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Current and former athletes take time to share their stories. We talk about struggles and success during their careers. Also we talk about taking the big L and having to over come that major adversity!
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Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
This episode is sponsoerd by : Smart Athletic Kids! SAK
Tabytha Wampler @twamp33 and Janae Young @janae_nicole_2 joined me live!! These ladies are building something dope in the city with @mylegendathletics . They take time to let us in about their up bringing and how they got started in sports. @twamp33 says she has known since the age of 6 she was meant to play hoop! @janae_nicole_2 was a BLACK belt in karate and made the move to hoop late but it paid off. Of course we talk adversity and how they over came them. You know I had to get their “triple threat “ before it was over. Thank you both!! #916
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
This episode is sponsored by, @HeBuysMobileHomes !
Steav and Chuka two of the best barbers out today take time out to drop some huge gems. They both give us a real look into how they used the structure of basketball and teamwork, to build their own teams in the business of being a barber. We talk the sacrifices and losses that took place alone the way. Also we talk the W's. Enjoy this episode and also watch the live on my Youtube Channel. Enjoy!
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Damien’s radio career launched in Sept 2001 when he began an internship at Sacramento flag ship station KSFM 102.5. Working through the ranks for several years, Damien’s internship turned into a part-time/fill-in host and in Jan of 2005 he became part of a morning show that would enjoy huge ratings success over the course of the next several years. In 2009, Damien launched a sports management company that oversaw the career of several WNBA athletes.
Damien returned to Sacramento radio in 2014. In April of 2016, he headed up the launch of The Lo-Down (a play off D-Lo, his name at KSFM). The show was a ratings success, consistently finishing in the Top 5 of the target 25-54 demographic while rating #1 in the 18-34 demographic. He began dipping into the digital media space while stretching outside of sports and into the world of politics and social initiatives with the launch of his first podcast Be Conscious.
In 2020, Damien founded the Be Heard Platform. Be Heard is a podcast platform launched to give underutilized voices an outlet to showcase their storytelling skills and share their opinions in front of a digital audience eager to support local personalities. Focusing on Black and female content creators, Be Heard features podcasts centered on sports, business, social justice, and pop culture. Be Heard’s mission is to create an alternative to traditional radio while introducing young, diverse talent taking their first steps as multimedia journalists.
Kenny Caraway a native of Sacramento, CA where he attended C.K. McClatchy High School and was a standout basketball player for both McClatchy & Cosumnes River College. Kenny finished his collegiate career at California State East Bay University where he left the school as the 7th leading scorer all-time in the school’s history in only 2 years at the school.
While attending Cal State East Bay, Kenny majored in Broadcast Journalism which opened the gateway to his decorated broadcasting career as a podcaster, FM sports radio host, Podcast/Radio producer and content curator, alongside co-host for the Sacramento Kings podcast on the Athletic. His experience has broken into both Northern and Southern California radio Markets with a following nationwide. Talking sports is not only his talent but his passion.
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Local Team Militant Guards Leah Nelson of Christian Brother high school, Kaylie Edge Sac State Commit and Mari Rumph of Franklin High school got to be my first group of high school athletes on the show.
As all the viewing periods have ended and we hope to have a full high school basketball season, these ladies talk about their busy summer. From aau practice and travel to the east coast. All the young ladies talked about the big sacrifices their families and coaches have made and continue to make for them to be able to play the game of basketball. Of course we talk the behind the scene life of aau. We talk new players new system and high level competition.
