Ep.2 Nina Jobst Smith - How to Play in the World Championships (for Another Country!)

Sound Bites
"Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play in four world championships for a country you're not even born in?"
"Your child has to want it. You can't teach somebody to want something."
"It's a crazy journey. I mean, to think that I've been playing this game for 16 years now, it's just crazy and all the places it's taken me."
Summary
Nina Jobst-Smith, a hockey player who has represented Germany in four world championships, shares her journey from playing in Canada to pursuing her dreams in Germany and eventually becoming captain of an NCAA Division I program. She discusses the importance of having a German passport and how it opened doors for her to play in Germany and represent the national team. Nina also talks about the challenges of balancing academics and athletics as a civil engineering student and high-performance athlete. She emphasizes the importance of self-motivation and surrounding oneself with supportive and inspiring people.
Takeaways
Having a German passport opened doors for Nina to play in Germany and represent the national team.
Balancing academics and athletics as a high-performance athlete requires self-motivation and a strong work ethic.
Surrounding oneself with supportive and inspiring people is crucial for personal and athletic development.
The journey to success in sports and academics is filled with challenges and setbacks, but perseverance and a positive mindset are key.
Prep Camp provides a platform for athletes to develop their skills, make connections, and have fun on their journey to achieving their goals.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:21 Playing in the Women's Pro League and Seeing Growth in the Women's Game
06:19 Playing as an Overage Player and Choosing to Pursue a Career in the States
10:08 Becoming Captain of the University of Minnesota Duluth Women's Hockey Team
12:57 The Importance of Self-Motivation and Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People
16:30 The Impact of Prep Camp on Personal and Athletic Development