Four Quarters Podcast

The 2020-21 Season Preview Series kicks off in a big way with a look at the St. Thomas Tommies Men's Basketball program in Part Two of Episode 17 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Off the top, host Tyler Bennett takes a look back at the 2019-20 season, and how things played out for the program. Then, Bennett shares his thoughts on the incoming recruiting class, and what the group brings to the table. (FULL PREVIEW SCHEDULE: https://fourquartersmedia.net/2020-21-season-previews/)  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

The 2020-21 Season Preview Series kicks off in a big way with a look at the St. Thomas Tommies Women's Basketball program in Part One of Episode 17 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Tommies Head Coach Fred Connors and guard Vanessa Soffee, the reigning ACAA Player of the Year and CCAA All-Canadian, to discuss anything and everything St. Thomas women's basketball.  Off the top, the three take a look back at the 2019-20 season, and how things played out for the program. Connors and Soffee discuss the team's journey through the year, and the eventual heartbreak that was the ACAA Semifinal game against UKC.  Then, Connors discusses his incoming recruiting class, and what the group brings to the table. Part One of Episode 17 closes with a discussion around how we can get the level of admiration, appreciation, respect, and coverage of both Men's and Women's Basketball in Canada to the level it deserves to be.  (FULL PREVIEW SCHEDULE: https://fourquartersmedia.net/2020-21-season-previews/)  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Cape Breton Capers forward Cooper Ward on Episode 16 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Off the top, Ward talks about what life is like in Australia now as they start to re-open amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.  Hearing how Australia handled the situation would make most of North America a bit envious.  Then, Ward discusses his journey to North America, and the pros and cons that came with the move.  Cooper shares how he ended up at Cape Breton University, and his opinions on Canada now that he's spent a school year north of the border.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Host Tyler Bennett is joined by former Douglas College Royals star point guard Grant Campbell in Episode 15 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  After finishing his collegiate career as the all-time leading scorer in PACWEST history (1,459 points), Campbell began his professional career in Europe, playing for Sveva Pallacanestro Lucera in Serie D.  Still in Italy as the COVID-19 pandemic worsened, Campbell kicks off the episode by detailing how he managed to leave the country and return to Canada before the full lock down took place.  Then, Campbell discusses the challenges that came with playing professional basketball in a foreign country, and how big of a barrier language played in his role as a point guard.  He also talks about the positives of playing in Italy, and discusses a country where he'd like to play before his career is over.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Getting two members of the Brock University community on one episode is a big deal!  Host Tyler Bennett (Brock University, '15) is joined by Brock Women's Basketball Head Coach Mike Rao for Episode 14 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Off the top, Bennett and Rao discuss the 2019-20 season, and the process that ultimately led the Badgers to the 2020 U Sports Women's Basketball National Championship Game.  Rao also shares stories on when he first landed the Head Coaching job, and how he had to convince two of his star players to give it one more shot.  Then, Rao shares some words on the work that Jacob Smith has done to raise awareness and put the Badgers in front of everyone on a consistent basis.  To close the episode, Bennett and Rao discuss the upcoming 2020 CEBL Summer Series, where Rao will be reunited with Charles Kissi with the Guelph Nighthawks.  Plus, he shares his thoughts on coaching alongside his son, current Niagara College Knights Women's Basketball Head Coach Chris Rao.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Lethbridge College Kodiaks Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Michael Clemons joins host Tyler Bennett on Episode 13 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Off the top, the pair discuss The Drive and Kick Podcast, which is operated by Clemons and Trinity Western Spartans guard Dan Lybbert.  Bennett and Clemons look at where the idea came from for the podcast, and what's ahead for the pair in Season Two.  Then, a chat on ways that both U Sports and the CCAA can improve the overall product on the floor is had.  While the product currently is good, Bennett and Clemons both throw ideas out there that could potentially make the product that much better, and it all starts at the institutional level.  To close, Clemons discusses his transition from Player to Coach, and his relationship with Head Coach Ryan Heggie.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Trinity Western Spartans guard Ja'Qualyn Gilbreath makes his return to the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media, as he joins host Tyler Bennett for Part Two of Episode 12!  Technical difficulties marred the start of the podcast (apologies for the issues early on), but things got sorted out and the pair were off and rolling.  Picking up where they left off in January, Bennett and Gilbreath take a look back at the 2019-20 season for the Spartans, even if it didn't play out as expected.  Gilbreath then shares his goals and outlook for the future, plus his plans after university has come and gone.  (Music:bensound.com)

Host Tyler Bennett is joined by former Memorial Sea-hawks guard Haille Nickerson to kick off Episode 12 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  The 2019-20 season marked the end of a five-year career for Nickerson as a member of the Sea-hawks, and her name will forever be synonymous with Memorial Women's Basketball.  Off the top, Nickerson explains how she ultimately ended up at Memorial University with Head Coach Mark English, and how she adjusted to her role as her career unfolded.  Then, a conversation around her record-breaking 2019-20 season is on tap.  Lastly, there are some hot takes on which percentage of white milk is the best.  (Music: bensound.com)

St. Mary's Lightning forwards Jordan Britton and Alex Cliche join host Tyler Bennett on Part Two of Episode 11 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Off the top, the trio discuss the NBA re-start down in Orlando, Florida, and the unique possibilities that it presents.  Then, Jordan and Alex give us a look into their own podcast, The Double Double Podcast. They discuss how that all came about, the vision behind the show, and more.  To close the episode, the 2019-20 season for the St. Mary's Lightning is looked at, plus individual and personal goals for both Jordan and Alex.  (Check out The Double Double Podcast on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!)  (Music: bensound.com)

Originally scheduled for July 13th, we have a special Early Release of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media, and it's a hybrid episode to boot.  VIU Mariners Men's Basketball and Fraser Valley Cascades Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Avneet Brar joins host Tyler Bennett to discuss his coaching career thus far.  Off the top, Brar talks about some of his coaching mentors in the game, and how he first got his start in coaching.  Then, a look at the importance of consistent and constant learning is key to growth, and the role that self-reflection plays in the growth process.  Lastly, Bennett and Brar discuss the challenges of working with two post-secondary programs at one time, and take a look at both the Mariners and Cascades.  (There is NO YouTube Video for this podcast.)  (MUSIC: bensound.com)