Let me first say that Coach Dan Hughes is one of the most kind, humble, giving, and thoughtful leaders I've ever encountered. He's a true ally. And an incredible coach, mentor, friend, father, husband, and grandfather. And he's had a lot of coaching jobs over the years. He's been a high school coach, college coach, WNBA coach (and Champion twice in 2018 and 2020), and Olympic Coach (and Golf Medalist in 2020). He's coached both men and women. And it all started where he grew up. In the 45744. Better known as Lowell, Ohio. He credits his amazing parents for not squelching his dream of being a coach which he knew he wanted to be when he was just 7 years old. He was also inspired by the legendary Jerry West growing up. You don't want to miss the rest of this incredible story during this profoundly powerful interview hosted by Val Whiting, former 2x All-American and 2x National Champion at Stanford under Hall-of-Fame coach, Tara VanDerveer and ABL and WNBA star (and Tik Tok sensation @IAMCOACHVAL) and Hoot. Coach Hughes walks us down memory lane and why he finally started getting on social media in 2021 (HINT: It was because of his daughter). Speaking of his daughter, Coach Hughes is now an Assistant Coach (for his daughter's team) for which his granddaughter plays for and he couldn't stop raving about how excited he was about this opportunity to be a part of 3 generations of Hughes', for picture day, and for the teams' first game. Coach Hughes is truly a phenomenal coach. Not because he's coached for over 40 years. Or because he won two WNBA Championships. Or a Gold Medal. He is a phenomenal coach because he cares. And he cares about helping anyone he crosses paths to be the best versions of themselves. He is truly selfless and has a unique understanding of the greater good. He isn't afraid to get out of his own way and he cares more about developing leaders than anything. Coach Hughes talks about the tumultuous 1960's, his love of music, and who he would love to have at his dinner table if he could choose any 5 people, past or present...dead or alive. Thank you again for the continued support and it was truly an honor and a privilege to share space with Val and Coach Hughes. 

Yolanda Moore, retired WNBA star, motivational speaker, and international author joined us to share her amazing journey from Port Gibson, Mississippi to Ole Miss to the WNBA to coaching to Amazon. She went from having to navigate growing up with a different father than the rest of her siblings to gaining validation through sports to being a pioneer in the WNBA. She courageously talks about her time in therapy and how it helped her be a better version of herself and ultimately a better parent. She now works for Amazon and you don't want to miss that discussion along with our very famous rapid fire, "This or That" segment at the end where she tells us who would be at her dinner table if she could choose any five people, past or present, dead or alive.

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To say I was humbled and honored to host these pioneers is an understatement. To be in the presence of history was incredible. And the stories that these courageous women shared during their respective journeys to become the first ever professional women's basketball players in the history of the United States was unparalleled. We hope you enjoy this First Episode of Season 3 as I was joined by former Stanford All-American, ABL & WNBA star, and Tik Tok sensation, Val Whiting as my co-host, Judy Sweet, the first female president in the history of the NCAA, and these unbelievable humans. These women, part of the original "W", the WBL, blew us away and we cannot thank them enough for joining us for this historic podcast.

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Former NCAA Champion and WNBA star, Sylvia Crawley, chronicles in detail her and her teammates National Championship run in 1994 in Part 1 of this 2-Part Podcast. 

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Former NCAA Champion and WNBA star, Sylvia Crawley, chronicles in detail her and her teammates National Championship run in 1994 in Part 1 of this 2-Part Podcast. The Tar Heels' Charlotte Smith hit the game winner on a baseline out of bounds play with .7 seconds remaining. You don't want to miss this incredible conversation and why Sylvia feels that losing twice to Virginia while losing the rebounding battle during one of their wins causing them to do 23 suicides the next day at practice helped them win the National Title. She also feels that her legendary coach, Sylvia Hatchell was instrumental in leading the charge.

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Bob Nightengale joined Hoot for this incredible conversation that Bob called one of the most enjoyable podcasts that he's ever done. He talked about his childhood, his view on Pete Rose, the "Steroid Era", why there's been such a disconnect over the past three decades with baseball, and his family. I was truly humbled and honored to share space with him. But it was at the 20:23 mark of the podcast where I was truly blown away. The very famous rapid fire part of the podcast, "This or That" was awesome as well. You won't believe what jersey he would choose if he had to choose one.

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Former Minnesota Viking joined Hoot for this incredibly powerful interview. Sean shares what tools are in his toolbox that help him deal with his depression and his father's alcoholism. He's an activist, humanitarian, philanthropist, public speaker, highly successful businessman, and loves dogs. Sean's answers to our very famous rapid fire, "This or That" are fascinating and you won't believe who he would like to see coaching my Detroit Lions (HINT: It's the same person I want coaching them). 

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Chris Singleton, former professional baseball player joined Hoot in The Sports Deli Podcast to discuss his incredible journey. Growing up in South Carolina, Chris had to navigate the murder of his mother and help raise his brother and sister while trying to continue to follow his dream. Since he retired, he published his book, Different: A Story About Loving Your Neighbor to honor his late mother, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton. He had the support of Steph Curry and the Obama Foundation as well as Mariska Hargitay, the lead investigator of Law & Order: SVU. 

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Kelsey Trainor, a lawyer, writer, former two-sport intercollegiate athlete, ally, former high school and college basketball coach, pizza lover, who once worked for the hit CBS series Blue Bloods, joined Hoot in The Sports Deli Podcast: Where Everyone (Especially Women) Deserve A Seat At The Table. This polarizing podcast host said she would give it all up if one of her SHEroes, Dawn Staley came callin'. 

You don't want to miss this incredible interview where Kelsey gives us a unique perspective on how the incredible women of the WNBA came to start the "Vote Warnock" campaign while at the same time refusing to mention former Atlanta Dream owner, K*lly Lo*ffler's name which resulted in Georgia being flipped from "Red" to "Blue" while the aforementioned was forced to sell her minority share of the team. Much of the credit should go to Bria Felicien according to Kelsey. Bria is a freelance writer, story collector, and creator and you can find her on Twitter @briafelicien.

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Future Hall-of-Famer, Andre Rison joined Hoot in The Sports Deli Podcast: Where Everyone Deserves a Seat at the Table. We delved into a wide-range of topics from social injustice to his time growing up in Flint, Michigan, to what he would do as the President and GM of the Detroit Lions to responding to my criticism of Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers to the answers to the very famous rapid fire, "This or that" to how Kobe's death affected him to where he sees himself in 5 years.

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