Podcast appearances and mentions of Tina Thompson

Beef is a top Arizona commodity. Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree guests are Tina and David Thompson of YY Ranch. Every Arizona ranch story is unique and rich in history. Tina Thompson's story is no exception. A ranch family that settled in Arizona in 1879, this family's commitment to the environment, quality beef and family are the common denominators you'll discover when reading about other ranch family operations in the state. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-azbeef-with-arizona-farm-bureau-and-c-bar-ranch/

Hello & welcome back to Raw Intentions! This week, we're diving into the world of entrepreneurship, friendship, and outdoor fashion with Tina Thompson, co-founder of the rapidly growing brand Seniq. Starting a fashion brand with your best friend sounds like the DREAM, and after our chat, I'd say they're doing just that.  We take it from the top- how two besties chatting an idea over sandwiches, turned into a full on BRAND, making waves in the outdoor space.  We chat about her background in fashion, how corporate America helped shape her business processes, and why Seniq is filling a unique gap in the activewear space. Tina also opens up about what makes Seniq different—mental health is a huge pillar of their company, and she shares a pivotal experience with an injury, that she moved through by getting outside. Oh, and you'll love hearing about their epic road trip through Colorado (yes, they got a car for free!) as they hit the road to connect with their community IRL. If you've got big ideas or dreams of starting your own business, this episode is packed with advice for emerging entrepreneurs. I was taking NOTES, and will absolutely be applying her advice to my own company, Thank you, Tina, for sharing your journey—can't wait for y'all to listen! XoSeniq: https://seniqbrand.com/Seniq: https://www.instagram.com/seniq/Shop Raw & Rebellious: https://www.rawrebellious.com/Raw & Rebellious Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raw_rebellious/Raw & Rebellious TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raw_rebellious?lang=enRaw Intentions Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawintentionspodcast/

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Producer Dave are joined by the founders of SENIQ; a new brand focused on making outdoor apparel for women.It's not a secret that for much of the Outdoor Industry's history the primary directive when it came to apparel or footwear for women was to take something made for men and 'shrink it and pink it'. Even though there have been a number of advancements in recent years for female adventurers, there is still a long way to go.And that is why Madison Hilson and Tina Thompson started SENIQ. A women's outdoor apparel brand with a modern twist. On today's episode they discuss their journey working at Victoria's Secret and Backcountry, to creating a brand that prioritizes fit, function, and style for the modern outdoorswoman. As they explore SENIQ's vision for the future, Hilson and Thompson emphasize the importance of empowering women in the outdoors and addressing the gaps in the market for versatile, stylish apparel built for outdoor adventure.Hurricane Helene Relief Links:Fuel Goodshttps://outdoorbusinessalliance.org/ GoFundMe for Bubba O'LearysWestern North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource GuideEast Tennessee Foundation Relief FundHead to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts.Listen to and follow Gear & Beer! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network.Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.

