One and One Podcast

Caity Whiteley Connors played lacrosse at the University of Virginia from 2006-2010 and scored 3 goals in UVA's inspiring NCAA Tournament win against Towson in 2010 after the death of her roommate and teammate Yeardley Love.  Caity talks about growing up in Phoenix, Maryland, how she got into lacrosse, other sports she played, and her great high school career at St. Paul's where her father coached her and her sister to a championship her senior year.  She describes the recruiting process, why she chose Virginia, and the well-rounded college experience she had which included traveling abroad.  She then discusses her great 4 year career at Virginia where they went to a Final Four, won several ACC Tournaments, and never missed an NCAA Tournament,  Caity details her senior season in 2010, which was her best on the field, but a terrible year as her good friend Yeardley Love was killed.  She describes the person that Yeardley was, the decision to continue with the season, the inspiring win over Towson, what the One Love Foundation is, and her contributions to it.  Caity discusses her life now with her husband in Charleston, SC, and the travel company she founded: Caity Connors Travel

Olivia Volpe played field hockey at Sacred Heart University from 2014-2016 and now is a Power Yoga instructor.  She talks about growing up in Metuchen, New Jersey, how she got into field hockey, playing club, and her outstanding career at Metuchen High School where she was an All-State player.  She describes the recruiting process, why she chose Sacred Heart, the transition from high school to Division I field hockey, and scoring the game-winning goal in her second career game.  Olivia then discusses going through a hard time her Junior season where she was experiencing anxiety and depression, and decided it was in her best interest to transfer back home to Montclair State and stop playing field hockey.  She explains how she got involved in yoga during this time, how it helped her anxiety go away, what Power Yoga is, and how she created her own business "Liv Through Movement".  

Kenzie Maloney played volleyball at the University of Nebraska from 2015-2018 and won 2 National Championships.  She talks about growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, as the oldest of 4 girls, how she got into volleyball, her athleticism, her club career, and her outstanding career at Assumption High School where the team was nationally ranked.  Kenzie then describes the recruiting process, why she chose Nebraska, what it was like being so far from home, and changing positions.  She discusses playing Defensive Specialist her first 2 years, and then moving to Libero for her Junior & Senior year where she was named an All-American.  She talks about playing in the competitive Big Ten Conference, going to 4 straight Final Fours, and winning 2 National Titles.  Kenzie then updates what she's been up to since graduating in 2019, which includes giving volleyball lessons in Nebraska.

Taylor Cummings is a professional lacrosse player for the United States National Team and the WPLL.  She played for the University of Maryland from 2013-2016 where she won 2 National Championships and was a three-time winner of the Tewaaraton Trophy.  She talks about growing up in Ellicot City, Maryland, how she got into lacrosse, and being a three-sport athlete.  She describes her great career at McDonogh School where she played soccer, basketball, and lacrosse, was an Under-Armor All-American, and went undefeated from 2010-2012. Taylor explains the recruiting process and why she chose Maryland.  She then talks about her great 4 year career with the Terps where she played in 4 straight National Championship games, won 2 of them, became the first ever three-time winner of the prestigious Tewaaraton Trophy, got to play with her younger sister, and met her now fiancé.  Taylor discusses her professional lacrosse career thus far, playing for the US National Team, and being Head Coach for McDonogh Girl's Lacrosse.

Kayla Miller played basketball for the University of Delaware from 2010-2012 where she helped the Blue Hens reach the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in school history.  She then worked as the Director of Operations for the program from 2015-2018.  She talks about being born in Pennsylvania and moving to Delaware in the 5th grade, how she got into basketball, and her career at powerhouse Ursuline Academy where she won 3 State Championships, was teammates with Elena Delle Donne, and had the experience of playing with her younger sister.  She describes her recruiting process, why she chose George Washington University at first, and why she decided to transfer after one semester.  Kayla then explains why she transferred to UDel, getting to play with Delle Donne again, and the back injuries she faced.  She discusses having to sit out after back surgery, being able to come back for the 2012 season where Delaware won their first NCAA Tournament game, feeling good during the 2013 season where Delaware made it all the way to the Sweet Sixteen (where their biggest fan was President Elect Joe Biden).  She then talks about coaching at the high school level, becoming the Director of Operations, what it was like to be on the staff at the program she played for, and what she's up to now.

