“YYGS kindled my interest in Economics and inspired me to use economics to make a difference in the world.”
During the program, I discovered that there are many athletes with diverse backgrounds. Not only that, but I also believed that there are common experiences within the diverse backgrounds. When I was talking with Chloe, who was a part of SGC III and an amazing swimmer, she also realized that there’s a diverse athletic community within YYGS and believed that the experiences of all of the student-athletes will enrich each other and student-athletes around the globe.
Because of these motivations, Chloe and I started the Fundthemental Podcast, which is designed to share stories and experiences of student-athletes, on August 26, 2021. We film an episode once a week, sometimes featuring student-athletes from YYGS. We discuss topics such as how to balance athletic life with school, how to form relationship with coaches, and how to inspire others. In addition to sharing experiences, we also post motivational quotes (called “Motivational Monday”) from world-renowned athletes to give people the energy to push through the week. In the future, we are hoping to feature more student-athletes from both within and outside of YYGS, share experiences and lessons, inspire people to play sports, and rekindle people’s interests in athletics.