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Welcome back to the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast where it's good news and good vibes all the time, baby! Ready for basketball tryouts? In this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, we break down a simple 1-2-3 guide to help kids approach tryouts with confidence, prepare effectively, and show up strong when it counts!   About the 3RIPLE 3HREAT Podcast:   Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes!   Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents, parents of elite athletes and more.   About Dr. Jon Skidmore:   Dr. Jon Skidmore, Psy.D. is a performance psychologist, educator, researcher, author, and singer. For decades he has helped performers from around the world step out of stage fright and into “flow.” In March 2020 he co-authored Conquer Anxiety: How to overcome anxiety and optimize your performance.  For over 30 years he has been on the faculty of the Brigham Young University School of Music and teaches The Psychology of Music Performance. His goal is to share the psychological tools of peak performance so performers can find freedom on the court and in life.

Welcome back to the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast where it's good news and good vibes all the time, baby! In this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Dr. Jon Skidmore. In our interview, we talk about having a great mindset, dealing with anxiety or butterflies, and pre-, post- and during game mental focus. We are focusing our efforts on these topics because it brings the mental aspect to the sport of basketball front and center. We appreciate Dr. Skidmore for coming on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast and sharing his knowledge with our listeners! About the 3RIPLE 3HREAT Podcast: Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents, parents of elite athletes and more. About Dr. Jon Skidmore: Dr. Jon Skidmore, Psy.D. is a performance psychologist, educator, researcher, author, and singer. For decades he has helped performers from around the world step out of stage fright and into “flow.” In March 2020 he co-authored Conquer Anxiety: How to overcome anxiety and optimize your performance.  For over 30 years he has been on the faculty of the Brigham Young University School of Music and teaches The Psychology of Music Performance. His goal is to share the psychological tools of peak performance so performers can find freedom on the court and in life.

Welcome back to the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast where it's good news and good vibes all the time, baby! In this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Natasja Visser. Natasja is a Professional Counsellor and Master Live on Purpose Coach. This is Natasja's third time on the podcast. In their interview, they discuss the different impulses, the importance of the mind in game preparation, how players think about anxiety, and how athletes relate to being active. The topics they discuss can be used off the court as well. To tune into Natasja's previous episodes, check out Season 1, Episode 17 and Season 2, Episode 10. We appreciate Natasja for coming on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast and sharing her expertise with our listeners! About the 3RIPLE 3HREAT Podcast: Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents, parents of elite athletes and more. About Natasja Visser: Natasja is an experienced counselor and coach. Through her career, she has specialized in working with children, adolescents, and families. She has developed expertise in teen-parent conflict resolution, especially in the context of healthy sexuality. Natasja inspires families, couples and youth to find the extraordinary in ordinary life. Her expertise is helping families cope with day-to-day challenges and discover answers in looking at life through the lens of simplicity. Her nationality is South African and lives with her husband of 19 years and two children in Gauteng, South Africa. Natasja works as a Family Counsellor in South Africa, registered as Advanced Religious Professional in Christian Pastoral Counselling. Her professional registration falls under CPSC and ACRP. Natasja received her honorary degree in Psychology from The University of South Africa. She also holds a Bachelor degree from The University of Pretoria, in communication and marketing.

Welcome back to the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast where it's good news and good vibes all the time, baby! In this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Sam Clements, Executive Director at Doors to Dream. They discussed the important role social competency plays, taking the lesson from tough times & the power of community. Sam also shares with our listeners how Doors to Dream builds up their middle school students and then holds them accountable once they reach high school. Teaching confidence and then back ending that with the accountability involved in real world scenarios creates a recipe for success. Tune into our great conversation! About Sam Clements: Hi, my name is Sam Clements. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2017 with degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Upon graduation, I joined Teach For America and taught two years of eighth grade science in Nashville, Tennessee. After completing the corps, I moved to Charleston and found Doors to Dream - a perfect opportunity to continue my newfound passion of children development and social justice. I steadfastly believe in the power of service to teach both professional and social-emotional skills that students will need to live their inspired, purposeful lives after graduation! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking, cooking, being a sports fanatic, and hanging with friends and family. 

Welcome back to the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast where it's good news and good vibes all the time, baby! In this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interview Ben Webster, the Deputy Director of Emergency Management for Charleston County Government. They discuss the importance of leadership, and different resources the community has access to following natural disaster moments like hurricanes, tropical storms, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc, and man-made disasters and acts of violence. We appreciate Ben coming on and giving us the information we need to be effective following a natural disaster. Please tune in to this episode to learn more! About Ben Webster: Ben's passion for public service and public safety began very early when he joined the Boy Scouts of America in Virginia's New River Valley. Servant leadership, honesty, integrity, and helping others became engrained in his daily life. So much so, that after completing his Eagle Scout and several other national level awards, he went to join the Blacksburg Rescue Squad as an Emergency Medical Technician. At Blacksburg, Ben solidified that his career would be in public safety and emergency services. Among many other positions, he served as a Field Supervisor, Heavy Rescue Technician, Public Safety Diver, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, and finally leaving as Captain of the Water Rescue Team.  Ben's desire to serve went further, after graduating from Radford University he became a Police Officer with the City of Charleston Police Department. Following this, he accepted a position as a Regional Emergency Manager for the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. During this time he was instrumental in assisting both very large and resourceful counties and smaller rural counties in developing quality emergency management programs. He also served on the Unified Command Group of the Federal Governments' COVID19 Vaccination Response at the Columbia Place Mall. In addition to this, Ben responded to multiple tornados and other emergencies throughout the state. He earned many certifications, but most notably FEMA's Advanced Public Information Officer.  In May 2022 he was selected to serve in his current role as Deputy Director. This position meshed perfectly with his experience in Emergency Management, Emergency Services, and desire to serve and educate the community. Ben prides himself on his forward-thinking style, and desire to always look for a responsible and reasonable solution to any problem.  Ben and his wife Emma reside in Charleston County with their two rescue dogs, Moose and Marina. They are both professional SCUBA Divers, Ben a Master SCUBA Diver Trainer and Emma a Divemaster. They are all around outdoor enthusiasts and spend many weekends exploring the outdoors throughout the region. About 3RIPLE 3HREAT: Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents, parents of elite athletes and more.

