Four Quarters Podcast

The U Sports Women's Basketball Spotlight Series wraps up in Quebec, as Concordia Stingers Women's Basketball Head Coach Tenicha Gittens joins the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  In Part Three of this three-part series, Coach Gittens and host Tyler Bennett discuss anything and everything around Tenicha's basketball coaching career.  The episode kicks off with a discussion around Time Out Talks, the Black Canadian Coaches Association, BIPOC representation, and how important it is to keep the conversation going around the fight for racial equality.  Coach Gittens explains how Time Out Talks got started, the platform it provides student-athletes, and the importance of checking in and 'listening vs. hearing' someone.  From there, Coach Gittens details her coaching journey and how she ended up back in Montreal as the Head Coach of the Stingers when she was close to stepping away from coaching altogether and returning to the corporate world.  Coach Gittens also gives her thoughts on how we can better grow our game in Canada.  The Spotlight Series is designed to showcase each and every league in some way, and the U Sports Women's Basketball Spotlight Series showcases three of the four U Sports leagues from across Canada.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

The U Sports Women's Basketball Spotlight Series heads to the Canada West, as Lethbridge Pronghorns Women's Basketball Head Coach Dave Waknuk joins the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  In Part Two of the three-part series, Coach Waknuk and host Tyler Bennett discuss anything and everything around Dave's basketball coaching career.  Coach Waknuk discusses how he first got his start in coaching, and the challenges that came with the move from Assistant Coach to Head Coach along the way.  Coach Waknuk also reflects back on the early success he had as a Head Coach of the GPRC Wolves program, and how that helped shape his approach to coaching.  Coach Waknuk also shares his thoughts on the turnaround of the Pronghorns Women's Basketball program, and the direction they're looking to keep going.  The Spotlight Series is designed to showcase each and every league in some way, and the U Sports Women's Basketball Spotlight Series showcases three of the four U Sports leagues from across Canada.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

The U Sports Women's Basketball Spotlight Series gets underway, as Nipissing Lakers Women's Basketball Head Coach Katie Hamilton joins the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  In Part One of the four-part series, Coach Hamilton and host Tyler Bennett discuss anything and everything around Katie's basketball coaching career.  Coach Hamilton kicks off the show by sharing what she's been up to during quarantine, including a newfound love for cooking (hello, HelloFresh).  Then, Hamilton and Bennett discuss the various stops along the way, all of which have led Coach Hamilton to Nipissing University.  Coach Hamilton also gives her thoughts on the culture within the Lakers program, and how she's gone about building the team her way.  The Spotlight Series is designed to showcase each and every league in some way, and the U Sports Women's Basketball Spotlight Series showcases three of the four U Sports leagues from across Canada.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

The U Sports Men's Basketball Spotlight Series wraps up its trip across Canada in Ontario, as Laurier Golden Hawks Men's Basketball Head Coach Justin Serresse joins the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  In Part Four of the four-part series, Coach Serresse and host Tyler Bennett discuss Justin's career, from his playing days to now as the Head Coach at Wilfrid Laurier University.  To start, Coach Serresse discusses the experience he gained playing alongside a professional team in France at the age of 17, and how he ultimately ended up coming to Canada.  Then, Serresse explains how he landed at Laurier, and how the themes of Hard Work, Perseverance, and Determination are prevalent throughout his entire career.  Coach Serresse also shares his thoughts on his roster, and who looks poised for a breakout year whenever the Golden Hawks can return to the floor.  The Spotlight Series is designed to showcase each and every league in some way, and the U Sports Men's Basketball Spotlight Series showcases all four leagues from across Canada.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

The U Sports Men's Basketball Spotlight Series continues moving across Canada, as Fraser Valley Cascades Men's Basketball Head Coach Joe Enevoldson joins the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  In Part Three of the four-part series, Coach Enevoldson and host Tyler Bennett catch up after Joe's last appearance on the podcast back in March.  The show kicks off with a little discussion around Christmas at the Enevoldson household, and when is 'too early' for Christmas decorations.  Then, Enevoldson discusses making the move from Douglas College to the University of the Fraser Valley, and the pros and cons that have come with the move during a pandemic.  The Spotlight Series is designed to showcase each and every league in some way, and the U Sports Men's Basketball Spotlight Series showcases all four leagues from across Canada.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

