Podcasts about player programs

Alexa Diaz joins Amanda to talk all things youth soccer. From her experience as a youth player to her college recruiting experience as well as her time with the Philippine National Team she shares her experience and advice for young athletes. As the Director of League Development and Player Programs for the Girl's Academy Alexa shares insight as to what coaches are looking for both on and off the field. This is an episode you won't wanna miss!

Alexa Diaz is a former defender for the Philippine Women's National Football Team. She participated in the ID camps in California back in 2012 and later made her debut at the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar. She last played for the Philippines in the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup in Jordan. Alexa is currently the Director of League Development and Player Programs of Girls Academy in the US. She drives GA Talent Identification and serves as a frontline resource connecting the GA resources with college coaches, YNT scouts, league partners and sponsors. Alexa on Socials https://twitter.com/andiaz15 https://www.instagram.com/alexadiaz15/ Others: https://girlsacademyleague.com/ https://www.instagram.com/girlsacademyleague/ https://www.facebook.com/girlsacademyleague/ -- If you're enjoying this podcast, a zero-cost way to support is to like, share and follow the podcast. --- Futbol Brew is a podcast available on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcast https://linktr.ee/futbolbrew --- SOCIALS - https://www.facebook.com/FutbolBrew http://www.instagram.com/FutbolBrew https://twitter.com/FutbolBrew --- Photos in Album Art are from Alexa Diaz and Mia Montayre

NBA great Alonzo Mourning returned home from the Sydney Olympics after winning the gold medal feeling ill. He surprisingly was diagnosed shortly after with kidney disease. Scientists have discovered his type of kidney disease is linked to having genetic variants of the APOL1 gene – ones that 13% of people with African ancestry carry. Dr. Ogo Egbuna leads clinical development for the team researching APOL1-mediated kidney disease at Vertex where they're investigating a small molecule therapy to target its underlying cause.Produced by Bloomberg Media Studios and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.  Featured guests:Alonzo Mourning is a retired NBA player, the Vice President, Player Programs for the Miami Heat, an advocate for kidney disease research, and a beneficiary of a kidney transplant.David Friedman is an Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and a Principal Investigator and Nephrologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He's researched and consulted for Vertex Pharmaceuticals.Janice Lea  is a Professor of Medicine and Clinical Director of Nephrology at Emory University School of Medicine.Ogo Egbuna is Vice President, Clinical Development at Vertex Pharmaceuticals Read more about Vertex's approach to targeting kidney disease.Produced by Bloomberg Media Studios and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.  

Tru Pettigrew, Chief Diversity Officer of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, comes on High Octane Leadership to discuss the role of diversity in the professional sports arena, what organizations are doing it right, how negative narratives can impact our performance, and the mental health conversation amongst the professional athletes. About Tru Pettigrew:Tru Pettigrew enters his second season with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx and his first as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Pettigrew previously served as the Timberwolves Vice President of Player Programs and Diversity & Inclusion. Pettigrew oversees all diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts including setting the strategic vision across all four franchises – the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx, Iowa Wolves, and T-Wolves Gaming.Following the murder of George Floyd, Pettigrew played an integral role with the team from convening team discussions around race relations and social justice to serving as a bridge for community dialogue with Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo and other civic members.Prior to joining the Timberwolves and Lynx, Pettigrew operated his own consulting firm helping organizations build bridges of trust and understanding across various areas of division. As a part of his bridge building efforts, he founded Barbershop Rap Sessions, which is a platform that leverages barbershops across the country as a trusted venue for hosting facilitated dialogue between Law Enforcement and communities of color. He also serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and has spent time working with brands such as Nike, Hennessy, Unilever, and Ford.He currently serves on the Board of North Carolina's Center on Actual Innocence. Pettrigrew earned his degree from DeVry University. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence. Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