Welcome back to the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast where it's good news and good vibes all the time, baby! In this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Shanequa Renee Singletary. Shanequa's daughter, Marianna Singletary, was a local volleyball star at Porter Gaud and is now a letterman at the University of Texas at Austin. Marianna also plays with the USA Volleyball team. The parental support and sacrifice is what we focus on in this episode. We spoke about the ways parents can best support their student-athlete children and the decions they have to make. When one parent figures this out and helps their child reach the next level, we can all benefit from hearing their story. Please tune in to this episode to learn more! About 3RIPLE 3HREAT: Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents, parents of elite athletes and more.

Welcome back to the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast where it's good news and good vibes all the time, baby! In this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Peggyrose Dowd, Community Engagement Coordinator at the Charleston County - Department of Public Safety.  They spoke about the important role social competence has played in her career. As a professional, Peggyrose has had to pivot and adjust to new roles. She was able to do this because of her proficiency in social competence.  They also discuss career opportunities available to job searchers in Public Safety. If you are thinking about a career in Public Safety make sure to tune in! Here is a little about Peggyrose Dowd: Community Engagement Coordinator Peggyrose Dowd is a born and raised Jersey girl. She moved to Charleston in 2019 right before the pandemic hit. Her original plan was to work downtown in the hospitality industry, she has her Associates degree in Business and applied Science with a focus on planning events. As we all know, especially in public safety things don't always go as planned. At the time, nowhere downtown was hiring which turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Peggyrose applied to The Charleston County Consolidated Emergency Communications Center (9-1-1). She was hired on as a telecommunicator to answer non emergent calls, from there she worked her way up to be the recruiter and public educator. Attending events from job fairs, back to school bashes, college fairs, and more; all she wanted to do was educate the residents and tourists of all that The Department of Public Safety had to offer, whether that be a new career or information about some of our free resources. When often asked about her job as a recruiter she would tell people that she “hires heroes for a living and nothing is better than that”. Peggyrose's drive for public safety comes from her family, a long line of firefighters. Her grandfather one of the youngest Fire Chiefs in the state of New Jersey, her father a previous Captain for their local department, her uncle a member of FDNY and her husband is currently a Captain at James Island Fire Department. “Growing up in the Public Safety environment inspired me to always want to better my community.” Now in her new role Peggyrose is excited to showcase all the different departments under the umbrella of The Department of Public Safety. This includes The Charleston County Consolidated Emergency Communications Center (9-1-1), Charleston County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Awendaw-McClenville Fire Department, Charleston County Emergency Management, Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and The Tri-County Biological Science Center. “I love when I get to go out and talk about the resources and job opportunities available, that one conversation could change someone's life, whether it be a career opportunity or one of the resources helped them when they needed it most.” In her spare time Peggyrose enjoys hanging out at the beach with family and friends. She is also one of those people who always has a book in hand, constantly wanting to learn more. “One of my favorite quotes is by Jacqueline Kennedy, 'One man can make a difference and every man should try'. That is what public safety is all about, making a difference for the community.”

Welcome back to the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast where it's good news and good vibes all the time, baby! On this week's episode of the podcast, we have Eric Watson joining us. We talked about public safety, resources and the things needed to be safe in our community. We also spoke about Social Compentence and the important role it has played in the phenomenal career Eric Watson has had thus far. Students, Parents, and Community Members, We need to be more aware of the resources available when it comes to public safety. Please tune in to this episode to learn more! Here is a little info about DCA Eric Watson: Deputy County Administrator Eric Watson is a native son of Charleston. He was raised on the peninsula of Charleston, also known as Charleston's eastside. He attended public schools in Charleston County and graduated from Burke High School. Eric is a military veteran and has been employed by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office for twenty-six years. His career in law enforcement started as a detention deputy at the Al Cannon Detention Center. He was sworn in as a deputy sheriff in 1997. He worked as a patrol deputy and as a detective in the Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division. After working in Criminal Investigations for several years, Chief Watson was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He worked in a variety of specialized units as a supervisor. He worked as a patrol supervisor, court security supervisor, worked in the Office Professional Standards, supervised criminal investigations as a lieutenant and captain, he also served as the Sheriff's Office spokesperson, before being promoted to one of the highest command positions within the Sheriff's Office; the rank of Chief Deputy. In January 2018, Chief Watson was appointed by Sheriff Cannon as Chief Deputy of operations. He managed the patrol division, traffic unit, criminal investigations division, metro narcotics unit, SWAT, Bomb Team, Marine Patrol, Training, Community Affairs, Recruitment, and Criminal Intelligence Unit or just a few of his responsibilities. In February 2020, Chief Watson was appointed by Charleston County Government to establish and serve as Deputy County Administrator of Public Safety. He now manages Charleston County Emergency Management, Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, consolidated 9-1-1 Dispatch Center, Awendaw-McClenville Fire District, and he serves as law enforcement liaison for Charleston County Council. Eric Watson holds an associate degree in Criminal Justice, B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration, and is currently working on his master's degree in Leadership and Executive Management from Walden University. He is a graduate of the FBI Command College and the FBI National Academy. He currently attending the Department of Homeland Security Naval Postgraduate Executive Leaders Program. Eric serves as a special guest lecturer at the FBI National Academy. He sits on Trident Technical Criminal Justice Advisory Board, Board of Directors for Carolina Youth Development Center, Miller-Motte Criminal Justice Advisory Board, and he serves as Vice President on Father 2 Father, Inc. Board of Directors. Eric is a member of the Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, International Association of Chiefs of Police, S.C. FBI Association, FBI National Academy Association, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, S.C. Law Enforcement Officers Association and Police Executive Research Forum. In his free time, Eric enjoys the Gym and spending time with family and friends. When people ask Deputy Administrator Watson to describe himself and what he enjoys most besides work, he does not hesitate to say my stress reliever is the gym, and first and foremost, he enjoys being a father and role model to his son. The best advice I can give a person is what my mother passed on to me “regardless of your struggles and successes, always remain humble and never use your circumstances in life as an excuse for failure”.

