3P Champions

Veteran basketball coach Tom Newell has spent over 40 years in the highest levels of professional and international basketball programs. This extensive basketball experience has earned him the reputation as an authority on player development. His non-profit organization, Coaches Who Care, Intl. is specifically designed to assist volunteer coaches at every level with a proper teaching model and participant/player development programs that will enable coaches and kids alike to have a positive experience with youth sports.

Through "Rise Above," (and with another 3P Champion, Jaci McCormack), Brad Meyers is changing our world for the better, with passion, purpose, principle and modesty. He is an exemplary individual, and his story is worth listening to, guaranteed.

Rich Sheubrooks has had an extraordinary career as a global talent scout for Nike, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Charlotte Hornets, spending sixteen years in Spain and other parts of the world, recruiting legendary foreign players including Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker and Pao Gasol. He's worked closely with Jerry West, Michael Jordan and countless other NBA luminaries. A sought-after public speaker, Rich has shared his appreciation for his good fortune, actively expresses gratitude to those who've helped him, and works tirelessly to help others. His story and perspective are worth listening to, and we are proud to present him on the 3P Champions podcast.

Former NFL player, now Personal Trainer extraordinaire, Carlos is a motivator and educator, sharing his warmth and expertise with any and all seeking help. He's also established a non-profit benefitting scholar athletes, and is working with a new company, SAFR, to innovate more protective football helmets. We are proud to present him on 3P Champions.

3P Champion Bruce Lefkowitz has achieved greatness throughout his life, as a Hall of Fame Basketball player at University of Pennsylvania, as well as in his professional media career with Turner Broadcasting, Discovery Communications, and Fox Networks. Additionally, he and his wife Coco have raised quadruplets and twins!

This week's extraordinary 3P Champion, Paula Boggs has had several stellar careers, following her time in the military. Paula worked at the highest levels of law and corporate achievement, with Dell Technology and as General Counsel for Starbucks, as well as having served four US Presidents, including Barack Obama, who appointed her to the National Arts Council. Paula has changed course completely, however, to follow her passion and purpose, socially and politically, as a singer-songwriter, who now fronts the Paula Boggs Band. We are very proud to present Paula Boggs on the 3P Champions podcast.

This week's 3P Champion podcast features one of my closest personal friends since high school, but that's not why he's a 3P Champion. Through Jazz, Gregg Gelb continues to enhance the lives of hundreds of young people in North Carolina. A former high school and college athlete, Gregg ultimately returned devotedly to his first love, music - and has now brought his Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble from North Carolina to Lincoln Center for the last seven years, to compete in the national finals of the "Everything Ellington" competition, spearheaded by Wynton Marsalis. A fabulous friend, tremendous musician, inspiring teacher and mentor, Gregg's modesty belies his ethics and accomplishments, and we are very proud to present Dr. Gelb as a 3P Champion. We're certain you'll enjoy the interview!

This week’s 3P Champions podcast features Merrill Brick, a member of the Board of Directors of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation. He has always had a passion for health and fitness, and for helping other people, his life having revolved around education, sports and fitness. Merrill also had a 20-year career as a high school teacher in Daytona, Florida, where he taught business education, and coached football, basketball and tennis. His story and perspective are worth listening to, and we are proud to present him as a 3P Champion.

Matt Santangelo exemplifies the 3Ps - passion, purpose and principle. After having been an over-achieving HS basketball star in Portland, Oregon, Matt became the 3-time all-league point guard at Gonzaga University, leading them to their first ever Elite 8 NCAA appearance, and National exposure. Top 10 all-time in assists and scoring at Gonzaga, Matt was a member of the 1999 Gold Medal-winning USA Men’s Team at the World University games, and then played professionally in Greece, Spain, Italy, and Russia. From 2014-2021 Matt served as the Executive Director of HOOPFEST, the world's largest three-on-three basketball event (non-profit), hosting over 7000 teams annually. Matt is fiercely dedicated to developing basketball, helping young people succeed, and to his own family - a servant leader on and off of the court. His simple wisdom and his 3Ps are worthwhile listening. Enjoy.

Since her time as a dancer with the Pennsylvania Ballet, Christine has worked tirelessly to promote and present modern ballet to new audiences in her home city of Philadelphia and around the world. Her company, BalletX, has emerged as one of the most innovative and exciting dance companies in the country, exposing people young and old to performances unlike any they've seen before. Listen to her incredible story and life lessons, driven by her passion, purpose and principle, on the 3P Champions podcast.