Tru Pettigrew, Chief Diversity Officer of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, comes on High Octane Leadership to discuss the role of diversity in the professional sports arena, what organizations are doing it right, how negative narratives can impact our performance, and the mental health conversation amongst the professional athletes. About Tru Pettigrew:Tru Pettigrew enters his second season with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx and his first as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Pettigrew previously served as the Timberwolves Vice President of Player Programs and Diversity & Inclusion. Pettigrew oversees all diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts including setting the strategic vision across all four franchises – the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx, Iowa Wolves, and T-Wolves Gaming.Following the murder of George Floyd, Pettigrew played an integral role with the team from convening team discussions around race relations and social justice to serving as a bridge for community dialogue with Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo and other civic members.Prior to joining the Timberwolves and Lynx, Pettigrew operated his own consulting firm helping organizations build bridges of trust and understanding across various areas of division. As a part of his bridge building efforts, he founded Barbershop Rap Sessions, which is a platform that leverages barbershops across the country as a trusted venue for hosting facilitated dialogue between Law Enforcement and communities of color. He also serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and has spent time working with brands such as Nike, Hennessy, Unilever, and Ford.He currently serves on the Board of North Carolina's Center on Actual Innocence. Pettrigrew earned his degree from DeVry University.High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson, and is a production of Earfluence. DEI Navigator offers access to our award-winning team of proven business leaders and certified diversity executives, along with expert curated content, how-to guides, specialized training, and a community of peers sharing their ideas and lessons learned — all at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-service DEI consultancy.Pre-order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

Moses Ehambe, Minnesota Timberwolves Director of Player Programs joined the podcast to discuss dad life, Win All Day, working with players off the court, his hoops career, playing against Kevin Durant, investing in marriage, finding greatness within, FLY, creating a winning confession and so much more!Instagram @mosesehambeTwitter @mosesehambe#fightthegoodfightSupport the show

  Today, we are thrilled to be speaking with a phenomenal lady! Rushia Brown is the President and Founder of the Women's Professional Basketball Alumni Association. She used to be a professional basketball player. She is now an entrepreneur, and she helps and inspires many people! Rushia has achieved a lot in her life! In this episode, she tells the inspiring story of her fascinating journey! It is all about having grit and never giving up!  We hope you enjoy listening to our inspiring conversation with Rushia Brown today! Bio: Rushia Brown, the South Carolina native, has made the world her home. As a professional athlete, Rushia played 17 seasons of basketball in 6 different countries. Furman University and Southern Conference Hall of Fame was one of the original pioneers in the WNBA, which started in 1997. She spent 6 years with the Cleveland Rockers and her final year with the Charlotte Sting. Her international career spanned ten seasons in Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Korea. After retiring, Brown earned her Executive MBA from George Washington University. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to be a part of starting several companies, including the Women's Professional Basketball Alumnae, the only organization to assist women who have played professionally in the WNBA or Internationally to transition; ServCom, a non-profit organization that provides programming that cultivates personal productivity and profitability through preparedness; Hearts & Hands Catering, a family business offering healthy soul food alternatives; and Young Black Entrepreneur Magazine, a quarterly publication that serves as an educational platform encouraging minorities to start their own businesses. Brown has made her mark in various business sectors and continues to travel the world, inspiring others to use their gifts and talents to pursue their dreams. After a stint in New York at the NBA League office, Rushia served in the front office of the Las Vegas Aces as Player Programs and Franchise Development Manager and later served as Director of Community Relations and Youth Sports for the LA Sparks until Feb of 22. She is the proud mother of Morgan MacKenzie Brown. Rushia's journey Rushia was born in the Bronx, New York, and her family later moved to South Carolina. Her father was diagnosed with cancer when he was a high school freshman. He meant a lot to their family, and Rushia wanted to help him, but she did not know how. When he eventually passed away, she felt like she had lost everything and became a problem child. Fortunately, the people around her encouraged her to make healthier decisions.   Basketball Rushia picked up a basketball for the first time when she was in the tenth grade. She fell in love with the game and found that playing sports was a way to reconnect with her father because he had been an avid sports fan. The more she played and the harder she worked, the better she got, and the cycle of improvement and reaching different goals stuck with her, so she kept on playing. College Rushia wanted to go to college and knew that sports was the only way for her to get there. She became the number two recruit in the entire state of South Carolina, so she could pick any school to which she wanted to go. She initially committed to going to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill but later decided to stay closer to home and went to Furman University in South Carolina. She had a fantastic career there, got a degree in sociology, and won every basketball award. An offer to play professionally In her senior year, her basketball coach got a call from an agent who wanted to see her play internationally. Rushia was made an offer she could not refuse, so she took the chance and played internationally for ten seasons. WNBA Three years into her international career, the WNBA started. Rushia wanted to have the opportunity to play in that league. Even though she was not selected straight away, she got picked eventually because her international team was doing so well. Open trials In their first year, the WNBA allowed franchises in eight cities to host open trials. Rushia went to the closest team in Charlotte, North Carolina, where 200 women were trying out. She made it to the final four and got cut! She was heartbroken, but her no-nonsense mom encouraged her to find a way to get in front of the right people to get an opportunity. Cleveland The following weekend, she drove to Cleveland to try again. She made it to the final four again, and the head coach invited her to be part of their practice team. That meant she would be a practice player only, and when the games came, she would sit in the stands and would not travel with the team. Having a foot in the door was enough for her, and she knew her hard work would eventually get her into the team, so she accepted. Part of the team  Three-and-a-half weeks later the coach invited her to be part of the regular roster. Seven games into the season, the coach told her that she would start her in the game they were playing the following week. She ended up playing as a starter for the rest of her seven-year career in the WNBA.  Retiring Rushia retired from the WNBA in 2003, at the age of 31, and started doing the things she loved.  ServCom She eventually started a basketball academy because she wanted to work with kids. That led to her starting a non-profit, ServCom, dedicated to providing resources for those who want to do better and be better. MBA Everyone referred to Rushia as the “Rushia the basketball player” and minimized who she was as a woman and a professional. So she thought that educating herself more would bring more opportunities her way and did an MBA at George Washington University. The Women's Professional Basketball Alumni Association When Rushia did not know what she wanted to do, she planned celebrity games and hosted events. A former player was at one of the celebrity events. She had been a 2x WNBA All-Star and played the league for seven or eight years internationally. On that trip, Rushia discovered that she was homeless, so she wanted to figure out a way to help women in those situations. That was her initial motivation to start the WPBA. The Young Black Entrepreneur Rushia and her brother started Young Black Entrepreneur Magazine as an educational platform to influence and encourage people of color to start businesses and educate them on the process. They also do a mentorship program for kids called The Wolf Pack. Boss Girls Rushia loves helping others! She created Boss Girls at the beginning of Covid to help people because she discovered that in helping people, her spirit also did well. Writing a book Rushia plans to finish writing the book she has been working on for the last ten years. She feels that now is the right time to finish it because when she does her speaking events, it will be helpful to have the book for people to take away with them.   Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website Connect with Rushia Brown On her website    On her non-profit website   On LinkedIn