3RIPLE 3HREAT Season 03 is here! In this first episode, Jermel sits down for a solo podcast where he updates the listeners on everything going on with the DAE Foundation. We have a lot of exciting programs coming up and we can't wait to share them with you!   So grab a nutritious drink & snack, put on your headphones & let's chat.   Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents and more.

It is time for our annual Student Athlete Informational! We have gathered the best bits from some of our guests this season. The Student Athlete Informational episode shares with listeners what student-athletes need to know to make it to the next level. Marcus Woods shared with the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast about using good grades to extend his athletic career at the college level. BJ McKie shares about the different triggers that are needed. Stacy Harris shared with our audience about the mental preparation student-athletes need. Finally, Melvin Watson spoke about facing adversary. These are all important subjects student-athletes need to be educated on in order to be successful. So, tune into the Student-Athlete Informational to learn more! Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents and more.

Jermel met Michael Byrd when he was a sophomore at Porter Gaud High School. Mike was in the first group of student-athletes who went through Jermel's Oatmeal Recipe program. Jermel worked closely with Mike and his parents to assist them in developing a plan to help Mike succeed at the next level. Mike was able to secure a scholarship to Erskine College. Today, Mike is doing great things in the medical industry especially where it comes to student-athletes. In this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Michael Byrd shares his stories, trials and tribulations during his time as a student-athlete. Tune in! Mike's bio: "I grew up in Charleston and attended Porter-Gaud School. I started  training with Jermel in high school and also played for Team DAE for my AAU basketball. Training with Jermel and following his Oatmeal Recipe expedited my development as a basketball player and enabled me to compete at the NCAA Division II Level at Erskine College (Due West, SC). For my academic work in college, I majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry and maintained a 3.98 GPA graduating Summa Cum Laude. My proudest accomplishments include being named a Conference Carolina's Murphy Osborne Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Finalist and being the first basketball player in Erskine College history to graduate valedictorian. I recently earned my M.D. degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and have started my residency in Internal Medicine.  I have specific interest in preventing and treating musculoskeletal injuries in all patient populations including athletes."

Jermel President coached Baptiste Staggers in the DAE Foundation travel basketball program in middle and high school. 'Big Bap' was a natural leader even at a young age. He was always on time and prepared. Jermel and Baptiste speak on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast about the transition from middle school to high school to college to professional life. Bap used sports to prepare for a successful professional life. Baptiste understands today that if he had more information and knowledge on how to get to the next level when he was young, he would have had greater success at the collegiate and professional levels. This is Jermel's goal in everything he does: the DAE Foundation, 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, speaking engagements and more. He wants to ensure student-athletes, their families, and the community has the knowledge needed to help youth succeed.

The legend, Rick Barry, joins Jermel President on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast. This NBA Hall of Famer has endorsed the DAE Foundation Oatmeal Recipe. Rick coached Jermel during his stint with the New Jersey ShoreCats in the United States Basketball League (USBL) and they became lifelong friends. Jermel had a great free throw percentage in college. Rick Barry had a career average 90% at the free throw line! Rick scored more than 25,000 points in his professional career and was named to 12 All-Star teams. Y'all have to listen to this interview with an absolute legend and Jermel's good friend, Rick Barry.

Dad, Jay, and student-athlete, Tyler, return in Season 02 to share their stories. Tyler is from Summerville, South Carolina and earned a scholarship to Duke University. In Season 01 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Tyler was a senior in high school and now he's a freshman at Duke. Our audience can learn a lot from Tyler Christmas about the trials and tribulations a freshman collegiate athlete goes through. In high school, you have a structured schedule you simply have to stick to. But in college, you get to create your own schedule. You have to have the determination and drive within yourself to get up early to workout and stay up late to study. Tyler shares that he feels bad for the students who didn't get up at 6 am in high school to work out like he did. Now they are struggling trying to adjust to long days and grueling workouts. Tyler's dad, Jay, better prepared him for the life of an athlete as most parents don't realize how much work it takes to succeed at the next level. Parents can learn a lot from Jay Christmas. He shares his strategies to help kids get motivated on days/weeks/months they don't want to work hard. Sometimes during adverse situations kids don't want get up early, or work out or compete. Hear from a student-athlete and their parent about, not only how to get to the next level, but how to succeed at that level and find continued success. Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents and more.

