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After 9/11, Tom worked construction while he trained for the Navy and the grueling Navy SEAL program. Tom graduated from BUD/s, Airborne School and SQT, receiving his SEAL Trident in 2008. Tom joined SEAL Team One as a Breacher in 2008 and served until 2016 with four deployments including Iraq and Afghanistan. While still an active-duty Navy SEAL Pre-BUD/s Instructor (Lead Petty Officer LPO) stationed at Great Lakes Naval Recruit Training Command (RTC Great Lakes) in North Chicago, Illinois, Tom enrolled at Northwestern University as a full-time student and walked onto the football team as a linebacker after not playing football for 15 years. Tom played in the Big Ten for Pat Fitzgerald and the NU Wildcats from 2014-2016 at 32, 33, and 34 years old. James studied Journalism at the University of Missouri. James wrote his first novel in 1999 and cut his writing teeth in Chicago while owning 10 nightclubs and sports bars over many years. James owned a restaurant early in his career sponsored by the Mario and Michael Andretti IndyCar racing team owned by actor Paul Newman and Carl Haas. Andretti's 1987 Indy car was in the main dining room. Also, James survived a restaurant partnership with martial arts action-star Steven Seagal during Seagal's glory days following the breakout hit movie, Above the Law. James described the business relationship with Seagal as interesting. “It was before Seagal went to the other side.” James Pomerantz novels before The Breacher's Playbook include Ghost Bandit, Undisclosed Sibling and The Spitting Image of My Father. James wrote a 2004 biography entitled They Call Me Sid Rock…Rodeo's Extreme Cowboy. (Triumph Books, Chicago) The book was a colorful expose of Sid Steiner, 2002 PRCA World Champion Steer Wrestler. The Steiner family is Texas rodeo royalty. Sid's father Bobby Steiner was a PRCA World Champion Bull Rider in 1973. James lost his wife, Mary, in 2019. They raised four kids in Winnetka, Illinois. James now resides in the Chicago area near his family. The Breachers Playbook: https://tactical16.com/product/the-breachers-playbook/ Today's Sponsors: Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ TrueWerk: Check out the full lineup and get 15 percent off your first order. https://www.truewerk.com/clearedhot  

In Michigan Vs. Everybody: Inside the Wolverines' 2023 National Championship Season (Triumph Books, 2024), The Detroit News' Angelique Chengelis expertly retraces an unforgettable championship season. Featuring in-depth reporting and an unforgettable cast of characters including Jim Harbaugh, J.J. McCarthy, Roman Wilson, and Junior Colson, this is the story of how the Wolverines rallied together amid adversity, silenced their critics, and returned championship glory to Ann Arbor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Michigan Vs. Everybody: Inside the Wolverines' 2023 National Championship Season (Triumph Books, 2024), The Detroit News' Angelique Chengelis expertly retraces an unforgettable championship season. Featuring in-depth reporting and an unforgettable cast of characters including Jim Harbaugh, J.J. McCarthy, Roman Wilson, and Junior Colson, this is the story of how the Wolverines rallied together amid adversity, silenced their critics, and returned championship glory to Ann Arbor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

Maggie Mertens www.MaggieMertens.com) is a writer, journalist, and editor located in Seattle. Her essays and reporting have appeared in The Atlantic, NPR, Sports Illustrated, ESPNw, Deadspin, VICE, The Cut, Glamour, Pacific Standard, Refinery29, and Creative Nonfiction, among others. Her work has also appeared in The Year's Best Sports Writing 2021 (Triumph Books), Women and Sports in the United States (The University of Chicago Press), and has been nominated for the 2021 Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sportswriting. She earned a B.A. in English Literature and Italian Studies from Smith College, and an M.F.A. in Creative-Nonfiction Writing from The New School. Today we discuss her new book Better, faster, Farther: How Running Changed Everything we Know About Women. Maggie is a greta story teller and her book/interview discuss the earliest stages of women's running, from the 1896 Olympic marathon, the myth of women collapsing on the track in the 1928 Olympics that set women's sport back decades, to Paula Radcliff, Caitlin Clark and modern day women in sport. Connect with Maggie at www.MaggieMertens.com.  NEW WOC MASTERMIND AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM As you may have heard, we decided to cancel our 2024 Way of Champions Conference, which opens up the opportunity for us to begin a year long mastermind and coach certification program in the Way of Champions and CTGP materials. If you want to simply take a deeper dive then ever offered before into your coaching and personal development, or work within your school or club improving coaching or transforming the culture, or you want to hit the road as a speaker and presenter working with teams and youth sports organizations, we will give you the tools and support to do so. We are collecting names who are interested at this moment in learning more, you can do so by clicking here and adding your name and email to the list. PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS! Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Stanford Lacrosse, Middlebury College, Colby College, Rutgers University, and many other champions are using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  There are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences

Today I talked to Ben Kaplan about his new book (co-authored with Danny Parkins) Pipeline to the Pros: How D3 Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA (Triumph Books, 2024). Jeff Van Gundy. Brad Stevens. Frank Vogel. Mike Budenholzer. Tom Thibodeau. Sam Presti. Leon Rose. Before you knew his name, before he drafted your favorite player, before he guided your team to a championship, he had a playing career of his own at an NCAA Division III college. He didn't play for fortune – the NBA was out of reach, and his school didn't even give athletic scholarships. He didn't play for fame – his games weren't televised, and the stands were rarely full. Whatever the motivation, he simply couldn't give up the game of basketball. And that didn't change after graduation, when it was time to pick a career path. For the first time in league history, NBA coaches and general managers are just as likely to have played Division III basketball as they are to have played in the NBA. While the number of former D3 players working in the NBA is higher than ever, small college alums have served in leadership positions since the league's founding. They shaped the NBA into what it is today, playing integral roles in the Lakers' initial success in Los Angeles, the inception of several expansion franchises, the creation of the popular All-Star Weekend dunk contest, the globalization of the league, and more. Their improbable and inspiring journeys tell a bigger story – the history of small college athletics, the evolution of coaching and management in the NBA, and the hiring practices in the most competitive fields. Their alma maters were small, but their impact on the game, and the implications of their success, loom large. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today I talked to Ben Kaplan about his new book (co-authored with Danny Parkins) Pipeline to the Pros: How D3 Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA (Triumph Books, 2024). Jeff Van Gundy. Brad Stevens. Frank Vogel. Mike Budenholzer. Tom Thibodeau. Sam Presti. Leon Rose. Before you knew his name, before he drafted your favorite player, before he guided your team to a championship, he had a playing career of his own at an NCAA Division III college. He didn't play for fortune – the NBA was out of reach, and his school didn't even give athletic scholarships. He didn't play for fame – his games weren't televised, and the stands were rarely full. Whatever the motivation, he simply couldn't give up the game of basketball. And that didn't change after graduation, when it was time to pick a career path. For the first time in league history, NBA coaches and general managers are just as likely to have played Division III basketball as they are to have played in the NBA. While the number of former D3 players working in the NBA is higher than ever, small college alums have served in leadership positions since the league's founding. They shaped the NBA into what it is today, playing integral roles in the Lakers' initial success in Los Angeles, the inception of several expansion franchises, the creation of the popular All-Star Weekend dunk contest, the globalization of the league, and more. Their improbable and inspiring journeys tell a bigger story – the history of small college athletics, the evolution of coaching and management in the NBA, and the hiring practices in the most competitive fields. Their alma maters were small, but their impact on the game, and the implications of their success, loom large. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

