The African Americans in Sport Podclass

Fran Harris, a former WNBA champion and NCAA Champion, joins us for an exhilarating conversation on the potential expansion of the WNBA to Austin, Texas. Her journey from Dallas to professional basketball glory is nothing short of inspiring, and she shares her insights on how the league has skyrocketed in popularity thanks to social media and players' brand-building efforts. As Fran reflects on the WNBA's commitment to social causes and the empowerment of Black women, listeners will gain a deeper appreciation for the league's progressive influence and its exciting prospects for growth.Our discussion veers into encouraging student-athletes to strive for leadership and ownership roles within sports. Imagine seeing more diversity in sports ownership and management; we discuss how representation can transform aspirations and inspire student-athletes to pursue opportunities beyond the court. The current NCAA landscape with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules presents a golden opportunity for educational institutions to prepare athletes for a future where business acumen is as crucial as athletic talent.Empowering student-athletes through entrepreneurship is another thread we explore, emphasizing the need for exposure to diverse role models and life skills. In a city like Austin, with its vibrant entrepreneurial scene, athletes have unique opportunities to merge sports with business ventures. By stepping out of their comfort zones, they can harness their full potential, learning essential skills such as tax responsibilities and contractual obligations. This episode serves as a celebration of the vast possibilities awaiting athletes today and underscores the necessity of embracing challenges for personal growth and success.

When former football players Isaiah "Juice" Williams and James Cooper share their tales of trials and triumphs, it's not just a stroll down memory lane; it's a masterclass in resilience. This episode peels back the layers of their journey beyond the field, delving into their commitment to mentorship, financial literacy, and the unbreakable bonds forged within the Illinois football brotherhood.Special guest host James Cooper, a mentor and friend of Isiah "Juice" Williams, joins us to share his insights. Juice, now James' financial advisor and the founder of Audible Wealth Solutions, brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Together, they discuss the transition from student-athlete to career professional and entrepreneur, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities faced during this significant shift.Transitioning from the adrenaline rush of college sports fame to the uncharted territories of post-athletic life, Williams and Cooper recount personal anecdotes from their time on the field, emphasizing the importance of community and personal growth. The conversation also tackles the crucial role of identity for student-athletes, shedding light on the pressures and expectations that come with the territory. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences with networking and embracing diversity, as our guests highlight the transferable skills honed in the high-stakes arena of collegiate football.Wrapping up, the dialogue pivots to the philosophies propounded in Simon Sinek's "Leaders Eat Last," drawing parallels between the principles of servant leadership in sports and the corporate sphere. Our episode culminates with a look at the tailored financial services designed for professional athletes, emphasizing the imperative of sound fiscal management in an ever-evolving landscape. This conversation is a testament to the power of perseverance, the importance of preparation, and the potential for new beginnings beyond the game.

In this edition of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we bring you a conversation with Dorian Hairston, a former Baseball Player at the University of Kentucky who is now an educator and poet.  Listen and enjoy as we discuss Dorian's journey into poetry and his latest book, Pretend the Ball Is Named Jim Crow: The Story of Josh Gibson.  

In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, Alvin reconnects with his frat brother and friend Di' Andre Campbell, a former student-athlete at The University Of Washington and wider receiver with the San Francisco 49ers. 

Dr. Cameron McCoy steps into our space with a narrative that bridges the divide between the past and present, honoring the resilience and valor of African American Marines. His book, "Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism," serves as a backdrop to a profound conversation about identity, mentorship, and the transformative power of education, coinciding with Black History Month. We're not just talking about history; we're living it, as Cameron takes us from his D.C. roots to his compelling evolution as a soldier and a scholar, emphasizing the work ethic and perseverance passed down from our families.Our dialogue traverses the journey of the Black Marines, whose service in eras from WWII to Vietnam defied the insidious narratives of social Darwinism and white supremacy. It's a tale of integration and identity, where the military serves as the crucible for change, offering access to education and shaping the lives of young Black men and women. Cameron's story is a testament to this legacy, as he recounts his own experiences—from track and field to becoming a Marine—revealing how these institutions mold personal and collective identities. The thread of mentorship weaves through our discussion as we acknowledge those who have guided us and underscore the importance of supporting the next generation.

In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we preview this semester's course. We also introduce you to our special guest host for the Dr. Ajahnai Newton-Keeton

As a follow-up to last season's bonus episode with Dr. Daniel Thomas, our Dr. Langston Clark shares information about his opportunity to recruit and fund a doctoral student for the 2024-2025 academic year. For more information about this opportunity, you can contact Dr. Clark on Linkedin or through email at Langston.Clark@UTSA.edu. 