You've seen his face in the commercials. You've heard him rap. Now listen as Ricky Willis sits down with Jermel President to share stories of his upbringing. Ricky has been able to use his music and his personality to become a brand ambassador for the Mike Hostilo Law Firm. On the podcast you will hear Ricky share about his preparation to become a professional. Ricky had big dreams, was prepared and took the opportunity to live out his dreams when presented! Big ups to Mr. Do Yaself a Favor! Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents and more.

Now that Jermel President and the DAE Foundation are partnering with the Mike Hostilo Law Firm, we are sharing Mike's podcast episode again. You can hear one of Jermel and Mike's earliest conversations right here on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast! We had no idea at the time such great things would come from our meeting, but we aren't surprised given the importance COMMUNITY plays in both our lives. Mike moved to Beaufort, South Carolina in the 7th grade. Mike's dad is a marine and Mike grew up in Laurel Bay Military Housing. "In military communities, it was really important for the parents and the kids to be involved in youth sports."  Just like us, you've probably seen commercials for the Mike Hostilo Law Firm around town. But did you know, Mike was a student-athlete in high school.  Attorney Mike Hostilo is an excellent example of a former student-athlete pivoting into an extremely successful career off the field. The PIVOT is a power position in basketball. If you're in the pivot, you're in the 3RIPLE 3HREAT. You have three choices: pass, dribble or shoot. In basketball, you have seconds to make this position. In life, you have a little more time to come to a decision. Most middle and high school student-athletes do not go on to become professional athletes. Listen to Mike Hostilo's story to learn when he pivoted from athletic dreams to professional dreams and how he utilized the skills he learned on the field to grow a successful law firm. In 2022, the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast is going in a different direction with a focus on psychology. For example, this year we will have guests on the podcast discussing mental health when it comes to the student-athlete. With professional athletes like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka opening up about their mental health struggles, it's time we bring this issue down to the middle and high school levels. Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents and more.

RJ Slawson is one of the great success stories from our area. We had to get him on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to educate student-athletes of today through RJ's great wealth of knowledge. RJ did a lot of damage in the Charleston area playing high school basketball. He went on to play for the University of South Carolina and transferred to Jacksonville University. In this episode, Jermel and RJ speak about being a great athlete, a great student and a great person. RJ shared about what it takes to be a successful student athlete including punctuality and hard work. These lessons learned while playing a sport in high school and college will benefit you greatly in your career after sports. Tune in!

Back for another round! Natasja Visser joins the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast for a second time. In the first season, Natasja joined us to speak about sex, sports and youth. We talked about those tough conversations parents need to have with their student-athletes. In this episode, we speak about student-athletes' mental health, different triggers and things that interrupt students' behavior when they are heading in the wrong direction. We appreciate Natasja for coming on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast and sharing her wealth of knowledge with our listeners!

Our featured guest on Season 02, Episode 09 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast is Cyrus Alexander. Cy Alexander is among the most respected basketball coaches in the country, known not only for his successes on the court but also for his involvement and participation in basketball matters away from the hardwood. Coach Cy Alexander was a great part of basketball history in the state of South Carolina. On this episode, Jermel and Cy have a great conversation about what he got out of the different schools he coached including Howard, South Carolina State, Tennessee State and NC A&T. He learned something from the community, the players and the assistant coaches at every school. Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents and more.

Our featured guest on Season 02, Episode 08 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast is Steve Harris. Steve was a great STUDENT-athlete. While most athletes transfer schools due to a lack of playing time or coaching styles, Steve transfered because of EDUCATION. In Steve's point of view, he thought education was more important than athletics which is very true! Steve grew up in a home filled with aunts and uncles. He was the last one to receive anything from food to clothes. His uncles took him to the park at 6, 7 and 8 years old. They played basketball with him and treated him like an adult. He had to earn the right to shoot the ball. “That hunger and that edge was instilled in me just because I was last. I didn't want to be last forever.” Tune into this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear Steve Harris share about athletics, education and making sacrifices.

In this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Blake Thompson of Teammate Basketball. Blake has a lot of great advice for players, parents AND coaches. For example, he see parents and coaches of young teams, kids currently in elementary and middle school, who care too much about wins and losses. His advice: "Let's not get caught up in the results of the game. Let's make sure kids are enjoying themselves and they've got the opportunity to WANT to improve." Teammate Basketball offers a space where athletes can perfect their game in the off season and get some exposure at the same time. To hear more from Blake Thompson tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast!

On this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Jamal Brown. Coach Brown was a local high school player at North Charleston High and is now the Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach at Norfolk State University. Jamal Brown is a local talent having grown up playing in the North Charleston Recreation Department. When Jermel asked Coach Brown who influenced him, many young student-athletes can relate to his answer: “My biggest influences were my grandmother and my mother. They laid my foundation. My grandmother laid the foundation of faith into me… My mother gave me a foundation of hard work.” Hear more from Coach Brown about his high school and college student-athlete life and that pivot into over 20 years of collegiate coaching. Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents and more.

