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• We know we're a college basketball show, but how could we not talk about that Knicks' epic comeback in Game Four of the NBA Finals?• Finally, a transfer portal ranking we can get behind. Who were the winners? ESPN's Jeff Borzello provided the blueprint for Chris and Kevin to discuss.• In our fastest-growing segment, we discuss the efforts—from the halls of Congress, the NCAA and the NABC—to insert some order into an unwieldy system of eligibility, transfers and NIL.• Chris borrows a page from Kevin's playbook and conducts a Zoom interview with a filmmaker in preparation for the Chattanooga Film Festival, which runs from June 18-21 in person and from June 19-27 online. Go to Chattfilmfest.org to get in on the action.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Did you know that Alex used to work at NABC? Andy also worked at a bank for a period. Only one of them ever owned a gecko, though.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Counci (NABC)l, is joined by Brian Bocock, president and CEO of MBG Marketing. After more than three decades helping shape the berry business from the warehouse floor to executive leadership at Naturipe Farms, Bocock has stepped into a new role with MBG Marketing. He's also a grower in Michigan who has held numerous leadership positions with USHBC and NABC. Bocock joins us to share what his new role means to him, the vision he brings to MBG, and how he sees the future of our industry at a time when alignment and leadership matter more than ever.“My vision is that MBG continues and grows a lot over the next five to eight years, built upon success, not growth for the sake of growth. … There is another huge component of this, and I've been an advocate of this and MBG has for a long time, involvement in NABC and USHBC and other organizations, including state organizations. It's just so important that we get as much talent from our grower base, from our management team, engaged in these organizations to help drive success through there. Because they're reaching some places that we, MBG, are not gonna hit by ourselves.” – Brian Bocock Topics covered include: Bocock's new role at MBG Marketing.The profound loss and lasting legacy of previous MBG Marketing CEO Brad Moorer.A discussion about what Bocock sees as the immediate future and long-term potential for the blueberry industry.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. You'll hear from Ryan Rainey in Michigan, Michelle Borges in California, TJ Hafner in Oregon, Mario in Mexico, Brittany Lee in Florida, Kristin Brinkley in North Carolina, Alec Arena in New Jersey, Luis Vegas in Peru, and Sunny Bar in British Columbia. This was recorded on May 21, 2026.

As the National Auto Body Council celebrates its 30th anniversary and looks to the next 30 years, we talk with Executive Director Debby Robinson about NABC's various programs and how your shop can get involved. Learn more about the Recycled Rides program, the First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.), and the Changing and Saving Lives Foundation Keys for Change program, which can help you dispose of abandoned vehicles on your lot. 

Coach Khristian Smith didn't just have a good year, he had a historic one. As an assistant at Miami of Ohio, he helped engineer one of the MAC's most dominant defensive teams in recent memory, and was just selected for the inaugural NABC Flight School. One of the highest honors for an up-and-coming coach in the country. In this episode we chop it up about the season, his player development process, and what he's seeing on the AAU circuit right now.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Kevin Hamilton, vice president of global marketing and communications for USHBC and NABC. Over the past two years, Hamilton and his team have elevated how we look at what's next for driving consumer demand for blueberries at retail, helping to reshape how blueberries show up as a category. He joins the podcast to share about the USHBC's efforts at retail, and the impact these programs and retail relationships are having on the blueberry industry. “ We're here to simply do exactly what (retailers) want to do: Sell as many blueberries as possible at the best price. And then with the pilot projects that have turned into recurring projects with these retailers – they're seeing results. So the evolution has gone from introducing ourselves to now us getting phone calls from them, having a more collaborative relationship.” – Kevin Hamilton Topics covered include: An introduction to Hamilton and his work at the councils.A discussion of the efforts underway with retailers, and the importance of these relationships on driving demand for blueberries.A look into the strategies and tactics for growing the blueberry category at retail.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. You'll hear from Brittany Lee in Florida, Derrin Wheeler in Georgia, Kristin Brinkley in North Carolina, Alec Arena in New Jersey, TJ Hafner in Oregon, Eliza Spreitzer in Michigan, Pat Goin in Indiana, Sunny Brar in British Columbia, Mario Ramirez in Mexico and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on April 30, 2026.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Tom Barnes, interim director of data and business intelligence at the USHBC and NABC, and president and CEO of Category Partners. Barnes is a veteran of the perishables industry with a deep passion for how data drives retail success. He has spent over two decades helping major retailers and suppliers navigate the relationship between business insights and market performance. Under his leadership, Category Partners has become a go-to resource for primary consumer research and technology solutions in the fresh food space. He joins the podcast to share his unique perspective and insight into the impact of market data on the blueberry industry.“ Price is always a factor and always will be a factor. You can't just sell it for whatever you want, but it tells you that there is higher demand for blueberries every year, and the consumption is moving up, which isn't the case for every commodity.” — Tom BarnesTopics covered include:An introduction to Barnes and his work for USHBC/NABC and Category Partners.How the data behind blueberry sales can inform future decisions and opportunities.The excitement Barnes feels regarding the direction and growth of the blueberry industry based on the data.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. You'll hear from Brittany Lee in Florida, Eliza Spreitzer in Michigan, Alan Schreiber in Washington, Michelle Borges in California, TJ Hafner in Oregon, Derrin Wheeler in Georgia, Kristin Brinkley in North Carolina, Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on April 2, 2026.

