The Playmaker’s Path: How Simon Hildebrandt Handles Pressure on and off the Court - Ep143

We're thrilled to bring you an extraordinary episode of the 204Rise Podcast with Simon Hildebrandt, #15 forward, recorded right at center court in the Canada Life Centre! 🏀✨

Simon opens up about the mindset that drives him to excel in basketball, sharing how he pushes himself to be better every day through focused training, a healthy lifestyle, and taking on tougher competition.

Simon lets us know what the excitement and challenges of playing in front of massive crowds is like, and what it takes to keep your cool and deliver your best performance under pressure. He also shares his journey of turning his childhood dream into reality and gives us a peek into life with the Sea Bears.

Join us for this inspiring chat and get a firsthand look at what fuels a professional athlete’s passion and perseverance!

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Living the Dream
00:04:07 - Discovering a passion for basketball
00:08:08 - Falling in love with basketball
00:12:11 - From College to the Pros
00:16:13 - The Rush of Achieving Goals and the Joy of Playing Basketball
00:20:31 - The Pressure of Performing in Basketball Games
00:24:41 - Overcoming Losses and Staying Competitive
00:28:37 - The Importance of a College Degree in Basketball
00:32:51 - The Importance of Coaching in Player Development