the team". She pulls people together in the best and worst of times, shares her love for the game with others and calls things for what they are like a true point guard. I remember my first practice with Sydney thinking "man she's gonna bash that ball in" lol. I knew then and there as she brought the ball up the court that it came as second nature to her because of the work she'd put in to have that kind of handle. That was the first of many moments when I saw how much strength was held up in that small frame you might misjudge at a first glance. Personally, I think her biggest attribute as a player was that huge heart of hers. Heart is one of those intangibles as an athlete that doesn't just change the outcome of a game but inspires the lives of those around you.

Syd you're a great teammate but I consider you an even greater mate of mine. Medically retired, #25 is forever part of your story. I'm grateful you're sharing this to help others transitioning to life after the ball stops bouncing. Hopefully we can all be as courageous as you when our time to pass the rock comes too.

To all the athletes tuning in, remember: basketball is what we do not who we are.

M8 Podcast is back!! With none other than BIG V's and little v's ...

Join Janna and I for a conversation regarding VULNERABILITY and our shared aspiration to share stories in an effort to help others. Current full-time lecturer and founder of GoFollowLead believes in bringing all of yourself to everything you do and the power of leading a life with fierce authenticity. Don't know about you but that sounds a lot like something I want to be about. If you're keen to hear more from Jana after this episode her new book is available on Amazon! An amazon purchase you don't have to feel guilty about and won't regret!

https://www.amazon.com/follow-lead-Janna-Magette-Butler/dp/B0BM4TX8TL/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Something that really moved me while creating this episode was Janna encouraging me to share my "too much" because in doing so we enable others to do so too. Give yourself permission to be human, to screw up, to ask for help and to try because in Janna's words, you might just inspire someone to give it a GO too.

As always thank you to The Roar for publishing M8 Podcast and looking forward to some exciting collaborations with Tiger Vision soon too!!

I was fortunate enough to be joined by the baddie, bench press beast and beloved GA for Clemson Basketball Strength and Conditioning - ELLLIIITE - Sara McGuire on M8 Podcast. 

Join Sara and I for a conversation and close reading of Jon Gordan's The Hard Hat : 21 Ways to be a Great Teammate. 

My Mum gave me the book to read as a gift the season prior to me coming to play for Clemson in 2018 because she'd heard it was the team's summer read that year (our coach AB gives players a book to read in the summer prior to every season). A little while ago Sara brought up the book in a team Breakfast of Champions session she hosted (BOC- where we share and learn about how to practice being a champion before becoming a champion via readings, videos, podcasts and activities). Being a great teammate definitely lends to being a champion given the parallels between uplifting others and growth as a collective. 

I'm grateful for Sara, her honesty in this interview and sincerity on an everyday basis. Sara is the kind of teammate who asks how you're doing, how your day has been, and really pauses to listen because she cares. 

Thank you Sara. You're a real one. 

Get to know Brie Perpignan from Upper Marlboro, Maryland! Our Clemson Womens Basketball super senior and devoted dog Mum to Benny and Bobbi. 

She has the brains, is BEAUTIFUL and she's a bucket. I think she really speaks for herself regarding her positive and POWERFUL impact on the lives of her loved ones. The light she shines, speaks and pours into others with her whole heart.

Tune in to hear Brie's take on balancing senior responsibilities, hunting the fun and BALANCE.

If you love talking and hearing from Brie like me, let us know what other content you're after!!

You may know her as an iconic fashion influencer, elite sneakerhead, POWERHOUSE strength coach or motivating BOSS woman in the world of sport. Tune in to hear Jen and I go back and forth on battling imposter syndrome, how body language enables you to show up in a big way to have your presence felt but most importantly, why you need to drown out the noise to listen to YOUR internal dialogue. 

Thankful to have Jen's influence and inspiration in the weight room for starters!! And on the daily in everyday life!

Cheers to The Roar for sharing my Podcast!

How to OWN THE ROOM with Joy Smith!! Get to know our Clemson basketball assistant coach and how she OWNS the room. Joy shares how emulating her "board of directors", trusting her preparation and embracing her physical presence enables her to walk into any and every room with confidence! 

BIG shout out to the beautiful 6ft + club on todays episode :)) Go ahead and share with all the tall women in your life and/or any women aspiring to grow into a more powerful version of themselves.

As always, cheers for tuning in and reach out to me about what you want to hear next!

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Big thanks to Tigervision for letting me use their awesome equipment/facility!

This episode speaks to the process of making a decision where to play college ball in the United States. I included some of my tips and just some general food for thought. 

1. Keeping track of information in a book

2. Identifying/finding ways to measure your priorities for your student athlete experience 

Ultimately, I encourage athletes to take off the rose coloured glasses colleges are trying to prescribe you to figure out the best fit for you; not to get caught up in the gear, big names or flashy facilities.

(Over 8 minutes lol)