Coach Nate Bollinger shares his journey from growing up in York, Pennsylvania to becoming the Associate Head Coach at American University.Nate attended Delaware Valley before transferring to Millersville. He set a program record 50 points in a single game and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Shortly after graduating from Millersville he accepted his first coaching position at York College under Coach Matt Hunter - in addition to working the third shift at a juvenile detention center.After one season at York he joined Scott Cherry's coaching staff at High Point University as the Director of Player Development. In his first season at High Point the team captured the Big South Conference regular season championship.Following three seasons at HPU he moved onto Saint Vincent College under Coach D.P. Harris. He helped the team go 22-5 and subsequently was named to the NABC 30-Under-30 Team.Coach Dane Fischer hired Nate to his staff at William & Mary in 2019 as the Director of Basketball Operations. He was promoted to an Assistant Coach in 2021 and then moved onto American University in 2023.Coach Bollinger was promoted from an Assistant Coach to an Associate Head Coach following the 2024-25 season. The Eagles won both the Patriot League regular season and conference tournament in 2024-25.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:56) – ESPN’s Taylor Tannebaum joins Jake Query to recap last night’s NIT Semifinals games and preview Sunday’s NIT Championship Game between Auburn and Tulsa. Jake asks Taylor for her opinion on Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson with her association with the ACC Network and discusses being back in Indianapolis for a few days. (12:56-34:14) – Notre Dame Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry joins Query & Company to discuss some of the issues in college basketball that they are trying to work on during the NABC meetings this weekend. Jake asks him about type of player Caleb Wilson is after working with him during Team USA last summer and facing him this season, Jalen Haralson’s decision to enter the transfer portal, what the future of roster construction looks like with so many players entering the portal to chase some money, and if considered leaving Notre Dame for Butler.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-27:23) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison highlighting all the different events that are going on by the Radio One studios at the American Legion Mall. They also touch on some of the players that have entered the transfer portal with the former coach of one player joining Jake Query later in the show. (27:23-38:05) – Bob Kravitz joined the show yesterday and highlighted D’Angelo Ponds as one of the biggest winners from IU’s Pro Day on Wednesday. Jake had some thoughts to share on why that was a such a big day for the football program and Curt Cignetti. (38:05-49:28) – The first hour of Query & Company concludes with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison highlighting former Indiana High School basketball players that have entered the transfer portal. (49:28-1:12:37) – Ralph Reiff from Reiff Executive Performance Solutions joins Jake Query to explain all the different things that he will be assisting the NCAA with during Final Four weekend between Divisions I, II, III, and the NIT Championship. Jake asks Ralph about how the medical personnel for Louisville and volunteer assistants handled Kevin Ware’s injury in 2013 and the medical assistance that official Bert Smith received after collapsing during a tournament game in 2021. (1:10:12-1:25:48) – ESPN’s Taylor Tannebaum joins Jake Query to recap last night’s NIT Semifinals games and preview Sunday’s NIT Championship Game between Auburn and Tulsa. Jake asks Taylor for her opinion on Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson with her association with the ACC Network and discusses being back in Indianapolis for a few days. (1:25:48-1:35:30) – Jake and producer Eddie conclude the second hour of the show by providing an update on their MLB Beer bet and providing some clarifications on location of the games this weekend for the NCAA. (1:35:30-1:59:31) – Notre Dame Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry joins Query & Company to discuss some of the issues in college basketball that they are trying to work on during the NABC meetings this weekend. Jake asks him about type of player Caleb Wilson is after working with him during Team USA last summer and facing him this season, Jalen Haralson’s decision to enter the transfer portal, what the future of roster construction looks like with so many players entering the portal to chase some money, and if considered leaving Notre Dame for Butler. (1:59:31-2:08:59) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, Jake spotlights the story of Ben Humrichous and how he went from going to Tipton High School to Illinois! (2:08:59-2:19:14) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query from the Slippery Noodle & More to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Tony Miller is joined Chowan head coach Rob Burke and Midland assistant coach Cameron Schuknecht for an NABC-Hudl webinar - From Film Breakdown to Game Plan: Building Your Scouting System. Insights on scouting opponents, streamlining your scout process, communicating with your team, and more!If you're already using tools like FastDraw, FastScout, or FastRecruit—you know how essential they are to your workflows. And now that they're fully part of the Hudl ecosystem, they're more powerful than ever. From film and play diagrams to scouting reports and custom recruiting boards, everything flows together. One system. Built for high-performance programs. Learn more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're live from North American Banking Company in Maple Grove for our first Santa Stop of the season! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), brings us back to Seattle for an episode recorded at The 2025 Blueberry Convention. He's joined by Georgia blueberry grower Alex Cornelius and dried fruit producer and processor Dominic Meduri. Cornelius shares the impact the USHBC and NABC have had on the industry, the value he finds in being involved in the convention and future efforts. Meduri provides additional perspective by reflecting on industry changes within blueberry processing. “ This is my organization and I need to be involved, and I think the American farmer needs to remember that this is our organization and that it is here for us and it benefits us. And you can't always do that from home … the NABC, the USHBC, it is here for the American farmers. Yes, it's the international businesses, but it's here to promote blueberries and it's here for us to learn.” – Alex Cornelius ”Everybody is very interested in U.S. blueberries, whether we get inquiries for fresh and frozen. You know our primary goal is to focus on dried but I think that there's still a lot of opportunities out there in a lot of different regions of the world.” – Dominic Meduri Topics covered include: A discussion of the benefits the USHBC and NABC provide producers. Opportunities for expanding the reach of the blueberry industry into dried fruit manufacturing. Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. You'll hear from Luis Vegas in Peru and Mario Ramirez in Mexico. This was recorded on December 4, 2025.

