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Forbes Scholar, Keon N. Berry & Serial entrepreneur Jaylen D. Berry share the impact Supreme Athlete had on their success both on and off the field. Supreme Athlete is about the holistic development of student-athletes. Some go one to play at the next level, others don't, but they all have a knack for greatness. In this episode, former Weslyann football player, CEO of the Jaylen D. Berry Foundation, Jaylen Berry, and Morehouse graduate, Forbes Scholar, Keon N. Berry, sit down and discuss the impact that Supreme Athlete had on their success off the field. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the Going D1 Series, your favorite Supreme Athletes share their stories on how they made it to the next level. Today we are sitting down with UCONN star, Dillon Harris. We chat about collegiate decision making and he shares some advice for athletes looking to play in college. Stay tuned at the end for a little insight on Name, Image and Likeness! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the Going D1 Series, your favorite Supreme Athletes share their stories on how they made it to the next level. Today we are sitting down with Assumption University star, Isaiah Huff. He shares about his experience at an HBCU, the transfer process, and the importance of having a mentor in your corner to help you build your legacy both on and off the field. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the Going D1 Series, your favorite Supreme Athletes share their stories on how they made it to the next level. Today, we sit down with Central Connecticut State University All American, CB, Dex Lawson Jr. He shares his unique recruiting story and debunks a few of the many myths around athletic scholarships. With consultation from Stack Williams, Supreme Athlete’s CEO, Dex transitioned from high school, to Prep School, to CCSU earning a full scholarship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the Going D1 Series, your favorite Supreme Athletes share their stories on how they made it to the next level. Today, we sit down with first-generation, college graduate Koby Quansah to chat about his collegiate recruiting process and how he selected Duke. With mentorship and guidance from Stack Williams, Supreme Athlete’s CEO, Koby built a name for himself both on and off of the field. Tune in to hear some of his favorite sports memories and how Supreme Athlete shaped his career --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this Episode we discuss ‘Should College Athletes Be in A Relationship’? Sex, Alcohol, Drugs, Pro Opportunities, etc...We talk about it all. This show covers a wide range of perspectives. We dive deep into the psyche of a student-athlete and we evaluate relationship possibilities while in college. We hope you enjoy. Please share. All Praises Due. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this Episode we discuss Division 1 & Division 2 Sports. We focus on Football as we pinpoint key differences between the two levels. We take a look at the current NFL roster make-up of D2 players. Talent and budget is discussed thoroughly as we compare the best D2 and D1 programs. High School Athletes and Parents tap in with this one. We hope you enjoy. Please share. All Praises Due. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we discuss - Should athletes give back to their communities? Big Schwapp provides excellent insight into the mindset and philosophical standpoint, while I focus on practicality and the emotional aspect of the matter. We review current members of societies 1 percent locally and abroad. We highlight current collegiate and professional athletes contribution in comparison to the everyday joe. We hope you enjoy. Please share. All Praises Due. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode my Co-Host Big Schwapp and I discuss Sports & Politics. We attempt to uncover a potential hidden agenda in LeBron James social injustice stance. We take a look at the historical impact of freedom fighters who played sports. The NBA was a hot topic as some feel as though they are being trendy with the Black Lives Matter campaign. Should Athletes just “stick to sports”? Or Shut up and Dribble? We discuss these matters in detail on this episode. Check it out. We hope you enjoy. Please share. All Praises Due. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we spoke with a NBA prospect in Elijah Pemberton. Elijah just competed his final season at Hofstra Univ. and is in the process of preparing himself to join the NBA. We discussed his journey through sports as a child all the way to present day. Elijah shared great insight on what a college coach looks for in a player. We talked briefly about AAU vs. HS Basketball, Handlers & Personal Trainers, and who was the best basketball player he ever faces in HS and College. Check it out. We hope you enjoy. Please share. All Praises Due. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode features Phil Bryant, the president of Hartford Hurricanes, in Hartford, Connecticut. This was the most in depth interview to date. We discussed an array of topics ranging from small city football culture, politics in youth sports, losing the National Championship, and much more. Phil shared great insight into the world of youth football. Buckle your seat belts for this one as Phil gets very passionate when discussing ‘pay for play’ schemes and fake all-star games with rankings. We hope you enjoy, please share. All praises due. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today’s episode features a long time friend and former Football teammates “JP” out of Pompano Beach, FL. JP is a former college football player, trainer, and coach. JP shares valuable insight into the mentality of Floridians when it comes to sports - especially football. We discussed an array of topics from “local jokers”, to insecure HS coaches, pressure on kids to succeed and even how he watched Lamar Jackson play as a 12 yr old QB. Tap in and share this episode to everyone a part of our sports culture. We hope you enjoy. All praises due. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode features Dexter Lawson Jr. An All American student-athlete at Central Connecticut State Univ. We discussed an array of topics from college distractions to G Herbo being his favorite rapper and of course Ari’s amazing body. We touched on his prolific HS career and the journey he’s been on since graduating from HS. He addressed his beliefs on today’s football climate with trainers playing a bigger role in helping athletes. We hope you enjoy. Please share. All praises due.