We had to address some mental health issue and concerns the ladies had, and are still dealing with to this day. It got a little emotional at one point in the show but the love and support that was shown was unreal! I enjoyed everything about this interview I hope you do also! Watch it live also on my Youtube Channel 94feetwithcoachjt
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Brian is originally from McComb, Mississippi. In Mississippi, he played both competitive basketball and baseball. Brian helped lead his high school to three state 2A championships in a row and was named Clarion Ledger Metro Player of the Year. Brian is considered one of the greatest high school basketball players in Mississippi History. Following a successful prep career, Brian decided to attend Alcorn State University after having offers from Florida, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Clemson. Brian was named SWAC Freshman of the year and was also Pre Season 1st Team All-Conference and help restore the program back to prominence by winning the conference championship and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. (1996 draft class was CRAZY)
Brian also went on to have a professional career playing in countries such as Germany, Norway and Portugal. After, a successful playing career in Europe he returned to his alma mater of Alcorn State to be an assistant coach under his mentor and former two time NBA Champion Larry Smith. Brian, has been very successful as a player development coach having a chance to work with numerous NBA Champions, WNBA, European, Collegiate, High School and Middle school basketball players. September 2019, Brian was inducted into the Alcorn State Sports Hall Of Fame.
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Delilah Aguilar,
Originally from Arizona and moved to Texas in 2010 with her two sons. Suicide hit home so in 2012. She made a choice to become an advocate. Work includes public speaking in schools, women's events, and church groups discussing the importance of suicide prevention and mental health. Recently launched her own podcast (Loveproject51) on podbean, where various topics such as suicide, mental health, relationships, and sports will be discussed. Please enjoy this heartfelt episode as she opens up and tells her story. Also as she gives various resources for anyone who may been support! #WorldsuicidePreventionMonth
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Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Cartiea French Tony 31 years old, born and raised in Seattle Washington, basketball skills development coach, head coach of FBC NW Alliance 17u girls youth basketball. Which is located in Northwest whose mission is to empower young women and help them get an athletic scholarship to college.
Take a listen as coach French takes us through his journey. We talk the ups and downs of high school and college. The transition to training girls and women in basketball and the real grind behind it all!
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
This episode is sponsored by : Infinityenergy Providing renewable energy options to homeowners across California and Texas
Frank Scott is from Oakland California and a living story on how you can over come any odds. On this show Frank held nothing back, he tells his amazing story on how he played basketball for years while being on dialysis. He talks his new brand but a living slogan "Struggle Made". Enjoy this heartfelt episode.
2011-2017kidney failure
Pro am -Oakland believers-2011
2015-2017 signed to play aba -semi pro basketball-California golden tigers
Warriors basketball camp coach 2019
Signed to San Fransico city cats pro aba team-2018
Oaktown warriors-pro aba 2019-2020
DRAFTED NUMBER 7th pick to TUCANES MEXICO 🇲🇽 2020-current
STRUGGLE MADE CLOTHING 2021 -video placements and so on
WUBA COACH -COACH OF THE YEAR AND ALLSTAR COACH AND SEASON CHAMPIONS
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
John made time in between workout and practice to do this interview, please forgive us for the brief background interruption.
John Bolding,
Played football at Klein Oak HS in Spring, Texas... Played offensive line at guard and tackle... Ranked No. 175 player in state of Texas…Brother. Tayland Humphrey, played at FIU...Also competed in track and field at Klein Oak HS, throwing shot put.
Played two seasons on the offensive line at Coffeyville (Kansas) Community College, before getting the opportunity to play at the University Of Southern Mississippi!
John talks about wearing the number 77 and what influence Michael Orr had on his life. This young mans is very respectable and showed his true Southern hospitality. As he is from Texas born and raised John shows love to his grandparents, for help raise him. John talks life after football and of course the struggles he had to take head on, dealing with his weight at a very early age. Wishing John nothing but the best as he opens up his D1 playing this Saturday!
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Director of the Women’s Universal Basketball Association in California and fourth-year pro baller, Oakland raised Faatimah A is looking forward to what is next in her career. With her experience in El Salvador, France, Australia, Norway, Greece and Egypt, her focus at home remains simple: to elevate her community by providing a platform for athletes to further their own careers overseas.
Faatimah knows that navigating the challenges of playing overseas can be daunting and she is set on sharing her experiences and blueprint for success in order to ensure other athletes have an easier time.
Hope you enjoy this really dope interview I sure did. Keep up the good work Faatimah.