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men's basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is shipping every day! If you still haven't ordered your essential companion to the 2025-26 season, go to blueribbonyearbook.com.• Kevin and Chris talk title contenders ahead of college basketball's opening day on Nov. 3.• Discussing an imaginary committee—or commissioner—proposed by friend of the show Fran Fraschilla that could help resolve many of college basketball's biggest issues.• Also, a real committee is formed by the NABC to help the NCAA Tournament selection committee. This is a big win for the tournament.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Ryan Van Zelst will enter his first season as the Men's Basketball Head Coach at Drew University in 2025-26. Most recently, Van Zelst held the post of associate head coach at Division II Millersville University during the 2024-25 campaign, when he helped Millersville to a 19-12 record.Van Zelst's career includes head-coaching stops at both Cabrini University and Penn State Abington. He also served as the associate head coach at Landmark Conference rival University of Scranton, where he spent seven years with the Royals. He picked up additional Division III experience as an assistant coach at both York (Pa.) College and his alma mater, Albright College.In 2017, Van Zelst was named to the NABC 30 Under 30 Team, and he was a part of the NABC Mentor Circle Program in 2021. As a student-athlete, Van Zelst played three seasons at Albright and was a member of the 2010 team that captured the MAC Commonwealth Conference championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament. On this episode Mike & Ryan discuss the importance of building relationships with players and fostering a sense of community within the team. Van Zelst emphasizes his commitment to transparency and enthusiasm, highlighting his desire to ensure that every athlete feels valued and understood as they navigate the challenges of a coaching transition. Additionally, he articulates his coaching philosophy, which prioritizes defensive discipline and ball movement, while also adapting strategies to suit the unique strengths of his players. As he embarks on this new chapter at Drew University, Van Zelst expresses his dedication to maintaining the program's competitive edge and instilling a culture of success and camaraderie.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Be prepared with a notebook and pen as you listen to this episode with Ryan Van Zelst, Men's Basketball Head Coach at Drew University.Website - https://drewrangers.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail - rvanzelst@drew.eduTwitter/X - @coachryanvzVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team's training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans to make getting new equipment easier than ever.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price...

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Lucas Thelosen, founder and CEO of Gravity, and Joe Vargas, director of business intelligence for USHBC and NABC. Thelosen has been at the forefront of leveraging technology to transform industries, and today he and Vargas discuss what this means for blueberries and for agriculture. “ What if we could bring the same level of analytical sophistication that someone like Amazon has or someone like Google has, to the average business?” – Lucas Thelosen“ I think that artificial intelligence piece where you can have an analyst with you 24/7, whether you're working on stuff in an airplane or in the middle of the night, it's there for you to be able to help you understand things that you didn't see.” – Joe Vargas Topics covered include: An introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and its use for extracting insights from data.A discussion about how the USHBC is leveraging advancements in AI to help the industry make more optimal decisions. Why this is the next evolution of the BerrySmart Insights platform.How data and AI will impact the future of the blueberry industry.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from TJ Hafner in Oregon, Alan Schreiber in Washington, Jody McPherson in North Carolina, Pat Goin in Indiana, Luis Vegas in Peru and Mario Ramirez in Mexico. This was recorded on June 12, 2025.

#215: Paul Mills is the head men's basketball coach at Wichita State University. Prior to his tenure at Wichita State, Mills served as the head coach at Oral Roberts University from 2017 to 2023. Under his leadership, the Golden Eagles achieved significant success, including a historic Sweet 16 appearance in the 2021 NCAA Tournament as a 15-seed, making them just the second team in history to reach that stage from such a low seed. In the 2022–23 season, Mills guided ORU to a 30–5 record, an undefeated 18–0 run through the Summit League, and a No. 12 seed in the NCAA Tournament. His coaching prowess earned him recognition as a finalist for the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year award and the NABC's Skip Prosser Man of the Year honor. Before his time at Oral Roberts, Mills spent 14 years at Baylor University, initially as a coordinator of operations from 2003 to 2009 and then as an assistant coach from 2009 to 2017. During his tenure, Baylor made seven NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Elite Eight and four Sweet 16 berths. Mills began his coaching career at the high school level, leading his teams to multiple district championships. He also served as the director of basketball operations at Rice University for one year. Mills is a 1996 graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in finance and completed a Master of Biblical and Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2020.On the show Coach Mills shares his story of growing up, playing basketball, overcoming a career ending injury, getting into coaching, impact, stewardship, service, hard work, deeds over words, sustaining success, faith, and much more. Enjoy the show! https://x.com/coachmills?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/goshockersmbb/?hl=en 

In a special solo episode, John McAllister opens up about his own personal journey into the world of bridge. John takes listeners from his first bridge game with Aunt Kathleen to major tournament wins, highlighting the mentors, friends, and unexpected encounters that shaped his bridge career. Listen in for heartfelt anecdotes, insights into learning bridge, and John's reflections on pivotal moments and memorable players he met along the way. Key Highlights:

What happens when a car rental mishap, a spur-of-the-moment bridge partnership, and a life-changing move from Iceland to Florida collide? You get Svenni Eiriksen,  a bridge player whose story is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply human. John McAllister sits down with his former teammate and friend to relive the many twists, laughs, and breakthroughs of Svenni's journey from Icelandic tournaments to an NABC win in the U.S. From surviving snowy bridge commutes to pulling off a Trump Coup without breaking a sweat, Svenni shares how bridge shaped his life, his move, and his community. Key Takeaways from This Episode:

Send us a textWe head to Minnesota to talk Basketball with current Minnesota State Men's Basketball Coach Matt Margenthale on the latest Full Court Press : A College Basketball Coaches Show. The new President of the NABC talks the current state of college basketball and what he hopes to achieve in his year of presidency. We take a deep dive into Mavericks hoops while balancing to continue to build a winning program in Mankato. Really fun episode with some great insight and banter.Our ALL YEAR ROUND NCAA coverage brings you the latest College Hoops news and notes, with exclusive insights and interviews from our experienced team at the Full Court Network.

