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Native America Calling: Reaching for the college sports roster
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Reaching for the college sports roster
Getting signed to a college sports team is a dream for many Native athletes.

It appeals to the competitive spirit and can be a major higher education financial boost. But it comes with responsibilities, pressures, and the possibility for injury.

Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce explores what it takes to reach and sustain NCAA status.

Guests on Native America Calling
Bennae Calac (Pauma Band of Luiseno Indians), co-founder, president, and executive director of the 7G Foundation

Zach Blankenship (Nez Perce), freshman at Oklahoma State University

Amil Mitchell (Cherokee and Navajo), shooting guard for LeMoyne-Owen College.

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