Julian DeBose played basketball at Rice University from 2011-2013 before transferring to Florida Gulf Coast university where he played from 2014-2016.  He is also one of the founders of Learn Life Elite, a training and life coaching company.  He talks about growing up outside of Washington DC, how he got into basketball, the great basketball in the DMV area, and playing AAU for Team Takeover.  Julian describes his great career at St. John's College High School, the recruiting process, why he chose Rice, and what it was like being so far from home.  He details his highlights at Rice, playing right away, and why he decided to transfer after his Sophomore season.  Julian then talks about why he decided to transfer to Florida Gulf Coast, playing in the ASUN, his experience with Team USA in the 2015 World University Games, and playing in the NCAA Tournament.  He discusses his experience playing overseas in Europe, founding Learn Life Elite, and his Youtube series "Athletes N' Quarantine".

Taylor Amann was an All-American Pole Vaulter at the University of Wisconsin from 2015-2018 and a 3 time contestant for the NBC show American Ninja Warrior.  She talks about growing up in Hartland, Wisconsin, her background in gymnastics, and how she got involved in Track & Field and specifically pole vaulting. She discusses her great career at Hartland Arrow High School where she was a gymnast and a pole vaulter for the Track & Field team where she was a sectional regional, and conference champion.  Taylor then details the recruiting process, why she chose Wisconsin, her career highlights in both the indoor and outdoor season, being a 3 time Big Ten Champion, 2 time All-American, and competing in the NCAA Championships.  She explains her first appearance on American Ninja Warrior: College Edition in 2016 where Team Wisconsin came in first place, her decision to go on a 2nd time in 2019, her 3rd appearance in 2020, if she would go on a 4th time, her career today, and her photography business.

Ashley Doty (maiden name Ashley Seal) played soccer at Oregon State University from 2008-2011.  She talks about growing up in Williams, Oregon, how she got into soccer, being an Oregon State fan from a young age, and balancing several sports with club and ODP soccer.  Ashley discusses her great career at Hidden Valley High School where she lettered in 4 sports, won 2 State Championships in soccer, and was the Oregon Player of the Year.  She then describes the recruiting process, why she picked Oregon State, playing in the competitive PAC-10 Conference, and having to switch positions.  She details her outstanding 4 year career at Oregon State where she was a part of 3 NCAA Tournament teams, made it to the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history, and never lost to rival University of Oregon.  Ashley also discusses playing in Canada for the Ottawa Fury, playing futsal post college, and her life with her husband Mike, and their young son.

Bret Visciglia played quarterback at Los Angeles Valley Junior College in 2008 & 2009 before transferring to Chapman University where he played in 2010 & 2011.  He also played professional football in Switzerland.  He talks about growing up in Woodland Hills, California, getting into football through his late father and older brother, and his decision to attend Notre Dame High School.  Bret describes his athletic career at Notre Dame playing football, golf, and soccer, playing behind Dayne Crist at quarterback, his great friendship with Crist, the success of the team, and his decision to attend junior college to get the chance to play quarterback. He discusses his productive 2 seasons at Los Angeles Valley Junior College, the recruiting process, and why he chose to attend Chapman.  He then talks about his 2 seasons at Chapman, being a part of the building process for the program, getting a great education,  how the opportunity to play in Switzerland came up, what that experience was like, and his continued support for the Chapman football team.

Eric Shapiro is a former writer for UMHoops.com who started his own website, How To Talk Basketball (www.howtotalkbasketball.com) where he creates videos and explains basketball terminology and concepts.  He talks about growing up around Washington DC, how he became into basketball, his background as a good tennis player, and having season tickets to the Washington Wizards as a kid.  Eric explains why he chose to attend the University of Michigan, attending athletic events as a student, and going to the Final Four in 2013 to watch Michigan.  He details how he became even more obsessed with the game of basketball after he graduated college, studying the game, developing a high basketball IQ, his time writing for UM Hoops, the detail involved in the articles he wrote by breaking down film, and his active Twitter where he breaks down plays and explains them.  Eric then talks about why he started How To Talk Basketball, what it is, what he hopes it achieves, and his thoughts on the Michigan Basketball team so far this season.