This week on The Athletes Podcast features Anicka Newell. Anicka is a Canadian track and field athlete competing in the pole vault. Started pole vaulting at age 16 after her high school track coach made her try it and she realized she was pretty good at it… 

What we talk about:
00:30 - NFL Playoffs
02:04 - Will Tom Brady ever age?
05:45 - Brooklyn Nets introduce the Netaverse
09:17 - Who is Anicka Newell
14:45 - Motivating factors after reflecting on the opportunities provided
16:12 - Rio 2016 vs. Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the difference between the two
18:52 - The Olympic Village experience
22:45 - Week in the life for Anicka Newell
29:14 - Biggest piece of advice for the next generation of athletes
33:55 - Facing negativity, reframing your mindset, and the power of positivity
38:20 - Why every kid should be in gymnastics