Today I talked to Ben Kaplan about his new book (co-authored with Danny Parkins) Pipeline to the Pros: How D3 Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA (Triumph Books, 2024). Jeff Van Gundy. Brad Stevens. Frank Vogel. Mike Budenholzer. Tom Thibodeau. Sam Presti. Leon Rose. Before you knew his name, before he drafted your favorite player, before he guided your team to a championship, he had a playing career of his own at an NCAA Division III college. He didn't play for fortune – the NBA was out of reach, and his school didn't even give athletic scholarships. He didn't play for fame – his games weren't televised, and the stands were rarely full. Whatever the motivation, he simply couldn't give up the game of basketball. And that didn't change after graduation, when it was time to pick a career path. For the first time in league history, NBA coaches and general managers are just as likely to have played Division III basketball as they are to have played in the NBA. While the number of former D3 players working in the NBA is higher than ever, small college alums have served in leadership positions since the league's founding. They shaped the NBA into what it is today, playing integral roles in the Lakers' initial success in Los Angeles, the inception of several expansion franchises, the creation of the popular All-Star Weekend dunk contest, the globalization of the league, and more. Their improbable and inspiring journeys tell a bigger story – the history of small college athletics, the evolution of coaching and management in the NBA, and the hiring practices in the most competitive fields. Their alma maters were small, but their impact on the game, and the implications of their success, loom large. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Today I talked to Ben Kaplan about his new book (co-authored with Danny Parkins) Pipeline to the Pros: How D3 Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA (Triumph Books, 2024). Jeff Van Gundy. Brad Stevens. Frank Vogel. Mike Budenholzer. Tom Thibodeau. Sam Presti. Leon Rose. Before you knew his name, before he drafted your favorite player, before he guided your team to a championship, he had a playing career of his own at an NCAA Division III college. He didn't play for fortune – the NBA was out of reach, and his school didn't even give athletic scholarships. He didn't play for fame – his games weren't televised, and the stands were rarely full. Whatever the motivation, he simply couldn't give up the game of basketball. And that didn't change after graduation, when it was time to pick a career path. For the first time in league history, NBA coaches and general managers are just as likely to have played Division III basketball as they are to have played in the NBA. While the number of former D3 players working in the NBA is higher than ever, small college alums have served in leadership positions since the league's founding. They shaped the NBA into what it is today, playing integral roles in the Lakers' initial success in Los Angeles, the inception of several expansion franchises, the creation of the popular All-Star Weekend dunk contest, the globalization of the league, and more. Their improbable and inspiring journeys tell a bigger story – the history of small college athletics, the evolution of coaching and management in the NBA, and the hiring practices in the most competitive fields. Their alma maters were small, but their impact on the game, and the implications of their success, loom large. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Children nowadays have the luxury of being able to choose from a wide range of athletic activities. Though this is fantastic for their long-term development, youth sports have become more intense and competitive than ever before, which can pose a risk to our kids' mental health and overall well-being. So, how can we raise happy, healthy athletes while nurturing them into kind, compassionate, confident, and well-focused young adults who are empowered to passionately pursue their goals? Introducing Kirsten Jones, Peak Performance and Sports Parenting Coach and author of ‘Raising Empowered Athletes'. Packed with actionable advice, this episode is the ultimate roadmap if you're a parent trying to navigate the challenges, decisions, and pressures of youth sports! Listen and Learn:  What are the advantages of our kids engaging in sports? What are the biggest pitfalls of our modern-day youth sports culture? How can we support instead of pressure our athletes? Ways to help increase internal motivation in your kids How to identify if your child is participating in sports solely just to please you?  Resources:  Kirsten's book, Raising Empowered Athletes: A Youth Sports Parenting Guide for Raising Happy, Brave, and Resilient Kids Please sign up to receive updates, hear the podcast, or schedule a call at kirstenjonesinc.com @kirstenjonesinc (Facebook and X) @kirstenjonescoach (Instagram and LinkedIn) About Kirsten Jones Kirsten Jones, Peak Performance and Sports Parenting Coach, is a co-host of the #RaisingAthletes Podcast (with Susie Walton) and a motivational speaker. Her first parenting book, Raising Empowered Athletes, launched August 8, 2023 from Triumph Books. Kirsten, a Hall of Fame DI volleyball player from William and Mary and fifteen year NIKE executive, clients include teen athletes (and their parents), where she helps them learn how to reach their goals by releasing their limitations. Kirsten and her husband are raising three athletes themselves (ages 23, 20, & 17) in Los Angeles. Her boys are both DI basketball players and her daughter plays high school volleyball. Kirsten also coaches club volleyball and enjoys traveling anytime she gets the chance. Related Episodes:  324. Toxic Achievement Culture with Jennifer Wallace 328. How to Navigate Change with Brad Stulberg 293. Quit with Annie Duke 205. Thrivers with Michele Borba 194. How to Be (and Raise) an Adult with Julie Lythcott-Haims 161. The Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey 17. Sports Psychology with Elizabeth Boyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with peak performance and sport parenting coach Kirsten Jones, who is the author of the recently released book "Raising Empowered Athletes". Tonya and Kirsten discuss tools for all athletes to be their best as well as best practices for supporting your kids or friends as they pursue their riding aspirations. Tonya also shares a strategy called "riding with bookends" that helps strengthen your pre-ride routine and your focus in the moment. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.  Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest:  Kirsten Jones, Peak Performance and Sports Parenting Coach, is a co-host of the #RaisingAthletes Podcast (with Susie Walton) and a motivational speaker. Her first parenting book, Raising Empowered Athletes, launched on August 8, 2023 from Triumph Books. Kirsten is a Hall of Fame Division 1 volleyball player from William and Mary and a 15 year Nike executive. Her clients include teen athletes and their parents, and Kirsten helps them to learn how to reach their goals by releasing their limitations. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal Nutrition, Wordley Martin Premium Equestrian Surfaces, America Cryo, LAURACEA, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard, Good Boy, Eddie and World Equestrian Center

If not for you I'm not sure where this thing would have gone. I had never heard of TJ Rives until he appeared on my cell phone offering his help in guiding 143 podcasts over three years. Well done younger man.There's no sense of melancholy here though I wish I had more guests to interview. Some declined, others never bothered to respond but the nearly 100 I corralled managed to turn this project into a rousing success. And they weren't just from the broadcast industry. There was an umpire, hockey franchise owner, PA announcer, national anthem singer and baseball executive, among others. There were absolute legends such as Brent Musburger and Bob Costas and women who have had a dramatic impact on our industry.Through it all I had a blast. Each podcast involved around 8 hours of work, more than half of it editing while scouring for sound bites that fit the conversation. And there three others who were very involved in this podcast. Thank you Will Hatczel, Tatiana Shinkan and Nick Tocci.But most importantly you, the listener, some of you who took the time to comment on social media. I really appreciated that.And I wrote a book on the podcast, “Tell me a story I don't know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends” which is available on Amazon Books. Thank you Triumph Books for taking a chance on a very unique project.Who knows what's next but I can tell you this for certain: I'm not done yet!"Tell me a story I don't know" has been part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" which can be followed/subscribed on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

If not for you I'm not sure where this thing would have gone. I had never heard of TJ Rives until he appeared on my cell phone offering his help in guiding 143 podcasts over three years. Well done younger man.There's no sense of melancholy here though I wish I had more guests to interview. Some declined, others never bothered to respond but the nearly 100 I corralled managed to turn this project into a rousing success. And they weren't just from the broadcast industry. There was an umpire, hockey franchise owner, PA announcer, national anthem singer and baseball executive, among others. There were absolute legends such as Brent Musburger and Bob Costas and women who have had a dramatic impact on our industry.Through it all I had a blast. Each podcast involved around 8 hours of work, more than half of it editing while scouring for sound bites that fit the conversation. And there three others who were very involved in this podcast. Thank you Will Hatczel, Tatiana Shinkan and Nick Tocci.But most importantly you, the listener, some of you who took the time to comment on social media. I really appreciated that.And I wrote a book on the podcast, “Tell me a story I don't know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends” which is available on Amazon Books. Thank you Triumph Books for taking a chance on a very unique project.Who knows what's next but I can tell you this for certain: I'm not done yet!"Tell me a story I don't know" has been part of the "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast" which can be followed/subscribed on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

If not for you I'm not sure where this thing would have gone. I had never heard of TJ Rives until he appeared on my cell phone offering his help in guiding 143 podcasts over three years.Well done younger man.There's no sense of melancholy here though I wish I had more guests to interview. Some declined, others never bothered to respond but the nearly 100 I corralled managed to turn this project into a rousing success. And they weren't just from the broadcast industry. There was an umpire, hockey franchise owner, PA announcer, national anthem singer and baseball executive, among others. There were absolute legends such as Brent Musburger and Bob Costas and women who have had a dramatic impact on our industry.The final episode is out Tuesday.Through it all I had a blast. Each podcast involved around 8 hours of work, more than half of it editing while scouring for sound bites that fit the conversation. And there three others who were very involved in this podcast. Thank you Will Hatczel, Tatiana Shinkan and Nick Tocci.But most importantly you, the listener, some of you who took the time to comment on social media. I really appreciated that.And I wrote a book on the podcast, “Tell me a story I don't know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends” which is available on Amazon Books. Thank you Triumph Books for taking a chance on a very unique project.Who knows what's next but I can tell you this for certain: I'm not done yet!"Tell me a story I don't know" has been part of the Last Word on Sports podcast feed, which continues on. Make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Google, Spotify, etc.!

If not for you I'm not sure where this thing would have gone. I had never heard of TJ Rives until he appeared on my cell phone offering his help in guiding 143 podcasts over three years.Well done younger man.There's no sense of melancholy here though I wish I had more guests to interview. Some declined, others never bothered to respond but the nearly 100 I corralled managed to turn this project into a rousing success. And they weren't just from the broadcast industry. There was an umpire, hockey franchise owner, PA announcer, national anthem singer and baseball executive, among others. There were absolute legends such as Brent Musburger and Bob Costas and women who have had a dramatic impact on our industry.The final episode is out Tuesday.Through it all I had a blast. Each podcast involved around 8 hours of work, more than half of it editing while scouring for sound bites that fit the conversation. And there three others who were very involved in this podcast. Thank you Will Hatczel, Tatiana Shinkan and Nick Tocci.But most importantly you, the listener, some of you who took the time to comment on social media. I really appreciated that.And I wrote a book on the podcast, “Tell me a story I don't know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends” which is available on Amazon Books. Thank you Triumph Books for taking a chance on a very unique project.Who knows what's next but I can tell you this for certain: I'm not done yet!"Tell me a story I don't know" has been part of the Last Word on Sports podcast feed, which continues on. Make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Google, Spotify, etc.!