El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, cedió este miércoles 9 de abril en su arremetida comercial al anunciar una pausa de 90 días en la aplicación de los gravámenes recíprocos. Sin embargo, no solo excluyó de esa tregua a China, sino que elevó los aranceles a sus productos al 125%. La pausa del castigo comercial anunciada por Donald Trump implica que prácticamente todos los socios comerciales de EE. UU., incluida la Unión Europea (UE) —cuyo arancel recíproco ascendía al 20%—, quedan con imposiciones por tres meses del 10%.Trump afirma que tomó la decisión luego de que más de 75 países contactaran a su Administración para negociar.En el marco de ese anuncio, este 9 de abril, Trump no solo excluyó a China de la pausa, sino que le volvió a elevar los aranceles, llevándolos ahora al 125 % con efecto inmediato.Trump también se mofó asegurando que estaban haciendo todo por complacerlo y justificó el paso tomado, señalando que la gente se estaba "asustando un poco", tras el desplome de gran parte de los mercados del mundo.Scott Bessent, secretario del Tesoro de Estados Unidos, volvió a aseverar que las concesiones forman parte del "arte de negociar" del presidente que pocos entienden.El funcionario aseguró que Trump ha demostrado "gran valentía" al mantenerse firme con el objetivo de renegociar con países que, a su juicio, mantienen déficits comerciales significativos con Estados Unidos.Leer tambiénABC de la pausa arancelaria de Trump: qué contempla, a quiénes incluye y por qué China quedó fuera¿Por qué Donald Trump pausó sus aranceles recíprocos? ¿Hace parte del "arte de negociar" como afirma la Casa Blanca? Para analizar el tema, participan en El Debate tres invitados.- Javier Niño, doctor en Relaciones Internacionales y docente de la Universidad Autónoma de Colombia.- Arturo Porzecanski, investigador de Economía Internacional en la American University de Washington D. C..- Gabriela Vásquez Madueño, economista y asesora de para asuntos de comercio global.

Tramel Barnes is a men's basketball assistant coach at South Dakota State University under Head Coach Eric Henderson. This is Barnes' second stint as an assistant with the Jackrabbits having also served under Henderson from 2019-21. Barnes spent three seasons from 2021-2024 at the University Utah on the coaching staff led by Craig Smith. He's served as a director of player personnel and assistant coach for the Utes. Barnes had previously worked with Smith during the 2018-19 season at Utah State where he served as director of basketball operations and player development. The NABC recognized Barnes for his efforts and named him to the 2019 Under Armour 30-Under-30 Team.Barnes began his coaching career at Southwest Minnesota State in 2013 after a four-year collegiate career capped by two seasons with the Mustangs. He spent six seasons on the SMSU coaching staff. On this episode Mike & Tramel discuss the challenges posed by the transfer portal and the necessity for genuine connectivity within teams. They delve into the significance of building enduring relationships with players and their families, emphasizing the qualitative aspects that extend beyond mere athletic prowess. Coach Barnes reflects on his diverse experiences across various levels of competition, underscoring the importance of adaptability in a profession characterized by continual change. This episode hits on coaching philosophy, personal growth, and the overarching influence of integrity and community in shaping successful basketball programs.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Be sure to have your notebook handy as you listen to this episode with Tramel Barnes, men's basketball assistant coach at South Dakota State University.Website - https://gojacks.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail - Tramel.Barnes@sdstate.eduTwitter/X - @TramelBarnesVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+ during their first ever Semi-Annual Sales Event. Shop now and have your team more ready for the upcoming season than ever before.GameChangerIntroducing GameChanger, a free app that provides you with data to make strategic coaching decisions and to deliver memorable moments to your team and its fans. Engage your players, empower your coaching decisions, and give parents the thrill of watching every play unfold in real time this season. Download GameChanger now on iOS or Android. GameChanger equips your team with the tools they need to succeed. Download it today and make this season one for...

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Amanda Griffin, vice president of engagement and education for the USHBC, celebrates International Women's Day by featuring three women leaders from the blueberry industry. Ellie Norris is the owner/manager of Norris Blueberry Farms; Anna Jesse is the vice president of Forest Hills Farm; and Shelly Hartmann is the owner of True Blue Farms and the immediate past chair of the USHBC. Together, they discuss future USHBC and NABC initiatives to support women and various ways women can take more active roles in the blueberry industry.“ I have to say I'm proud of my industry. When I started becoming more active on my state level and the national level, there were already strong females in roles of leadership that I could look up to and follow in their footsteps. And in the 10 years that I have been active and become more active, I just see this younger generation coming up behind me and also being active.” – Ellie Norris Topics covered include: The journey these women have taken to become significant contributors to the blueberry industry. Announcement of a five-part women in blueberries webinar to be launched this fall. Plans for a “Women in Blueberries Award.” Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Derrin Wheeler in Georgia and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on March 6, 2025.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Bryan Sakuma and Teddy Koukoulis, the incoming chairs of the USHBC and NABC. Together, they discuss what interested them in these new roles, the value the two organizations bring to each other and what their leadership will offer the blueberry industry going forward. “  As a farmer that's in Florida, I'm thinking the most important thing to me is the last two weeks of March and the first two weeks of April. But as a marketer, as a retailer, blueberries are important 365 days a year. … It's going to be one of my jobs as part of the NABC to continue these town hall meetings and educate people that other regions are not our enemies, that we can work together.” – Teddy Koukoulis Topics covered include: An introduction to Sakuma and Koukoulis, and their blueberry industry experience. An exploration of what brought them to their new roles and what they hope to achieve for the industry. A discussion about how the two organizations can work together and support each other to benefit the industry.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Brittany Lee in Florida, Andres Armstrong in Chile and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on January 30, 2025.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Pat Goin. Goin and her husband, Kevin, own Goin's Blueberry Lane in Indiana. Before her tenure as chair of the NABC Board of Directors, Goin served as board vice chair, and chair of the NABC's Government Affairs Committee. She was also the chair of the USHBC's Good Practices Committee. Goin reflects on her time as NABC board chair, highlights the progress that was made and discusses where she sees the industry going under its new leadership.“ The blueberry industry to me, has always been a large family. When we come together, it doesn't matter who you market for or what region you're in, you just try to find the common ground and move it forward. And those are the kinds of things we do in the states. Those are the kinds of things that we did in Peru and in Chile. So what a great experience.” – Pat Goin Topics covered include: Hear Goin's reflections on her time as NABC chair. Explore the international and leadership experiences Goin participated in, and hear highlights of each of them.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Andres Armstrong in Chile. This was recorded on January 23, 2025.