The Green River Killer left over 50 women and girls dead in his wake. After his arrest in 2003 and guilty plea, the case was still not closed, as some of his victims have never been found.  Part 3 concludes this miniseries, remembering the victims.  Victims: (listed in no specific order) 1. Wendy Lee Coffield 2. Debra Lynn Bonner 3. Marcia Chapman 4. Cynthia Hinds 5. Opal Mills 6. Debra Estes 7. Gisele Lovvorn 8. Terry Milligan 9. Alma Ann Smith 10. Delores Williams 11. Gail Mathews 12. Sandra Gabbert 13. Carrie Rois 14. Marie Malvar 15. Carol Christensen 16. Mary Meehan  17. Constance Elizabeth Naon 18. Kelly Ware 19. Andrea Childers 20. Denise Bush 21. Shirley Sherrill 22. Shawnda Summers 23. Wendy Stephens  24. Cheryl Wims 25. Linda Rule 26. Colleen Brockman 27. Kimi-Kai Pitsor 28. Sandra Denise Major 29. Lori Ann Ratzpotnik 30. Yvonne “Shelly” Antosh  31. Mary Sue Bello  32. Pammy Avent  33. Martina Authorlee  34. Debbie Abernathy  35. Roberta Hayes  36. Marta Reeves  37. Tina Thompson  38. Maureen Feeney  39. April Buttram  40. Tracy Winston  41. Delise Plager  42. Kim Nelson  43. Lisa Yates  44. Mary West  45. Cindy Smith  46. Patricia Barczak  47. Patricia Yellowrobe  48. Tammie Liles 49. Rebecca Marrero  Missing Victims 1. Keli McGinness 2. Kasee Lee  3. Patricia Osborn —— Submit your Listener Story Here! ——- Thank you to today's sponsor:  June's Journey! Check out June's Journey on IOS or Android Devices.  Pre-Workout Mix by Nathalia Melo Fit - Visit mbodysupp.com and use code “mamamargot” for 15% off! ——- Ways to support your favorite podcast: Join My Patreon Family! Subscribe to Military Murder Premium on Apple Podcast! Rate/Review the Show! Tell a Friend about Military Murder —— Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members.  ---- Follow on social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast  Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime  Email: militarymurderpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[00:00:30] Deneé Barracato: Kelly Watts was a former assistant coach at several different institutions before she ended up at Hofstra. And she was a woman of color that was just so vibrant. She loved sports. She loved people. She loved the Lord. And every time I was around her, I just felt this spirit of joy. And she was just always so fun to be around, and she put things in perspective for me at a very impressionable age in my life as a young adult, where she always reminded me to keep the Lord first. Trials and tribulations are going to come, and adversity is going to come, but you need to stay focused and centered, and she really poured her optimism into me and I appreciated that. And then she was actually great at basketball. So, she taught me as a guard the skills that I needed to be successful on the next level. ++++++++++++ [00:01:19] Tommy Thomas: Our guest today is Deneé Barracato. She's the Deputy Director of Athletics for Operations and Capital Projects at Northwestern University. Her career path to Northwestern has taken her to leadership roles at York College, Queens College, and Adelphi University. She did a stint in Indianapolis with NCAA as the Associate Director of Division I Women's Basketball, and she even did a stint at Madison Square Garden's Company as Director of Strategy, where she worked with the Knicks, the Rangers, and the New York Liberty teams to further advance the marketing and business objective of the Madison Square Garden business partners. [00:02:00] Tommy Thomas: She took her undergraduate degree from Hofstra University, where she was a four-year basketball letter winner. As a student athlete at Hofstra, she led the nation in steals for women's Division I basketball and earned America East All Conference honors. Following graduation, she played professionally in the Women's Professional League in Puerto Rico for the Saints of St. Juan, as well as with the National Women's Basketball League as a member of the Atlanta Justice. In addition to her undergraduate degree from Hofstra, she earned a master's degree in exercise science and sports management from Adelphi. She's married to Michael, and they have three children, Grace, MJ, and Mia. [00:02:41] Tommy Thomas: Deneé, welcome to NextGen Nonprofit Leadership. [00:02:45] Deneé Barracato: Thank you for having me, Tommy. I'm humbled. It's a pleasure to be here with you all just to talk about sports and my journey thus far. [00:02:54] Tommy Thomas: Thank you. My guests sometimes want to know where I find all these people. Ty Brown has a podcast on leadership, and I listened to it. And I heard Deneé about maybe two months ago, three months ago. And I thought this is somebody I would love to have as a guest. You're so gracious to carve out some time for us in the midst of what I know is a busy prelude to your intercollegiate athletics this year. [00:03:19] Tommy Thomas: But before we dive too deep into sports or your current role, take me back to your childhood and tell me what was it like growing up?  [00:03:29] Deneé Barracato: Oh, wow.  Growing up, I had a very active childhood. I was a tomboy at heart. I loved activity. I loved sports. I wouldn't say competitively, but just out in the park, a city kid originally from the Bronx, and my parents are from the city as well. First generation here in the United States, although Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, but they were born there and moved here at a young age, and then raised us in New York city. And later we moved out to Hempstead, Long Island where I went undergrad near Hofstra. I was a very active kid, loved life, and loved sports. And when I was in middle school, I was introduced to women's basketball or just basketball in general, from an organized standpoint. And I remember I just fell in love with it. I fell in love with the idea of playing something that was pretty cool at the time. And then I realized that I was actually decent at it. [00:04:32] Deneé Barracato: And it was interesting because I have two sisters, two older sisters. I'm the youngest of three. And my father ended up coaching the middle school team, and we were all on it. And I remember my older sister, Damaris, she was actually pretty good. She played at a junior college. And then my older sister, she just wanted nothing to do with it. She didn't like the physical interaction. And as I mentioned, I embraced it. My father encouraged me to continue to play, and the rest is history. I then transitioned to a public school and started getting engaged in summer basketball, AAU later in my high school career and ended up at Hofstra university. [00:05:17] Deneé Barracato: So, I would say my family, certainly my parents both being educators, but both being Hispanics growing up in the city, tried to instill in us work ethic, education, and just avenues to further my educational career. And basketball was one of those endeavors that helped me do that. And so now in my career, I can say that I will be forever indebted to basketball, but also this industry for giving me so much. And so that's why I do what I do to give back to potential student athletes and young adults that one day want to take advantage of that opportunity to do something very similar to myself. Yeah, so that's my childhood in a nutshell but one that I'm very proud of. [00:06:01] Tommy Thomas: So, when you were in high school, what kind of career aspirations did a young 15-year-old have? [00:06:08] Deneé Barracato: I have to be honest with you. I was so enamored with the sport of basketball. I was so tunnel visioned. I was determined to play Division I Women's Basketball. I didn't even know what that meant at the time. I just wanted to play at the highest level, wherever it was. And I worked tirelessly to ensure that happened, whether that was working out two days on my own as a 15, 16-year-old doing whatever I had to do, because I really came on to the AAU summer league basketball scene pretty late. [00:06:39] Deneé Barracato: My parents really didn't know the first thing about college scholarships and what sports can actually bring to an aspiring, young individual like me wanting to play on the next level. I don't know that they fully understood that there could be possibilities to getting a full scholarship that would allow me to be educated at no cost. And so once my parents learned that, then we fast forward through everything. So, my main focus was maintaining my grades so that way I can then play Division I Women's Basketball.  And then from there, obviously, the sky's the limit with potentially playing overseas. [00:07:16] Deneé Barracato: At the time when I first started, I think it was my freshman year. I don't know that the WNBA was even a thing. I don't know that it became a thing until my senior year. Back when I was 15, 16, that was my focus and I'm a bit taken back because if that is my daughter's focus at 15, 16, then I think we're going to have a different conversation. But certainly, it was one that I was really enamored with. And I had to be honest with you, even my relationship with the Lord probably wasn't first and foremost, the way it probably should have been back then. And it's later in life that I realized that there's more to life than just basketball, sports, and my own personal ambitions. And we could talk about that a little bit more, but that was what was going through my mind back then. ++++++++++++++++ [00:08:00] Tommy Thomas:   What is something that people are usually surprised to learn about you? [00:08:06] Deneé Barracato: Oh, that I actually have three children. Every time I share with them that I'm married with three children and I'm closer to 50 than I am to 40 they really get surprised. And I guess that's a compliment in a lot of ways, but one that hopefully I balance really well. At work, I work really hard and I'm hoping that my children will see that work ethic in me, but at the same time sometimes that comes back to impact the amount of time that I do spend at home. [00:08:33] Deneé Barracato: Because they see me so often, whether it's at work or at conferences which is where you heard Ty Brown's podcast, because I was at the NACDA conference and convention. Sometimes they don't realize that I actually have a family at home that's waiting for me, that depends on me. Obviously along with my husband, but yeah, I think that's something that they're surprised about. And even then, I even played professionally at the next level beyond just Hofstra University. And that was a wonderful experience too. And I think the last thing that might surprise them that I probably don't talk about as often as I should is my father is a pastor. And so, I was raised in the Word and although I didn't always walk in faith, it was instilled in me and that verse that talks about raising your children in the ways of the Lord and they shall not depart and those teachings. I think my life is evidence of that. And I'm hoping that I can certainly do the same with my children. [00:09:25] Tommy Thomas: Part of this sub theme I've got going here is the coaches in my life. And I've interviewed six or seven people like you who played intercollegiate sports. And we talked about things they learn from sports and things they learn from the coaches in their lives. So, thinking back, which coach do you think got the most out of you? [00:09:46] Deneé Barracato: Yeah, I've often talked about her. Her name is Kelly Watts, and she was a former assistant coach at several different institutions, Temple, I think she was at Rutgers for a little bit before she ended up at Hofstra. And she was just a woman of color that was just so vibrant. She loves sports. She loved people. She loved the Lord. And every time I was around her, I just felt this spirit of joy. And she was just always so fun to be around, and she put things in perspective for me at a very impressionable age in my life as a young adult, where she always reminded me to keep the Lord first. Trials and tribulations are going to come, and adversity is going to come, but you need to stay focused and centered, and she really poured her optimism into me, and I appreciated that. And so, she was one. And then she was actually great at basketball. So, she taught me as a guard the skills that I needed to be successful on the next level. [00:10:44] Deneé Barracato: And we still stay in touch to this day. I've been around her parents, or her mom and her sister. And she's always someone that I admire and that I often seek advice from, and, again, she was probably the most impactful person that was from a women's basketball perspective, but also Jay Wright, who was the men's basketball coach. She's a hall of fame coach, many people remember him from his days at Villanova and now CBS, but he was actually the head men's basketball coach at Hofstra university, my entire four-year career there. And we've just stayed in touch since then. He's been a mentor as well. [00:11:21] Deneé Barracato: Someone that I can pick up the phone and call. And we talk about different things going on in the industry right now. And I often pick his brain, but also brag about him and, back when I was at Hofstra on my off days, when the men's basketball team was traveling and we were home, I would help babysit his children. And I knew Patty, his wife, and now his children are grown. They're adults and so very successful, but he's someone else that I admired just the way he carried himself, how he invoked a championship mindset with his players and how he carried himself was just top notch and bar. [00:11:56] Tommy Thomas: Tell me about the best athletic team you were ever on and what made it the best athletic team. [00:12:05] Deneé Barracato: That's a good question. I would say my experience with the National Women's Basketball League. I was drafted in the fifth round and that was a league that started when the ABL folded. And so, the WMU was there. The ABL had just folded. That would be the CBA to the NBA. And they started this league because there were certain WNBA players that maybe didn't want to go back overseas during their off season, but still wanted to maintain their conditioning and just play competitively. So, they started this league, and I got drafted in the fifth round to the Atlanta Justice team. And I moved over there to play for a season and I just met incredible athletes, incredible humans: friends that I have to this day, friends that helped me through my wedding and playing at that top level, playing with some of the best players in the country. And Rebecca Lobo, the Miller twins. And I think maybe Tina Thompson also played in that league. There were just so many that I admired as a basketball player leading up. And obviously now they're household names, when we talk about women's basketball. I really enjoyed my time playing at that level and playing here in the States, in Atlanta. And so, I would say that would be my most impactful team. [00:13:25] Tommy Thomas: So how did basketball change for you between high school, college and the pros? What were the transitions? [00:13:37] Deneé Barracato: I think for me, it was maturity. When I was younger, I was still tunnel visioned, very selfish and my thought process, having this ambition to play and do well for me. That I forgot the team component. I forgot the humanity component. I forgot, that, hey, I know as a woman of color, I have to fight to really get the positioning that I need, really prove myself beyond many other individuals that were in front of me. Through maturity and through grace and patience, learning how to be a great teammate was something that I saw grow in me, and I can say that now as an adult, as a mother raising my children from high school to then college and then collegiate or professional sports just understanding that being a great teammate should be your first focus. [00:14:31] Deneé Barracato: Because if you can support your teammate, if you can have a like mindset, if you can be supportive of your coaches if you can understand what it is to go through adversity with your team, but go through positive moments with your team, like winning and doing it together as a collective unit, you're going to go that much further than if you're doing it on your own. And, I think over the years, I learned that it is so critical in any environment, not only playing on a sports team, but also in the office environment or in society or in your home, right? Instilling those things into your family members and your teachers, and even as a spouse. Knowing that we have to be one unit, and we have to be a team. And sometimes that takes compromise and all those things. And so, over the years, I think that I learned that through tough experiences and teachable moments that helped me be a better person, teammate, and partner to all those that are in my life. [00:15:31] Tommy Thomas: You referenced the lady that was such a strong influence in your college career, at what point did you realize that she might be teaching you something other than basketball? [00:15:42] Deneé Barracato: Oh, that's a good question. She had such an infectious personality that it is a good question because you can see the light and the energy in her, but it wasn't until one day we were talking about her time in Long Island.  