Philadelphia Inquirer sports columnist and author Mike Sielski joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his writing career, what makes Philadelphia fandom so unique, and revisits some of his most inflammatory columns, including why Wawa is overrated. How does Mike Sielski Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the state of college basketball, how he thinks the game can be fixed, how his work ethic has gotten him to where he is, and why always enters a basketball gym in a suit. How does Jon Rothstein Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Chad Babel, founder of MADE Hoops, and Julian Dunkley, founder of Difference Makers, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how Babel has built a nationwide network of grassroots basketball events and how Dunkley is fostering player development at the individual level after a prolific college and professional career. How do Chad Babel and Julian Dunkley Make A Difference? Watch to find out!

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The Phelps School boys basketball coach Trey Morin and Salesianum boys basketball coach Taylor Trevisan joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the importance of off-season basketball tournaments in regard to player evaluation, how the recruitment process has evolved at the high school level, and balancing coaching responsibilities with fatherhood. How do Trey and Taylor Make A Difference? Watch to find out!

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Alex Compton, a former pro basketball player overseas and now author of Guiding Your Child's Athletic Journey, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss building a professional basketball career outside of the NBA and how his journey has led him to becoming a leading voice for youth sports. How does Alex Compton Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Jay Scott, the co-executive director of Alex's Lemonade Stand, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss creating Alex's Lemonade Stand with his late daughter, the constant fight to try and crush cancer, and how the nationwide spread of the charity has moved the Scott family. How does Jay Scott Make A Difference? Watch to find out!

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The Athletic sportswriter Brendan Quinn joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss his experience covering the PGA Championship at Aronimink, how he started writing, and his origins on Hawk Hill. How does Brendan Quinn Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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CBS Sports college basketball writer Matt Norlander joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss timing issues with the transfer portal in today's game, the recent NCAA Tournament expansion, and how he has crafted his storytelling style over the years. How does Matt Norlander Make A Difference? Watch to find out!

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Brian Mermelstein, the creator of the Philadelphia Catholic League documentary "In Good Faith" joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how his PCL documentaries came about, his inspiration and process behind getting into long form storytelling, and why the catholic league is one of the very best basketball leagues in the country. How does Brian Mermelstein Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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Check out "In Good Faith" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aefnP6Gc7MA

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Bonner boys basketball head coach Billy Cassidy and juniors Korey Francis, Kam Jackson, and Jakeem Carroll joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss their state championship, the highs and lows of the season, how they were able to band together to achieve greatness, and how they maintain that level of success. How does Bonner Make A Difference? Listen to find out!

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