Caitlin Clark may be a top athlete, but she certainly indulges in her share of cheat meals. The Indiana Fever player is featured in the new ESPN+ series Full Court Press, which documents her journey during her final year at the University of Iowa.
Producer Hannah Bier, who filmed alongside Clark, shared that she developed a routine of buying breakfast for the star during their time together. One of Clark’s favorite meals includes a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich from fast food chains like McDonald’s, paired with an iced macchiato with vanilla sweet cream cold foam from Starbucks.
Bier, who spent 28 days with Clark during the filming, noted that by the time they filmed the final scenes in Indiana, Clark’s popularity had surged significantly after being drafted first overall by the Fever.
‘We had talked on Zoom, but the first time that I met Caitlin in person was right around the team Christmas party that we filmed for Episode 1,’ Bier explained.
‘She proposed her own ideas for the series regarding some things that she was excited about going on in her life. For instance, she suggested that we go film with her on Christmas Day with her family.’
Following the 22-year-old’s suggestion, the crew joined her family at the Kansas City Chiefs game on December 25.
‘That is one of the most intimate ways to spend time with someone because it’s when people want to turn off and not focus or think about work … That ultimately ended up making the film, and it was a great lead-off point for us to tell her family backstory,’ Bier continued.
The series documenting Caitlin Clark’s life both on and off the court promises to offer an intimate look at the athlete’s journey. Viewers can expect to see Clark receiving advice from A-listers like Jason Sudeikis and dealing with the emotional aftermath of Iowa’s championship loss to South Carolina.
Producer Hannah Bier shared insights into their filming process, noting Clark’s professionalism: “She was good about being like, ‘Hey, I only have 10 minutes for you here, but we can do this.’” Bier emphasized the importance of maintaining open communication throughout the year while respecting Clark’s boundaries, allowing her to enjoy her senior year as a college student.
Building a strong foundation of trust was crucial, and by the time they reached the tournament, Clark and her team seemed to forget the cameras were there.
Clark’s rising popularity during her college career has seamlessly transitioned into her professional life, contributing to increased attention on the WNBA, with many attributing this surge to her influence.