One and One Podcast

Autumn Champion-Schur played softball at the University of Arizona from 2003-2006 and was a member of the 2006 National Championship team.  She talks about growing up in Tustin, California, how she got into softball, playing from childhood through college with Caitlin Lowe, and her mom always willing to drive her to tournaments hours away.  Autumn discusses her great career at Foothill High School, originally being upset when her coach moved her from shortstop to the outfield, her recruiting process, and why she chose Arizona. She details playing for Coach Mike Candrea, the competitive then Pac-10,  playing right away as a Freshman, playing in 3 Women's College World Series, and tearing her ACL her Sophomore year.  She then talks about the 2006 season where Arizona won the National Title and she was named to the All World Series Team, her professional career, working as a teacher but then deciding to attend nursing school, working her way up in her career, working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and her wonderful life with her husband and children. 

Mike Rotolo was a Sophomore football player at Columbine High School in 1999 when the shooting that killed 12 students, 1 teacher, and injured many others happened.  The following fall, the Columbine Football Team won the State Championship and dedicated the season to teammate Matthew Kechter who was killed in the shooting.  Mike talks about growing up in Littleton, Colorado, how he got into football, and almost deciding not to play his Freshman year.  He then details the tragic day on April 20th, 1999, where he was in the school, and how the Columbine community supported each other during and after that time.  He then talks about returning to school and "taking it back", the high expectations the football team had in 1999,  bringing some joy and normalcy to the community through the great season, and winning the State Championship and giving the trophy to the Kechter family.  The Columbine Football team went 13-1 that year, each win dedicated to a person that lost their life.  Mike then talks about his Senior year in 2000 where Columbine repeated as State Champions, attending the University of Colorado at Boulder, his career working in sports media and radio as an audio technician, and gives some details of the documentary in the making for the 1999 season.

Michele Stellato played Volleyball at Ramapo College of New Jersey from 2006-2009.  She was recently diagnosed with ALS at the age of 32 and has been inspiring in her fight against the disease, raising over $70,000 for research so far.   Michele talks about growing up in Rutherford, New Jersey, as the youngest of 3 girls, getting into volleyball through her sister Jess, and her great 3 sport career at Rutherford High School playing volleyball, basketball, and softball.  Michele discusses the recruiting process, how she sought out a spot on the team for Ramapo, and being able to play right away as a Freshman.  She describes her 4 year career there, being a great defensive player,  having a winning record every year, getting involved in coaching after graduation, and continuing to play volleyball in an adult league until the pandemic shut it down.  Michele then goes on to discuss her ALS diagnosis, the signs that led to it,  the shock she felt at first, why she and her family jumped into action to help raise funds and awareness,  her involvement with Project ALS, and her hopes to see more FDA approved medications and treatments in the near future.

Please visit  https://www.fightalsnow.org to donate to Michele and Project ALS  & Michele's GoFundMe page: http://gf.me/u/y5qmxz 

Dave & Maureen Boak are a married couple who met during their athletic careers at Bryant University.  Dave played football there from 2002-2005 and Maureen played both lacrosse and field hockey there from 2002-2006.  They talk about growing up in New Jersey & New Hampshire, how they got into their respective sports, their excellent high school careers at Bergen Catholic and Pinkerton Academy, and their recruiting process to Bryant.  Dave talks about his great football career, being a top player on the team in tackles, and playing with one of his best friends from high school, while Maureen discusses balancing two sports, being All-Conference in both, and being inducted into the 2013 Hall of Fame.  They both explain how they met, dating in college, the proposal story, the wedding, what their lives are like now living in New Jersey with 2 beautiful children, and their continued support of Bryant Athletics.

Jackie Nared-Hairston is the Assistant Coach for the University of Arizona Women's Basketball Team.  She played collegiately at the University of Maryland and St. Mary's College of California and professionally overseas.  Jackie talks about growing up in Portland, Oregon, how she got into basketball, and her great basketball career at Westview High School.  She discusses her recruiting process, why she chose Maryland, her two seasons with the Terps, and her decision to transfer closer to home that led her to St. Mary's.  Jackie describes her outstanding 3 seasons with St. Mary's in which she broke several records, getting a try-out with the Los Angeles Sparks, and her career playing overseas.  She details how she got into coaching, her time at the University of Washington where the team advanced to the 2016 Final Four, her time at the University of Oregon coaching a young Sabrina Ionescu, her time at Washington State helping a rebuild, and her current position as Assistant Coach for a great Arizona team.  Jackie talks about the excellent 2020 season and looking forward to the 2021 season.

