Caleb joins Jeff and I for this episode of Quid, Coffee, & Trees. Illinois State University (ISU) quidditch has a lengthy history producing great players and people, much like our guess (and several others we hope to connect with!). Caleb shares their journey about joining quidditch, the awesome team they have with ISU, and collaborating/competing with club teams. Caleb also reinforces the importance of this community in how it maintains current players and can foster new ones. Caleb also talks about who they would like to have as a dinner guess if possible; enjoy :).

Jeremy continues to conversation with Jeff and Scott on addressing the culture of volunteering in quidditch and ways to improve as a community. Jeremy also reflects on the research and education they are pursuing while studying at Illinois State University. Jeremy also provides further insight into masculinity, and developing healthy traits on and off the pitch for male athletes. 

Max joins us for episode 5 for Quid, Coffee & Trees. Max talks about being a snitch first in their journey to quidditch. Max also shares how they spend their time off pitch with music, how they continue to build a quidditch community in Minneapolis, and the power of friendship. All of this while Minneapolis and much of the nation is experiencing much pain & heart ache after the death of George Floyd. Max is also a musician and can find his work both in Funk n Spuds and Mrs. Pinky and The Great Fox via social media (FB & IG). Enjoy, send feedback, and have a great day :)

Manager from Boom Train Quidditch and named Midwest Manager of the year, Alyssa Marassa joins Jeff and Scott to share her quidditch experience. Alyssa also shares her views on team success, personal development, positive team culture, and sewing. We also dive into life outside of quidditch with career aspirations and items of sentimental value. Enjoy another wholesome episode form Quid, Coffee, & Trees