On this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Head Baseball Coach of the Clemson Tigers Baseball Team, Monte Lee! Monte previously coached at his alma mater (and where he first met Jermel) College of Charleston. Growing up Monte was a well-rounded athlete partcipating in baseball, soccer, football, basketball and wrestling at different parts of his life. Injuries dictated what sports he could participate in leaving baseball as a safe option. We are sure many athletes can relate to needing to choose a specific sport due to certain injuries. Obviously, Monte's experience in the athletic world has molded the way he coaches. For example, "I've used that experience from my recruiting in recruiting kids in my 20+ years coaching. Who wants you the most? It's not necessarily the school or the program. It's the coach that's recruiting you. Are they recruiting you harder than everybody else because they really want you to come play for them? They're probably going to give you the best opportunity." Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents and more.

Jermaine Ukaegbu started playing school basketball in Maryland and is now the Director of Player Development with College of Charleston Men's Basketball. Jermaine stayed loyal to the people who had poured into him. "It's helping me now. Stay loyal to the folks who rock with you." Basketball was never a walk in the park for Jermaine. He had to put in the work. "The only thing that was going to get me to varsity was work. There was no magic pixie dust that was going to get me to that level." Tune in to learn how staying loyal helped lead Jermaine Ukaegbu to success and what pitfalls Jermaine has faced. Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents and more.

Growing up in a small North Carolina town, high school basketball was like the NBA. Thousands of fans would attend games. The excitement and energy at games was electric.   Sitting in the stands, Danny knew he wanted to be on that court one day. And he made it happen.   "I remember sitting in the stands thinking to myself, ‘One day I'm going to be out there. One day I'm going to be that guy.'" Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents and more.

The 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast is back with another season! And our first guest of this season is Mike Hostilo! Mike moved to Beaufort, South Carolina in the 7th grade. Mike's dad is a marine and Mike grew up in Laurel Bay Military Housing. "In military communities, it was really important for the parents and the kids to be involved in youth sports."  Just like us, you've probably seen commercials for the Mike Hostilo Law Firm around town. But did you know, Mike was a student-athlete in high school.  Attorney Mike Hostilo is an excellent example of a former student-athlete pivoting into an extremely successful career off the field. The PIVOT is a power position in basketball. If you're in the pivot, you're in the 3RIPLE 3HREAT. You have three choices: pass, dribble or shoot. In basketball, you have seconds to make this position. In life, you have a little more time to come to a decision. Most middle and high school student-athletes do not go on to become professional athletes. Listen to Mike Hostilo's story to learn when he pivoted from athletic dreams to professional dreams and how he utilized the skills he learned on the field to grow a successful law firm. In 2022, the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast is going in a different direction with a focus on psychology. For example, this year we will have guests on the podcast discussing mental health when it comes to the student-athlete. With professional athletes like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka opening up about their mental health struggles, it's time we bring this issue down to the middle and high school levels. Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents and more.

Season 02 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast debut with a Season 01 Blooper episode. Get ready to laugh! This episode does include language not meant for young ones ears but we bleep out all the bad words. In 2022, the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast is going in a different direction with a focus on psychology. For example, this year we will have guests on the podcast discussing mental health when it comes to the student-athlete. With professional athletes like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka opening up about their mental health struggles, it's time we bring this issue down to the middle and high school levels. Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents and more.

The Season 01 Finale of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, titled 'ME vs. ME' is now live! We want to thank every single guest that joined us during our debut season. Jermel had a great time interviewing guests and listening as they shared their stories and knowledge. With over 6,000 listens in Season 01, we are happy to say we're just getting started! What comes next? SEASON 02 debuting early next year! On Season 02, we shift our focus to the mental stability of the student-athlete. The upcoming season will help our audience advance their knowledge about student-athletes mental cognition.  Thank you, listeners, for turning in this season! Make sure you're subscribed as we bring on even more great guests in Season 02 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast!

The Student-Athlete Informational In this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, the second to last episode of Season 01, we've created a Mixtape. We've gathered sound bites from our first season of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast. This mixtape is full of important information from ten of our guests. Guests include a student-athlete, collegiate coaches, community organizer, nutritionist, doctor, law enforcement professional, teen counselor, sports agency and the assistant director of Regulatory Affairs at the NCAA. Take a listen to this mixtape to hear a wealth of information!

On today's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, our guest is Jermel's good friend, Dwayne "Amazing" Grace. A long loved College of Charleston Cougar! When we talk about people and relationships, this guy knows it best.  When Jermel left Fork Union Military Academy, Clemson, Dayton and Wisconsin were left on the table.  Jermel and his mother met with Coach Grace and Coach Kresse....  The rest was history. Coach Grace has a smooth way of getting his point across and Jermel felt like this was the place for him. He didn't know what to expect and Coach Grace's presence made him feel comfortable away from home. In speaking to most of the CofC players, it seems like Coach Grace was responsible for a lot of the great talent Coach Kresse had the opportunity of coaching. Coach Grace is currently in Charlotte, North Carolina teaching the ABC's of basketball and enjoying the athletic atmosphere.  Tune in to hear about Dwayne Grace's playing career, recruiting College of Charleston athletes and the training life! Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to STUDENT-ATHLETES, PARENTS of student athletes and THE COMMUNITY that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews. The stories are from former COLLEGIATE PLAYERS, PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS, COLLEGIATE COACHES, SPORT AGENTS and the list goes on.