Brian Reynolds is an LA-based bridge teacher who, with his wife, Samantha, runs an educational website, The Bridge Teachers. They specialize in teaching people who've “never touched a deck of cards.” That's how they got recommended to the production team for the bridge documentary film, “The Kids Table.” That initial meeting dramatically altered the film's storyline. One player quit on the spot! As a bridge pro, Brian is refreshingly candid about his bridge ability. This conversation covers a broad range of topics.  

Tim and Dana have an fascinating with Debbie who had an unnerving encounter with what her and her family believed to be a Bigfoot. She shares her story of how a family weekend turned into an insane meeting with an unknown creature! We thank you all for being part of our family and spending your time with us! Don't forget to check out our website and YouTube.Keep Up with Dana & TimSee Debbie's story on the Travel ChannelPurchase Tim's Book at the NABC

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by the Executive Director of the IR-4 Project, Jerry Baron, Ph.D., and NABC Director of Government Affairs Alyssa Houtby. The IR-4 Project was established in 1963 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and land-grant universities to ensure that specialty crop farmers have legal access to safe and effective crop protection products. Baron has been the IR-4 Project's executive director since September 2006. Alyssa Houtby works closely with the NABC's Government Affairs Committee to identify and advance the industry's public policy goals through the council's advocacy platform. “The reason why the program exists is because the companies that register products … focus their research and development area on crops that give them a large and rapid return on investments, i.e. they go after corn, soybeans, cotton, so on and so forth. The specialty crops … don't have access to those products. And one of the things we do as a government organization is we go out there and develop the data to show what type of residues remain on the crop at harvest.” – Jerry Baron, Ph.D. Topics covered include: An introduction to Baron and Houtby and their work. An exploration of the purpose of the IR-4 Project, and why it's important to blueberry producers for a number of reasons, including the expansion of global exportation opportunities.A discussion of the challenges faced by regulatory agencies in labeling inputs, and the work the IR-4 Project is doing to support specialty crop producers. Learn more at ir4project.orgCrop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on November 1, 2024.

A native of Peoria, Illinois, Guyton was named the Big Ten Player of the Year as a senior in 2000 at Indiana University where he culminated a standout career with an even 2,100 points to go with 429 rebounds, 403 assists and 129 steals. He finished his tenure in Bloomington, and remains, fourth in school history in points; Guyton is currently eighth at Indiana in all-time assists. He averaged 13.6 points per game in his first season with the Hoosiers, picking up Big Ten Freshman of the Year and All-Big Ten Second Team honors in 1996-97. Guyton then shot 43.9 percent from 3-point range – he remains the school's all-time leader in 3-pointers made (283) – and averaged 16.8 points as a First Team All-Big Ten performer as a sophomore. Following that season, he was a member of Team USA and won a gold medal at the 1998 Goodwill Games. Guyton then posted 16.0 points per game as a junior before tallying a career-high 19.7 during his senior season in which he was the conference's Player of the Year, a First Team All-Big Ten selection. He was a unanimous All-America First Team selection of The Associated Press, USBWA, NABC and Sporting News. Playing for Head Coach Bobby Knight, Guyton helped guide Indiana to four-straight NCAA Tournaments and at least 20 wins in each of his seasons with the Hoosiers.Following his graduation from Indiana in 2000, Guyton was a second-round draft pick of the NBA's Chicago Bulls. He played two seasons in the Windy City where he averaged 6.0 points and 1.9 assists as a rookie in 2000-01 and 5.4 points the following season. After two years with the Bulls, Guyton was a member of the Golden State Warriors in 2002-03. Guyton then embarked on a seven-year European career where he played in Italy, Israel, Croatia, Greece, Sweden and Qatar before retiring as a player in 2010. He returned stateside and entered the coaching ranks at Illinois Central College in his native Peoria where he also worked in the school's guidance and retention offices while assisting the diversity department to increase minority enrollment and retention while providing early academic intervention. Guyton assisted with his alma mater's team at Peoria High School from 2012-14 and was the head coach of the Central Illinois Drive (now the Bloomington Flex) of the Premier Basketball League (PBL) for three seasons (2012-15). There, he led the professional team to three PBL championships while being named the association's Coach of the Year in both 2012 and 2013. After winning his third PBL title as a coach, Guyton joined the NBA G League's Windy City Bulls as an assistant coach for the 2016-17 campaign To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/ux0UBqR7aC0 #philfriedrich #podcast #whoknewinthemoment #AJGuyton #chicagobulls #indianauniversity #bobknight

John McAllister chats with 35-year-old Owen Lien of Oak Park MI about Junior Bridge, directing on BBO, playing professionally and reaching highs and lows in national events. Owen has won two limited NABC events: The 10K Swiss in 2016 and the 0–5000 Mini Spingold in 2009. He was second in those same events in 2014 and 2007.  A Platinum Life Master with over 18,000 masterpoints – 10,000 of them gold and 2100 platinum – Owen is a hardworking player who loves the game and still plays for fun at the club.  