Mary Wise is in the midst of her 33 year as head volleyball coach at Florida where she's established numerous records not the least of which is winning 25 SEC titles and appearing in 8 final fours. She credits the university for giving her the resources to help recruit the best athletes in the country while also crediting her staff. And to think back in 1981 Wise became the youngest ever coach in NCAA history when she was hired to run Iowa State's program. She was 21. “How in over my head was I? The seniors were just a year younger than me! When I started there was no NCAA championships for women.”From there, the native of Evanston, Illinois moved on to Kentucky where for one season she was the head coach and where she married her husband Mark Wise. Name sound familiar? Mark is a basketball analyst for the SEC on ESPN.Mary was recently inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame, where I had the pleasure of meeting this highly successful woman.Mary has had a remarkable run in Gainesville but the one achievement she's not reached is winning an NCAA a title. Perhaps, this season?"Tell me a story I don't know" is part of the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.And now, it's a book available from Triumph Books just in time for the holidays!

Mary Wise is in the midst of her 33 year as head volleyball coach at Florida where she's established numerous records not the least of which is winning 25 SEC titles and appearing in 8 final fours. She credits the university for giving her the resources to help recruit the best athletes in the country while also crediting her staff. And to think back in 1981 Wise became the youngest ever coach in NCAA history when she was hired to run Iowa State's program. She was 21. “How in over my head was I? The seniors were just a year younger than me! When I started there was no NCAA championships for women.”From there, the native of Evanston, Illinois moved on to Kentucky where for one season she was the head coach and where she married her husband Mark Wise. Name sound familiar? Mark is a basketball analyst for the SEC on ESPN.Mary was recently inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame, where I had the pleasure of meeting this highly successful woman.Mary has had a remarkable run in Gainesville but the one achievement she's not reached is winning an NCAA a title. Perhaps, this season?"Tell me a story I don't know" is part of the "Last Word on Sports Media" podcast feed and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.And now, it's a book available from Triumph Books just in time for the holidays!

After finally getting Northwestern into its first NCAA Basketball Tournament, Chris Collins ran into problems. The Wildcats couldn't produce winning seasons. His job security was tenuous, at best. But last March, Collins' team not only made the big dance, he was named coach of the year! Collins admits the pressure has been on him since childhood. Remember, his father is Doug Collins, renowned NBA player, coach and broadcaster. But Chris was up to the task.He was an outstanding high school player, a pivotal piece during his four years at Duke where he also became associate head coach under the legendary Mike Krzyzewski.Now in his 12th season at the Evanston, Illinois campus, Collins is hoping to lead a veteran squad to back to back trips to the big dance.In part one of this compelling podcast, Collins also delves into life as an intensely scrutinized basketball person and his opinions on the player portal and the NIL.“Tell me a story I don't know” is presented by Mr.Duct (mrductcleaning.com) and through Triumph Books, “Tell me a story I don't know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends” is available for pre order on Amazon books.Hear "Tell me a story I don't know" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

After finally getting Northwestern into its first NCAA Basketball Tournament, Chris Collins ran into problems. The Wildcats couldn't produce winning seasons. His job security was tenuous, at best. But last March, Collins' team not only made the big dance, he was named coach of the year! Collins admits the pressure has been on him since childhood. Remember, his father is Doug Collins, renowned NBA player, coach and broadcaster. But Chris was up to the task.He was an outstanding high school player, a pivotal piece during his four years at Duke where he also became associate head coach under the legendary Mike Krzyzewski.Now in his 12th season at the Evanston, Illinois campus, Collins is hoping to lead a veteran squad to back to back trips to the big dance.In part one of this compelling podcast, Collins also delves into life as an intensely scrutinized basketball person and his opinions on the player portal and the NIL.“Tell me a story I don't know” is presented by Mr.Duct (mrductcleaning.com) and through Triumph Books, “Tell me a story I don't know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends” is available for pre order on Amazon books.Hear "Tell me a story I don't know" as part of the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

After finally getting Northwestern into its first NCAA Basketball Tournament, Chris Collins ran into problems. The Wildcats couldn't produce winning seasons. His job security was tenuous, at best. But last March, Collins' team not only made the big dance, he was named coach of the year! Collins admits the pressure has been on him since childhood. Remember, his father is Doug Collins, renowned NBA player, coach and broadcaster. But Chris was up to the task.He was an outstanding high school player, a pivotal piece during his four years at Duke where he also became associate head coach under the legendary Mike Krzyzewski.Now in his 12th season at the Evanston, Illinois campus, Collins is hoping to lead a veteran squad to back to back trips to the big dance.In part one of this compelling podcast, Collins also delves into life as an intensely scrutinized basketball person and his opinions on the player portal and the NIL.“Tell me a story I don't know” is partt of the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed presented by Mr.Duct (mrductcleaning.com) and through Triumph Books, “Tell me a story I don't know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends” is available for pre order on Amazon books.

After finally getting Northwestern into its first NCAA Basketball Tournament, Chris Collins ran into problems. The Wildcats couldn't produce winning seasons. His job security was tenuous, at best. But last March, Collins' team not only made the big dance, he was named coach of the year! Collins admits the pressure has been on him since childhood. Remember, his father is Doug Collins, renowned NBA player, coach and broadcaster. But Chris was up to the task.He was an outstanding high school player, a pivotal piece during his four years at Duke where he also became associate head coach under the legendary Mike Krzyzewski.Now in his 12th season at the Evanston, Illinois campus, Collins is hoping to lead a veteran squad to back to back trips to the big dance.In part one of this compelling podcast, Collins also delves into life as an intensely scrutinized basketball person and his opinions on the player portal and the NIL.“Tell me a story I don't know” is partt of the Last Word on Sports Media podcast feed presented by Mr.Duct (mrductcleaning.com) and through Triumph Books, “Tell me a story I don't know: Conversations with Chicago sports legends” is available for pre order on Amazon books.

Jim Deshaies, better known as JD, once went on a campaign to get one vote for the Hall of Fame. It was all for fun and yes, he did that one vote! Deshaies spent 12 seasons pitching in the big leagues, half of them with the Houston Astros who were then in the National League. Shortly after he retired, JD found himself in the Astros TV booth as an analyst and 16 years later, found himself in the same position at Wrigley Field.He's been with the Cubs for the last 11 seasons adding keen observations while keeping a dry sense of humor. “Mark Grace lost his gig in Arizona," Deshaies says on the show. "The Diamondbacks came hard after Bob Brenly, (who had been with the Cubs) and Len Kasper, the teams lead TV voice said how would you like to come here?” Deshaies said yes and for the last 11 seasons has worked with Kasper and most recently, Jon “Boog” Sciambi. “ Boog's great. We have a lot of fun.”JD has also watched this Cubs team do something few expected them to do, contend for a playoff position Deshaies notes how free agents such as Cody Bellinger and Dansby Swanson have made a huge difference. Bellinger signed a one year deal and Deshaies knows it will take a big number to keep him, especially with Scott Boras as his agent.Now 63, Deshaies has no intentions of retiring. He loves the gig working along side Jon “Boog” Sciambi But this native of a small town in upstate New York which is close to the Canadian border claims he have no problems if this was it. He's had a wonderful career.For now it would appear that career is expected to continue.Tell me a story I don't know is partnered with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and proudly presented by Mr. Duct and the book, “Tell Me A Story I Don't Know: Conversations with Chicago Sports Legends” is now available for presale through Triumph Books on Amazon books.Also stay engaged with all the content at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts

Jim Deshaies, better known as JD, once went on a campaign to get one vote for the Hall of Fame. It was all for fun and yes, he did that one vote! Deshaies spent 12 seasons pitching in the big leagues, half of them with the Houston Astros who were then in the National League. Shortly after he retired, JD found himself in the Astros TV booth as an analyst and 16 years later, found himself in the same position at Wrigley Field.He's been with the Cubs for the last 11 seasons adding keen observations while keeping a dry sense of humor. “Mark Grace lost his gig in Arizona," Deshaies says on the show. "The Diamondbacks came hard after Bob Brenly, (who had been with the Cubs) and Len Kasper, the teams lead TV voice said how would you like to come here?” Deshaies said yes and for the last 11 seasons has worked with Kasper and most recently, Jon “Boog” Sciambi. “ Boog's great. We have a lot of fun.”JD has also watched this Cubs team do something few expected them to do, contend for a playoff position Deshaies notes how free agents such as Cody Bellinger and Dansby Swanson have made a huge difference. Bellinger signed a one year deal and Deshaies knows it will take a big number to keep him, especially with Scott Boras as his agent.Now 63, Deshaies has no intentions of retiring. He loves the gig working along side Jon “Boog” Sciambi But this native of a small town in upstate New York which is close to the Canadian border claims he have no problems if this was it. He's had a wonderful career.For now it would appear that career is expected to continue.Tell me a story I don't know is partnered with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and proudly presented by Mr. Duct and the book, “Tell Me A Story I Don't Know: Conversations with Chicago Sports Legends” is now available for presale through Triumph Books on Amazon books.Also stay engaged with all the content at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts

Jim Deshaies, better known as JD, once went on a campaign to get one vote for the Hall of Fame. It was all for fun and yes, he did that one vote! Deshaies spent 12 seasons pitching in the big leagues, half of them with the Houston Astros who were then in the National League. Shortly after he retired, JD found himself in the Astros TV booth as an analyst and 16 years later, found himself in the same position at Wrigley Field. He's been with the Cubs for the last 11 seasons adding keen observations while keeping a dry sense of humor.JD has also watched this Cubs team do something few expected them to do, contend for a playoff position Deshaies notes how free agents such as Cody Bellinger and Dansby Swanson have made a huge difference. Bellinger signed a one year deal and Deshaies knows it will take a big number to keep him, especially with Scott Boras as his agent.Now 63, Deshaies has no intentions of retiring. He loves the gig working along side Jon “Boog” Sciambi But this native of a small town in upstate New York which is close to the Canadian border claims he have no problems if this was it. He's had a wonderful career.For now it would appear that career is expected to continue.Tell me a story I don't know is partnered with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and proudly presented by Mr. Duct and the book, “Tell Me A Story I Don't Know: Conversations with Chicago Sports Legends” is now available for presale through Triumph Books on Amazon books.