The U Sports Men's Basketball Spotlight Series keeps rolling along, as Saint Mary's Huskies Men's Basketball Head Coach Jonah Taussig joins the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  In Part Two of the four-part series, Coach Taussig and host Tyler Bennett discuss anything and everything around Jonah's basketball coaching career.  Off the top, Taussig and Bennett look back at Jonah's playing career with the Huskies, and the lengthy list of accolades he picked up over his five-year career.  Then, Taussig shares how he got into coaching, and what he learned from Coach Quackenbush over the years before taking over the program himself.  Towards the end, Taussig shares his thoughts on what has allowed the Huskies to enjoy a sustained level of success in the AUS during his tenure.  The Spotlight Series is designed to showcase each and every league in some way, and the U Sports Men's Basketball Spotlight Series showcases all four leagues from across Canada.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

The U Sports Men's Basketball Spotlight Series gets underway, as Bishop's Gaiters Men's Basketball Head Coach Rod Gilpin joins the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  In Part One of the four-part series, Coach Gilpin and host Tyler Bennett discuss anything and everything around Rod's basketball coaching career.  Coach Gilpin kicks off the show by sharing how he ended up at Bishop's University after playing at Laurentian and working with the Ontario Basketball Association.  Gilpin shares what Coach Eddie Pomykala has meant to his career, both as part of his staff with the Gaiters' men's basketball program and when Gilpin made the move to the Women's Program before ultimately taking over for Pomykala when he retired.  Then, Gilpin takes a look back at the 2019-20 season and the run to Nationals for the Gaiters.  The Spotlight Series is designed to showcase each and every league in some way, and the U Sports Men's Basketball Spotlight Series showcases all four leagues from across Canada.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

The CCAA Women's Basketball Spotlight Series makes its final stop on the journey across Canada, as MSVU Mystics Women's Basketball Head Coach Mark Forward the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  In Part Five of the five-part series, Forward and host Tyler Bennett kick off the chat by taking a look at Mark's career with the Mystics and in the ACAA, one that started as a player with the Men's Program before joining the Coaching Staff.  Forward shares his thoughts on what has made the Mystics program such a success over the years.  Then, Bennett and Forward discuss the Mystics in the community, and how giving back is a key piece of the culture at Mount Saint Vincent University.  The Spotlight Series is designed to showcase each and every league in some way, and the CCAA Women's Basketball Spotlight Series showcases all five leagues from across Canada.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

The CCAA Women's Basketball Spotlight Series keeps rolling across Canada, as Geants de Saint-Jean Women's Basketball Head Coach Bernard Tanguay and forward Clara Bergeron join the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  In Part Four of the five-part series, Tanguay, Bergeron, and host Tyler Bennett discuss everything about the CEGEP system and the Geants program.  Off the top, both Tanguay and Bergeron share their thoughts on what makes the Geants program stand out above the rest, all while shining more light on the CEGEP system as a whole.  Tanguay and Bergeron share what makes the CEGEP system unique, and how it better prepares student-athletes to make the jump to the next level.  Also, both discuss how recruiting has changed during the pandemic, both from a Coach and Player perspective.  The Spotlight Series is designed to showcase each and every league in some way, and the CCAA Women's Basketball Spotlight Series showcases all five leagues from across Canada.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

The CCAA Women's Basketball Spotlight Series keeps rolling across Canada, as Redeemer Royals Women's Basketball Head Coach Jesse VanHouwelingen joins the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  In Part Three of the five-part series, Coach VanHouwelingen and host Tyler Bennett discuss everything about the Redeemer program and the culture surrounding the program.  With the community support in Ancaster and the surrounding area, VanHouwelingen discusses its impact on the program.  Then, Bennett and VanHouwelingen discuss  the family culture within both the Women's Basketball program and the Athletics Department as a whole, and how that makes the players feel like they're part of something bigger than just the game itself.  The pair also discuss how we can grow coverage in Canada, plus Women's Basketball in our country as a whole.  The Spotlight Series is designed to showcase each and every league in some way, and the CCAA Women's Basketball Spotlight Series showcases all five leagues from across Canada.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)