What do you do when you’re great at what you do but nobody notices? 🏃‍♂️
Texas A&M commit Matthew Maldima (10.11s 100m) shares his journey of faith, discipline, and chasing dreams.

In Episode 5 of the Athletes Talk Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Maldima, a Texas A&M track commit and one of the fastest high school sprinters in the nation, running 10.11 in the 100m.

Matthew shares his journey of faith, discipline, and resilience—how he stayed motivated while underrated, broke barriers on the track, and trusted God’s timing. From the recruiting process to preparing for the SEC stage, he gives powerful advice to athletes chasing their dreams.

📌 Chapters (EP5 – YouTube Timestamps):
7:00 – God’s Timing
8:30 – 10.4 Freshman
11:04 – Platforms to Get Recruited
12:15 – SEC Schools
13:28 – DM’s / Emailing Coaches
16:37 – Recruiting Tips
17:54 – Don’t Rush the Process
18:15 – Official Visits
18:34 – Texas A&M
21:00 – TCU
24:07 – A Positive Impact
26:12 – Team Culture
26:44 – Keep Pushing Through Adversity
27:19 – Champion Mindset
28:26 – Talent vs Hard Work
28:43 – Asking for Help
29:55 – Track Meet Routines
31:12 – Gameday Playlist
32:01 – Time Management as a Student Athlete
34:27 – Athlete Mental Health
35:40 – It Will All Pay Off
38:52 – The Subconscious Mind
40:00 – Positive Self-Talk
41:22 – Matthew Made a Vision Board
41:45 – The Vision Board Worked
42:30 – Advice to Younger Athletes
44:10 – Fish in the Ocean Story
46:02 – Be Content
47:25 – Confidence > Arrogance
48:15 – NIL Opportunities
49:54 – Personal Brand
51:34 – ATP’s Beginnings
52:40 – What’s Next for Matthew
53:02 – NCAA Championships
53:55 – Imposter Syndrome
54:46 – Fun Questions
56:20 – Next 60 Seconds Pt. 1
57:54 – Next 60 Seconds Pt. 2
1:00:00 – Closing Prayer

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Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6gLXhwzQAcZgyfgo9Ky67G

Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-talk-podcast/id1824870681

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