Beyond the Game

In this first episode of "Beyond the Game: Meet the Team," host Matt Geibel, Director of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes at Seton Hall, shares his career path from graduate assistant to director, and how college athletics and academic support have changed over three decades.

Matt discusses what he finds most rewarding—helping students grow and find success—common misconceptions about student-athletes, practical advice to incoming students (be curious and learn to problem-solve), and personal insights like his running habit and love of coffee.

This episode gives listeners an inside look at the people supporting student-athletes and what to expect from the podcast series.

Hosts Matt Geibel, Amanda Di Donato, and Carissa Leoni introduce Beyond the Game and explain how Seton Hall’s Academic Support Services helps student‑athletes balance competition and coursework. They describe their roles, tutoring, study hall, academic advising, and collaboration with campus partners, and preview future episodes on eligibility, NIL, and the transfer portal.

This inaugural episode offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the staff, resources, and priorities that support student‑athlete success both in the classroom and beyond the game.