Jim Deshaies, better known as JD, once went on a campaign to get one vote for the Hall of Fame. It was all for fun and yes, he did that one vote! Deshaies spent 12 seasons pitching in the big leagues, half of them with the Houston Astros who were then in the National League. Shortly after he retired, JD found himself in the Astros TV booth as an analyst and 16 years later, found himself in the same position at Wrigley Field. He's been with the Cubs for the last 11 seasons adding keen observations while keeping a dry sense of humor.JD has also watched this Cubs team do something few expected them to do, contend for a playoff position Deshaies notes how free agents such as Cody Bellinger and Dansby Swanson have made a huge difference. Bellinger signed a one year deal and Deshaies knows it will take a big number to keep him, especially with Scott Boras as his agent.Now 63, Deshaies has no intentions of retiring. He loves the gig working along side Jon “Boog” Sciambi But this native of a small town in upstate New York which is close to the Canadian border claims he have no problems if this was it. He's had a wonderful career.For now it would appear that career is expected to continue.Tell me a story I don't know is partnered with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and proudly presented by Mr. Duct and the book, “Tell Me A Story I Don't Know: Conversations with Chicago Sports Legends” is now available for presale through Triumph Books on Amazon books.

With the imminent publication of his memoir A Mic For All Seasons, the most versatile sports broadcaster in North America Kenny Albert talks about learning by osmosis from Dad Marv and Uncles Al & Steve, working alongside The Great One Wayne Gretzky [and #99 writing the foreword to his book], taking over for ‘the Vin Scully of hockey' Mike ‘Doc' Emrick, the confusion about how John Tavares pronounces his own name, starting his career as the voice of the AHL's Baltimore Skipjacks while rooming on the road with the NHL's 3rd all-time winningest coach Barry Trotz, working 37 days in the Edmonton NHL covid bubble, covering the biggest moments in the US vs Canada rivalry in both Mens & Womens Olympic hockey, how close he came to NOT meeting his future wife while working the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals for NHL Radio, why the controversial ‘FoxTrax' glowing puck was actually ahead of its time, his love for ‘The World's Most Famous Arena' Madison Square Garden [and for the Vancouver Canucks!], how he managed to somehow cover 4 different pro sports over just 4 days, and why the Jose Bautista bat flip is the single most asked about call from his 30+ year/3000+ game broadcasting career! Kenny Albert's A Mic for All Seasons can be preordered NOW wherever you like to get your books...go to publisher Triumph Books for more info at https://www.triumphbooks.com/ TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirsten Jones is a former Division I volleyball player and esteemed member of The College of William and Mary's Hall of Fame, recognized for her outstanding athletic achievements. With a remarkable career at NIKE spanning over fourteen years, she served as a footwear executive across Europe and at the company's headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Currently, Kirsten has embarked on a new path as a motivational speaker, writer, and Peak Performance Coach, specializing in guiding and inspiring teen and professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. As a co-host of the #RaisingAthletes Podcast and a contributing author to "Winning Mindset: Elite Strategies for Peak Performance," she shares her expertise in youth sports and peak performance. Kirsten's forthcoming book, "Raising Empowered Athletes," is set to be published in August 2023 by Triumph Books. Passionate about empowering young athletes, she contributes her insights as a guest expert to various websites, including GrownandFlown.com and ILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.com. Kirsten and her husband, Evan, are nurturing three teenage/young adult athletes in Los Angeles, where she continues to make a significant impact on the world of sports and personal development.Connect with Kirsten on Instagram.You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/.The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at klauersebas@gmail.com.

Guest: Mike Prada, NBA Staff Editor for The Athletic and AuthorNBA Staff Editor for The Athletic and author Mike Prada joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on how spacing and the three-point shot changed how we coach.Mike Prada is an NBA analyst, writer, and editor who specializes in writing about dense topics like Xs and Os in a way all fans can understand. He currently works for The Athletic after spending 10 years running SB Nation's NBA coverage. He is the author of Spaced Out: How the NBA's Three-Point Revolution Changed Everything You Thought You Knew About Basketball, published by Triumph Books.Breakdown1:00 - Spaced Out Book4:30 - Importance of Space8:00 - Shooting the Three13:00 - Three-Point Revolution17:30 - Humans Playing Humans25:00 - Off The Ball Actions27:39 - 28:14 - BAsketball Immersion AD January 202328:30 - Analytics30:00 - Position Less vs. Defining Positions36:00 - Giving Freedom38:00 - Big Team Talk40:00 - Predefined Role43:00 - Notice Progress46:00 - Impact on Offense and Space Created51:00 - Evolution in Coaching54:30 - Curiosity55:30 - ConclusionMike Prada's Bio:Bio: https://theathletic.com/author/mike-prada/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikePradaNBABasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Let's make you a little bit smarter about the history of the sport you are doing! Let's talk about climbing history, with Zofia Reych. They have written a book about climbing history - although it's not the typical kind of history book that you would expect. Zofia connects for example social questions and historical facts with the climbing history and also tells their own climbing history in the book. And you will learn how the sport became what it is today. So have fun with the talk with Zofia and if you like - read the book! It's called “Born to Climb: From rock climbing pioneers to Olympic athletes” Cover picture by Andy Day / @kiellgram +Shownotes + Zofia Reych on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/upthatrock/?hl=de The book “Born to Climb: From rock climbing pioneers to Olympic athletes” https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/born-to-climb Zofias booklist: MacFarlane, R., “Mountains of the Mind: A History of a Fascination”, Granta, 2003 https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1046569737?utm_source=www.billiger.de&utm_medium=PSM&ProvID=11002841&pup_e=5664&pup_cid=406307&pup_id=A1046569737&soluteclid=b674cc1f1806438bbad051283c78b6b1 Stephen, L., “The Playground of Europe”, Longmans, Green & Co., 1907 https://www.hugendubel.de/de/buch_kartoniert/leslie_stephen-playground_of_europe_the-2915390-produkt-details.html?tduid=16814faba0a4459f252b5a935bf942aa&utm_source=trd&utm_medium=af&partner=tradedoubler&*_td_*KEEP_NEWEST Dowling, C., “The Frailty Myth”, Random House, 2008 https://www.hugendubel.de/de/taschenbuch/colette_dowling-the_frailty_myth-3358601-produkt-details.html?tduid=16814faba0a4459f252b5a935bf942aa&utm_source=trd&utm_medium=af&partner=tradedoubler&adCode=520R10G22A11P&utm_content=Lkg Pilley, D., Climbing Days, Harcourt Brace, 1935 https://www.hugendubel.de/de/taschenbuch/dorothy_pilley-climbing_days-15023938-produkt-details.html Spence, M., D., "Dispossessing the Wilderness: Indian Removal and the Making of the National Parks", Oxford University Press, 2000 https://www.hugendubel.de/de/taschenbuch/mark_david_spence-dispossessing_the_wilderness_indian_removal_and_the_making_of_the_national_parks-3601349-produkt-details.html Dawes, J., "Full of Myself: Johnny Dawes", Johnny Dawes Books, 2011 https://www.hugendubel.de/de/buch_gebunden/johnny_dawes-full_of_myself-18135321-produkt-details.html Hill, L., Child, G., “Climbing Free: My Life in the Vertical World”, W. W. Norton & Company, 2002 https://www.hugendubel.de/de/taschenbuch/lynn_hill-climbing_free_my_life_in_the_vertical_world-2192001-produkt-details.html Burgman, J., “High Drama: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of American Competition Climbing”, Triumph Books, 2020 https://www.hugendubel.de/de/taschenbuch/john_burgman-high_drama_the_rise_fall_and_rebirth_of_american_competition_climbing-37705907-produkt-details.html Bourdieau, P., Sport and Social Class, SAGE Journals, 1978 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/053901847801700603?journalCode=ssic Smart, D., “Paul Preuss: Lord of the Abyss: Life and Death at the Birth of Free-Climbing”, Rocky Mountain Books, 2019 https://www.hugendubel.de/de/buch_gebunden/david_smart-paul_preuss_lord_of_the_abyss_life_and_death_at_the_birth_of_free_climbing-37040482-produkt-details.html Zofias movie list: Valley Uprising, Mortimer, P., Rosen, N., Sender Film Productions, USA, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o86TpaSBcWw "E Pericoloso Sporgersi", Nicod, R., France, 1985 https://www.mntnfilm.com/en/film/e-pericoloso-sporgersi-1985 “La Dura Dura”, Lowell, J., Big Up Productions, Sender Films, USA, 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtqkA8lZquE “The Story of the Indian Face: the UK's First E9 Climb”, teamBMC, accessed 20.03.2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMX4NAw0NSE Magst du mich bei meiner Podcast-Arbeit unterstützen? Damit ich meine Arbeit machen kann gibt es auf der Plattform Steady ein Crowdfunding. Here is the link to my Steady crowdfunding: https://steadyhq.com/de/binwegbouldern