Alexandra Maund played basketball at Yale University from 2015-2019 and then played her Graduate Transfer year at George Washington University in 2020.  She talks about growing up in Dorchester, Massachusetts, coming from an athletic family, how she got into basketball, and being on the Varsity team as a 7th grader. She discusses her decision to attend the boarding school Nobles & Greenough, the hard work she put in on the basketball court, and the great athletic and academic career she had there.  Alexandra describes her recruiting process, why she chose Yale, tearing her Achilles her Freshman year and having to redshirt, and her highlights during her 3 years of playing.  She then explains the Ivy League's rule on no 5th year players, transferring to George Washington to play her last season, and the terrific 2020 season she had in a system that fit her style of play.  Alexandra then goes into detail about her own Podcast, "Baskets and Brains", which dives into athletes' passions outside of sports.  

Walker Kelly played baseball at Texas Christian University in 2009 & 2010.  He gained notoriety during the 2002 Little League World Series for being a dominant left-handed pitcher.  Walker talks about growing up in Fort Worth, Texas, how he got into baseball, and being a pitcher.  He then details Westside's run to the 2002 Little League World Series, the experience in Williamsport, the record-breaking semi-final game where he had 19 strikeouts, and how he is still friends with a lot of his teammates today.  Walker explains the adjustment to pitching on the Big League field, his great high school career at Arlington Heights where he went undefeated on the mound, the recruiting process, and why he chose TCU.  He details his 2 seasons there, the adjustment to college baseball, beating rival Texas to advance to the College World Series, his experience in Omaha, why he stopped playing baseball after the 2010 season, and what he's been up to since his baseball career ended

Alyssa May played basketball at the College of Holy Cross from 2007-2011.  She talks about growing up in Oradell, New Jersey, how she got into basketball, and playing other sports but having to give them up to pursue basketball.  She details her great career at River Dell High School where she played both volleyball and basketball, was an All-League and All-County volleyball player, and was one of the best basketball players in Bergen County history, winning North Jersey Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007 and holds multiple River Dell records.  Alyssa describes playing for Coach Lou Wejnert, the impact he had on her, and his recent passing.  She then goes into the recruiting process, why she chose Holy Cross, playing the 4 early in her career, playing against UConn all 4 years, the tough Patriot League competition, and her great four year career there.  Alyssa explains why she chose not to pursue a professional basketball career and describes her position working at the NBA.

Dylan Maltz played lacrosse at Syracuse University in 2014, before transferring to the University of Maryland from 2015-2017 and was a member of the 2017 National Championship team.  He nows plays professionally and trains players.  Dylan talks about growing up in Ashburn, Virginia, coming from a family of lacrosse players, where his father won a National Championship at Syracuse, his older brother played at Syracuse, and his younger brother is currently playing at Maryland.  He discusses his great lacrosse career at Stone Bridge High School, being an Under Armour All-American, and the recruiting process that first led him to Syracuse.  Dylan describes playing his Freshman year with his older brother, his decision to transfer, and why he chose Maryland.  He then describes his great 3 years at Maryland where the Terps went to 3 straight Final Fours, lost 2 Finals, and won the 2017 Final. Dylan also talks about playing professional lacrosse, coaching and training in the sport, and the travel he's gotten to experience through it.

Josh Lester is a Minor League Baseball Player that was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 2015 MLB Draft.  Prior to that, Josh played at the University of Missouri from 2013-2015 and was a member of the 2006 Little League World Series Championship Team.  He talks about growing up in Columbus, Georgia, how he got into baseball, his experience in Williamsport at the 2006 LLWS winning the World Championship against Japan, and the recognition he's gotten from it.  He then discusses the transition to the big league field, his great high school career at Columbus High School where he won 3 State Championships, his late growth spurt, and the recruiting process that led him to Missouri.  Josh details his great 3 years at Missouri, playing multiple positions in the infield, his experience in the Cape Cod League, being drafted into the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft, and his decision to forego his senior season to become a professional player.  He talks about being a Minor League Player, the lifestyle, getting to Triple A, the cancelled 2020 season, and his goal to make the Major Leagues.