At some point she lived in Long Island and we were just talking and I think I may have shared with her that I had family out in some part of Suffolk County in Long Island and she mentioned to me that the church she was going to was Upper Room and she really loved that part of Long Island and that kind of led me into a different conversation with her about that part of her life. [00:16:19] Deneé Barracato: And then seeing how she was able to marry the two. Her love for basketball and her love for the Lord. And there was nothing to be ashamed about, but there was a balance that you can have with both and do it so very well. And to see her do it at such a high level really intrigued me and really brought me back to things that I was taught and instilled as a young little girl with my parents. I think it happened organically through just conversation as any coach and player should have that dialogue, not just transactional on the basketball court, but really developing that relationship off the court. And I think through that interaction, we just started talking about life and it just made it all the more special to me in terms of that relationship. [00:17:08] Tommy Thomas: No matter how hard and dedicated you are to something; failure is always an option.  So, what did you learn from team sports about failure that you brought into your career? [00:17:20] Deneé Barracato: Oh, wow. I learned to again, be patient and know that growth is critical in life. Some of the student athletes that I speak to now are just curious or, if I have a moment to spend with them, they learn that as a senior, I actually ended up waiting for four games because I was going through, now we talk about mental health and that being such a critical component to student athletes. [00:17:48] Deneé Barracato: And back then we didn't know what that was. We were thinking maybe that was depression or whatever the case may be. But my senior year, coming off of a very successful junior year, I ended up getting injured in my junior year and ended up having surgery that delayed my recovery leading into my senior year, which was for me supposed to be the pinnacle because that's when the WNBA was coming out and, to be quite honest with you, was I good enough to be in the WNBA? I don't know, it's still a college girl's dream to play on the next level. And some nuances happened within that year because of my surgery, and I didn't end up starting and that kind of impacted my psyche going into that season. And I just, for whatever reason, just didn't recover. [00:18:32] Deneé Barracato: And I couldn't get over the fact that I wasn't starting, and I wasn't going to be, in my mind, as impactful. And I couldn't just sit back and say, you know what, some of my other teammates were sitting behind me for three years when I was starting. And now it's my opportunity to sit behind them and cheer them on and encourage them and give them an opportunity to play. And so throughout that time just learning how to overcome adversity, and I mentioned before, just maturing through that process, being a great teammate, thinking of others before thinking of myself and understanding that you can still be successful. Perhaps not in the way that you envisioned, but you can still find a way back while still being supportive of teammates, while still being supportive of those around you, and improving yourself and getting back to what you believe you can actually accomplish. [00:19:28] Deneé Barracato: And so, for me, that maturity in that moment of time led me to then come back to the team, apologize and really find my way back to a team and a sport that had given me so much. And was I really going to give all that up because of my own selfish thoughts? And maybe there was some validity at that time in my life, but I think now I would have approached it very differently and taken the time to take a step back and be reflective and be a great teammate and really find ways to fill that void with support, with encouragement, with cheering, and all the things that we teach our young adults now to do. And so I use that story to share with some of our student athletes when they're in a slump or when their things aren't going their way, just to share with them that there is light at the end of the tunnel, but there's also a component of patience and of taking a step back and looking at the situation and seeing what part of that situation is in your control and how could make the best of a tough situation. ++++++++++++= [00:20:38] Tommy Thomas: So, what did you learn about trust and communication from team sports? [00:20:45] Deneé Barracato: Trust and communication in team sports is so critical. We talk about this kind of team environment, team impact, and nothing that happens with a group of people is successful unless you have great communication, unless you have a great relationship, unless there's authenticity, intentionality, and all that you put into a relationship. Just understanding the different dynamics of individuals that make up a team or a group is really important. Understanding that different people bring different attributes, bring different skills, bring different gifts that would help propel a team to success. And just knowing that it all starts with intentionality, communication, and embracing people's differences. [00:21:29] Deneé Barracato: And so those things are really critical to the team environment that I've again grown to understand over my period of time as a young adult, but even into the professional realm as an administrator is learning that people have so many different attributes. People have so many different leadership qualities, but it's embracing all those and then in that group setting, just encouraging people to talk about those different things through communication. And putting those things into action for success as a group of individuals may be different. So that way there's a common goal and then, that can hopefully blossom into something beautiful. And in our line of business, that is championships. Just embracing the group setting, knowing that people have different gifts and talents that they can bring to a group. And then, really emphasizing the communication and the embracing of those different skills for success. [00:22:28] Tommy Thomas: Things get tough in someone's career. You get hurt. You don't always win. What motivated you to keep pushing yourself even when things weren't as good as you might have wanted them to be? [00:22:40] Deneé Barracato: I never want to be a quitter, right? Though sometimes things didn't go your way, I was always taught to believe the Lord calls us to be our best selves. And he equips you with the things that you would need to overcome adversity. And I know I didn't always understand that. But I just have this innate thing in me where I always just want to work really hard. I always want to represent my family to the highest extent. I always saw my mother and father working really hard and they provided me with an example of work ethic and being good and great, despite their circumstances. And I always wanted to ensure that I was doing the same thing and that I was making them proud. I was really pushing myself to be the best version of myself, despite my circumstances. Now, did I always follow through on that? No, I think I'm human and I've grown through that. [00:23:37] Deneé Barracato: But I always wanted to ensure that I was making my family proud that I was really taking advantage of all the things that God gave me and provided me and blessed me with. And so, I never wanted to squander that, although there were many times as they mentioned, even my senior year, but I came back and I had this realization that no Deneé, you cannot quit. You have to move forward and overcome the adversity and really tune out the noise. And I would certainly say, my parents, all the things that they instilled in me as a young girl, and then just my personal endeavor to be my best self and the best version of myself was really important to me. [00:24:20] Tommy Thomas: So as a person of faith, how do you deal with competition in athletics? [00:24:26] Deneé Barracato: One, I don't think there's anything wrong with competition. You just can't take it to the next level, right? You have to be gracious. And I have to say I wasn't always gracious on the basketball court. I was a tenacious competitor and sometimes I would have to curtail my competitiveness so that way, people could see the light through me. And, as I mentioned before, I grew into that. And even now I play a mean game of monopoly. I am competitive with my kiddos and my kiddos are competitive with me. But it's all in good fun. I think just coming away with it, knowing that you can be competitive, you can have aspirations to win and there's nothing wrong with that. [00:25:11] Deneé Barracato: As the Lord calls us to be great and he expects that from us. And so just embracing that while also loving your neighbor, while also being gracious, while also having a good attitude and being a good sportsman and really saving some of the things that may not be appropriate in that moment. Allowing the Lord to watch that under the blood, Tommy, we just allow the Lord to take the wheel and go. But certainly, throughout my time in undergrad and just through my life just asking the Lord to guide me and direct me and give me grace when I'm not a reflection of Him, but also reminding myself that it's really important that when people see me, whether it's in a competitive environment or a non-competitive environment, that they see the Lord through me. [00:25:59] Sometimes I fall short of that, but I always ask the Lord for guidance and for favor. And he gives that to me often. And hopefully throughout my life and my career, people have seen that through me. And if they haven't, that means I have more work to do. +++++++++++ [00:26:14] Tommy Thomas: I interviewed Dr. Linda Livingstone, the President at Baylor, and she had played ball at Oklahoma State, and she said that the game of women's basketball has just changed so much since she was a student athlete. [00:26:32] Tommy Thomas: How have you seen it change at the Division I level? [00:26:36] Deneé Barracato: I would agree with her, and I have met her. She's phenomenal. We visited there a couple of years ago not once but twice and she was such a gracious host. I would say, yes, the game of women's basketball has grown to success. We saw that this past year with the women's final four and the viewership and broadcast ratings and all the personalities are certainly Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and all those that continue to play and will be excited about women's basketball on the collegiate level again, as we're excited about the WNBA happening right now. And I think that the skill level has certainly enhanced since I was playing. The things that these women are doing are incredible, logo threes and the passes and the work ethic and the fitness and the dedication that they put into it is just at a different level. And I think that's attributed to just administrators and the industry putting more into and supporting women's sports and women's athletics. [00:27:31] Deneé Barracato: And showing people that know that they're great too. And they deserve to have a platform so people can see how wonderful and how great they are. Certainly, a lot of the banter that you see, I think, I believe is synonymous with just sports in general. But it's how you carry yourself and, how you correct, having those teachable moments on the court, I think we've all had those moments where you're just like, man, I could have probably handled that better. And I think sometimes you may see that on the basketball court. [00:28:08] Deneé Barracato: But I would say that the level of talent has enhanced because the focus and the dedication, and the resources have really been poured into the game of women's basketball in a very unique way. And so we've seen that be evident and what has happened over the last five years. And I've seen it more intimately because I serve on the Division I National Women's Basketball Committee, and we started back in San Antonio during kind of COVID days. And now to see it progress the way it has over the last four years. Now I'm going into my fifth and final year on the committee and just seeing the explosion on TV, the interest from so many different viewers. And we're talking about the demographics of viewers are just from young children to older men and women that are just so interested in what's happening with women's basketball. It has just been incredible to see. ++++++++++ [00:29:00] Tommy Thomas: Next week we'll continue this conversation with Deneé Barracato. She shares her journey from professional basketball to higher education administration. She reflects on the importance of team dynamics and the need for authenticity and leadership. Deneé also discusses how she balances her leadership role with family life, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and patience and managing multiple responsibilities. Her insights offer valuable lessons on resilience, teamwork, and leading through change, making this episode a must listen for anyone in or aspiring to leadership roles.   Links and Resources JobfitMatters Website NextGen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas The Perfect Search - What every board needs to know about hiring their next CEO Deneé Barracato Bio Barracato named to NCAA Women's Basketball Committee Women of Live 2023 – Deneé Barracato   Connect tthomas@jobfitmatters.com  Follow Tommy on LinkedIn Follow Deneé on LinkedIn     Listen to NextGen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