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Dr. Frank Wong, director of stakeholder relations at Bayer, and Alyssa Houtby, NABC director of government affairs. Before joining Bayer, Wong was an associate specialist in cooperative extension and a plant pathologist at the University of California, Riverside. He has also served as the American Phytopathological Society's subject matter expert for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), providing information on plant diseases and disease management. Wong and Houtby discuss upcoming changes to EPA policies regarding pesticide and herbicide use. “It's the public's problem. It is the grower's problem. It is the pesticide manufacturer's problem. And it is EPA's problem. If we don't figure out a way to solve this, that means that essentially the majority of pesticides … registrations could be vacated … . And for sure a lot of the efforts that I think blueberry growers should be doing right now is just being aware that all this is happening, and there are opportunities right now for their input to change the policy.” – Dr. Frank Wong Topics covered include: An introduction to Wong and Houtby and their work. A discussion of the changes to EPA policies regarding pesticide and herbicide use that could impact blueberry producers.Where to learn more about the Endangered Species Act (WSSA.net) and how to view a story map that covers the evolution of the ESA and its intersection and interaction with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from TJ Hafner in Oregon, Luis Vegas in Peru, and Mario Ramirez in Mexico. This was recorded on September 19, 2024.

Send us a textSecond week of the College Basketball Conference Preview Show and we talk a little A-SUN Conference Hoops with Lipscomb Head Coach Lennie Acuff and Stetson Head Coach Donnie Jones dissect this competitive college hoops conference on the Full Court Press Podcast : A College Basketball Experience. Both Coaches are legends and we had great time with them. The A-SUN will be highly competitive again this year and hear why this conference is so unique along with who are the favorites and the underdogs!Please Subscribe, Rate⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  and Review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

  Matthew Granovetter is a six-time NABC champion. He also won a world championship, the Mixed Pairs, in 2006. He is a popular author and teacher, along with his wife, Pamela. They are best known for their theories on bidding via their system GUS (Granovetter Unified System) and their books on defensive play.  Matthew is Hasidic (a branch of Orthodox Judaism); his spirituality is woven throughout his life and bridge – the two are inseparable. His latest book on Method Bridge is his proudest contribution to the game.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), welcomes several fellows from Class Two of the Blueberry Industry Leadership Program to discuss their experiences with the program and their most recent trip to observe the Peruvian blueberry industry. You'll hear from Kat Morales, inbound and outbound administrator for Camposo; Chad Don, Oasis Blueberry business manager; and Kyle Straughn, managing owner and CEO of Straughn Farms. Joining them is Amanda Griffin, USHBC and NABC vice president of engagement, and the designer of the Blueberry Industry Leadership Program.“The leadership development umbrella really stems from listening to leadership experts talk about their experiences and guiding the fellows in their individual leadership journeys, as well as introducing the fellows to other folks within the industry to broaden the scope and create more networking opportunities for the class, which ultimately … creates more retention of these leaders to stay within the blueberry industry and further drive the blueberry sector down the road.” — Amanda Griffin Topics covered include: An introduction to a few Blueberry Leadership Program Fellows. The purpose, intent and goals of the program.The fellows' recent trip to Peru.How to learn more about the Blueberry Industry Leadership Program.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Jason Smith in British Columbia, Alan Schreiber in Washington, TJ Hafner in Oregon, Brody Schropp in Michigan and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on August 22, 2024.

Guest: Dustin Kerns, Head Coach Appalachian State Men's BasketballAppalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns joins the Basketball Podcast.to share insights on draft time, defense and a culture of appreciation.Kerns guided the Mountaineers to a historic season in his fifth year at the helm, securing the program's first regular season outright conference championship since the 1978-79 season, a program-record 27 wins and an NIT first-round appearance for the first time since 2006-07. The Mountaineers won 16 Sun Belt games in 2023-24 and finished with a 16-2 record, marking the best winning percentage in conference play in program history. For the third consecutive season, the Mountaineers won at least 10 home games, winning 15 games at the Holmes Center, the most in the building's era. App State was one of 12 teams in the country to be undefeated at home while shattering their regular-season attendance record.The Mountaineers finished the season 3-0 against teams that made the 2023-24 NCAA Tournament. App State's win over Auburn on December 3 made it back-to-back seasons that the Mountaineers have defeated a Power 5 opponent. Additionally, the Mountaineers were the only team in the country to post three separate winning streaks of at least eight games. Because of the team's success, Kerns was named App State's first Conference Coach of the Year since 2003. Kerns also garnered the All-District 23 Coach of the Year honors by the NABC and was named a finalist for both the Jim Phelan and High Durham Coach of the Year Awards.Kerns coaching journey started as a student assistant at Clemson, and after graduation landed his first coaching job at Tennessee Tech. Following a one-year stop as a graduate assistant at Tennessee, Kerns joined Mike Young's staff at Wofford from 2004 to 2007, then moved on to Santa Clara as an assistant from 2007 to 2013. He returned to Wofford as the associate head coach in 2013, where he was on staff for the Terriers' 2014 and 2015 NCAA Tournament appearances.On May 23, 2017, Kerns was named the head coach at Presbyterian.Kerns took over a Presbyterian program that had endured 12 straight losing seasons and a 5 win campaign the previous season. The program quickly turned around as in his 2nd season at Presbyterian, he led the Blue Hose to a 20 win season, first ever postseason berth, and quarterfinal appearance in the CIT Tournament. Kerns was named the head coach at Appalachian State on March 28, 2019.Breakdown:02:22 Celebrating Team and Fan Support03:41 Unique Summer Training Approaches05:08 Draft Time: A New Approach to Pickup Games13:27 Mental Health and Player Wellbeing14:58 Encouraging Diverse Training Environments19:18 Emphasizing Offensive Skills in Summer23:29 Focusing on Fewer Fouls During Games26:33 Officiating Practice: A Teaching Tool27:48 Addressing Bad Habits and Consequences30:36 The Role of Analytics in Shot Selection31:39 Consequences and Emotions in Practice33:44 Verticality and Defensive Techniques37:56 Defensive Conditioning and Team Building40:11 Developing Defensive Intensity43:01 Core Principles and Program Success46:44 Appreciation and Individuality in CoachingChris Oliver / Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionInstagram:

