Beyond the Culture

#062: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Coach Norm Roberts. 

Norm Roberts is a coach on the 2022 University of Kansas National Championship basketball team.

Norm has extensive experience in coaching. His coaching career includes head coach positions at St. John’s University and Queens College of New York.

 Norm has been a valued assistant coach at Oral Roberts University, University of Tulsa, Illinois University, University of Florida, and Kansas.

Norm is a native New Yorker. He's a husband and father of two adult sons.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Norm talks about Kansas’s mindset at halftime after trailing by 15 points in the National Championship Game
• Norm shared how the team overcame a great challenge during the season which he believes propelled the team to make it to the National Championship Game and win
• Norm discussed his obligation as a successful African American coach to be a role model to many student-athletes who grew up with a similar background
• Norm gave advice on the journey of being a college basketball coach

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Email: [email protected]

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#061: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Eugene Marshall. 

Eugene Marshall is the Director of Athletics at Hampton University

He’s had an accomplished career of over 37 years as a head coach and Athletics director. Making such notable stops at United States Military Academy (West Point), Iona College and Queens College in New York.

Gene is in his eighth year as AD at Hampton U.
A graduate of Northeastern University

He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. He later completed his master’s degree in sports leadership.

While an undergraduate at Northeastern, Gene was a member of the Huskies' men's basketball team under former UConn head coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun.

What you will learn in this episode:
·     Gene discusses the challenges of being a college athletics director

 ·    Gene talks about how he challenged Black cultural traditions by moving Hampton U. out of its historically Black athletic conference to a predominantly white conference

 ·    Gene shares how he was on the forefront of a social inclusion movement known as “Eracism.”

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 Connect with Eugene Marshall
LinkedIn: @ Eugene Marshall
Twitter: @Hampton_AD
Website: https://www.hamptonu.edu/

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#060: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Justin Kinsey. 

Justin is an innovative problem solver who’s passionate about project management, logistics, sports, and community outreach.

Justin is the Senior Project Manager-- Region Vice President of REEF Technology

He currently serves on the board of Florida Citrus Sports, West Lakes Partnership Inc., and the Orlando Sports Foundation.

Justin is known as a  Social Justice Game Changer

 He is a graduate of HBCU Morehouse College and a proud husband and father of three.

 What you will learn in this episode:

•  Why Justin celebrates sports legend, LeBron James’s drive and communal work ethic that has allowed him to build a legacy, which he continues to define. 
• Justin talks about his role in the success of the 2020 NBA Bubble Playoffs in Orlando Florida due to the COVID19 epidemic. 
• Justin explains his passion for social justice and that sports is a great tool for embracing our differences.

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Connect with Justin Kinsey
LinkedIn: @ justin-kinsey
Twitter: @MBKJack912

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#059: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker goes solo.

Today I’m doing things a little different. I’m doing the show solo.

Usually I have a guest that I interview But this season on occasion I’m going to take the pilots chair and fly all by myself. Every now and then I want you to hear my voice and my opinion on issues in the sports community. So, I have a few things I want to talk about.

What you will learn in this episode:

• I discuss WNBA Superstar Brittney Griner’s Russian detainment 
• I give an update on the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) on women student-athletes.
• I share my thoughts on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

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#058: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Monique A.J. Smith. 

Monique is a Leadership Strategist.
She guides Athletics Departments/Sport Organizations and Individuals who wish to advance in Athletics Administration or the Marketplace.

Monique operates her own consulting business company: Seeds of Empowerment LLC. 

Monique is an accomplished Sports Management Professional. She’s had a long career as an athletic conference executive for the historic Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). Monique is an adjunct professor at Hampton University.

Hosts: Chat in the Garden Podcast
Author: Removing the Face: A Remedy for Pain & Prescription for Change
Publishes the Magazine: Significance in Athletics and Sports

What you will learn in this episode:

• Monique shares how she began her sports journey and how she was influenced by the first Black woman sports broadcaster: Jayne Kennedy
• Monique discusses how she helps Black woman advance in the field of sports administration
• Monique talks about the importance of being a problem solver to get hired for better jobs

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Connect with Monique A.J. Smith
Website: www.seedsofempowerment.info
LinkedIn: @ Monique A.J. Smith 

Book Mentioned: Removing the Face: A Remedy for Pain & Prescription for Change
Magazine: Significance in Athletics and Sports

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#057: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Alex Molden. 

