As we approach the six-week mark, I want to reflect on the challenges faced when it comes to off-the-court daily living while playing basketball overseas. Consider the time frame: You could be living in another country for anywhere from six to ten months out of the year. For some, it’s a new country every year, while others are fortunate to re-sign to the same team if the situation benefits them. Personally, my season is eight months long, which means eight months away from everyone and everything I know and love. To say that one experiences a few challenges in their…
Author: Malia Fisher
To round-out the final days of my first preseason as a professional athlete, the Rutronik Stars Keltern and I participated in the Lux’ELLE Trophy Women’s Basketball Tournament. From September 19th to 21st, we embarked on a four-hour journey to Luxeuil-Les Bains, France, in two mini-buses. There, we were guaranteed two games out of four teams, with the winner taking home some hardware! A typical gameday is much more anticlimactic than one would assume. You wake up, have breakfast, and then retreat to your room for a few hours. Afterward, you come back, have lunch, and return to your room for…
In just two weeks of living in Germany, I’ve taken on a diverse range of roles, including athlete, chef, nutritionist, chauffeur, maintenance repairwoman, maid, athletic trainer, and doctor. So, let me share some insights into my experiences so far. My bedroom window overlooks the charming town of Keltern, Germany. Surrounded by lush greenery, a wine vineyard stands tall at the top of the hill, and a vibrant blue sky contrasts sharply with the horizon. Cobblestone sidewalks wind through the town, lined with cramped stucco houses that proudly display the same red brick roofing. The pace of life in Keltern is quite…
Imagine you’re sitting in the aisle of a completely full American Boeing 777 flight. The middle-aged man next to you is cozily watching his movie on the screen in front of you. The young girl across from you is tussling with her pink crocs that are slightly too big. And then there’s you. At the ripe, relatively green age of twenty-two, you’re flying across the world to follow the dream you’ve had since you were a little kid. We all have the same destination, but don’t all have the same destination. Stay with me now! My name is Malia Jordan…