Host Pat Mahomes is joined by Jeffrey “Hambone” Hammonds former Major League Baseball (MLB) and Player (13 years). Current Associate Director of Player Programs and Initiatives at MLB. Tune in as they they share some comical pastimes and chop it up about baseball and all things sports. The Big Mahomes Show. All things sports and of course fun.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juneteenth is this Saturday.  Sloane Martin talks to Tru Pettgrew about what the Minnesota Timberwolves are doing to promote Juneteenth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Lex and Donz as they kick off their first episode by introducing Liz Benn! Liz is the Senior Coordinator for Player Programs, Baseball Development, and Diversity with Major League Baseball. A native of Toronto, Liz shares her journey growing up playing baseball, learning how to play softball for a varsity college team, and her transition to the U.S! How did someone with an Ivy League masters in Philosophy end up becoming the first woman to play in the NYC Metro Baseball league AND make The Athletic's 35 under 35 in Baseball feature? ... TUNE IN TO FIND OUT!!! PS: If you love pitching, fitness, AND Burrata cheese... you won't want to miss this!

Hornets Director of Player Programs and 10 year NBA veteran Matt Carroll continues the conversation on LaMelo Ball's historic Triple-Double.Plus a preview of tonight's game against the New York Knicks.1-11-2021

LaMelo Ball makes history as the youngest player in NBA history to record a Triple-Double.Breakdown of the historic accomplishment and the Hornets win over Atlanta.Matt Carroll, Hornets Director of Player Programs and 10 year NBA veteran joins the HHC.1-10-2021

Breakdown of the Hornets loss @ Philadelphia.Matt Carroll, Hornets Director of Player Programs and 10 year NBA veteran joins the HHC.1-3-2021

Breakdown of the Hornets win vs. the Brooklyn Nets.Matt Carroll, Hornets Director of Player Programs and 10 year NBA veteran, helps review Charlotte's first win of the season.12-28-2020