Alex is a former National Football League player. He was drafted in the 1st round (11th overall) of the 1996 NFL draft. He played 8 seasons with the (Saints, Chargers & Lions) battling some of the best athletes on EARTH. 

Alex knows a thing or two about change, culture, influence & how to navigate the pitfall of having your identity intertwined with your platform & ability. Alex is a Personal Development/Leadership Speaker and Coach. 

Alex is the author of The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement: 11 Keys for Success in Sport & Life. He is the host of the highly successful podcast: The Shark Effect. 

What you will learn in this episode:

 ·      Alex shares how he grew up without a background in sports, yet he exceled in his athletic talents to reach the NFL

·      Alex discusses how he uses the mantra: assignment, alignment & adjustment to empower his life and the many audiences

·      Alex talks about how he stands firm on his faith to impact the lives of others

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Connect with Alex Molden:
Website: www.alexmolden.com
Social media @alexmolden

Book Mentioned: The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement: 11 Keys for Success in Sport & Life.

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#056: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Chaunté Lowe. Chaunté is the story of determination, perseverance, and strength.  Not only is Chaunté a mother of three, a wife and a finance professional; she is also a professional athlete. She is a 4-time Olympian, an American Record Holder, a 3-Time World Championship medalist, and 12 times US National Champion.

As a public speaker, Chaunté is animated, entertaining, and humorous. Her infectious personality is electrifying and she wins with an “I can do anything attitude.” 

What you will learn in this episode:

• Chaunté shares her story of when she knew she was good enough to be an Olympic athlete
• Chaunté discusses how the Olympics helped her see the world differently and explains diversity in a way that is easy to relate to and learn from
• Chaunté talks about when diagnosed with breast cancer she decided to fight for her life. She openly shared her journey through chemo and a mastectomy to empower others.

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Connect with Chaunté Lowe:
Website: www.chauntelowespeaks.com
Instagram: @Chauntelowe
LinkedIn: @Chauntelowe

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#055: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Rick “Doc” Walker. Doc is an award-winning sports broadcaster and sideline sports reporter, TV and radio on-air personality, professional speaker, business sales trainer, podcast host, and entrepreneur.

Doc played in the National Football League for nine years. He helped the Washington Redskins (now the Washington Commanders) earn a Super Bowl championship victory in 1983.

Doc is a founder of ProView – a media enterprise featuring interviews and conversations with legendary sports figures and professional athletes.

He hosts The Doc Walker Podcast on Patreon.

 What you will learn in this episode:

• Doc shares his thoughts on the lack of hiring of Black head coaches, GMs, and ownership in the NFL
• Doc discusses how HBCU athletics can improve their visibility to the mass media
• Doc talks about how former athletes are ill prepared for financial success after their careers end

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 Connect with Doc Walker:
Website: www.DocWalker.com
Twitter: @rickdocwalker
www.patreon.com/docwalker

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#054: Dr. David M. Walker relives the best moments and interviews from Season 2. You’ll hear from some of the season’s best guests, including Toni Harris Taylor, Pam Perry, Dr. Geneva Williams, Dr. Brian Culp, Rodney C. Burris, Nkechi Taifa, Joseph Simmons, Ariel D. Smith, and more.

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Website: https://www.drdavidmwalker.com 

#054: Dr. David M. Walker relives the best moments and interviews from Season 2. You’ll hear from some of the season’s best guests, including Toni Harris Taylor, Pam Perry, Dr. Geneva Williams, Dr. Brian Culp, Rodney C. Burris, Nkechi Taifa, Joseph Simmons, Ariel D. Smith, and more.

Connect with Dr. Walker
LinkedIn: drdavidmwalker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalker
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ drdavidmwalker
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ drdavidmwalker
Website: https://www.drdavidmwalker.com