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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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Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
The Pikeville, KY native earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Eastern Kentucky University in 1998. He also serves on the Bamberg, Calhoun, Orangeburg County Board of Trustee’s for The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (F.C.A.) and is a member of Epsilon Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Over the past 15 plus years, Garvin has served as a motivational speaker for several different organizations and civic groups. His passion for leadership and to inspire and encourage people to reach for their dreams and that the best days of their lives are still ahead of them serves as the purpose of most of his speaking engagements. In the summer of 2011, Garvin participated in the NCAA-Black Coaches and Administrators Achieving Coaching Excellence (ACE) Program. He was one of 12 men’s basketball coaches selected nationwide to participate in a four-day event in Indianapolis, Ind.
Coach Garvin spent six seasons as the head coach at South Carolina State. He is now the current boys head coach at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington, KY. Coach is just a great person and caring coach.
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Coach Collins graduated from Belmont University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in physical education. He went on to earn his master's degree in sports administration from TSU. While at Belmont coach Penny was a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference. He served as team captain as well. Helped take the Bruins to their first ever NCAA Division 1 Tournament appearance during his senior year in 2006.
Coach Penny has really earned his stripes, spending time at TSU as a grad assistant, then to East Tennessee State as an assistant coach in 2015-2017.
In March of 2018 Coach Penny was officially stamped as the next head coach at Tennessee State University! We get into the struggles of coaching and also the blessings and how things fell right into place for coach! Enjoy this interview I sure did!. Check out the website 94feetwithcoachjt.com
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Devean was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota . He attended high school at Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, where he played basketball. During his college career at Augsburg College, George was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Most Valuable Player two consecutive years (1997–98 and 1998–99), and set school records as a senior by scoring 770 points and averaging 27.5 ppg in leading Augsburg to 24–4 record and the NCAA Division III tournament for the second year in a row.
He was taken by the Lakers with the 23rd overall pick of the 1999 NBA Draft, and showed considerable promise, especially by his third season where his hustle, outside shooting, and defense made him a key substitute and he appeared in every single game. George was a contributor to the Los Angeles Lakers three straight championship seasons.
- 3× NBA champion (2000–2002)
- Second-team Division III All-American – NABC (1999)
- 2× MIAC Player of the Year (1998, 1999)
- 3× All-MIAC (1997–1999)
Devean is a great guy on and off the court. He does so many things, in Sacramento, back home and for others that goes unnoticed! Please check out the interview live as well on my 94feetwithcoachjt Youtube channel enjoy!
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
(Please excuse the missed intro to start the show)
Nisha was born in Oakland Ca, is a mentor and Multiple sport athlete all through college. She attended Vanden HighSchool. She was a participant and crowned Champion in the Women's USA Baseball Championship! Also she is an HBCU graduate from Morgan State University, and she has spent some time as a reporter and tv personal.
Nisha talks about going to Japan after her Sr. year in high school, to rep the USA. Also for all women of color in the USA Baseball games. Then a week later She walked away from Canada, with the Best Female Pitcher in the World award! To go along with the 1st place medal. She went crazy with an ERA of 00.00 and the MVP award 2004!
We talk B-More and HBCU life and how now she is coaching youth baseball and hoops.
Please watch the interview live on my Youtube channel -94FeetWithCoachjt- enjoy
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
This episode is sponsored by Dope Stone Jewelry. Coach Johnny Dukes joins me on call the newly appointed Head Coach @Rancho Verde High School. Is from San Bernardino, CA. He attended Eisenhower HS. Coach Dukes played at University Of San Francisco, before reaching USF he played JC basketball as well. Coach talks about his crazy high school game atmosphere and how electric the crowd would get when he got a dunk. Johnny talks about his multiple devastating leg and foot injuries, and how he over came them to somehow still make it on the court to play college D1 basketball. If you haven't seen Coach Dukes highlights at the Kezar stadium just check Youtube (Yayearafinest) and HOLD YOUR BREATH! Coach has two CIF rings as an assistant coach he now starts his own journey back to the top of his own program!
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
For my 30th episode we did it live! My boy KC joined me in the studio and we talked NBA finals, Team USA. Also Bobby Jackson and the Stockton Kings. We also hit on what Sacramento means to us and what we have in store for our city! Shout out to D. Taylor for showing up and showing love and (bluprintevent, D's Word Of Mouth Catering, Dope Stone bracelets, Barberzdremoco and Homemade Hustler.) For the sponsorship in help making the show happen live. If interested in purchasing add space or even if you just want to donate to support cost please do. Via DM @94feetwithcoachjt on IG. You can also watch the live on my Youtube Channel 94feetwithcoachjt, hope you enjoy.