It's Week 2 of the NHL season, but with the Chicago Blackhawks not playing until Friday, Greg Boysen, Mario Tirabassi, and Jay Zawaski welcomed the AP's Stephen Whyno, whose book, 'Odd Man In: Hockey's Emergency Goalies and the Wildest One-Day Job in Sports,' is available now via Triumph Books. Later, they discussed Pierre LeBrun's piece on the timeline for a Patrick Kane trade. BUY BLACKHAWKS TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1441554/10874 TAILGATE WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH:  http://CHGOLocker.com  FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:  Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports  Use Code: CHGO for 50% off 2 or more pairs at https://ShadyRays.com - Buy One, Get One Free. Check out pinsandaces.com and use code CHGO to receive 15% off your first order and get free shipping. GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: http://www.allchgo.com/newsletter Check out FOCO for merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/CHGO and use promo code “CHGO” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Just visit https://athleticgreens.com/CHGOBlackhawks Visit https://weberinc.sjv.io/CHGO_Traveler to get yourself the best grill for tailgating from Weber Grills! Visit https://dkng.co/CHGO to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “CHGO” If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. Bet must win. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Free Bets are non-cashable and cannot be withdrawn. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Free Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Promotional offer period ends 1/15/23. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. #Blackhawks #ChicagoBlackhawks  #HopOnTheRide  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 246 of the Sports Media Podcast features a sports media conversation with Boston Globe sports media writer Chad Finn and The Big Lead editor in chief Kyle Koster. They are followed by J.A. Adande, the Director of Sports Journalism at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and the editor of the new anthology, “Year's Best Sports Writing 2022.” In this podcast, Finn and Koster discuss showing replays of injuries on NFL broadcasts; how brain injuries are talked about on air;  Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit discussing Tua's Tagovailoa injury; Amazon Prime Video's Week 4 viewership of 11.7 million viewers; will a TV deal for LIV ever come and will sponsors want to be part of it; complaints over college football cut-ins for Aaron Judge; what we think about the upcoming NHL coverage and more. Adande discusses the editing process for Triumph Books' Year's Best Sports Writing 2022; what he was looking for with submissions; finding stories that reflect the current moment in sports; where we are with longform sports journalism;  having the Concussion Legacy Foundation staff give a lecture every year at Medill, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From time to time, The Coaching Podcast understands that we all lead busy lives, and sometimes you might have less than 10 minutes in your daily schedule to listen to The Coaching Podcast for inspiration. Therefore, our guest coaches this week are Coach Mick (Chris Michalowski) and Jorge Capestany - performance coaches who walk their talk. With years of coaching experience, these bite-sized interviews, from years ago, still hold true today when we reflect on their responses as to what makes a great coach: Coach Mick (1 min, 50 seconds) - believes that a great coach has passion, compassion and empathy. Coach Capestany (4 mins, 58 seconds) - believes that a great coach can see possibilities, is a lifelong learner and can customize their content to meet the needs of the learner. Emma is very grateful to Jorge and his wife, Coach Marty, for their hospitality of love over the years and for introducing her to Coach Mick during a Polar Vortex in Michigan when they were both speaking at a high school conference. You can learn more about each coach below: Coach Mick, Chris Michalowski, USPTA Elite Professional & USTA High Performance Coach From Coach Mick: My ultimate goal is to get to know you better, but first I will fill you in on who I am, just to break the ice. My name is Chris Michalowski. I am a USPTA Tennis Professional and Director of Tennis at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa (click here to see) in one of the most pristine areas of Northern Michigan. Next to my faith, wife and family, tennis is a passion of mine that I hold dear to since I started playing, seriously anyway, at the age of 13. Tennis really broke me out of my shell and gave me confidence in many different areas of my life. I became a ranked junior player and was one match away from winning a state championship in high school. Three years after I started playing, I started teaching at the Midland Community Tennis Center, in Midland Michigan. It is known as one of the top clubs in the nation and recently, Midland won the “Best Tennis Town” by the United States Tennis Association. I loved to teach and wanted to learn as much as I could about the game (it helped my playing too). I knew that teaching was in my future, but my coach at the time encouraged me to stay in Architecture, my other career consideration , because of the long hours and the toll tennis takes on the body. I was accepted into the University of Cincinnati's architecture program, which was rated very high at the time, but the long hours in the studio kept me from playing and teaching. While at Cincinnati, the Ferris State University coach called and informed me that he wanted me to play on the team and take part in their new Professional Tennis Management program, the first ever, endorsed by the United States Professional Tennis Association. I was all over it. I walked through the doors and from there, never looked back. I was a member of the varsity mens team and when I wasn't hitting, I was absorbing all I could to become the best possible teaching professional that I could be. I am still that way and it drives my wife crazy sometimes. But to be honest, I feel that you can never stop learning and becoming even better at what you love to do. I have remained at the resort for 25 years as the director and was a director in the summertime (for 4 years) at one of the most prestigious country clubs in the Midwest at the time. Two jobs was a lot to handle so I decided to stay here where I feel like I was called to be. Thankfully, I stayed or I would not have met my incredible wife and parent four great kids we have been blessed with. One thing that I will always stand by, just like playing a match, is that when you are up 5-2 in the set, remember how you got there and keep doing the things that got you there in the first place. Don't change your game style at a critical time, especially when you are so close to winning the set The same goes for my outlook on teaching and my career. I still average close to 40 hours a week on the tennis court, manage a staff of 12 teaching professionals/instructors and stay active building tennis in my community with sore knees and all. I love being out there and that is what got me to where I am today, so why change things at 5-2 in the set? Do I consider myself an expert? The industry has said yes, but it is not that simple because tennis has changed over time and keeps advancing in exciting ways. I feel that it is important for teaching professionals, like myself , to stay in tune with sport science, new trends and teaching techniques, technology and new ways of teaching the game so that I can stay on top of “my game.” If I taught the same way I did 20 years ago, things would be very different for me right now and I would not have the opportunities and successes that I have been blessed with. Even as a USPTA Midwest Tester, I still learn something each time we administer the teaching exam to new tennis professionals. So what does all this mean? It means that through the use of technology and my knowledge and relationships that I developed with experts from around the world, I hope to be able to have a relationship with you and help in any way that I can to take your game to the next level. At a glance: Professional Tennis Management (PTM) Student of the Year, Ferris State University USPTA Midwest Tester of the Year Expanded current program from scratch to one of Tennis Magazines“Top 50” National Tennis Resorts Director, #3 junior tennis program in the nation (Tennis Magazine 2002) 2003 Michigan Tennis Professional of the Year 2005 Michigan Tennis Professional of the Year 2006 Midwest USTA Team Tennis Coordinator of the Year 2006 USPTA National Star Award 2006 USPTA/USTA National Community Service Award 2006 USTA Midwest “Cap Leighton” Professional of the Year Award 2006 Northern Michigan Tennis Volunteer of the Year Award 2013 FSU/PTM Alumni of the Year Created and administered largest in-school elementary school Rallyball Tennis Program in the nation (660 participants) Coached 52 State of Michigan High School Tennis Finalists, resulting in 25 state champions Member/Coach of USTA Michigan's Coaching Commission Member/Coach of the Midwest Coaching Commission USPTA Certified Specialist in Competitive Player Development Founder and Director of the Grand Traverse Team Tennis and Sports Academy (Tennis + 8 other sports introduced by top leaders in the community) Founder of the Realtennis Network! JORGE CAPESTANY'S BIO Certifications – USPTA Master Professional & PTR International Professional. Jorge is one of only ten people world-wide that has earned the Master Professional distinction with both the PTR and the USPTA. Jorge is also a certified Mental Toughness Specialist through the Human Performance Institute based on the life work of the legendary Dr. Jim Loehr. Jorge also holds a USTA Sports Science certification as well. Honors – Jorge is a 6 time Michigan Pro of the Year and 2 time Midwest Pro of the Year. Jorge is also a member of the USPTA Midwest Hall of Fame. Jorge has been the recipient of many national level awards as a teaching professional and volunteer. In 2015, Jorge was awarded the TIA/PTR Commitment to the Industry Award for his long time work in the tennis industry. In Sept of 2015, Jorge was named the recipient of the 2015 Alex Gordon USPTA Professional of the Year award which he received in New Orleans. Service to Tennis – Jorge has served as the President of the West Michigan USTA District, the President of the USPTA Midwest Division, the Chair of the PTR National Education Committee, and the USTA National 10 & Under Committee. Jorge was also one of original speakers for the Cardio Tennis team that traveled the US delivering workshops and training other professionals in Cardio Tennis. Jorge continues to serve as a USTA Faculty member conducting workshops all over the US for other coaches. Jorge is also a member of the Wilson Premiere Speakers Team and speaks all of the country on behalf of Wilson Tennis. Jorge also serves as a consultant to many clubs in the tennis industry. As an Entrepreneur – Jorge is the founder of Capestany Tennis Inc. which runs tennis websites for players and coaches. His coach's website – www.TennisDrills.tv – has had thousands of subscribers in more than 65 countries world-wide and features more than 2,000 videos of tennis drills that can be viewed online and also printed off in diagram form. His website for tennis players – www.JorgeCapestany.com – features free video lessons for players of all levels as well as a FREE Mental Toughness Video Course and eBook. Jorge was the founder (and later sold) the Tennis T-shirt company Havana Bobs Tennis Shirts which still serves thousands of tennis clubs in the industry As an Author – Jorge has been published in several industry publications and in 1998 he authored his first booklet titled “Tennis Strategy” His second book – “Mental Toughness – workbook for Tennis” is now available only as an eBook and can be accessed for free as part of Jorge's FREE Mental Toughness Video Course on this website or by clicking HERE. Jorge's third book was a collaboration between the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and Triumph Books titled – The International Book of Tennis Drills. As a Personal Coach – Jorge's programs have developed more than 180 HS State Tennis Champions in Michigan. Jorge has been the personal coach to many nationally ranked juniors in the US including three national champions (Gold Ball winners). Jorge's personal students have earned College Scholarships totaling in the multi-millions in value. As a Speaker – Jorge is one of the most sought after speakers in the tennis world. He is an internationally recognized speaker that frequently presents at the most prestigious National and International tennis conferences, including, the PTR International Tennis Symposium, the USPTA World Conference on Tennis, the USTA's Tennis Teachers Conference at the US Open in New York, the PTR Asia Tennis Symposium in Shanghai China, and the ITF worldwide coaches conference in Cancun Mexico, the Norwegian Tennis Conference in Oslo, Norway, the Tennis Canada coaches road tour throughout Canada, the PTR Wimbledon coaches conference in London, and many regional and national conferences around the US. Jorge is also a member of the “USTA National Tennis Center Professional Advisory Staff” at the US Open. On the Tennis Channel – Jorge was the featured tennis professional on three separate instructional shows on the Tennis Channel. These were all a part of the OnCourt with USPTA show series.

