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Welcome to the Sports 4 Positivity Podcast hosted by Ernest Baskerville and Jessica Campbell. Here on the show we highlight sports and entertainment figures who use their voices and platforms to cultivate positivity and give back to their communities. Watch your favorite athletes and entertainment figures talk about their passions for giving and how you too can get involved. Follow us at @sports4positivity on Instagram and Facebook and @S4Positivity on Twitter!

Sports 4 Positivity

  • Feb 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 31m AVG DURATION
  • 16 EPISODES


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Episode 16 - Rowdy Gaines

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 40:03


3x Olympic Gold Medalist, 22x All American, 10x World Record Holder, and U.S. Olympic Hall of Famer Rowdy Gaines speaks on his unique journey to finding his passion for swimming. After being cut from every other sports team in high school, Rowdy found swimming and never looked back! His dedication, drive, and ambition lead him to Auburn University, the Olympics, and is now "The Voice" of Swimming as an analyst for ESPN and NBC. He is passionate about teaching youth how to swim and gets his message out through being an ambassador for USA Swimming and the Zach Foundation. Listen to hear his take on Michael Phelps the future of swimming!

Episode 15 - Jesse Sapolu

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 27:07


4x Super Bowl champion, 2x Pro Bowl former offensive lineman for the 49ers, Jesse Sapolu, speaks on the future of the NFL, the potential effects of playing without fans, and the importance of perseverance. Jesse continues to impact the game of football as well as future generations through his work with Men In The Trenches. Listen to hear about all he sacrificed to play the game he loves!

Episode 14 - Bryant Mitchell

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 32:15


Wide Receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arizona Cardinals, and Edmonton Eskimos, Bryant Mitchell speaks on his unique journey to the League. Junior college product to D1 ball, to the CFL, to the NFL - Bryant Mitchell knows about adversity and how to beat the odds. He is passionate about believing in yourself and truly lives out his words! Listen to hear what it’s like to catch passes from Tom Brady!

Episode 13 - Eric Dickerson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 30:29


Eric Dickerson, former NFL RB for the Rams, Colts, Raiders, and Falcons speaks on the Rams' season, his ideal qualities of the perfect QB, and analyzes how the game of football has changed from then until now. Eric is passionate about giving back and giving to others in every way possible, notably through the Dickerson Rangers Program. Listen to hear his favorite sports memory and when he set the record for NFL Single Season Rushing Yards.

Episode 12 - Kelli Sargent

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 36:10


Deputy Director of Tower Cancer Research Foundation, Kelli Sargent speaks on how she turned her USF Sports Management Master's Thesis paper into reality. Sparked by her family experience with ovarian cancer and the lack of awareness and resources around it, Kelli developed run for her, a 5k run to benefit and bring awareness to ovarian cancer.

Episode 11 - Ryan Hollins

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 30:08


Former NBA player, UCLA star, and current CBS personality Ryan Hollins talks about his professional career playing on 9 NBA teams in 10 years, gives advice to any player looking to go to the NBA, and explains the value of believing in yourself. Ryan is passionate about giving back to others in any way he can and through teaching young kids with the Ryan Hollins Basketball Camp. Listen to hear his #1 tip for ALL athletes!

Episode 10 - Sam Laganà

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 32:10


Voice of the LA Rams, Chairman of the John R. Wooden Award, and Associate Vice Chancellor of Pepperdine University Sam Laganà speaks on his announcing career, how student athletes can reach out to college coaches, and the inside scoop on some famous Rams phrases! Sam is passionate about helping others, guiding young people, and his work with the Special Olympics. Listen to hear about when he auditioned to play himself in a movie!

Episode 9 - Jamal Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 34:48


Episode 9 - Director of Equity and Inclusion and Varsity Mens Basketball Coach at Loyola High School, Jamal Adams talks about the importance of being educated on social injustices and having difficult conversations. Listen to why Jamal traded in his suit on Wall Street for his polo on the sidelines!

Episode 8 - Kelsey Trainor

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 23:48


Lawyer, producer, and writer, Kelsey Trainor speaks on the challenges women face in sports and how her work in the entertainment industry as well as her coaching career has impacted her philanthropic involvement. Kelsey is passionate about her work with Play Like A Girl and fighting homelessness. Listen to hear more about her favorite part as the former co-executive producer/director on CBS hit show Blue Bloods!

Episode 7 - Trenton Irwin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 27:10


Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver, Trenton Irwin, talks about his time at Stanford and the Miami Dolphins as well as the importance of helping others. Trenton is passionate about participating in food drives all over Cincinnati as well as Read Across America. Listen to hear about Trenton’s 3 F’s and his favorite children’s book!

Episode 6 - Jim Rooney and Jeremi Duru

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 36:43


Jim Rooney, family owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a business owner, consultant, national speaker, and published author. Jeremi Duru is one of the nation's foremost sports law authorities, published author, and professor of law at American University. Jim and Jeremi speak on the impact of the Rooney Rule, from its inception to now and the impact it has had across all industries starting with the NFL. Listen to hear Jim's story of when the Steelers won the 2008 Super Bowl and he put President Obama on hold.

Episode 5 - Brady White

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 29:09


Memphis Tigers star quarterback, Brady White, just became the winningest quarterback in the school's history. He is an outstanding leader both on his team and within his community. Listen to hear about Brady's transition from high school to college football and from Arizona State University to the University of Memphis. Enjoy this candid conversation as he shares valuable tips and advice for aspiring student athletes.

Epidose 4 - Chase Griffin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 26:51


UCLA quarterback, Chase Griffin, is a sophomore student athlete heavily involved in his community and serves on UCLA’s return to play task force. Listen to hear about his return to campus as well as his work with California’s governor regarding the COVID-19 pandemic!

Episode 3 - Nicole Rodrigues

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 30:20


CEO, author, entrepreneur, and former Raiderette Nicole Rodruiges talks about her experience with the Raiders and how it has impacted her career in marketing and PR as well as her nonprofit organization called the Young Dreamers. Nicole’s passion, drive, and words of advice are truly inspiring. Listen to hear about her unique journey with the Raiders!

Episode 2 - Marcus Godinho

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 18:22


Marcus Godinho is a footballer for the Canadian Men's National Soccer Team and German Club, FSV Zwickau. Listen to hear about Marcus’ involvement with his fans as well as his unusual pregame rituals!

Episode 1 - Sean Farnham

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 42:02


ESPN analyst and former UCLA basketball player, Sean Farnham, talks about how to navigate the lifestyle changes caused by COVID-19 and how to see the situation as an opportunity. Sean is passionate about his involvement with Coaches vs Cancer and The V Foundation. Listen to hear how he changed his mentality and playing strategy upon arriving at UCLA on the basketball team!

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