What if every day could feel like the best day of your life? Join me, Tina Thompson, as we explore transformative habits that can make this possible. Together, we walk you through the little changes you can make tonight to wake up ready for a great day tomorrow. We talk about the magic of good sleep, drawing up a fun and energetic workout routine, and balancing physical well-being with self-acceptance.Cultivate a mindset that remains unscathed by occasional hiccups and external negativity. From using tunes to kickstart your day, to using affirmations and compliments as tools of positivity. Radiate joy, even when the people around you aren't, and use your good days to uplift others. Step into a world where every day is a good day!Nux Active Fashionhttps://nuxactive.comCode: Affirmations25 for 25% off

On Episode 1 of WNBA Retrospect, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Em Adler for a historical scouting report on Tina Thompson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 1997 WNBA Draft, out of USC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Episode 1 of WNBA Retrospect, host Hunter Cruse is joined by co-host Em Adler for a historical scouting report on Tina Thompson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 1997 WNBA Draft, out of USC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get on the phone with Tina Thompson of the Tomah Chamber & Visitors Center, we talk about day trips, local products, and get into their “Downtown Thursday Nights” music series!You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music, weekend picks and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com.

You can't talk about the game of basketball without a little T-Spoon, y'all! Teresa Weatherspoon (you know, one of our favorite hoopers ever) brings her famous and infectious energy to the Knuckleheads podcast this week. The former WNBA superstar turned Pelicans assistant coach breaks down her momentous playing career, latest coaching experiences, and what the future holds for her and other women in the NBA. Lace up your kicks everybody … because this one's gonna make you want to HOOP by the end. All love for the one and only T-Spoon! Hooping in Pineland, Texas [2:00] Louisiana Tech, Kim Mulkey, and winning a national championship [10:57] Pat Summitt, Team USA, playing overseas [16:50] First-ever WNBA game and the 1999 WNBA Finals [31:20] Women's style of play, nicknames, playing in New York City [47:27] Coaching in the NBA, Hall of Fame [53:47] Coaching Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and working with Swin Cash [1:05:00] About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads:  Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on BallCourt, Coach Drew talks about the following topics:     ◦    WNBA Star Griner could be sent up to 5 years in a Russian labor camp, missing the start of the WNBA season, the whole season, if not a full career.     ◦    Tina Thompson fired after four seasons as Virginia women's basketball coach     ◦    LeBron passes Karl Malone on the all-time scoring list.     ◦    Athletic parody makes March a hot bed for upsets. - NCAA March Madness and St. Peters College historical run.     ◦    UConn women's basketball team survives a physical challenge from UCF and now must make adjustments for the Sweet 16 Let's Kick it:  For the Sneakerheads: Air Max 1 Blueprint to release on Air Max Day along with the “Treeline” color way. Come book a session with the Coach if you are in the Las Vegas and Phoenix area. Stay active,  Stay Healthy , Stay Safe ## See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ex-Liberty Flames QB Malik WIllis scores 32 on Wonderlic. What it means. As expected, UVA fires Tina Thompson. Cavaliers went 30-63 on her watch. Bottomed out this season at 5-22, 2-14 in ACC. Baffling given #UVA's resources and women's basketball heritage. Mike Krzyzewski has coached 208 different players since taking over at Duke in 1980. All of them have been invited to attend K's final home game at Cameron on Saturday & over 80 have confirmed they'll attend. Adam Stern (SBJ): NASCAR in talks for Chicago street race as soon as '23. Dominik Hasek, arguably the greatest goalie in NHL history, called for the league to suspend all Russian players. Of particular criticism is Wash Caps star Alex Ovechkin whose social media photo has included photo with Putin