The latest WFAN Baseball Insiders takes a look at the Yankees and Mets and the potential stumbling blocks to a Subway Series with Mark Feinsand, MLB.com reporter and author of "The Franchise," a new history of the New York Yankees available now from Triumph Books.

This week, host Jason Jefferies is joined by Dan Grunfeld, former professional basketball player and author of By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream, which is published by our friends at Triumph Books.  Topics of discussion include Holocaust awareness, Ray Allen, Michael Jordan and Larry Bird (and Kareem Abdul Jabbar), growing up in the NBA, concentration camps, and much more.  Copies of By the Grace of the Game can be purchased here with FREE SHIPPING.  

When Lily and Alex entered a packed gymnasium in Queens, New York in 1972, they barely recognized their son. The boy who escaped to America with them, who was bullied as he struggled to learn English and cope with family tragedy, was now a young man who had discovered and secretly honed his basketball talent on the outdoor courts of New York City. That young man was Ernie Grunfeld, who would go on to win an Olympic gold medal and reach previously unimaginable heights as an NBA player and executive. In By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream (Triumph Books, 2022), Dan Grunfeld, once a basketball standout himself at Stanford University, shares the remarkable story of his family, a delicately interwoven narrative that doesn't lack in heartbreak yet remains as deeply nourishing as his grandmother's Hungarian cooking, so lovingly described. The true improbability of the saga lies in the discovery of a game that unknowingly held the power to heal wounds, build bridges, and tie together a fractured Jewish family. If the magnitude of an American dream is measured by the intensity of the nightmare that came before and the heights of the triumph achieved after, then By the Grace of the Game recounts an American dream story of unprecedented scale. From the grips of the Nazis to the top of the Olympic podium, from the cheap seats to center stage at Madison Square Garden, from yellow stars to silver spoons, this complex tale traverses the spectrum of the human experience to detail how perseverance, love, and legacy can survive through generations, carried on the shoulders of a simple and beautiful game. Paul Knepper used to cover the Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

When Lily and Alex entered a packed gymnasium in Queens, New York in 1972, they barely recognized their son. The boy who escaped to America with them, who was bullied as he struggled to learn English and cope with family tragedy, was now a young man who had discovered and secretly honed his basketball talent on the outdoor courts of New York City. That young man was Ernie Grunfeld, who would go on to win an Olympic gold medal and reach previously unimaginable heights as an NBA player and executive. In By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream (Triumph Books, 2022), Dan Grunfeld, once a basketball standout himself at Stanford University, shares the remarkable story of his family, a delicately interwoven narrative that doesn't lack in heartbreak yet remains as deeply nourishing as his grandmother's Hungarian cooking, so lovingly described. The true improbability of the saga lies in the discovery of a game that unknowingly held the power to heal wounds, build bridges, and tie together a fractured Jewish family. If the magnitude of an American dream is measured by the intensity of the nightmare that came before and the heights of the triumph achieved after, then By the Grace of the Game recounts an American dream story of unprecedented scale. From the grips of the Nazis to the top of the Olympic podium, from the cheap seats to center stage at Madison Square Garden, from yellow stars to silver spoons, this complex tale traverses the spectrum of the human experience to detail how perseverance, love, and legacy can survive through generations, carried on the shoulders of a simple and beautiful game. Paul Knepper used to cover the Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

When Lily and Alex entered a packed gymnasium in Queens, New York in 1972, they barely recognized their son. The boy who escaped to America with them, who was bullied as he struggled to learn English and cope with family tragedy, was now a young man who had discovered and secretly honed his basketball talent on the outdoor courts of New York City. That young man was Ernie Grunfeld, who would go on to win an Olympic gold medal and reach previously unimaginable heights as an NBA player and executive. In By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream (Triumph Books, 2022), Dan Grunfeld, once a basketball standout himself at Stanford University, shares the remarkable story of his family, a delicately interwoven narrative that doesn't lack in heartbreak yet remains as deeply nourishing as his grandmother's Hungarian cooking, so lovingly described. The true improbability of the saga lies in the discovery of a game that unknowingly held the power to heal wounds, build bridges, and tie together a fractured Jewish family. If the magnitude of an American dream is measured by the intensity of the nightmare that came before and the heights of the triumph achieved after, then By the Grace of the Game recounts an American dream story of unprecedented scale. From the grips of the Nazis to the top of the Olympic podium, from the cheap seats to center stage at Madison Square Garden, from yellow stars to silver spoons, this complex tale traverses the spectrum of the human experience to detail how perseverance, love, and legacy can survive through generations, carried on the shoulders of a simple and beautiful game. Paul Knepper used to cover the Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

When Lily and Alex entered a packed gymnasium in Queens, New York in 1972, they barely recognized their son. The boy who escaped to America with them, who was bullied as he struggled to learn English and cope with family tragedy, was now a young man who had discovered and secretly honed his basketball talent on the outdoor courts of New York City. That young man was Ernie Grunfeld, who would go on to win an Olympic gold medal and reach previously unimaginable heights as an NBA player and executive. In By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream (Triumph Books, 2022), Dan Grunfeld, once a basketball standout himself at Stanford University, shares the remarkable story of his family, a delicately interwoven narrative that doesn't lack in heartbreak yet remains as deeply nourishing as his grandmother's Hungarian cooking, so lovingly described. The true improbability of the saga lies in the discovery of a game that unknowingly held the power to heal wounds, build bridges, and tie together a fractured Jewish family. If the magnitude of an American dream is measured by the intensity of the nightmare that came before and the heights of the triumph achieved after, then By the Grace of the Game recounts an American dream story of unprecedented scale. From the grips of the Nazis to the top of the Olympic podium, from the cheap seats to center stage at Madison Square Garden, from yellow stars to silver spoons, this complex tale traverses the spectrum of the human experience to detail how perseverance, love, and legacy can survive through generations, carried on the shoulders of a simple and beautiful game. Paul Knepper used to cover the Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Mike Towle is a ghostwriter, author, editor, and book-publishing consultant who has authored or ghosted more than 30 books and been published by the likes of Harper Collins, Rutledge Hill Press, Triumph Books, WND Books and Fitting Words. He is a University of Notre Dame graduate, a former Army officer, and a former sportswriter now living in Middle Tennessee, USA. I Remember Pat Summitt Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sUWmfX I've Got Things to do with My Life: The Pat Tillman Story." Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qLb9XS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blivemedia/message

Allison Glock is the type of writer who succeeds in a variety of genres. She writes young adult fiction. She's an executive producer for the NBC series “The Blacklist.” She's written for the New Yorker and Garden & Gun magazine. She's written poetry, and produces short documentary films. In this episode, we start off by talking about an essay she wrote for espnW at the end of 2020. The essay, “Walk, run, or wheelbarrow: We moved our bodies forward during the pandemic,” is about how we dealt with COVID in the days when we were locked down. That essay leads off the new sports anthology series “The Year's Best Sports Writing 2021.” That's a new series started by Glenn Stout. The series, published by Triumph Books, continues the tradition carried on by “Best American Sports Writing,” which ended its run in 2020. Stout talks about the new series at the end of this episode. Glock got her start doing longform narrative for magazines, but has transitioned to film and TV out of economic necessity. She's doing amazing work there, including her work on The Blacklist, and videos made by her production company, Holler Beach Productions. One of the videos produced was about southern women.