This episode features Tre “T Groovy” Williams, a 2020 Clemson Univ. Football commit and All American. Tre shares his sports journey and sheds light on his perspective on sports culture between different states. Tre also shares an interesting recruiting story that he went through which changed his college choice. Tre addresses new friends, fake friends, and haters. We hope you enjoy. Please share. All praises due.

Todays episode is the first of our ‘Going D1” series where we discuss an array of topics with college athletes across the country. We spoke with Dillon Harris, a LB for the UCONN Huskies. The topics covered were junior college lifestyle, distractions, future plans, and much more. Please share as we hope you learn & enjoy. All praises due.

This episode focuses on the world of AAU Basketball and the use of the infamous ‘Handlers’. We spoke with a successful AAU Coach & ‘Handler’ in Dre Harrington of the New York Lightening AAU program. This show dispels some of the negative narratives that exist about handlers and we also have an in-depth look at the culture of Basketball in the Northeast. We hope you enjoy the show. All praises due. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A quick perspective on today’s student.-athlete’s that display what some may call unloyal behaviors. We take a brief look at some contributing factor to why student-athletes are displaying these actions at an alarming rate. Thank you for tuning in. Please share and recommend this podcast.

This episode talks about some examples on how to choose the right coach for your athletic child. There are some awful coaches out there and we want to help you identify the studs from the duds. Your child life is at stake here. So listen up - hopefully you take notes and apply the lessons to your life. Good luck!

On this episode I discuss my views on parenting styles when it comes to youth sports. I share personal examples on how to help young athletes benefit from parent involvement. This episode is insightful about the process of developing the student-athlete as a youth or HS player. Hope you enjoy and please share with everyone. Peace

Retired NFL vet Darius Butler joined the Godcast show to discuss his views on playing multiple sports. Darius also shared insight on what it takes to perform at the highest level from a mental & physical standpoint. This show was filled with laughs and old college stories as he was my teammate and roommate for three years. Truly a pleasure and honor speaking with someone I consider a little brother. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I got a chance to speak with a former college teammate of mines in Johnathan Smith. This interview highlights the ups & downs he faced early in his life. John Smith provides insight on how he made the choice to turn things around and earn D1 Scholarships while also getting shot in the NFL.. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A discussion with our guest Andrew Schwapp. He walks us through his athletic journey across the nation and compares Texas & California to his upbringing in Connecticut. This show was very insightful as Big Schwapp shares his opinion on the difference between big & small states. We hope you enjoy it. Please share with your family, friends, and colleagues.

Sharing my views on talent levels. How can you determine if someone is really official or not? What criteria should we use to measure if an athlete is really a big deal or not? Tune it, share and leave comments. Thanks for listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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