Everybody Pulls The Tarp

Michaela Onyenwere: A Fast Start

January 13, 2022 Andrew Moses / Michaela Onyenwere
Michaela Onyenwere: A Fast Start
Everybody Pulls The Tarp
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Everybody Pulls The Tarp
Michaela Onyenwere: A Fast Start
Jan 13, 2022
Andrew Moses / Michaela Onyenwere

Andrew talks with 2021 WNBA Rookie of the Year Michaela Onyenwere.  Selected 6th overall by the New York Liberty in the 2021 WNBA Draft, Michaela led all WNBA rookies in points per game and three-pointers made during her rookie season. She received 47 of a possible 49 votes in Rookie of the Year voting. In this conversation, Andrew and Michaela reflect on her successful 2021 and explore the mindsets, approaches, and techniques that powered the fast start to her pro career.

Show highlights:
1:44 - Michaela reflects on successful 2021
2:44 - Challenging transition from high school to college
3:28 - Most surprising aspect of WNBA
4:45 - Decision to play overseas during WNBA offseason
5:33 - Importance of striking a balance in life
6:27 - Seeking advice from teammates & mentors
7:32 - Importance of self-discipline and confidence
8:52 - How to balance being confident while staying humble
9:51 - Goals
15:40 - Role of parents in developing Michaela's work ethic
17:58 - Specialization vs engaging in multiple activities
21:22 - Managing expectations and high-pressure
22:33 - Pregame routines
23:56 - Continuous improvement

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Show Notes

Andrew talks with 2021 WNBA Rookie of the Year Michaela Onyenwere.  Selected 6th overall by the New York Liberty in the 2021 WNBA Draft, Michaela led all WNBA rookies in points per game and three-pointers made during her rookie season. She received 47 of a possible 49 votes in Rookie of the Year voting. In this conversation, Andrew and Michaela reflect on her successful 2021 and explore the mindsets, approaches, and techniques that powered the fast start to her pro career.

Show highlights:
1:44 - Michaela reflects on successful 2021
2:44 - Challenging transition from high school to college
3:28 - Most surprising aspect of WNBA
4:45 - Decision to play overseas during WNBA offseason
5:33 - Importance of striking a balance in life
6:27 - Seeking advice from teammates & mentors
7:32 - Importance of self-discipline and confidence
8:52 - How to balance being confident while staying humble
9:51 - Goals
15:40 - Role of parents in developing Michaela's work ethic
17:58 - Specialization vs engaging in multiple activities
21:22 - Managing expectations and high-pressure
22:33 - Pregame routines
23:56 - Continuous improvement

Be sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.

Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).

Follow Andrew on Twitter:@andrewhmoses and IG: @AndrewMoses123