On this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, our featured guest is AAron Lucas. AAron is originally from Richland Northeast, Columbia, SC. In 1997, he was named a Nike All American. After a great career at the University of South Carolina, Lucas transitioned to a 6-year career as a professional basketball player. During his career he was named Domestic Player of the year! On the podcast, Lucas stresses the importance of the grind and setting goals in order to become a great student-athlete. "Another 'Lowcountry Legend' that people don't know about... AAron Lucas just took a different route!" Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes!

On this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, our guest is Rashard Alston. Rashard played on Team DAE for a few years and was co-captain of his team. Rashard, always the leader, gave 100% on every play! He was undersized for his position, but used his skills and mental approaches to overcome. Today, Rashard is a collegiate coach at Bluefield State College in West Virginia. Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by-student-athletes. 

On this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast we have a special guest, Jim Yarbrough. Coach Yarbrough and Jermel had a stint at the College of Charleston. Jermel remembers Coach Yarbrough as a high energy coach, especially during game time!  They have a great conversation on the podcast about the evolution of the student-athlete.  The Valdosta State University team had not been to post-season in 23 years. As head coach, in his second year with the Blazers, the team went to the Sweet 16 of the National Tournament.  In addition to VSU, Coach Yarbrough was twice a finalist for National Coach of the Year. In 2005, he took the job at Southeastern Louisiana University where he served for 9 seasons becoming the second winningest coach in school history.  Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by-student-athletes. 

This week on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, our featured guest is Jermel's good friend, Bernard Jackson! Bernard had to work hard to earn his position on the court following an injury in high school. Serious injuries don't have to be career ending if you listen to your doctors and take your time healing the injury. As a young person, a few months off the court can seem like a lifetime. But in the grand scheme of life, your body will thank you for allowing it time to heal!

In Episode 35 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast our featured guest is Derrick Coles. Derrick is the Assistant Director of Agent Development at the NCAA. In his position, he is the middleman of the ‘test the water stage' program that the NCAA has with potential NBA/NFL players. Jermel and Derrick had a great conversation about what general managers, scouts and sports agents are looking for. Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes!

Our featured guest on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast this week is Joe Chealey. Joe was born in Florida and attended Apopka High School. Jermel watched Joe play over the years for the College of Charleston. He is a smooth, high IQ player that has plenty of tools. Joe graduated from CofC in 2018 and spent two years playing for the Charlotte Hornets/Greensboro Swarm. The student-athlete life is a journey you must appreciate. It gives you sweet and sour all in one bite. If you are a student-athlete and enjoy hearing valuable information, tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast. We will serve the knowledge on a silver platter!

Our featured guest on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast this week is Carl "Shake" Thomas (CT). Carl and Jermel met after Carl transferred from Western Kentucky to the College of Charleston. They immediately connected and the rest was history! Shake was a 6'8 two guard that could shoot off the dribble, get to the cup and had a smooth catch and shoot jumper to go with his package. We had a lot of success as a team at the College of Charleston but in one of our biggest wins against UNC, Carl poured in 20! Jermel and Carl were roommates so they spent a lot of time talking about basketball, family and life after basketball. Shake is doing all the things they spoke about, especially in the community. Tune in to 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear all about it! Carl Thomas Bio: Carl Thomas is a native of the beautiful St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands. He grew up in Tampa, Florida and was a four-year letterman at Tampa Preparatory High School. Through hard work and dedication, he was awarded a full ride scholarship to attend Western Kentucky University and then transferred to College of Charleston. There he was highlighted as one of the top 60 players in the country. He signed with San Antonio Spurs as an unrestricted free agent. After a short stint in the NBA, Carl was selected by Roanoke Dazzle of the CBA. He also spent several years internationally, winning two Championships in Japan and Dominion Republic. Thomas retired from basketball and returned to the College of Charleston to obtain his B.S. in Business Administration. Carl moved back home to plant his feet into entrepreneurship, real estate and investing.

On this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, our featured quest is Tre Mclean. He has a real Charleston story! Tre is an example of how academics and athletics can change your picture frame. Tre grew up downtown in the city of Charleston Park and Rec sports. He played quarterback for Jermel's dad when we has so short he couldn't see over the offensive line. Now Tre is 6'8! He made his way in the books from hard work and a supportive mom and community. This is a story about you! We will feed you the knowledge… Bring your own handkerchief!

Our featured guest this week on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast is Coach Seth Wilson. He's currently the head basketball coach at Fork Union Military Academy.   If you know the story, FUMA was the beginning step in my career. Prep schools can be a great asset to young student athletes, not only from a maturation stand point but from a social and academic perspective as well.   If you are considering attending a prep school, tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to get more information about the process.

On this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Jamal Edmonson. Jermel spent a lot of time working with this monster! Jamal has the heart of a lion, a great work ethic and a desire to succeed. He's an undersized post and an oversized wing-combo player. Great passing skills, great hands and a knack to score the ball. He is also a gentle giant with a well supporting cast of family and community. Jermel and Jamal spoke about the transition from high school to college and the rigorous schedule it demands. They also discuss Jamal's journey and how he got to the collegiate level, and what he's doing to maintain this level. Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes.

