And trust us, we all need to follow her lead.
Now, she’s leading the Buckeyes toward another race to the championship in the2025 March Madness tournament.
But something that doesn’t show up on any of the stat sheets?
Theconfidenceshe exudes on and off the court.
Here are her top five tips.
Not for McMahon, though.
For McMahon, basketball has always been about joy.
Of course, like any athlete, she wants to win.
But, she reminds herself that letting loose and cherishing the moment are just as important, too.
Yeah, we’ve all been there.
But dwelling on the past keeps you, well…in the past.
“I never sit and dwell with a loss.
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I just feel like that opens up an opportunity for error,” she says.
We take it on the chin and move on to the next."
Just askXavier University, who offered McMahon her firstNCAA Division I scholarshipwhen she was in just the seventh grade.
That remains true even throughout her college career.
She recalls how that moment instilled more belief in herself.
“Being a D1 athlete in general can be so stressful,” she says.
But when she gets back?
That’s advice we can all use more of, I’m sure.
“Basketball is serious, but I don’t take things too seriously,” she says.
“I love to laugh, have fun, and take care of myself.”
But when she’s at home, she has an entirely separate wellness routine that she lives by.
“My self-care always includes having my hair, nails, lashes, andbrows done,” she explains.
“I also love getting massages and watching TV.”
“So, build good habits that make you feel positive, present, stress-free, and happy.
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