Just before the Toronto NABC, John sat down with Ladawna Parham, executive director of the ACBL Educational Foundation, and Bronia Jenkins, executive director of the ACBL. Jenkins, “one year in,” still has the energy and vision she started with, if not more. Parham, who took the position in November, has had to start from the ground up, with no bridge experience (although she did do her own research prior to getting the job). She is amazed at the depth and vitality of the bridge world. Listen to how these two women are working together within their organizations to engage and empower those who want to bring bridge to the masses.  

The NABC is one of the most exciting Belgian show you can attend and it only happens every eight years! We sat down with the NABC X committee chairs, Scott Seymour and Justin Berry, as well as the Belgian Corporation secretary, Michelle Keaffaber. They fill us in on all things happening with the show and help us prepare to visit Springfield, IL in September!PLUS listen to another segment of Pennwoods' Perspective with Chris Cole and the guys answer a few Rinehold Tack & Western Wear Mailbag questions!Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #99!Shipshewana Harness & Supplies Glenwood Snacks Pennwoods Equine Products INC. Young Living Fall FestivalThe Draft Horse Journal Do you have suggestions for future episodes? Do you have ideas of someone we should have join us? Please send us any comments or questions to the Rinehold Tack & Western Wear mailbag at podcast@naclassicseries.com!

John welcomes back his first-ever guest, Gavin Wolpert, a seven-time NABC winner, including the 2021 Soloway Knockout and the 2005 Blue Ribbon Pairs with his wife, Jenny, and a two-time bronze medal winner in Open World Championships. Gavin is one of the internet's favorite Bridge teachers, using interactive problems to allow students to make mistakes and learn from them, emphasizing practice as an essential component in becoming a better bridge player, and implementing technology to provide opportunities for targeted practice. Gavin shares his thoughts on the need for more structured and accessible bridge programs for kids and families at national tournaments. He discusses the importance of enticing kids to play bridge and creating a fun environment for them, and that bridge can help kids develop respect for older people and learn how to interact with them better.  

My guest is Simon de Wijs from the Netherlands. Simon has a great bridge resume. He has won the Bermuda Bowl, the Olympiad, the mixed World Championship, and multiple European championships. He is a mainstay on the Dutch national team, always one of the favorites in open competition. At the recent Louisville NABC, Simon showed up with his twin 19-year-old daughters, who are budding experts. Find out how his relationship with them has changed since they got the bridge bug (by the way they made the Dutch mixed team for the upcoming European championships). Recently at the NABCs, Simon has been playing on the Goodman team. They are one of the hottest teams in the world, having made it to the semifinals of the last two Vanderbilts and the last Soloway.   

Today my guest is Brian Platnick. He's a world champion (1991 World Junior Teams and 2010 Rosenblum Cup) with six NABC+ titles, including two Spingold wins (2010, 2017) and a victory in the Blue Ribbon Pairs (2012). Brian is a perfect example of what inspires this podcast: the opportunity to have longer-form conversations with fascinating bridge players. The genesis for this episode was getting eliminated from the United States Bridge Championships, by Brian's team, for the second year in a row. I had too much fun talking with Brian and wasn't focused enough on winning! If you've ever wondered if you're a world-class player, Brian has a formula for deciding (Hint, I'm not.) He also speaks candidly about where he sees himself amongst some of the best in the game.  We talk about EDGAR (Everyone Deserves a Game Above Reproach), the anti-cheating software that he and Franco Baseggio have created that is now in use, testing an incredible number of online deals. Anyone who likes hearing me laugh will greatly enjoy this episode. Brian kept cracking me up!

Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay meander through the wilds of the recent Ape Canyon event at the NABC, the preference for using calls vs. knocks in the field, a resolution to protect the 'squatch, bucket list research locales, the virtues of the infamous Turtleman, Bobo's luck, and a two-for-one "Bobo's Story Time" segment regarding some of his shark encounters!Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad-free episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/bigfootandbeyondpodcastGet official "Bigfoot & Beyond with Cliff & Bobo" merchandise here: https://sasquatchprints.com/bigfoot-and-beyond-merch/

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Amanda Griffin, vice president of engagement and education at USHBC and NABC. Cronquist and Griffin reflect on The Blueberry Convention, share the feedback they received from participants and make a big announcement about future blueberry events.“The change is we are going to smush over the convention to the fall and essentially take away the summit, and have one large event in the fall called The Blueberry Convention. …It's an opportunity to celebrate the end of the season, gather everybody together, and that is where we will grow the trade show floor to have more expansive education offerings and more opportunities for folks to gather and to meet.” – Amanda Griffin Topics covered include: An introduction to Griffin and her efforts as vice president of engagement and education. Comments and reflections from the most recent Blueberry Convention.The future of USHBC and NABC events. Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Brittany Lee in Florida, Jody McPherson in North Carolina, TJ Hafner in Oregon and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on April 25, 2024.