We welcome the Manager for Player Engagement and player programs with the NFL, Darrel Young to the show today who has a story of inspiration to share with us. A competitor that has experienced the best and most difficult parts of the professional game, Darrel was a football player within the NFL for many years before heading to the league office to a pursue a career he has been preparing for his entire life Darrel is a natural leader who is incredibly comfortable in his vision for the role he can have on this generation’s players within the NFL when it comes to preparing them for life after the game. His desire to form connections and be of service to each and every player makes him a unique and special commodity for the players to rely on, and we learn so much about his journey and skills within our discussion. We open up our discussion by learning all about Darrel’s current role with the NFL (5:15) as he explains his relationship to the organization, along with the players within it. Darrel then tells us all about his background in the sport of football (7:00), the highs and lows of his professional career, and his willingness to do what the team needed him to. Once we get into the deeper parts of the discussion we learn when Darrel first realized he had these transferable skills from football that could be used away from the game (11:35) and when he knew it was time to move on and establish the career he wanted.  Furthermore, we hear about the value Darrel places on making himself available to the players within the NFL (17:10) so that they have the access to him in order to be able to plan for the future. Finally, we discuss some of the ways Darrel is both earning and proving his worth within his role based on his achievements and the qualifications he is currently pursuing (21:00), as well as how he approaches communicating with this generation of NFL players today (25:00). Steve wraps up the interview with his Career Competitor “Keys to Success” (32:20)

He was a former University of Michigan Basketball standout, the 12th pick in the '84 NBA draft, and 10-year NBA veteran. Now, Tim McCormick is the Director of Player Programs for the NBPA and also serves as an analyst for the NBA and college hoops. Tim gives us an inside look at the NBA bubble and the recipe for its success, and discusses how it could be a model for college sports. He also provides advice for young broadcasters and current NBA draft prospects looking to launch their careers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

We open this series with the Senior Coordinator for Baseball Development, Player Programs, & Diversity at Major League Baseball, Liz Benn. When you talk about working within your passion, look no further than Liz as she fell in love with the sport of baseball at a young age and worked her way to where she is today by following her passion in life! Liz is a woman that is changing the world because she has established what the “glass ceiling” is for women everywhere within baseball, and continually smashes through it with every milestone she achieves within her career today.   Within this episode we welcome Liz (4:47) by learning all about what it is she is doing within her role today (5:32) and also learn all about her background as a baseball player (6:52) growing up in Canada. Some of the key talking points within the episode include when Liz first realized that as a woman she could have a future in this historically male-only sport (11:23); when she started to feel like women were getting more opportunities within MLB (13:50); the way she feels she was able to establish respect for herself within the game (19:22); the benefits she believes Major League Baseball get from having women involved within front offices; the responsibility within her job that she is most passionate about (26:47); and the Career Competitor “keys to success” that we took from the interview.

Rick Horrow talks with President of Social Responsibility & Player Programs for the NBA, Kathy Behrens, on how the NBA gives back in times of crisis and otherwise. Rick shares some of the biggest sports business items of the week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode was originally recorded in mid-February and was planned to be released right before the MLB Trailblazer Series. The Trailblazer Series is a girl's baseball event that is conducted every year in Compton, CA right around the time that MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. The event has been postponed indefinitely due the COVID-19 pandemic. It was an honor to talk to Elizabeth Benn, who is the Sr. Coordinator of Player Programs, Baseball Development, and Diversity for Major League Baseball. Her and a team of dedicated professionals are committed to increasing the opportunities for women in baseball, both and off the field.

On this episode Danielle Robinson & John Focke are joined by Kaayla Chones a former WNBA player & current Director of Player Programs for the MN Timberwolves, and discuss the 2004 WNBA Draft class, the opportunities & challenges of playing overseas and the importance of connecting to the community.

What role does authenticity play in inspiring social responsibility? In this episode of Add Passion and Stir, Kathy Behrens, President of Social Responsibility and Player Programs for the NBA, and Hillary Sterling, Chef at Vic’s in New York City, discuss building community, inspiring others and earning leadership positions in male-dominated fields. Host Billy Shore asks these “two formidable women” about their experiences. “It’s predominately male in kitchens, which is funny when you think about it, because who really cooks in the world?,” says Sterling. She remembers feeling very alone in her early days in restaurants, but notes that being the only woman gave her a goal and the determination to fight a lot harder to succeed. “It taught me to become a better manager, to get to know people better and figure out what made them tick and get people to respect me,” she believes. Behrens places great emphasis on inspiring the younger generation to grow and making sure women are given an opportunity to succeed. “How you inspire them is by being authentic, genuine and true to yourself, and make sure that they see that that’s what it takes to succeed,” she concludes. Behrens see an interesting correlation between sports teams and restaurants. “They’re almost like community treasures. There’s a sense of community for people when they’re at our games and when you’re at a great restaurant,” she says. She developed the NBA Cares program as a platform for players to use their celebrity to support causes that have personal meaning to them in their communities. “Players are at their best when they can genuinely and authentically involve themselves in something that really matters to them,” she believes. Sterling focuses on inspiring a sense of community among her restaurant staff. When recruiting new employees, she discusses her commitment to causes such as the No Kid Hungry campaign and support for small local farmers. “That might get them in the door, but to keep them excited and interested is about how to inspire them,” she says. The authenticity in her ingredients, cooking and relationships underpins the sense of community at her restaurant. “I want to remember [my guests]. I want to remember what you ate the last time. I want to know that you don’t like parsley… I know my farmers’ names, I know my guests’ names, and I want to make sure that you feel you’re walking into an extension of your living room,” she says. Listen to these two amazing women get to the heart of inspiration, community and social change.