EP 163: Aaron recorded a live show with Photographer E. Brady Robinson at the Hotel Indigo discussing her new Photo Exhibit SK8R GRLS. We discuss her inspiration behind the project, her love for roller skating, how she chose the Women for this and what is the soundtrack to this Exhibition.  IG:@ebradyrobinson   IG: MarylandArtPlace IG: Acutevisions  SK8R GRLS is a photo series by E. Brady Robinson celebrating the freedom and joy of roller skating. The  exhibition is on view at Hotel Indigo Baltimore, located at 24 West Franklin St. from Jan 25th - March 18th. A  public reception will take place on March 8th from 5 to 7 pm in celebration of International Women's Day.     In spring of 2021, Robinson took up skating as a way to stay active and reconnect with friends outdoors  during COVID-19. During these skate dates, she photographed friends and eventually, a wider network of  Baltimore-based female-identifying skaters. This work combines her love of athleticism, fitness, and fashion  photography. These images, made at a moment where it felt like the world was reopening after over a year  of closure and isolation during the pandemic, evoke a feeling of release and freedom.      Robinson completed her BFA in photography at MICA and MFA in photography at the Cranbrook Academy of  Art. Her background is in documentary photography and portraiture. The nine archival metal prints on  display at the Hotel Indigo depict strong women amidst a backdrop of Baltimore monuments and sites.  Locations such as Lake Montebello, Patterson Park, the Druid Hill Tennis Courts, and the Ravens parking lot,  signal the public landscape of Baltimore for those that know it well, in contrast to photographs made in the  artist's Maryland Art Place studio which utilize strobe and gel lighting to simulate the vibes of the 80's  roller skating rinks reminiscent of Robinson's childhood.      The skaters photographed include artists, musicians, and female entrepreneurs; women in the creative scene  in Baltimore, including Amy Cavanaugh, Caitlin Gill, Jade Davis, Tina Thompson, Brittany Wight, Les Gray,  Hayley Furman, Jessica Lauryn, Sophie Kluckhuhn, and Wildège François.   Brady Robinson is a photographer based in Baltimore and a current resident artist at Maryland Art Place.  She divides her time between personal art projects and commissioned work. Her documentary Art Desks was  published by Daylight Books with an essay by Andy Grundberg and distributed by ARTBOOK D.A.P. Her  photographs have been featured in The Washington Post, Channel One Russia TV, The Bund Shanghai,  Hyperallergic, BmoreArt, Featureshoot, Slate among others. Robinson leads photography workshops  throughout the United States. Select exhibitions include Lishui Photography Festival China, Orlando Museum  of Art, Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Katzen Art Center at American University, AIPAD NYC, and Art Miami. Select  collections include American University, Orlando Museum of Art and Spanish Cultural Center, Santo Domingo,  DR.      Robinson is a University Instructor of Photography at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, and faculty at  ICP in New York. She received her BFA in photography from The Maryland Institute, College of Art, and MFA  in photography from Cranbrook Art Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Robinson is represented by  Addison/Ripley Fine Art in Washington, DC.    Maryland Art Place (MAP) inspires, supports, and encourages artistic expression through innovative programming, exhibitions,  and educational opportunities while recognizing the powerful impact art can have on our community. MAP creates a dynamic  environment for artists of our time to engage the public by nurturing and promoting new ideas. MAP has served as a critical resource  for contemporary art in the Mid-Atlantic since 1981. mdartplace.org. MAP is supported by the Maryland State Arts Council and The  Citizens of Baltimore County.   Thank you to my sponsors:                 Zeke's Coffee        www.zekescoffee.com                           Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudioshop.com                                 Charm Craft City Mafia  www.charmcitycraftmafia.com               Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com                     Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org Baltimore Fiscal https://www.baltimorefiscal.com

‘Liberty, Justice and Ball,' is back with another Basketball Hall of Famer, Tina Thompson. The four-time WNBA Champion and nine-time All-Star chats with Kris and Marty about her storied career, growing up in Inglewood, CA, her transition to coaching and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've got Lisa Leslie, Miss Smoooooth herself, on this week's show to chop it up with the guys L.A. style! A hoops journey that starts with her scoring 101 points in a high school basketball game — in 16 minutes of a high school game — and ends with her name in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. She's a fierce competitor at everything she does — from basketball to backgammon — a two-time WNBA champion and legend in her own right ...  this week it's the Lisa Leslie story on Knuckleheads. Tune in.  Playing with Magic Johnson in L.A., scoring 101 points, choosing USC [6:30] Playing overseas, 1996 Olympic Team, first ever WNBA game [21:25] Tina Thompson, L.A. Sparks, back-to-back WNBA champions [36:00] Candace Parker, coming back after having a baby, Hall of Fame [57:00] Acting career, first dunk in the WNBA, friendship with Kobe [1:17:10] About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_oEpHy1IGw Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knuckleheadspodcast/?hl=en Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Knuckleheadspod/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Down Home with Tina host and Buckeye Automotive customer Tina Thompson joins our Getting to Know You podcast.

We got Cynthia “Raise the Roof” Cooper in the building ladies and gents! Question: Who was the first person to bust her ass in the WNBA? Answer: NOBODY. Coop takes us back to her childhood, and how Lynette Woodard – the first female Harlem Globetrotter – was the female basketball player she looked up to. She talks about the dynamic duo she and Cheryl Miller formed at USC, the decade she spent dominating the basketball scene in Italy, and how she spoiled herself with some fine Italian leather goods while she was there. Luckily, she came back to represent the USA and win some gold, and then stuck around to play in the first ever WNBA season. She speaks about her elite Houston Comets team — you know, that one with Coop, Tina Thompson AND Sheryl Swoopes. Yeesh. How they won four — that’s back to back to backto back! — championships. Coop breaks down why she is absolutely made to be a coach in the NBA, and there’s just no disagreeing. Straight facts. Settle in and get ready for this episode. The first woman to be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame, Cynthia Cooper is a legend of the game. Period. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got Cynthia “Raise the Roof” Cooper in the building ladies and gents! Question: Who was the first person to bust her ass in the WNBA? Answer: NOBODY. Coop takes us back to her childhood, and how Lynette Woodard – the first female Harlem Globetrotter – was the female basketball player she looked up to. She talks about the dynamic duo she and Cheryl Miller formed at USC, the decade she spent dominating the basketball scene in Italy, and how she spoiled herself with some fine Italian leather goods while she was there. Luckily, she came back to represent the USA and win some gold, and then stuck around to play in the first ever WNBA season. She speaks about her elite Houston Comets team — you know, that one with Coop, Tina Thompson AND Sheryl Swoopes. Yeesh. How they won four — that’s back to back to backto back! — championships. Coop breaks down why she is absolutely made to be a coach in the NBA, and there’s just no disagreeing. Straight facts. Settle in and get ready for this episode. The first woman to be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame, Cynthia Cooper is a legend of the game. Period. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary Tina Thompson joins The Posecast. She talks with James Posey about winning four WNBA championships, becoming a two-time Olympic gold medalist, being one of the most decorated athletes ever, what it took to be an all-time great, leading the next generation as the women's head coach at the University of Virginia and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fran Fraschilla is joined by WNBA Champion and Women's Basketball Hall of Famer Ticha Penicheiro. The two discuss a wide variety of topics, including:Ticha on how she developed her style of playTicha on trying moves that she saw on TV in the playgroundTicha on playing basketball because of her brother and fatherTicha on the playground being a sanctuary Ticha on why basketball isn’t very popular in PortugalTicha on making her way to the StatesTicha on missing her familyTicha on her first week on Old Dominion CampusTicha on how good her English was when she moved to the USTicha on being a tough and gritty playerTicha on Jason WilliamsTicha on the Final Four matchup vs StanfordTicha on her parents watching her playTicha on being a pioneer for women’s basketballTicha on being drafted by SacramentoTicha on what would happen if the Monarchs returnedTicha on the Monarchs ownersTicha on Kara LawsonTicha on running the point with KaraTicha on playing against HoustonTicha on winning a WNBA ChampionshipTicha on her favorite place to play in EuropeTicha on Shabtai KalmanovichTicha on the grind of playing 12 months a yearTicha on preparing young players for the grindTicha on team bonding in EuropeTicha on the most rewarding thing about her current career as an agentTicha on the Special OlympicsTicha on being a Hall of Famer 