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Ikenna and Uc Iroegbu brothers are from Sacramento, CA. They attended Sutter middle school. After middle school they chose Franklin high school before going their separate ways. Ike chose thee Oakhill academy and Uc chose Capital Christian. Ike went on to win a national championship in high school and then attended Washing State University. Uc took the national JC route at Southern Idaho before landing at Stoney Brook. I have watched and coached against both of these young men during their high school days. They truly love the game and what it brings to them and their family. Speaking of family lets not forget the big brother Chuks!!!! These bothers really set the bar high and are keeping the pressure going. Ike and Uc have spent time in the G league and both are now working hard to make their Nigerian national basketball team roster!!!!
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
This Episode is sponsored by (ADEQ) @ADEQ
Born in Sacramento, Califorina
Averaged 10 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals per game during his senior season for the Dragons... Had nearly identical statistics as a junior after playing on Sacramento HS team that made NorCal Regional finals in 2010... Named to All-Metro Conference first team and was All-Sac Metro honorable mention... Poured in 28 points against Pasadena HS, had 22 vs. Kennedy HS and added another 20 in win over Johnson HS - highlights of his senior season... Dished a season-high seven assists against Rosemont HS... Had six assists in at least 10 games as a junior... Earned honor roll accolades every quarter and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
NCAA CAREER IN SPORTS FORUM PARTICIPANT... ALL-BIG WEST HONORABLE MENTION... BIG WEST CONFERENCE HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR... SENIOR CLASS AWARD FINALIST... ALLSTATE GOOD WORKS AWARD NATIONAL NOMINEE... Graduated from UC Davis with the following D-I era career rankings: No. 2 in assists (418), No. 6 in free throws made (200), No. 7 in three-point field goals made (125), No. 9 in points (923) and No. 10 in field goals made (299)... Graham in the third player in the program's all-time history to collect 400 or more assists... We relive the NCAA Tourney run that brought chills back during this conversation.
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Dr Casey, Published author,
A 2008 graduate of Division 4 Piedmont High School ... As a freshman: Helped Piedmont High School claim the state title ... named to the Cal-Hi Sports All-Freshman team ... named third team all-state ... As a sophomore: Named all-metro and all-league ... picked to the End of the Oregon Trail all-tournament team ... As a junior: Averaged 24 points that season and had scored 1,358 points after just three seasons ... named the co-MVP of the End of the Oregon Trail tournament ... selected a Street & Smith's honorable mention All-American ... participated in the 2007 USA Youth Development Festival ... As a senior: Ranked 35th nationally by Blue Star Reports and No. 53 by HoopGurlz.com and the No. 10-rated point guard according to HoopGurlz ... named co-MVP of the Bay Shore Athletic League ... was second team all-metro by the San Francisco Chronicle ... help Piedmont High to a 21-6 record and scored a game-high 19 points in the North Coast Section quarterfinals ... also played softball in high school ... high school basketball coach was Brian Gardere. AAU
Played in 32 games with 31 starts ... Scored 20 points or more twice ... scored in double figures 21 times ... second on the team in scoring (378 points) ... second on team in scoring average (11.8 points per game) ... second on team in field goals made (124) ... led team in 3-point field goals made (66) ... led team with 81 percent free-throw percentage (64 of 79) ... second on team in steals (60) ... led team in minutes played (1,144 - 35.8 average) ... scored 15 points at Arizona State ... scored 18 points vs Southern Utah ... scored 19 points with seven steals and was 7 of 10 from field vs Nicholls ... scored 16 points vs New Orleans ... scored 18 points vs Northern Colorado ... scored 20 points at Texas ... scored 16 points vs Kansas ... scored 20 points vs West Virginia ... scored 18 points at TCU ... scored 19 points at Kansas.
Finished career with 1,056 points at Texas Tech in just three seasons ... 6th all-time in Texas Tech history with 177 career 3-point field goals made ... 7th all-time in Texas Tech history with 81.6 career free-throw percentage (177 of 217) ... started 99 of 100 games played at Texas Tech. Enjoy the walk through her journey.
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Charles graduated in May 2016 from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He was active in Alpha Phi Omega which is a national coeducational service organization founded on the principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service. After graduation in May 2016, he moved back to Sacramento, California and obtained his real estate license in October 2016.
Today, Charles is following in his mother’s footsteps and is pursuing his dream of success as a real estate professional. As such, he decided to affiliate himself with REMAX Gold in order to learn from the best in his area. Given his experience supporting Elizabeth behind the scenes, his educational background, personal drive and the strong support from the team, Charles is well on his way to becoming Sacramento’s next TOP producer!