Rabbi On The Sidelines

Noah Eagle, voice of the Los Angeles Clippers, and graduate of Syracuse University, Newhouse School of Communications, joins Rabbi Sherman to speak about the faith he has had on his journey following in the footsteps of his father, the great broadcaster, Ian Eagle, jumping from college to be the voice of an NBA team, replacing the legendary Ralph Lawler.

Coach Matt Sayman, of Grapevine Faith Christian School, and of Baylor basketball, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about the role faith plays in his life. As a member of the Baylor basketball team during the 2003 scandal where a teammate murdered another teammate, how did the faith that Matt knew that led him to a blessed life play a role in his life during and after the scandal? Through challenge and achievement, Sayman finds his faith again-a story of redemption.

Coach Elliot Steinmetz, Yeshiva University basketball coach, who held a 50 game win streak, speaks with Rabbi Erez Sherman on the tools it takes to build a successful basketball program with high level Jewish learning. Over the past few years, Yeshiva University has gained recognition as one of the best college programs with players of the highest character. 

Andrea Kremer, Emmy Award winner, Thursday Night Football Broadcaster, HBO Sports with Bryant Gumbel, Pro Football Hall of Famer, reporter at 25 Super Bowls, NBA Finals, Major League All-Star Games, NCAA Tournament, Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Olympics, and more, speaks with Rabbi Sherman about faith in the world of sports-in the locker room, in the broadcast booth, and on the field.

Miss Val, Pac 12 Coach of The Century, 7 time NCAA Championships, 29 Pac-12 titles, UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame, and author of "Life Is Short, Don't Wait To Dance," joins Rabbi Sherman to speak about the faith in building championship teams, accepting failure, and learning to life your life of passion.

Tom Rinaldi, 16 time Sports Emmy Award winner, FOX Sports journalist, and author of New York Times Bestseller, "The Red Bandana," speaks with Rabbi Sherman on the skills needed to tell stories of the soul, how stories lead to understanding of each other, and how stories from sports are filled with elements of faith.

David Samson, exec VP of Montreal Expos, President of Miami Marlins, World Series Champion 2003, and host of the Nothing Personal podcast, joins Rabbi Sherman to discuss the key to building championship teams, the role of faith in the clubhouse, and the value of time in our lives.

Mark Greenberg, 4 time All-American at Johns Hopkins, and founder of lacrosse in Israel, joins Rabbi Sherman to discuss the values of the sport of lacrosse, how he brought the sport to Israel and how his faith and sports journey intersect.

Mia Raskin, daughter of a Conservative Rabbi, and basketball player at Binghamton University, speaks with Rabbi Sherman on her journey to division 1 basketball as a Shabbat observant Jew, her passion for faith and sports, and her leadership in being a role model for other young women looking to stay strong in their faith and their on court performance.

Maiya Edelson, Columbia University and Israeli National Softball team, and director of University of Texas Hillel speaks with Rabbi Sherman on how her faith and athletic career go hand in hand. The granddaughter of a rabbi, the daughter of Israeli parents, Maiya has thrived in the world of Jewish leadership and athletics. What challenges did she face? how does she create the next generation of leaders on campus?