Coop & The Weasel unpack all the news from the previous week regarding MLB The Show 18 & changes coming to Diamond Dynasty. As always, they start off with the most polarizing topic traveling through the tweets of the concerned community- players now have the ability to be rated over 99. What this means will surely be explained in Friday's SDS stream, but the guys have some ideas... some good, some not so good. Create-A-Player sees some changes, especially in how you boost said player. Commentary & Presentation brings us a new broadcaster, new cams, and a new weather system. The only question is, does it matter? NEW LEGENDS- Bob Gibson. Joe Torre, Larry Doby. Finally, the team at This Week in MLB the Show have announced their plans for 2018 and they include a new weekly twitch show! TWITCH SHOW COMING HERE FOLLOW COOPERSTOWN KURT ON TWITTER FOLLOW THE WEASEL ON TWITTER FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM  JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE    

In the first portion of the podcast, Warriors executive, Jonnie West, jumps on with NBC Sports Bay Area's Monte Poole.In the second half of the podcast, Warriors sideline reporter Kerith Burke checks in to update the current state of the Warriors.

Matt Doyle, Senior Associate Athletic Director/Director of Football Operations and Player Programs at Stanford University, visits with 1.Q contributing host Tai Brown to discuss working for multiple head coaches and athletics directors at one institution. Doyle also addresses the progression of the "Director of Football Operations" position and gives his thoughts on why the position could lead to the Athletic Director chair.

She’s a leader among leaders - as president of the WNBA Players Association she honed her leadership skills and now uses those skills in her life outside of basketball. From being a role model for the kids, to owning a tea shop, Tamika was kind enough to share her amazing story with us on the Best Ever Show, and all listeners can learn from what she has to say. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: That’s just me, I’m over the top.   Tamika Catchings Background: -        One of the top players in WNBA history, professional career 16 seasons with Indiana Fever -        Ten-time WNBA All-Star, five-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, seven-time All-WNBA First Team          selection and has four Olympic gold medals with Team USA -        In 2004, created the Catch the Stars Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides fitness, literacy and        mentoring programs for youth. -        First recipient of ESPN’s Humanitarian Award in 2015 -        2016 released her autobiography, "Catch A Star," which is a New York Times best seller. -        2017 announces she is a game analyst for Women's Basketball Games on . -        Purchased tea shop, Tea's Me Cafe from the previous owners of that she had been frequenting       while playing for the Indiana Fever. -        April 2017 named the Director of Player Programs and Franchise Development for Pacers Sports &       Entertainment. -        Say hi to her at -        Based in Indianapolis, Indiana     Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Are you an investor who is tired of self-managing? Save time, increase productivity, lower your stress and LET THE LANDLORD HELPER DO THE WORK FOR YOU! Schedule Your FREE TRIAL SESSION with Linda at Secure Pay One THE Landlord Helper today. Go to to schedule your free session. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don’t miss an episode!  

Hershey Hawkins stopped in to chat with us about what he lives by daily - staying consistent and never let someone else out work you. A former NBA All-Star and '96 NBA Finalist has appreciated being around the game of basketball, the experiences and most importantly, he loves all the people he's connected with along the way! Now in a mentorship role as the Director of Player Programs for the Portland Trail Blazers, Hersey is living a life dedicated to servicing others. He and his wife believe that you should have a positive attitude, smile and laugh everyday which in turn will bring more joy and fulfillment to your life!

The Jobsmart Career Hour Discussion enlightens students on how to use an MPA degree in the private sector. Speakers are Jodi Brockington, Principal & CSR Strategist, NIRA and Kevin Carr, VP, Community & Player Programs, NBA. The event takes place on May 10, 2011, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-245.

The Jobsmart Career Hour Discussion enlightens students on how to use an MPA degree in the private sector. Speakers are Jodi Brockington, Principal & CSR Strategist, NIRA and Kevin Carr, VP, Community & Player Programs, NBA. The event takes place on May 10, 2011, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-245.