4x WNBA Champion, the 1st ever draft pick in the WNBA and the current Head Coach of UVA Women's Basketball, Hall of Famer Tina Thompson discusses the difficult choices she made that led to her illustrious career.

On September 10, Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day, Consumers Energy held its first ever Suicide Prevention and Awareness Town Hall meeting. Please join us in the discussion of this important and timely subject. Our guests, Tina Thompson and Glenn Stutsky, offer advice and insight into what we can do to help those around us.

Glenn Stutsky and Tina Thompson are Senior Clinical Instructors at Michigan State University's School of Social Work. Listen in as the discuss suicide prevention and what we can do to take care of ourselves and others. This is a timely discussion as September 10 is Suicide Awareness and Prevention day.

Kevin Cottrell the author Of The Book, "Ball Don't Lie" stopped by and spoke about: -The process of writing the book -The subjects of the book including Shaq, Isiah Thomas, Grant Hill, Tina Thompson, Vince Carter Steve Smith, Chris Webber, and RIP Hamilton -The NBA Bubble and more!

Kevin Cottrell the author Of The Book, "Ball Don't Lie" stopped by and spoke about: -The process of writing the book -The subjects of the book including Shaq, Isiah Thomas, Grant Hill, Tina Thompson, Vince Carter Steve Smith, Chris Webber, and RIP Hamilton -The NBA Bubble and more!

My guests, Glenn Stutsky and Tina Thompson, are both senior clinical instructors at the School of Social Work at Michigan State University. Join us as we discuss the differences between Moral Injury and PTSD.

The Ladies are back and joined by AW & Strizzy of the SayLikeAChamp podcast to discuss all the Sports we have seen over the last week. With Mo & AW being Laker fans, we of course had to get their take (along with lots of viewer comments) on the teams game 1 loss to the Portland Trailblazer. The group also chats about their favorite teams to watch in the NBA Bubble and who they see coming out the West & East. Speaking of Bubbles, the discussion of Pros & Cons of the bubble arrises & we discuss what has been working, what hasn’t been working, and why all leagues should implement some type of bubble if possible. AW & Strizzy give us some background on how they started their podcast (SayLikeAChamp each Tuesday at 6pm) and learn about the teams they are fans of. Mo & Mel give their takes on the 2nd episode of the Hard Knocks & just what they hope may come of this season, showcasing the LA Rams & LA Chargers. And you the ladies share their love of the WNBA, the Seattle Storm & Las Vegas dominance of the league thus far, and of course the #RedLip salute to Hall of Famer, Tina Thompson. **ARREST THE COPS THAT KILLED BREONNA TAYLOR** *GirlChatSports Black or White hats and Black Visors are still available for purchase, DM or email to get yours!* We are #LIVE on Facebook LIVE each Wednesday through YouTube & GirlChatSports Facebook page. Miss the LIVE show? Don’t worry we can also be found on the Anointed Radio Saturdays at 7pm PST @lvanointedradio and on SNGLV Sports podcast network Saturdays at 10am pst @SNLGVSports , or on any podcast platforms (iHeart Radio, Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podomatic & watch on our YouTube channel). We can't wait to hear from you! #Subscribe #Listen #Follow #Like & #Share Reach out to us on Social Media or email GirlChatSports@gmail.com to give us your feedback and any topics you would like to have addressed. You can find the SayLikeAChamp Podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAgfne-oxlGJSlxa-3HTbGQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saylikeachamp_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Saylikeachamp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girlchatsports/support

We’re making history this week when our first NBA head coach, David Fizdale, joins Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles. Coach Fiz leads us down the path he took from the courts of L.A. to the parade routes in Miami to the sidelines of Madison Square Garden. He gives a distinct look to the game. It all starts in a video room in Miami alongside a young Erik Spoelstra. From there it moves to assistant coaching gigs. The arrival of the Big Three in Miami. The move to Memphis and the dream of being in New York. You’ll hear why Chris Bosh was the key member of The Heatles, why coaching Z-Bo was easy for him and where he got the idea to roll up in white cars. Get ready for some in-depth storytelling. Fiz takes you behind the scenes and inside the locker room for a look at how decisions get made on the court. And all from a coach beloved by players and fans. He’s a brilliant mind. Dedicated tactician. You gotta hear what he has to say about the game. The Fiz. Listen up.

WNBA legend and Virginia Cavaliers women's basketball coach, Tina Thompson, discusses her thoughts on WOC supporting each other, her relationship with her mom Lady Thompson, and the powerful presence of her boss, Carla Williams, the first black female Division I Athletics Director.

In this 2 part episode, WNBA legend and Hall of Famer, Tina Thompson, talks about growing up in LA, managing success as a single Mom, and raising a son in America.

Se acerca la vuelta de la NBA: - Noticias - Ya están todos los equipos en la burbuja pero con algunos retrasos, la Wubble, la suspensión de Woj, los Knicks y mucho más.  - Ultra Procesados: Sergi Atienza nos habla de la historia del racismo en la liga. - Píldora NBA: Ángel Castillo nos acerca a la mítica Tina Thompson. - Jamón Curado: Nos toca repasar el draft del 2013 - Comentarios de los Oyentes y más: Pasamos por nuestra página de Facebook, los comentarios de Ivoox, Twitter, iTunes, Skype y comentarios@raciondenba.com. Más información en raciondenba.com. Ración de NBA es un programa que trata el baloncesto NBA en español poniendo énfasis en los jugadores hispanos. Nuestra web: raciondenba.com . Mandar preguntas/comentarios: comentarios@raciondenba.com. Dejadnos un mensaje de voz en Skype: Racion de NBA. Publicamos avisos por Twitter al publicar los episodios para que sepáis cuando podéis ir a descargarlos: - Twitter - Chechu: @astrochechu - Twitter - Javier: @Racion_de_NBA_J Música: Ración de NBA - Limit de Folio en Blanco  Black Samba – Juanitos    http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Juanitos/Soul_Africa/03_-_Black_Samba  US Army Blues – Main Stem https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchive-org/music/Oddio_Overplay/US_Army_Blues/Live_At_Blues_Alley/US_Army_Blues_-_02_-_Main_Stem.mp3  Slow - While https://www.jamendo.com/track/1576193/slow Men Don´t Cry - Waylon Thornton and The Heavy Hands http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Waylon_Thornton_and_the_Heavy_Hands/Yours_Truly/07_-_Men_Dont_Cry  Waitin´- Betsy Olson http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Betsy_Olson/Betsy_Olson_-_Live__KEXP_1142009/Waitin_1139 

Basketball royalty — ROY-ALL-TEE — steps into the building when Tina Thompson joins Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles. The Hall of Famer and WNBA legend spins previously untold stories about her career. We learn how Los Angeles shaped her game. About college life at USC. The advice she got from Keyshawn Johnson. The birth of the WNBA. And the birth of her son. She shares tales from the dynasty she helped create in Houston. And reveals how Kiki VanDeWeghe and others shaped her post game. You hear what it takes to be great. To be an Olympian. A champion. A mother. A teammate. Everything. We go all in — in the presence of greatness. One of the best to ever do it. Listen in, y’all. Tina Thompson. It’s a special one.

