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5. From Outsider to Record Breaking Athlete | Chris Orozco

5. From Outsider to Record Breaking Athlete | Chris Orozco

Chris Orozco’s journey is proof that where you start doesn’t determine where you finish. From immigrating to the U.S. without speaking English to becoming a 2,000 point scorer, Division I athlete, and mindset coach, he shares lessons on resilience, mental health, and overcoming adversity. Join Tom Mandile and Thomas Calabrese on the Built Not Born Podcast for an inspiring conversation with a local basketball legend.

Connect with Chris Orozco:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orozcobodyandmind/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.orozco.796/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@orozcobodyandmind

Subscribe to the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TNTBuiltNotBorn

Connect with Tom Mandile: 

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Website: https://tommandile.com/⁠

Connect with Thomas Calabrese: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomas.calabrese_/⁠

The Built Not Born Podcast is about helping you build the mindset, discipline, leadership, and daily habits needed to grow on and off the court.

Hosted by Tom Mandile and Thomas Calabrese, each episode brings honest conversations around sports, mental toughness, accountability, confidence, personal growth, and what it really takes to improve every single day. Whether you are an athlete, student, parent, coach, or competitor, this podcast is designed to challenge you to think bigger, work harder, lead better, and become more intentional in every area of life.

Because success is not given. It is built.

About Tom Mandile

A championship-winning head coach at Cliffside Park, Tom is recognized widely for building programs that prioritize character, leadership, and excellence. He brings this unique perspective and skill set to his mentorship beyond the athletic field, leveraging his coaching framework for a wide range of contexts. 

This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact

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