In this special bonus episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we bring you a conversation with Dr. Daniel Thomas, a former student-athlete who is now an Assistant Professor of Urban Education at Texas A&M University. Daniel is currently recruiting a doctoral student to help with his research. This opportunity includes funding to pursue your PhD in education.For my information, feel free to contact Dr. Thomas via social media. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielthomasiii/https://twitter.com/DrDanielThomas3

In this 50 for 50 edition of the podclass, we feature a conversation with Dr. Ava Purkiss, Assistant Professor of American Culture and Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Michigan and author of Fit Citizens:  A History of Black Women's Exercise from Post-Reconstruction to Postwar America.Support the show

In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we bring you a lesson from Canaan Severin, a former student-athlete from The University of Virginia (Football) who transitioned from the NFL to a career in Blockchain technology.   

In this special SXSWedu edition of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we discuss Black student-athletes transitioning into the workforce with Racquel King, Sr. Director of Global HR at Nike,  Jermaine Malcolm, founder of Student-Athlete.co, and Jame Cooper, Sr. Placement Manager at CodeUp. 

In this episode, we bring you a throwback conversation from 2021 with Dr. AJ Newton Keeton, who at the time of this recording was AJ Newton Anderson, a doctoral student at UCONN, and Darnell Smith, the founding Athletic Director at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Support the show.

In this special 50 for 50 episodes, we feature a conversation with Fran Harris,  a hall of fame Women's basketball player at The University of Texas at Austin,  former play-by-play announcer for ESPN, The Longhorn Network, SEC Network, ACC Network, and founder of several businesses. 

In this special 50 for 50 episode,  we bring you a conversation with Danica Carey, a former soccer player turned social entrepreneur and Director Of Marketing Operations at Seirus Innovation.

In this special 50 for 50 episode, we bring you a conversation with Briana Dubose, a former Basketball player who is the author of The ABCs for College Athletes.The ABCs for College Athletes 

In this special 50 for 50 edition of The African Americans in Sport Podclass,  we feature a conversation with Dr.  LaDrea Ingram, a true renaissance woman who considers herself a social justice entrepreneur. 

In this special bonus episode, we bring you a preview of this year's Black Student-Athlete Summit. Since 2015, the Black Student-Athlete Summit has been an annual gathering place for Black student-athletes, professionals, professors, and administrators. "The Black Student-Athlete Summit is the only event of its kind that caters to the holistic development of the Black Student-Athlete. Our three action-packed days are filled with dope content, dope people, and dope networking. The goal of the Summit is to empower Black Student-Athletes to maximize their college experience by killin' it in the classroom and not leave "any meat on the bone" in terms of opportunities. In addition, professional staff who attend the Summit are empowered to go back to their campuses and create innovative initiatives to ensure that Black Student-Athletes are competitive in the global workforce upon graduation."Register Here for this Year's Summit

In this special 50 for 50 edition of The African Americans in Sport Podclass, we bring you a conversation with Monique A.J. Smith, a professor, podcaster, former intercollegiate sports administrator, and founder of Seed of Empowerment.  

In this special Black history month episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass,  we feature an exert from the Entrepreneurial Appetite Podcast,  featuring a conversation with Javier Wallace, Ph.D.,  the inaugural Race & Sport Postdoctoral Associate at Duke University and founder of Black Austin Tours. Support the show Full Episode on Entrepreneurial Appetite 

In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we feature a conversation with Ryan Qualls, Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance at Columbia University.Support the Show

In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we feature a conversation with Luke Fedlam, Esq., partner with  Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP,  who provides career insights as a sports lawyer and thoughts on NIL and contemporary sports policy.  Support the show.

In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we feature a conversation with David Pulliam, Vice President, Business Development & Partnerships @ Capital Connect, by J.P. Morgan.,  about his transition from PWI to HBCU and then from student-athlete to a career in and finance. 

Welcome to Season 3 of the African Americans in Sports Podclass. This introductory episode gives you a preview of what's to happen in our best season yet. 

