Step2TheMic DMVPodcast

We are honored to have one of the greatest that has ever laced them up join us on episode 13. Tina Thompson, Steps2TheMic and reflects on growing up in Los Angeles, her playing days in Houston,winning four consecutive WNBA Titles and her current role at the University of Virginia.

On episode 12, former UConn Athletic Director, Jeff Hathaway Steps2The Mic to reflect on his days in the Big East conference; his relationship with five Hall of Fame coaches, Gary Williams, Lefty Driesell, Jim Calhoun, Geno Auriemma and the late, Morgan Wootten. Also, Jeff offers his opinion on the hot topic in college athletics, should players be paid? And, he relives a funny story of a meal he shared with boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard.

Step2TheMic Episode 11 features one of the best coaches in college basketball; The University of Virginia's Tony Bennett. In this episode the head Wahoo talks about his legendary shooting contest with former NBA teammate Dell Curry, lessons learned from losing to UMBC and winning a NCAA National Title. 

As we continue our Championship series,The Step2TheMic team welcomes the University of Maryland women's Head Basketball Coach, Brenda Frese, to the show. On Episode 10, Coach Frese talks recruiting, the talent rich #DMV area and the importance of player development. 

The Step2TheMic team is honored to have the University of Maryland Men's Head Lacrosse Coach John Tillman join us on Episode 9. Coach Tillman discusses how the corona virus pandemic affected their season, he reflects on Maryland's 2017 National Championship team and he remembers lessons learned from the late Brendan Looney.

They were difference-makers on the football field and now they are using their platform to make a difference off it. Stepping to the Mic on episode eight are two dynamic young men; Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod and his former high school teammate, Jonathan Mason, join Monica McNutt and Deno Campbell to discuss the #NFL#DrewBrees,#BlackEmpowerment and #BlackLivesMatter

The death of George Floyd just may have caused our nation to reach its boiling point. Americans  are visibly upset, and rightfully so. Some groups are expressing themselves through organized demonstrations. The mass protesters are demanding change. But is anyone listening? Our "Step2TheMic" crew weighs in, sharing their views on racism in America today, how we can get past this tragic moment and a vision for better days ahead.

From Hyattsville to Tobacco Road and now South Bend, Mike Brey is a difference-maker. On episode five, he goes one-on-one with our "Step2TheMic" crew to talk about his relationship with Morgan Wootten, Coach K at Duke, and his time as the Notre Dame Head Men's Basketball coach. 

Azzi Fudd is the nation's top girl's high school basketball player; On Episode #4, she talks about her college recruitment, tips she learned from Steph Currry, her legacy, and the late, Kobe Bryant

#RIP #motivate #hardwork #pushthrough #MambaForever