Building Friendships Beyond Borders A basketball trip in Mexico is not only about sports — it’s about building relationships. Whether you’re playing with locals or meeting athletes from other countries, the shared love for basketball creates instant bonds. Many teams develop lifelong friendships, and the opportunity to interact with people from different backgrounds makes for a unique, enriching experience.
A Memorable Basketball Trip to Air Force: Facing the Falcons on Their Home Turf As the basketball season heats up, there are always those games on the schedule that stand out, the ones that players and coaches look forward to the most. For our team, one of those games was the trip to Colorado Springs to face the Air Force Falcons. The challenge of playing at the United States Air Force Academy, nestled high in Read more…
Big Game Tomorrow: Belmont vs. Lipscomb – A College Basketball Showdown Tomorrow, college basketball fans in Nashville, Tennessee, are in for an exciting matchup as two local rivals—Belmont University and Lipscomb University—go head-to-head in a highly anticipated game. This will be a battle between two programs with passionate fanbases, rich histories, and big ambitions, making it a can’t-miss event for basketball lovers in the area. The Rivalry: Belmont vs. Lipscomb The rivalry between Belmont and Read more…
Into the Season: Navigating the Mental Landscape of Athletics A week into the new season, and the air is thick with anticipation and excitement. For athletes, this time of year can be a real rollercoaster: the excitement of competition, the fun of games, the stress to perform-all combine into a special mental landscape that can be exhilarating and challenging in equal measure. The Rollercoaster of Emotions Every one of them will know that pre-season can Read more…
The Journey of a Belmont Basketball Player: Preparing for the Season Ahead As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, the atmosphere around Belmont University is charged with excitement—basketball season is just around the corner. For our men’s basketball team, practices have been intense and productive, showcasing the dedication and hard work that our players put in day in and day out. Each drill, each scrimmage, is a stepping stone towards a Read more…
Hey everyone! I’m Brody Peebles, a Division I men’s basketball player at Belmont University, and I’m excited to kick off this blog where I’ll be sharing my journey through the world of college basketball, mental wellness, and skill development. Why This Blog? As a student-athlete, I’ve learned that the game isn’t just about physical skills; it’s also about mental resilience. Balancing academics, athletics, and life can be challenging, and I want to create a space Read more…
This journey should be a lot of fun and a journey worth following. The athlete’s life is an all access blog into my daily life, feelings, schedule, and more. This is my though journal, life updates, and everything in between blog. Come along with us on this journey and hopefully we both grow in the process.