This episode features a conversation with Drs.  Will and Lizette Goodloe, founder of Behind The Whistle,  an educational consulting company that provides the tools necessary for developing the whole coach and athlete beyond schematics. We aim to address issues in social justice, mental health and wellness, social work in sports, coaching athletes in Generation Z, positive coaching, culturally relevant coaching, and trauma-informed coaching.  If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

In our seventh 50 for 50 episode featuring Black women in sports,  we continue this special series meant to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX in a conversation with Verrone Clark,  Manager of Social Responsibility for the Sacramento Kings.  If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/podclass

Our sixth 50 for 50 episode featuring Black women in sports. We continue this special series meant to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX in a conversation with Jen Fry, Ph.D., founder of JenFryTalks and  Sports Geography. If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/podclass

Our fifth special 50 for 50 episodes featuring Black women in sports. We continue this special series meant to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX with a conversation with Morgan Jones, Director, Justice & Equity for Spurs Sports and Entertainment If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/podclass

This episode features a conversation with Billy Hawkins, Ph.D.,  Sociology of Sport Professor at The University of Houston and author of  The New Plantation: Black Athletes, College Sports, and Predominantly White NCAA Institutions.If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

This episode features a conversation with Brandon Logan, Executive Director of The Doug Williams Center at Grambling State University. If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

Our fourth special 50 for 50 episodes featuring Black women in sports. We continue this special series meant to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX with a conversation with Sheridan Blanford, Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the University of Washington. If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/podclass

Our third special 50 for 50 episodes featuring Black women in sports. We continue this special series meant to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX with a conversation with Dr. Letisha Engracia Cardoso Brown, Assistant Professor of Sociology at The University of Cincinnati.  If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

Our second special 50 for 50 episodes featuring Black women in sports. We continue this special series meant to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX with a conversation with Dr. Jasmine Hamiliton, Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Prairie View A&M University.  If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

The first of our special 50 for 50 episodes featuring Black women in sports.  We begin this special series meant to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX with a conversation with Dr. Ashley Baker, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer in the athletic program at Michigan State University.If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Lou Moore,  Professor of History at Grand Valley State University and author of We Will Win The Day: The Civil Rights Movement, the Black Athlete, and the Quest for Equality. If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

Welcome to season two of the African Americans in Sport Podclass. In this introductory episode, your hosts Drs. Alvin Logan, Jr.,  Brandon Crooms, and Langston Clark discuss our journey to become scholars of the African American sporting experience.If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

This episode features a conversation about life pivots with Daron K. Roberts, Harvard Law graduate turned football coach who is now the founding director of The Center for Sports Innovation at The University of Texas at Austin and author of the book Call an Audible: Let My Pivot from Harvard Law to NFL Coach Inspire Your Transition.If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

This episode features a conversation about Black student-athletes making the transition out of sports with sport social worker Marlene Holmes, founder of the Black Female College Athlete (BFCA) Experience.  To learn more about the BFCA Experience and Marlene, go to: https://linktr.ee/the_bfca_experienceIf you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

This episode features a conversation about Black athletes and mental health with Lean The Sports Counselor. If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

This episode features a conversation with Jacques McClendon  former NFL lineman and current  Director of Player Engagement for the Los Angeles Rams. If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Paul Putz, Assistant Director of the Faith & Sports Institute at Baylor University, about  the intersections of Race, Faith, and Sport.   If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass our very own Alvin Logan Jr., is a guest on the Red Hawk Squawk Exercise For Life Podcast where he discusses African American Racial and Athletic Identity. If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

In this episode Dr. Alvin Logan, Jr., discusses the media portrayals of Black athletes. Please note this episode contains references to sexual assault, rape, and other criminal activity. Listener discretion is advised.  If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

In our fourth African Americans in Sport Podlcass session, we bring you a conversation with renowned Black media professionals Jenaia Alcantar, host of Sports By The Numbers; Cary Clack,  editorial writer, and columnist for the San Antonio Express-New; and DJ Williams, an Associate Manager at ESPN.If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

In our third African Americans in Sport Podlcass session, we bring you a conversation about African American Women in sports featuring  Dr. Latrice Sales- Mitchell, Executive Director, JJK Winning in Life at Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation.If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

In our second African Americans in Sport Podlcass session, we bring you a conversation about African Americans in sports leadership with sport management scholars Drs. Ajhanai Newton-Keaton and Jonathan Howe, from The University of Louisville and Temple University,  respectively.If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

In our first African Americans in Sport Podlcass session, we bring you a conversation with renowned historian David K. Wiggins, author of More Than a Game: A History of the African American Experience in Sport.  In this discussion, Dr. Wiggins shares little-known history about African Americans in Sport. If you like what you heard from this episode, please leave a comment, five stars, and support us via patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62012735

Welcome to the African American's in Sport Podclass. In this introductory episode, Drs. Alvin Logan, Jr.,  Brandon Crooms, and Langston Clark discuss the origins, aims, and goals of the podclass.