James Littlejohn (@jameslittlejuan) & Matthew Shipley (@mshipley24), the author and illustrator respectively, of B IS FOR BALLER: THE BAKSETBALL ALPHABET FOR KIDS, join Michael to discuss their childrens ABC book about the NBA both past, present, and future. An illustrated childrens book, with a page for each letter in the alphabet references a variety of NBA players such Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Larry Grandmama Johnson plus there's an entire page dedicated to the 90s. B is for Baller and all the ABC to MVP series books are published by Triumph Books and are available everywhere! Have comments, questions or feedback? Want to propose a question to the guys? Email us at 3andDLoveNBAPodcast at gmail dot com or on Twitter (@3DLoveNBA)

As the strength and conditioning coach for the Yankees for parts of three decades, Jeff Mangold was firmly embedded in building the dynasty of the 1990s and 2000s. Mangold had a front-row seat to the daily drama of Steinbrenner's revolving door of managers—Yogi Berra, Billy Martin, and Lou Piniella—during his first stint with the team in the 1980s. Then, when he returned to the Yankees in 1998, he joined a juggernaut of a team and was tasked with maintaining the health of a star-studded roster including Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera. Yankees fans will not want to miss Power and Pinstripes: My Years Training the New York Yankees, which gives readers a unique perspective on the franchise during one of baseball's most exciting and controversial eras. About the Author: Jeff Mangold served as the head strength and conditioning coach for the New York Yankees from 1984 to 1988 and from 1998 to 2006. During his tenure, the Bronx Bombers won nine straight American League East titles, appeared in five World Series, and won three World Series championships in 1998, 1999, and 2000. Peter Botte has been writing about New York sports for over 30 years, covering the Yankees, Knicks, and Islanders. He currently writes for the New York Post. He is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the New York Yankees, published by Triumph Books in April 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

We salute all Armed Service members on this day America remembers the fallen. We wish could talk about them all but because they deserve it but we are reserved to talking about a few dozen of Football's Fallen Heroes. You can find our guest, Ray Durbin's Row One Brand of products at rowonebrand.com The book Ray mentioned during the podcast is entitled "When Football Went to War" by Todd Anton and Bill Nowlin, copyrighted 2013, and published by Triumph Books. It  appears to be primarily about NFL players and personnel. Come join us at the https://pigskindispatch.com/ (Pigskin Dispatch website) to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ https://pigskindispatch.com/home/Email-subscriber (Email-subscriber) We also feature great music by Mike and Gene Monroe along with Jason Neff & great graphics from time to time from the folks at http://www.gridiron-uniforms.com/GUD/controller/controller.php?action=main (Gridiron-Uniform Database). Want more Sports History delivered to your ears, come see this podcast and many more at the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters of Sports' Yesteryear!) We would like to thank the https://footballfoundation.org/ (National Football Foundation), https://www.profootballhof.com/players/ (Pro Football Hall of Fame), https://www.onthisday.com/ (On this day.com) and https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ (Pro Football Reference) Websites for the information shared with you today. Support this podcast

We talk NBA, playoffs and more with Jake Fischer. His new book has lots of Kentucky basketball references and stories about former Cats. He gives us a glimpse of what it was like writing for SLAM too.

Brian Grant, author of his recently published memoir, REBOUND: Soaring in the NBA, Battling Parkinson's, and Finding What Really Matters, joins Ryan, Michael, and D-Love to discuss his remarkable journey through life before, during and after basketball. The book, co-authored with Ric Bucher, details Brian's diagnosis with Young-Onset Parkinson's disease, his relationships with his family, and the challenges that come with retirement from the NBA. Told through a refreshingly candid and honest lens, REBOUND is an amazing book and having Brian on to discuss it was a blast. Brian's book REBOUND published April 6 - order now via Triumph Books, Amazon or anywhere books are sold. Have comments, questions or feedback? Want to propose a question to the guys? Email us at 3andDLoveNBAPodcast at gmail dot com or on Twitter (@3DLoveNBA)

In this episode, Matt Tullis talks with Glenn Stout about his new book, “Tiger Girl and the Candy Kid: America’s Original Gangster Couple.” The book is about a husband and wife who robbed jewelers and bankers blind over the course of one year in the 1920s. It’s published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and is available on March 30. Stout has had an amazingly productive 2021. His book “Young Woman and the Sea” will be turned into a movie for Disney+. Production should be starting soon. The book is about Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim the English channel. Ederle is going to be played by Daisy Ridley. She played Rey in the newest Star Wars movies. As if that’s not enough, Stout has also found a way to make sure the best sports writing in the country will continue to be anthologized. “Best American Sports Writing” had its 30th and final year of production in 2020. Stout had been the series editor for the entire time. He’s managed to create a new series called “The Year’s Best Sports Writing. It will be published by Triumph Books. Stout will edit the first edition, and he’s created an advisory board that will carry the book forward. That book will be available in October.

Jake Fischer (@jakelfischer), author of BUILT TO LOSE: How the NBA's Tanking Era Changed the League Forever, joins Ryan and Michael to discuss his new book which releases on May 4. BUILT TO LOSE is an insider account of modern NBA team-building and it's most recent strategy, tanking. A single transcendent talent can change the fortunes of an NBA franchise. Backed by extensive reporting and hundreds of interviews with top players, coaches, and executives, Jake Fischer chronicles secret pre-draft workouts, feuding between player agents and executives, surprising trade negotiations, interpersonal conflicts, organizational power struggles, and infamous public relations fiascos, making for a fascinating look at the NBA. The definitive account of the NBA's tanking era, when teams raced to the bottom in the hope of eventually winning a championship. Jake's book publishes May 4 - preorder now via Triumph Books, Amazon or anywhere books are sold. Meanwhile, join his Substack at https://builttolose.substack.com/ for behind the scenes stories that didn't make the book. Have comments, questions or feedback? Want to propose a question to the guys? Email us at 3andDLoveNBAPodcast at gmail dot com or on Twitter (@3DLoveNBA)

Jon Waldman is a multi-time published author, journalist, marketing and communications professional and photographer. From an early age, Jon knew that he wanted to enter the world of the written word and has scribed articles for the likes of the Toronto Sun, Winnipeg Free Press, The Hockey News, Winnipeg Men Magazine, CBS Sports and several others over his near 20-year career. In 2009, Jon published his first book, SLAM! Wrestling: Shocking Stories from the Squared Circle with Greg Oliver. This was quickly followed in 2011 by Got'em, Got'em, Need'em. In early 2015 his third book, He Shoots He Saves, was released, his third with ECW Press. Jon's fourth book, "100 Things Jets Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die" released in 2015 with Triumph Books and has been his best seller thus far. In 2021, Jon's fifth book, "Swimming Aimlessly", will release with Simon and Schuster's imprint, Tiller Press. Inspired by his TEDx Talk, the book takes a deep look at men and infertility and, in part, tells the story his family has experienced. Listen to Jon as he discusses with Ellen and Jenn: • His sport-loving Canadian background and the beginning of trying to start a family. • Experiencing maca root and other natural remedies for fertility. • Candidly dealing with mental health challenges as part of the infertility journey. • Getting help and finding support. • A surprisingly effective aid…with a wagging tail! • The complicated intersection between religion and IVF. • His awkwardly hilarious experience providing a sperm sample. • Information on his new book, Swimming Aimlessly: One Man's Journey through Infertility and What We Can All Learn from It - coming out March 30, 2021! Want to share your story or ask a question? Call and leave us a message on our hotline: 303-997-1903. Learn more about our podcast: https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/ Learn more about our surrogacy agencies: https://www.brightfuturesfamilies.com/ Learn more about Ellen’s law firm: http://trachmanlawcenter.com/ Buy Jon’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084GB8KBM/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1