Bonus material! Join host Daniel Serfaty for a bite-sized discussion with innovator Curt Carlson on the magic of value creation using the NABC methodology.To listen to the rest of the interview with Curt Carlson, check out Episode 1 of MINDWORKS Season 4.

Dana & Tim have a fun and fabulous conversation with the North American Bigfoot Museum owner and former production Finding Bigfoot production team member, Melissa Barackman. They chat about her background, her art, and how she met her husband, Cliff Barackman. They dive into Melissa's interesting and compelling experiences with potential Bigfoot and everything they have going on at the museum. Join us for this amazing conversation, so much fun!Consider becoming a member of the NABC:https://www.patreon.com/nabc/aboutAutographed Copies of the Bigfoot Influencers at the NABC:https://northamericanbigfootcenter.square.site/product/book-the-bigfoot-influencers-tim-halloran/1046?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=5Museum Homepage:https://northamericanbigfootcenter.com/Keep Up with Tim & Dana:https://thebigfootinfluencers.com/https://hangar1publishing.com/blogs/the-bigfoot-influencers

Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours). This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs. The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future. Guests included (in Part 4): - DIII National Committee Chairs: Bethany Dannelly (Washington & Lee Assoc. Director of Athletics) and Luke Flockerzi (Rochester men's coach) Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours). This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs. The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future. Guests included (in Part 1): - Chris Martin, No. 20 Loras men's coach - Lucia Robinson-Gibbs, MIT women's coach - Justin Olufson, Webster women's coach - Gary Stewart, Stevenson men's coach, NABC Coaches v Cancer advocate - Bill Broderick, No. 4 Christopher Newport women's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours). This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs. The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future. Guests included (in Part 2): - Nate Davis & BJ Dunne, Gettysburg No. 25 women's and men's coaches - Bill Sall, No. 12 Calvin men's coach - James Cosgrove, No. 4 Trinity (Conn.) men's coach - Don Friday, PSU-Harrisburg men's coach - Peg Swadener, Willamette women's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

Friday is the 10th Annual Hoopsville Marathon and is a bit of a "half" marathon. The "big show" is scheduled to be on air for at least six hours (it ends up going seven-and-a-half hours). This year's show features coaches, administrators, and others around Division III who give us a sense of the season to date, what's to come, and what else is going on in the Division and sport. We will talk about the ongoing NABC efforts with Coaches vs Cancer and Suits and Sneakers events. We hear from some of our pundits who tackle ever more difficult Top 25 polls. And we have our annual conversation with both national committee chairs. The marathon is also a chance to celebrate the final month of the Division III basketball regular season. And we restart the shows fundraising efforts to help continue our efforts into the future. Guests included (in Part 3): - Men's Top 25 Double-Take: Bob Quillman, Ryan Scott, Matt Snyder - Women's Top 25 Double-Take: Ryan Scott and Scott Peterson - Cabrini Finale Salute: John Dzik (former AD and men's coach), Marcus Kahn (former men's coach - current Mary Washington coach), Ryan Van Zelst (Cabrini men's coach) - Brendan Twomey, Farmingdale State men's coach Hoopsville is presented by D3hoops.com.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by NABC Director of Government Affairs Alyssa Houtby. Houtby leads the NABC's advocacy efforts and works closely with Monument Advocacy, the council's Washington, D.C.-based lobbying firm. She shares the current state of the Farm Bill and discusses what specialty producers have to look forward to.“We're well positioned with members of Congress and the administration to deliver for specialty crop producers. I think there's more interest than there ever has been in the past. We've got members on the House and Senate Ag Committee that represent states that are heavy into specialty crops. In the past, you may have seen more representation from your middle-America, row-crop producing states.” - Alyssa HoutbyTopics covered include: An introduction to Houtby and her role with NABC. The efforts and successes of the NABC's advocacy on U.S. policy.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Mario Ramirez in Mexico and Daniel Bustamante in Peru. This was recorded on November 23, 2023.

Todays guest is Skye Ettin, Assistant MBB Coach at UC Santa Barbara. Skye grew up in Princeton, NJ, where we first met as opponents in high school! He then played collegiately at The College of New Jersey where he was a three-year captain. After graduating he joined the staff at Princeton University as the Director of Basketball Operations but didn't take long for him to be named an assistant coach, a role he has filled the previous 6 seasons! He's garnered many accolades over that time span, including being named an NABC 30 under 30 honoree and one of the 50 most impactful mid major assistants in the country by Silver Waves Media. He capped off the Princeton chapter with an unbelievable run to the Sweet 16 in the 2023 NCAA tournament. Skye is now in his first season as an Assistant Coach at UC Santa Barbara. Today we talked about…. Growing up in Princeton, NJ The recruiting path and early adversity The differences between d3 and d1 players Why his coaching perspective started in college His career at TCNJ and the transition after The Sweet Sixteen Run with Princeton His new chapter at UC Santa Barbara The importance of an international roster Where you should play if you want to be seen How to build relationships in the industry and much more Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy! https://www.kevintarca.com/