Jonte Grose and Morris Arnold: Alumni Series - Bridging culture through sports

Athletics For Life

We interviewed Jonte Grose and Morris Arnold. Both Jonte and Morris are ISU Alumni who played multiple sports. Both of them graduated in 2020 and they are currently attending university in Australia. Both of them embodied the educational-based athletics philosophy and showed what it means to be a student-athlete. They have made tremendous growth as an athlete, but more important as a person.

Not only were they great team players, but they also were supportive of others, kind and respectful to their coaches and they showed great sportsmanship on- and off the court. What makes them so unique is their maturity, kindness and their respect for the Mongolian culture.

Talking to them you can feel how much they appreciate and value the life experiences the International School of Ulaanbaatar gave them.

It was amazing to have them on the podcast.

'True friendships are made at the Chinese embassy in Ulaanbaatar' - Morris and Jonte

'All new things are hard, but do not let that de-motivate you. Keep pushing day-by-day' - Jonte Grose

'The experiences last forever, do not play for the medals but for the experiences' - Morris Arnold

'My friends and the people around me pushed me to become the best version of myself' - Jonte Grose

'Sport is a big part of how we stay connected with all our friends from all over the world' - Morris Arnold

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Who, Where and What!

The sports that they played at ISU

Some of the most memorable moments from playing sports at ISU

What did it mean for them to represent ISU and Mongolia at International events

The cultural differences they experienced

Their graduating class of 2019

How did they experience their transition back home

The impact of COVID-19 on their final year at ISU

Jonte's personal transition during his time at ISU

Morris' experiences and change of vision on life

What are they up to right now at home / Jonte's Ride for Research

Morris' experiences in the Australian Army

Biggest lesson learned from ISU sports

Did we prepare them enough with the ISU sports program

Their advice for younger student-athletes

The most memorable moments from their ACAMIS trips

Their ride through Australia and the closing of the interview

Support Jonte's Ride for Research - https://www.cancer200.org.au/fundrais...​

Awards banquet 2019 Video - https://drive.google.com/file/d/17a23...​

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Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Jonte Grose and Morris Arnold

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis

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