Ep 15- Jesse Washington

In this episode, Mike and I speak with Val Ackerman, commissioner of the Big East conference. Some of the topics we discuss: -her career as an executive with the NBA, WNBA, and USA Basketball -leading a major college conference -her soon to be enshrinement into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame -her favorite pizza in New York

In this episode, I speak with Jesse Washington: -writer for ESPN's Undefeated -co-author of John Thompson II autobiography "I Came As A Shadow" -speak in depth about his career and his experience writing the book with the legendary Georgetown University basketball coach

In this week's episode (presented by Vermont Organic Science), I speak with Kim Johnson, Retail Marketing Manager at Callaway Golf. We discuss: -her journey through the golf industry as a student athlete, mini tour player, and coach/instructor -working at two of the industry's premier manufacturers (TaylorMade and Callaway) -the future of golf -her top golf moments This episode is sponsored by Vermont Organic Science, visit their website (https://vermontorganicscience.com/) for all of your CBD needs.

In this week's episode, Mike and I speak with Dominique Soucy, founder of PurInstinct. We talk to him about: -his career as a pro basketball player in Canada -the story behind PurInstinct -future plans for PurInstinct -why the Canadian national basketball team could make a run in the Olympics This episode is sponsored by Vermont Organic Science, visit their website for all CBD needs: https://vermontorganicscience.com/ 

In this episode, Mike and I talk with Chris Grosse, assistant AD for marketing at Penn State University. We discuss: -his career in the sport industry -his promotions while at Georgetown University -viral tweets -are T-shirt cannons as exciting as they look?

In this week's episode, Mike and I talk with Tommy Strine, assistant coach Chicago State men's basketball. We discuss: -his journey through the basketball coaching industry -reaching out to over 500 schools for coaching positions  -making 190/200 3 point attempts at a shoot around  This episode is sponsored by Vermont Organic Science, please visit their website ( vermontorganicscience.com/shop ), use code "podcast" for 20% off their CBD gummies. 

In this episode, Mike and I speak with Chris Ray, assistant AD for Compliance at Georgetown University. We discuss all things NCAA compliance, his career as a swimmer at Providence, and his journey through the sport industry.  This episode is sponsored by Vermont Organic Science, please visit their website ( vermontorganicscience.com/shop ), use code "podcast" for 20% off their CBD gummies.

In this episode, Mike and I interview Daniel Rapaport, writer for Golf Digest. We discuss with him: -his background in golf -his brief career as a caddy for Matthew Fitzpatrick -working with Tiger Woods -his podcast "Local Knowledge" -2020 Masters preview

In this week's episode, Mike and I interview Tino Martinez, former MLB All-Star. We talk to him about: -his collegiate career at the University of Tampa, where he was the Division 2 National Player of the Year -his MLB career with the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, St Louis Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Rays -his golf game -involvement with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission

In this week's episode, Mike and I speak with Selena Castillo, the content development specialist for Duke Women's Basketball. We discuss her journey through sports, beginning as a student athlete with Emory University Women's Basketball, to her current role at Duke. Additionally, we talk about the evolution of social media in sports, and how it has shaped her career.