We are honored to have one of the greatest that has ever laced them up join us on episode 13. Tina Thompson, Steps2TheMic and reflects on growing up in Los Angeles, her playing days in Houston,winning four consecutive WNBA Titles and her current role at the University of Virginia.

This Saturday, June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. Please join me with guests Glenn Stutsky and Tina Thompson from the MSU Department of Social Work as we discuss PTSD. You will learn about signs, symptoms, and what you can do to help. (Caution: Contains some graphic descriptions of war.)

This episode is an ultimate guide to hypnotherapy with Tina Thompson.

BallN Gems with 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Virginia Head Coach Tina Thompson

The WNBA’s sultan of swag, Tamera (Ty) Young joins the guys on this week’s Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles. Ty starts off the show with a few stories about playing high school basketball for MJ’s alma mater, adding that –– no big deal –– she has MJ beat in points scored. She then talks about committing to James Madison and her loyalty to that commitment even after some more prestigious programs tried to scoop her up in the final hour. She wanted to prove she could make it to the WNBA from a mid-major, and when the Atlanta Dream drafted her eighth overall, there was nothing left to say except, “Mama, we made it.” Ty talks life in the league and what the new CBA means for the future of the women’s game. She speaks on her experience playing under coach Bill Laimbeer and gives a few reasons why he’s so respected by his players. The guys get all-time sneaker rankings from the Queen of Kicks herself and say just how crazy it is that she’s never been offered a shoe contract. Q and D ask about her longtime friendship with Chris Paul, which leads to Ty’s take on what makes CP3 unstoppable as a player. Before she has to head out, the guys ask for the origin story of her clothing line, TY1. The simple answer is … what else can you do when the league isn’t selling your jersey?

Sparks star and legendary Lady Vol Candace Parker joins the guys for this week’s episode of Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles. The three start the show talking Chicago basketball and reminiscing on those legendary 90’s Bulls that they all grew up on. Then they relate their journeys to their first dunks — from toe raises on the stairs to touching high up on every wall they saw. Plus, Candace spills the secret to winning the McDonalds dunk contest: just make your dunks (Sorry Josh Smith and J.R. Smith). Then she tells the guys why she chose Tennessee and, of course, shares a few coveted Pat Summit stories. Candace speaks about her first years in the league and the physical impact having a baby had on her body, as well as the mental aspect of being a mom and a baller at the same time. The guys ask Candace for her take on the WNBA’s new CBA, and they discuss some of the surprising differences between the men’s and women’s leagues. Candace talks about clinching the 2016 WNBA Championship and tells Q and D that — if the Sparks didn’t have some of the injuries that they did in her first few years — they would’ve had a few more championships under their belt. Just saying. Tune in for more from one of the dopest female GOATs in the game.

The Houston Comets soared to four straight WNBA titles from 1997-2000. Led by the “Big 3” of Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tina Thompson, the team captured the hearts of Houston sports fans and established a dynasty. Join two-time league MVP Cynthia Cooper, three-time WNBA Coach of the Year Van Chancellor, and Houston Chronicle writer William Stickney Jr. as they remember the Houston Comets’ euphoric title runs and the beginnings of the WNBA. Hear Cooper's inspiring championship stories and about Coach Chancellor’s winning offensive play that highlighted Cooper’s tremendous athletic ability and guided the team to four league championships. Cooper and Chancellor also share deeply about Kim Perrot, the Comets starting point guard who tragically lost her battle with cancer in the middle of her brilliant WNBA career. The WNBA fulfilled a dream for many athletes like Cooper who longed to play basketball professionally in front of their family and friends in the United States. Previously, American women needed to play in far away lands to play professional basketball after college. The legacy of the Houston Comets remains bright even after the team folded in 2008. Several current WNBA stars grew up in Houston and set their pro basketball dreams upon the Comets, inspired by the dynamic play of the Big 3, Kim Perrot, Janeth Arcain, and the other stars in the Comets galaxy. This episode of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast is presented by the Townplace Suites, Waco Northeast. The podcast is hosted and produced by Jackson Michael, author of The Game before the Money: Voices of the Men Who Built this NFL and writer/director of We Were the Oilers: The Luv Ya Blue Era!  

Marc Gasol made history this summer becoming one of a select few to win both a gold medal and NBA Finals ring in the same summer — our latest episode looks at the others who achieved this feat and how it impacted their career. This week on the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch go international with a fun topic about NBA players who won a gold medal and an NBA Finals ring in the same summer. We’ll look at the players who achieved this feat — Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Lamar Odom, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Marc Gasol — and discuss how the summer impacted their careers. For each player we will start with a look at their NBA careers prior to the fateful summer, their NBA Title run and of course their international playing history and what the gold medal meant for their NBA careers, personal brands and Basketball Hall of Fame candidacy. Topics include Jordan’s brand exploding after the “passing of the torch” moment in 1992, the dominance of the 1992 Dream Team, comparing the 1992 and 1996 Team USA lineups, Pippen finally emerging from Jordan’s shadow, Odom’s redemption tour and career peak, LeBron silencing his doubters in one summer, Irving’s legendary NBA Finals performance and finally, a weight lifted off Gasol’s shoulders as he finally leads Spain to FIBA World Cup gold. Additionally, we’ll briefly touch on WNBA players who achieved a gold medal and title win in the same season including Sue Bird who has done is three times as well as Tina Thompson, Sheryl Swoopes, Delish Milton, Lisa Leslie, Tameka Dixon, Katie Smith, Swin Cash, Tamika Catchings, Brittney Griner, Candice Dupree, Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd. Finally, we look at players who won an NBA ring the year after winning a gold medal including Bill Russell, Manu Ginobili, Kobe Bryant, Tyson Chandler, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the @fieldtothereal podcast, Stephanie and Jarrett discuss #whosreallyright on if Kawhi will ever be as great a two-way player as MJ. Then they move on to Phil Jackson's hidden hand in Lakers' decisions; followed by Two Chainz buying into a G-League team. The team end with The Chicago Cubs' dysfunction before spotlights Tina Thompson (#ontothereal) and Adam Silver (#fieldgoodfinalthought). New shows each Friday at 4pm!

Host Howard Megdal is joined by Texas forward Joyner Holmes. The multi-talented Longhorn has been through plenty of adversity in her career already, from a semester-long suspension to an ankle injury that cost her several months this season.The two discuss Joyner's basketball origins, how she came to know and love the game, along with how she's evolved into a player unlike those who came before her. Joyner looked to Kobe Bryant and Tina Thompson for inspiration, and the discussion delved into what that's meant for her work ethic, composition of inside-outside skills and where she expects it all to take her.Holmes is also philosophical about her suspension, her relationship with head coach Karen Aston, and provides insight on a range of topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Howard Megdal is joined by Texas forward Joyner Holmes. The multi-talented Longhorn has been through plenty of adversity in her career already, from a semester-long suspension to an ankle injury that cost her several months this season. The two discuss Joyner's basketball origins, how she came to know and love the game, along with how she's evolved into a player unlike those who came before her. Joyner looked to Kobe Bryant and Tina Thompson for inspiration, and the discussion delved into what that's meant for her work ethic, composition of inside-outside skills and where she expects it all to take her. Holmes is also philosophical about her suspension, her relationship with head coach Karen Aston, and provides insight on a range of topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch as we sit down with 2 time olympic gold medalist, Tina Thompson after she receives her Hall of Fame jacket at the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame.

