Tommy Thompson finished high school at Granite Bay in just 3 years, helped Indiana capture the Big 10 Tournament Title in his one season in Bloomington, then headed back to the Bay to make his MLS debut with the Earthquakes at just 18 years of age. With his seventh professional season postponed indefinitely, the Loomis native is using the unexpected break to share the drills that helped him reach the pros and inspiring thousands along the way. Tommy joins Kate Scott to discuss his inspiration for the videos, his piano playing, how his new coach inspired him to learn Spanish, and why he’s so excited for the future in San Jose.To check out Tommy’s awesome free curriculum, visit his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2zeMHIiHcFoc2eUBvITkyQFor a free 90 day subscription visit: http://theathletic.com/theupdate

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Wednesday at The Athletic our MLB writers are diving into a key “what if?” scenario for a different club. This week, the 102-win Oakland A’s are the focus as we examine what if Jeremy Giambi slid into home in Game 3 of the 2001 American League Divisional Series? Beat writer, Alex Coffey is here to share what she learned after discussing the scenario with Eric Chavez, Terrence Long, F.P. Santangelo, skipper Art Howe, and Giambi himself. What did she find? That the answer isn’t as simple as you think.To read Alex’s full feature on the A’s “what if?” visit: https://theathletic.com/1782660/2020/04/29/what-if-jeremy-giambi-had-slid-into-home-in-the-2001-alds/For a free 90 day subscription visit: http://theathletic.com/theupdate

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was supposed to be the 21st summer of Warriors Basketball Camps run by Bay Area native, Jeff Addiego, but COVID-19 had other ideas. So the former SF State hoops star has taken his camps and coaches online in an effort to keep them sharp and engaged during this difficult time. Jeff joins Kate to discuss the transition, his journey from an internship with the Warriors to running the Academy, and the joy he’s gotten from watching Steph and his overnight camps blossom into superstars.To learn more about Jeff and the Warriors Basketball Academy and to check out those free live workout videos we discuss, visit: https://gswacademy.com/For a free 90 day subscription visit: http://theathletic.com/theupdate

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a move that in any other draft would have been headline news. As our guest, David Lombardi, so eloquently puts it the 49ers “casually swapping out one All-Pro left tackle for another” yet that’s exactly what they did. As the team traded for Kyle Shanahan’s former left tackle in Washington, Trent Williams, just as the news that longtime left tackle Joe Staley was retiring. With Lombardi’s help, we discuss Staley’s legacy, what Williams and the Niners draft picks bring to the table, and what the red and gold are building for the future. To read David’s fantastic 49ers coverage, visit: https://theathletic.com/author/david-lombardi/For a free 90 day subscription visit: http://theathletic.com/theupdate

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to covering the Silver and Black few do it better than longtime Raiders beat reporter, Vic Tafur. So today with Vic’s help we explore why the Raiders chose Henry Ruggs over Alabama teammate Jerry Jeudy, how the three wideouts selected will fit into Jon Gruden’s scheme, why the two corners taken will even each other out, and what the heck is going on with Mike Mayock and all those picks from Clemson.To read Vic’s top-notch Raiders coverage and listen to his “State of the Nation” podcast, visit: https://theathletic.com/author/vic-tafur/For a free 90 day subscription visit: http://theathletic.com/theupdate

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The G-League came close last year, with then top high school prospects LaMelo Ball and RJ Hampton considering a season in the NBA’s developmental league before opting to spend their “1 and done” seasons in Australia’s NBL. This time around the G-League scored, signing the top high school prospect in the class of 2020 - Jalen Green of Napa’s Prolific Prep - to a deal that makes him the first participant in a one-year program outside of the minor league’s traditional team structure focused on preparing Green for the NBA. With help from ESPN’s The Undefeated Senior NBA writer, Marc Spears, we discuss why Green chose to pass up a year of college hoop, how his decision impacts the NCAA, and what it means for the conversation about the NBA’s minimum age limit moving forward.To read Marc’s piece on Jalen’s decision along with the rest of his phenomenal work, visit: https://theundefeated.com/contributors/marc-spears/For a free 90 day subscription visit: http://theathletic.com/theupdate

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s getting harder and harder to believe that this is John Lynch’s first go-round as an NFL General Manager, as Lynch and company did it again on Thursday night, filling the 49ers two biggest holes with top level talent. Niners beat writer, Matt Barrows, joins Kate Scott to explain why South Carolina defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw is a fantastic fit to replace the departed DeForest Buckner and how Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk could turn out to be the perfect complement to last year’s breakout stars, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle. To read Matt’s and all of The Athletic’s great Niner coverage, visit: https://theathletic.com/team/niners/For a free 90 day subscription visit: http://theathletic.com/theupdate

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He’s got a wildly popular podcast on The Herd Podcast Network, spent time as a scout for the Philadelphia Eagles, and today John Middlekauff joins Kate Scott to discuss what fans can expect from the 49ers and Raiders in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Do the Niners use the 13th overall pick on a defensive lineman to replace DeForest Buckner? Do they use it on a wideout? Or do they trade down to acquire more picks? And what about the Raiders with the 12th and 19th overall selections? We get into all that and more with Middlekauff!To listen to John’s 3 and Out Podcast, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-and-out-with-john-middlekauff/id1352730623?mt=2For a free 90 day subscription visit: http://theathletic.com/free90days

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the finale of our two-part conversation with Bonnie Bernstein, one of the most accomplished female journalists in sports and the founder of Walk Swiftly Productions, Bonnie and Kate get into the wide-ranging impact COVID-19 is having on collegiate athletics. From the domino effect of granting spring sport seniors another year of eligibility, to the importance of having a college football season, to what those who’ve been laid off or furloughed can learn from Bonnie’s career pivot into production. Come learn and be inspired by Bernstein! For a free 90 day subscription visit: http://theathletic.com/free90days

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part one of a wide-ranging two-part conversation with Bonnie Bernstein, an incredibly accomplished sports journalist and producer of the recent ESPN Esports documentary “Good Game”, Kate and Bonnie dive into the popularity of esports, how the benefits of gaming parallel those of traditional sports, and why a lot of our assumptions about gaming are simply wrong.To watch “Good Game”, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDkmURCsCCwFor a free 90 day subscription visit: http://theathletic.com/free90days

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.