The BASE - Jumping Bases

In this episode of Jumping Bases, we sat down with Malik & Miles, current PhD students studying Biological Engineering at MIT. During STEM week in January, the TikTok famous twins came to the BASE to share their experience and interest with our Student-Athletes. This conversation highlights the journey Malik & Miles have been on, while sharing why learning about STEM is so important. To learn more about Malik and Miles, visit malikandmiles.com 

In our 22nd episode of Jumping Bases, we are joined by Program Associate, Eddie Funes Jr., to discuss the BASE's new satellite location in East BostonHigh School! Our satellite location will focus on assisting Student-Athletes to prepare for life after High School, whether that is College or Career readiness. Base Alumni, Steve Tauro and Eddie, both with strong Eastie ties, facilitate the program and share a more in depth perspective of our the expectations.

BASE Friends & Family we are back with our 21st episode of Jumping Bases! In this episode our Podcast hosts, Coach K & Coach Steve provide a program overview of Baseball, Basketball, Softball, College Access, Career Readiness, Health & Wellness, Podcasting, Robotics, and eSports, all free programs offered by the Base. To learn more about our Programs come visit our facility at 150 Shirley Street in Roxbury, MA or attend our Open House on October 26th! 

Our 2022 National Urban Sports Classic has officially concluded and our Podcast Hosts, Coach K & Coach Steve, were reporting live from UMASS Boston, Boston College, and Curry College to cover our Baseball, Softball, and Basketball teams! The event took place from August 3-7 and there were many conversations captured at our BBQ and College, Career, & Health Fair. In our 20th episode, we share our live podcasts that were captured at UMASS & Curry that include a breakdown of the game schedule and some play by play. To hear and see more exclusive content from our NUSC head over to our Instagram!

In episode 19 of Jumping Bases, our crew, Coach K, Coach Steve, and Khristophe were joined by Base Instructors and Alumni, Jordan Matos & Bryanne Toney. Our Instructors/Alumni share experiences from their playing years and offer advice to those coming up in the game. With many years playing for the Astros and Base, Jordan and Bryanne get to discuss how the game has changed through the years, tips on how to improve mentally and physically, as well as adversity that was faced on and off the field. 

Our Jumping Bases crew takes on the Windy City, as Base Boston visits our Base Chicago location! Coach K, Kemauree Williams, engages in conversations with legends such as Bernie Williams, Peter Gammons, Rich Shultz, Frank Brim, Eric Davis, and many more who were involved in assembling the event. Baseball and Music met at Wrigley Field, home of the Cubs, where all conversations were captured. 

Episode 17 of Jumping Bases is a conversation with one of our High School graduates, Anthony Javier. Anthony is a Base Student-Athlete continuing his education at Northeastern University in the fall. Throughout this conversation, Coach K, Coach Steve, and Khristophe ask a series of questions about Anthony's Pathway to Success. Currently, Anthony is traveling with our 18U Baseball team and has been accepted for an Internship with our partners at Feldman as a Surveyor. 

Episode 16 of Jumping Bases may be the most exciting to date! In this episode, our in-house podcasters, Coach K, Coach Steve, and Khristophe share their experience from our amazing All-Star Game at Fenway Park. Throughout the afternoon, conversations and interviews were captured from our crew, talking with Alumni, current Players, and even Fans! The result was absolutely incredible, and we hope you all enjoy!

In the 15th episode of Jumping Bases, Kemauree, Steve, and Khristophe are joined by Base Hoopz stars Ian & Ice. Ian is on the 5th Grade team and is Coached by our Podcast Co-Host, Coach K. Ice is part of the 8th Grade girls Hoopz team and also brought home the FIRST Championship to represent girls' basketball at the Base. Throughout this conversation we discuss some challenges they have faced during their season, along with ways that they can continuously improve. Our Base Hoopz stars provided Khristophe with some tips to help improve his confidence in basketball, who is also part of our basketball program. The conversation is wrapped up talking about the future of Ian, Ice, and Khristophe, along with feedback on the Coaching they receive!

In the 14th episode of Jumping Bases, Kemauree and Steve are back to discuss several topics. Over the month of April, both Coach K & Coach Steve were able to take some personal time, but  the pair is back providing a future outlook over the next couple of weeks. As the Base Hoopz season is underway, Coach K shares an update for his 5th Grade team and Steve quickly touches upon the High School season, for the Base's new partnering school East Boston High. It is a very exciting time for the Base with our Alumni Game taking place @ Fenway Park on May 22nd , along with Graduation for a lot of our High School Seniors! Hoping to see you all there!