Before the Game

On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with IMG Academy Assistant Head of House, Joshua Best! Josh gives us an inside look at his upbringing in Baltimore, playing sports and getting to college, and how he helps people now with getting their mental health in check! Tap in and listen to the gems in this episode!

*We did have some technical difficulties recording this episode, but we wanted to share Josh's story with you anyway. We hope you still find the podcast enjoyable and uplifting!*

On this episode, I answered questions posed to me by YOU the listeners! Do I think LeBron is the GOAT? Can John Calipari and Kentucky turn it around? Tune in to find the answers to these and more questions!

On the first episode of 2023, I sit down with the CEO of J. Douse Photography and the multi-talented, Jerrod Douse. Jerrod talks about his childhood, going to an HBCU, striving out on his own at an early age, and what keeps him going through his many different careers. Tune in!

On this episode, we sit down with well respected Principal Michael Sneed Jr.! We discuss his challenging upbringing, how he had to step up to the plate to handle his responsibilities, his various career interests, and how to create a winning culture for athletics via the administration office! Principal Sneed gives us a unique perspective of working with student-athletes that we've never gotten before!

On this episode, Anthony Williams and myself discuss the first week of the NBA season; culminating in the 0-3 start for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. We discuss if Russell Westbrook is the right fit for the Lakers and the expectations for the rival Clippers. We also break down Week 7 in the NFL and if Tom Brady and the Bucs can right the ship!

On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with IMG Student Athlete mentor and former college basketball player, Anthony Williams! During our conversation, we talk about Anthony’s upbringing in Alabama, constantly moving around as a child, his love and passion for the game and his new found position! Anthony also inspires us with his story of battling through depression. You don’t want to miss this episode!

Today on the podcast we finish our conversation with professional basketball player, Dayon Griffin! Dayon touches on how he views his high school career, competing against Zion Williamson and Duke, and what helps keep him grounded through all the obstacles he faces!

This week on the podcast, we sit down with St. Petersburg High (St. Petersburg, FL) alumni, University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL) alumni, and professional basketball player, Dayon Griffin! Dayon walks us through memory lane, discussing his high school playing years, overcoming adversity when getting overlooked by colleges, and accepting his leadership role! This is just part ONE of a TWO part episode!

On this special episode of the podcast, we sit down with Keiser University (West Palm Beach, FL) Assistant Basketball Coach, Max Spinner! Coach Spinner details his humble basketball beginnings, overcoming adversity in the coaching realm, and what makes a high school athlete a great college recruit! Coach Spinner drops a lot of knowledge on this episode! Don’t want to miss it!

On the latest episode of the podcast, we sit down with Davidson College Wide Receiver and Calvary Christian (Clearwater, FL) alumni, Kellyn West! Kellyn discusses his high school career, overcoming many different injuries, and how even with all his setbacks, he is still where he is today! An inspiring message that you don’t want to miss!