Charlie Scott, Ray Allen, Grant Hill, Maurice Cheeks, Steve Nash and Tina Thompson are among this year's inductees. Kevin Kugler has details.

Predicciones para la siguiente temporada y Clase 2018 del Salón de la Fama En vista de que la siguiente temporada de la NBA aún queda un poco retirada en el calendario, Evaristo Corona “Golfo” y Wookie Williams decidieron hacer una dinámica para contrarrestar las ansias por la espera de los próximos juegos que incluyen varios temas interesantes como: ¿quién será el MVP y el rookie de este año?, ¿LeBron podrá por fin vencer a los Warriors?, ¿qué jugador recibe bastante odio sin merecerlo?, ¿Rodman podría parar a LeBron?. Además, discuten sobre la próxima ceremonia de la Clase 2018 del Salón de la Fama que incluye a cuatro leyendas de la liga: Ray Allen, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd y Steve Nash, junto con Maurice Cheeks, Charlie Scott, las jugadoras Tina Thompson y Katie Smith, el entrenador Lefty Driesell y los ejecutivos Rod Thorn, Rick Welts y Ora Mae Washington; comparten opiniones sobre la más reciente campaña de Nike por su 30 aniversario con Kaepernick de la NFL y hablan sobre la conferencia de prensa sobre los NBA Mexico City Games en la cual se revelaron sus precios. Escucha el Episodio anterior “Gracias Manu Ginóbili” Puentes a otros sitios * Boom Shakalaka en Facebook * Clase 2018 del Salón de la Fama NBA * Revelan precios de NBA Mexico City Games 2018

Tina Thompson (@IAmTinaThompson), who played 17 years in the WNBA and won 4 WNBA titles with the Houston Comets, joins Brian Berger to discuss her remarkable career, her upcoming Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction, equal pay for women, her current role as Associate Head Basketball Coach at the University of Texas and her childhood friendship with NBA coach David Fizdale growing up in Los Angeles. We also reflect on the 14th anniversary of Sports Business Radio and look back on some of our favorite interviews, including a spontaneous guitar performance on our show by tennis legend John McEnroe. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

LaChina Robinson and Chiney Ogwumike welcome 4x WNBA champion Tina Thompson to discuss her former scoring record and more. Plus, WNBA President Lisa Border stops by.

In Episode 8, Lindsay Gibbs and Brenda Elsey discuss the current state of LGBTQ issues in sports with Amira Rose Davis and Jen Mac Ramos. Then Shireen Ahmed brings us an interview about roller derby and trans inclusion in sports with Alex Hanna, and Lindsay talks with WNBA star Layshia Clarendon of the Atlanta Dream about the WNBA's journey with LGBTQ inclusion and her experience as a black, gay, non-cisgender athlete. Zoe Hayden of the Victory Press joins Brenda and Lindsay for the Burn Pile, followed by our record-smashing Bad Ass Woman of the Week. Welcome! (3:18) Prof. Amira Rose Davis discusses the state of out LGBTQ athletes in major sports’ leagues, from Michael Sam to recent announcements. Discussion of race plays a role in shaping the process of coming out. Conversation moves to LGBTQ players and fans in women’s sports, marketability, capitalism, and race. Discussion of international state of affairs Nigerian, Brazilian, and US women national teams – how do race and sexuality differ across place? Amira Rose Davis discusses historical precedents of sex testing and its relationship of race. Finally panel discusses state of LGBTQ in women’s college coaching (22:31) Jen Mac Ramos joins BIAD to discuss Pride Nights in MLB and how sports’ organizations could make a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ fans/players. Brenda discusses FIFA’s efforts to stop Mexican fans’ homophobic chants. Conversation about Christian Faith Night and St. Louis Cardinals – and the PR versus genuine commitment to LGBTQ rights. Jen Mac Ramos discusses their personal reasons for publicly discussing gender identity as sports’ admin (35:33) Shireen Ahmed interviews Alex Hanna, a professor at University of Toronto and roller derbier, activist working in transgender inclusion in education and healthcare. Alex discusses the power of roller derby for trans and queer communities. (50:17) Layshia Clarendon discuss Pride month and the WNBA. Clarendon discusses the changes over the last five seasons and changes in embrace of LGBTQ rights. She urges athletes to defend trans members of community. (1:09:40) Burn Pile, joined by Zoë Hayden from Victory Press about the narratives of out athletes that put pressure on athletes to come out. Brenda Elsey burns Sally Jenkins for blaming Title IX for problems in women’s sports (1:19:06) Bad Ass Woman of the Week: Diana Taurasi , including clips from WNBA stars and LeBron James congratulating Taurasi becoming all-time scoring record (1:25:08) Links: Coming out: http://www.espn.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/10429030/michael-sam-missouri-tigers-says-gay, https://www.outsports.com/2017/6/20/15835374/ryan-ocallaghan-gay-nfl-new-england-patriots-kansas-city-chiefs, http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/27/sports/basketball/swoopes-says-she-is-gay-and-exhales.html and http://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/13835681/what-sheryl-swoopes-got-wrong-today-wnba Seattle teams: http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seattle-pro-sports-teams-unite-to-promote-lgbt-inclusion/  Baseball Pride Nights: https://www.outsports.com/2017/5/18/15657166/great-lakes-loons-york-revolution-baseball-lgbt-pride-nights Berkman: http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/birdland/berkman-explains-his-comments-opposing-equal-rights-ordinance/article_ea6d4526-6768-56ce-8c57-3bf2a82bc8d1.html Alex Hanna: http://alex-hanna.com/, http://torontorollerderby.com/, https://wftda.com/ Sally Jenkins: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/womens-college-athletes-dont-need-another-coddling-parent-they-need-a-coach/2017/06/23/4765cf40-5820-11e7-a204-ad706461fa4f_story.html Taurasi: http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/06/19/533546960/diana-taurasi-breaks-wnba-all-time-scoring-record  Audio for Taurasi setting the record: Broadcast of Taurasi breaking the record (@WNBA, Tina Thompson (at The Summitt), Ivory Latta, Elizabeth Williams, and Tiffany Mitchell (@WNBA), Lebron James (@uninterrupted)

Diana Taurasi is now the WNBA all-time scorer and Kobe was there to witness it. Yanks finish road trip with 1-6 record and now season high 6 game win streak. Instagram stories are people with too much time on their hands.

Brenda and Mechelle discuss Diana Nyad, the careers of Katie Smith and Tina Thompson, Hall of Famers Dawn Staley and Sylvia Hatchell plus the WNBA playoffs. Subscribe to the WSC Radio Show via iTunes Subscribe to the WSC Radio Show via RSS @WomensSportsCen

Podcast 44, Topics: NCAA baseball and softball; Roy Hibbert; Michael and Joseph Young; NBA; Tina Thompson's retirement; Houston Rockets and Dwight Howard; and much more!

Today David Siegel host of Dishin and Swishin of wstrradio.com talks to WNBA Star Tina Thompson of the LA Sparks and WNBA President Donna Orender.

Today David Siegel host of Dishin and Swishin of wstrradio.com talks to WNBA Star Tina Thompson of the LA Sparks and WNBA President Donna Orender.