Our mission to give student-athletes and their families the tools and information necessary to get to the next level continues by engaging with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Barrington Huntley's job with the NCAA Eligibility Center includes reaching out to high school student-athletes to ensure they are eligible to compete their first year of college.   In this second episode with the NCAA Eligibility Center, Barrington shares about the NCAA eligibility process, transfer rules, recruiting calendars, changes to Division II eligibility standards and COVID-19 changes and flexibility.   Crucial times. Crucial information.

Today we are again sharing our interview with Barrington Huntley of the NCAA Eligibility Center. Our mission to give student-athletes and their families the tools and information necessary to get to the next level continues by engaging with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Barrington Huntley's job with the NCAA Eligibility Center includes reaching out to high school student-athletes to ensure they are eligible to compete their first year of college.   He goes into detail about what this includes on this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast.   Crucial times. Crucial information.

This week on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast we are serving our listeners something a little different.   Our guest is Natasja Visser. Natasja at Let's Explain is an experienced counselor and coach specializing in children, adolescents and families.   We have a terrific conversation for you to listen and learn from about student-athletes and sex and the confusion it can cause.   Jermel thought back to his own personal experience: "I became a dad when I was a freshman in high school. Early in my career, being a great athlete allowed me to be around a lot of mature peers so I experienced a lot of what older peers experienced. Don’t get it confused, I am grateful for my wonderful gift that came from my experience but it could have been a situation that could have held me back had I not had community and family support. In life, we live and learn so adopt the 'prevention vs treatment' method."   Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to get tips on how it's done!   In today's episode we touch base on a number of topics including teenage pregnancy, prevention, sexting, pornography addiction, distractions and relationships.

On this week’s episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Terrell ‘T Mac’ McIntyre. Rewinding the clock… Jermel was at Fork Union and his last five options were Wisconsin, Clemson, College of Charleston, Dayton and NC A&T. He really wanted to stay in state so College of Charleston and Clemson were his final two options. Well Coach Barnes at Clemson gave T Mac the nod and Jermel NEVER made the best decision of his life. Tune in this week to hear about ACC rivalries and professional careers.

Our featured guest on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast today is Raquel Thomas. Raquel’s story of starting as a student-athlete to becoming a successful entrepreneur will be an episode you don’t want to miss. Especially the female student-athletes and their parents. Tune in to hear stories from student-athletes on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast!

Our featured guest on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast today is Charlton Singleton. Charlton is not a former student-athlete, but every athlete wants to be a musician and every musician wants to be an athlete. This is why we as athletes listen to music before we perform… It soothes the soul. Things that familiarize these two crafts are the competitive nature, creativity, the ability to perform on the spot and, most of all, the will to win. Charlton is known worldwide for his talent. Tune in to hear how it all got started!

On today's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, our featured guest is Coach Chris Evans! Just like most Assistant Coaches and Players, over time they develop a great bond. Coach E and Jermel had an unforgettable encounter. During pre-game and on his stroll from class to class, Jermel would wear headphones. One day Coach Evans asked, “President, what are you listening to?” Jermel replied “That Pac Coach.” Coach E chuckled and asked who Pac was and invited Jermel over to listen to Tupac’s album “All Eyez on Me.” After two hours of conversation, they not only became great friends but got to know each other. To this day, Jermel is grateful for the relationship they developed. They are currently working on projects for the DAE Foundation to expand our services across the country. So many times this game can bring different people together. If you have problems, just play basketball! Here is a little about Coach E: “Mel, I am a native of Owego, NY. I attended Owego Free Academy (where I currently teach and coach) and then Geneseo State University (D3) where I played all four years. The three-point line helped out my career - we finally got it in 1987, my senior year. After a brief career in radio, I went to Northern Ireland where I played two seasons professionally. That experience completely changed the arc of my life - people, culture, confidence, etc. I went to Texas in 1992 - coached at a public school for one year and then moved on to Marine Military Academy (a prep school in Harlingen, TX) where I coached and taught English for three years. This was also a unique and profound experience. I landed the College of Charleston job in 1996. The timing was obviously pretty good! I thought I knew a lot about basketball before I got to CofC, but quickly realized I knew nothing. Coach Kresse was a basketball savant, in my opinion. Additionally, what I learned from you, Sedric, AJ, Thad, DJ, etc will be part of me forever - the life lessons, the competitive drive, etc.”

On today's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast Jermel interviews Jamie Jenkins. Jamie and Jermel battled because of the local rivalry between The Citadel and College of Charleston.   Jermel has always respected student-athletes that attended The Citadel as they faced not only the rigorous student life but also the rigorous life as a student-athlete. They are being “double dipped” but in life you get quad-drupel dipped, so they are prepared.   Listen to 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear more from student-athletes and their stories!

On today's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews his good friend, DCA Eric Watson. Jermel was hesitant in his approach due to his posture with law enforcement. Growing up in neighborhoods where the police force gets a bad name, Jermel still carries that weight with him. Then it hit him. As someone with a voice in the community, he has a responsibility to knock the wall down and open up the conversation. So Jermel and Eric met and talked and discovered that Watson had the same feelings about law enforcement, but he became involved and knocked the wall down from the inside. Like Jermel, Eric is a former student-athlete from the city of Charleston. He attended Burke High School. After their conversation, Jermel and Eric agreed that as a culture, we need to consider public safety and public services as careers. Tune in to the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear all about the transition from the Eastside of Charleston to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. Here is a little info about DCA Eric Watson: Deputy County Administrator Eric Watson is a native son of Charleston. He was raised on the peninsula of Charleston, also known as Charleston’s eastside. He attended public schools in Charleston County and graduated from Burke High School. Eric is a military veteran and has been employed by the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office for twenty-six years. His career in law enforcement started as a detention deputy at the Al Cannon Detention Center. He was sworn in as a deputy sheriff in 1997. He worked as a patrol deputy and as a detective in the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division. After working in Criminal Investigations for several years, Chief Watson was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He worked in a variety of specialized units as a supervisor. He worked as a patrol supervisor, court security supervisor, worked in the Office Professional Standards, supervised criminal investigations as a lieutenant and captain, he also served as the Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, before being promoted to one of the highest command positions within the Sheriff’s Office; the rank of Chief Deputy. In January 2018, Chief Watson was appointed by Sheriff Cannon as Chief Deputy of operations. He managed the patrol division, traffic unit, criminal investigations division, metro narcotics unit, SWAT, Bomb Team, Marine Patrol, Training, Community Affairs, Recruitment, and Criminal Intelligence Unit or just a few of his responsibilities. In February 2020, Chief Watson was appointed by Charleston County Government to establish and serve as Deputy County Administrator of Public Safety. He now manages Charleston County Emergency Management, Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, consolidated 9-1-1 Dispatch Center, Awendaw-McClenville Fire District, and he serves as law enforcement liaison for Charleston County Council. Eric Watson holds an associate degree in Criminal Justice, B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration, and is currently working on his master’s degree in Leadership and Executive Management from Walden University. He is a graduate of the FBI Command College and the FBI National Academy. He currently attending the Department of Homeland Security Naval Postgraduate Executive Leaders Program. Eric serves as a special guest lecturer at the FBI National Academy. He sits on Trident Technical Criminal Justice Advisory Board, Board of Directors for Carolina Youth Development Center, Miller-Motte Criminal Justice Advisory Board, and he serves as Vice President on Father 2 Father, Inc. Board of Directors. Eric is a member of the Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, International Association of Chiefs of Police, S.C. FBI Association, FBI National Academy Association, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, S.C. Law Enforcement Officers Association and Police Executive Research Forum. In his free time, Eric enjoys the Gym and spending time with family and friends. When people ask Deputy Administrator Watson to describe himself and what he enjoys most besides work, he does not hesitate to say my stress reliever is the gym, and first and foremost, he enjoys being a father and role model to his son. The best advice I can give a person is what my mother passed on to me “regardless of your struggles and successes, always remain humble and never use your circumstances in life as an excuse for failure”. I am, Eric B. Watson

On Episode 20 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast we interview Jermel's good friend Dr. Charles Michael Bowman, PhD, MD.   Dr. Bowman and Jermel met through the DAE Foundation and MUSC programs with elementary schools in the lowcountry. They kept in touch and remain working together to educate the Charleston community.   Being around the sport for over 30 plus years, Jermel has seen a lot of issues with friends and teammates when it comes to asthma and performance. Enhancing your knowledge about asthma may help you prevent, monitor and increase your overall performance.   On Episode 20 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Dr. Bowman shares some do's and dont's you should know as an athlete.   “As a pediatric pulmonologist, now retired from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) with the rank of Professor Emeritus, I have truly enjoyed my opportunity to focus more on efforts to improve the management of asthma locally and nationally, especially in serving the underserved communities. I have been particularly interested in addressing asthma care in the underserved, and have spoken on that topic at national conferences. In addition, for three years prior to my retirement from MUSC in 2016, I was an active member of the Health Literacy Action Team, trying to teach doctors in training how to effectively communicate with their patients from all backgrounds. I was also an enthusiastic member of the “Docs Adopt” program linking doctors with schools in the Charleston area supporting school nurses in their care of their students with attendance at health fairs and PTA meetings. Now a member of the BOD of the Allergy & Asthma Network (AAN), I have been active in promoting efforts to address racial inequities related to asthma on a national level. That has included educational efforts related to Covid-19 as well as the newly-developed vaccines for this virus. I am a member of the SC Pandemic Healthcare Ethics Advisory Council, addressing issues of equity in allocation of scarce resources related to treatment and prevention of Covid-19.”   The DAE Foundation focus is to bring quality information to STUDENT-ATHLETES, PARENTS of student athletes and THE COMMUNITY that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our 3RIPLE 3HREAT interviews. The stories are from former COLLEGIATE PLAYERS, PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS, COLLEGIATE/HIGH SCHOOL COACHES, SPORT AGENTS and the list goes on.

Travis Smith broke the mold for Porter-Gaud Basketball. Jermel spent a season coaching with Travis at Porter-Gaud with Coach JP. They would have great talks about life and basketball, and basketball and life. One of the topics they heavily discussed was Skeezer vs. Public!! The transition from Public to Private and then advantages and disadvantages of transitions. Travis also spends his time helping the youth in the community with life and athletics. Listen to Episode 19 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to learn more! About Travis Smith: Travis Smith was born and raised in Charleston, SC and attended Porter-Gaud School. Following high school he was awarded a full scholarship to play collegiate basketball at Mercer University where he graduated from in 2013.   After college Travis played professional basketball overseas for a few years in several countries around the world, before returning home to Charleston.   Since moving back to Charleston, Travis has been heavily involved in youth athletics as a coach, mentor, and personal trainer. Currently Travis works at his alma mater Porter-Gaud in the Alumni office and as a Coach. In addition to that, he volunteers as a summer basketball coach with Trademark Properties AAU organization (TMP).