Joe Lunardi talks about his new book, Bracketology: March Madness, College Basketball, and the Creation of a National Obsession (Triumph Books, March 2), why he believes Gonzaga, Baylor and Michigan are the three best teams in the country, where Ohio State fits in the discussion, Cleveland State's NCAA Tournament outlook and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://sportshistorynetwork.com/football/nfl/duke-slater-centennial-class (Hall of Fame Centennial Class Member Duke Slater with Author Neal Rozendaal)​​ In this episode we cover the following topics with Neal Rozendaal His book - https://amzn.to/2CmeneU (Duke Slater: Pioneering Black NFL Player and Judge)​ Why Duke Slater is often referred to as the Jackie Robinson of the NFL Duke Slater's football career Duke's career after his playing days Duke as a judge Much more ​ Neal Rozendaal Bio Rozendaal is a lifelong fan of Hawkeye sports and is an expert in Iowa sports history. He has written three books on the Iowa Hawkeyes. His first book, Hawkeye Greats, By the Numbers, was published in 2010. Hawkeye Greats, By the Numbers peaked at #2 among books on Iowa history on Amazon.com. A year later, he co-authored What It Means to Be a Hawkeye with Lyle Hammes and Michael Maxwell. What It Means to Be a Hawkeye, published by Triumph Books, was the best-selling college football book on Amazon.com shortly after its release. Rozendaal's latest book, Duke Slater, is a biography of a legendary African-American athlete and judge. Duke Slater was published by McFarland & Company in the fall of 2012. You can learn more about Neal at http://nealrozendaal.com/about/ (his website.)​ The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network website) to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport. ​ ​https://thefootballhistorydude.com/contact/ (Connect With The Show)​​ ​https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/the-football-history-dude/about (Visit me on the web – my about page)​ ​https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/the-football-history-dude/contact (Contact the show)​ ​https://twitter.com/FHDude (Follow me on Twitter)​ ​https://the-football-history-dude.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe for free to the podcast)​ ​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtMMxAn8ajXas8kdjiGbg4g?view_as=subscriber (Subscribe for free on YouTube)​ ​ Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. ​ ​https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/the-football-history-dude/my-football-moment (Click here to share your favorite football moment)​ Support this podcast

https://sportshistorynetwork.com/football/nfl/duke-slater-centennial-class (Hall of Fame Centennial Class Member Duke Slater with Author Neal Rozendaal) In this episode we cover the following topics with Neal Rozendaal https://sportshistorynetwork.com/slater (WIN A COPY OF NEAL'S BOOK - CONTEST RUNS 7/15/2020 TO 7/20/2020) His book - https://amzn.to/2CmeneU (Duke Slater: Pioneering Black NFL Player and Judge) Why he wrote a book about Duke Slater The early years of Duke Slater before football Duke Slater's football career Much more Neal Rozendaal Bio Rozendaal is a lifelong fan of Hawkeye sports and is an expert in Iowa sports history. He has written three books on the Iowa Hawkeyes. His first book, Hawkeye Greats, By the Numbers, was published in 2010. Hawkeye Greats, By the Numbers peaked at #2 among books on Iowa history on Amazon.com. A year later, he co-authored What It Means to Be a Hawkeye with Lyle Hammes and Michael Maxwell. What It Means to Be a Hawkeye, published by Triumph Books, was the best-selling college football book on Amazon.com shortly after its release. Rozendaal's latest book, Duke Slater, is a biography of a legendary African-American athlete and judge. Duke Slater was published by McFarland & Company in the fall of 2012. You can learn more about Neal at http://nealrozendaal.com/about/ (his website.) The Football History Dude podcast is part of the Sports History Network - the headquarters for your favorite sport's yesteryear. Head to the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network website) to find more podcasts about the history of your favorite sport. https://thefootballhistorydude.com/contact/ (Connect With The Show)https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/the-football-history-dude/about (Visit me on the web – my about page) https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/the-football-history-dude/contact (Contact the show) https://twitter.com/FHDude (Follow me on Twitter) https://the-football-history-dude.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe for free to the podcast) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtMMxAn8ajXas8kdjiGbg4g?view_as=subscriber (Subscribe for free on YouTube) Are you interested in sharing your favorite football moment on the show? This is your chance to share your story with all my listeners. https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/the-football-history-dude/my-football-moment (Click here to share your favorite football moment) Support this podcast

With baseball still on hiatus, we speak with Todd Zolecki, the author of 'Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay' to discuss the process of writing the book, what he learned about Doc through his years covering him, new nuggets about the trade that sent him from the Blue Jays to the Phillies, as well as the recent details around his death and how the darker side of his story are reflected in the book. Plus, we discuss the reaction to MLB's reported proposal to reduce player salaries in a condensed season, the public's tendency to side with owners after players like Blake Snell and Marcus Stroman spoke out, as well as our thoughts on the adoption of a universal DH across baseball. Pre-order Todd's book, 'Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay' at Triumph Books: triumphbooks.com/DocBlueJays Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewStoeten Read Andrew's work here: https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-stoeten Subscribe to the Vlad Religion Newsletter: https://fairservice.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now in his fourth decade as a New York sportswriter, Peter Botte combines his love of baseball and pop culture in the pages of the New York Post. Now he has written an entertaining history of the Yankees whittled down to "The Big 50:  The Men And Moments That Made The New York Yankees." It's available now from Triumph Books. In the latest "30 With Murti" podcast, Sweeny chats with Peter about the book, some reflections on the last Yankees dynasty, and more.  Botte also talks about his daily movie recommendations in The Post.  And finally, Sweeny and Peter share their thoughts on the loss of friend and colleague Anthony Causi, the Post sports photographer who passed away last weekend at 48.  

Max und Philipp haben sich, anlässlich der anstehenden 100. Saison der NFL, mal mit Literatur über American Football auseinandergesetzt und stellen euch in dieser Folge drei Bücher vor. - Franke, Adrian - American Football. Alles was man wissen muss, Meyer&Meyer Verlag, 2. aktualisierte Auflage, 2018. - Esume, Patrick - Believe the Hype. American Football: Mehr als nur ein Spiel, Edel Books, 3. Auflage, 2017. - Kirwan, Pat - Take Your Eye Off The Ball 2.0. How to Watch Football by Knowing Where to Look, Triumph Books, 2015. - Kirwan, Pat - Schau nicht auf den Ball: American Football sehen wie ein Profi. Spielzüge, Taktiken und Statistiken besser verstehen, Riva, 2019. (Erscheint am 11.09.2019)

In 2009 the Yankees felt the weight of going almost a decade since their last World Series Championship.  After missing the playoffs the year before, the Yankees branded their annual goal very specifically.  “Mission 27” they called it, the drive for the franchise’s 27th World Series championship. That is also the title of  the new book from veteran beat writers Mark Feinsand and Bryan Hoch, “Mission 27: A New Boss, A New Ballpark, and One Last Ring for the Yankees Core Four,” available  now from Triumph Books. This episode of 30 With Murti is a roundtable discussion with the authors about that championship season, and a dive into the book that brings new life and behind the scenes detail to the Yankees last championship run.

This week, Nathan and Jon examine Gary Sánchez's remarkable rebound from a disastrous 2018 season, discussing Jon's feature about the Yankees' catcher's insistence on accountability in the face of well-publicized struggles. Then they move on to memories of 2009, first through Jon's interview with MLB.com's Mark Feinsand - who, along with Bryan Hoch, is the author of the upcoming book, MISSION 27 - and then chatting about a member of that team, Brett Gardner. MISSION 27 comes out June 4 from Triumph Books, and can be preordered anywhere you buy books. This episode of the Yankees Magazine Podcast is brought to you by MLB At Bat, your No. 1 app for stats, standings, breaking news and more, available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play. This episode is also brought to you by MLB.tv, where you can watch live baseball on all your favorite supported devices.

This week, Nathan and Jon examine Gary Sánchez’s remarkable rebound from a disastrous 2018 season, discussing Jon’s feature about the Yankees’ catcher’s insistence on accountability in the face of well-publicized struggles. Then they move on to memories of 2009, first through Jon’s interview with MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand — who, along with Bryan Hoch, is the author of the upcoming book, MISSION 27 — and then chatting about a member of that team, Brett Gardner.MISSION 27 comes out June 4 from Triumph Books, and can be preordered anywhere you buy books.This episode of the Yankees Magazine Podcast is brought to you by MLB At Bat, your No. 1 app for stats, standings, breaking news and more, available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play. This episode is also brought to you by MLB.tv, where you can watch live baseball on all your favorite supported devices.

This week, Nathan and Jon examine Gary Sánchez's remarkable rebound from a disastrous 2018 season, discussing Jon's feature about the Yankees' catcher's insistence on accountability in the face of well-publicized struggles. Then they move on to memories of 2009, first through Jon's interview with MLB.com's Mark Feinsand - who, along with Bryan Hoch, is the author of the upcoming book, MISSION 27 - and then chatting about a member of that team, Brett Gardner. MISSION 27 comes out June 4 from Triumph Books, and can be preordered anywhere you buy books. This episode of the Yankees Magazine Podcast is brought to you by MLB At Bat, your No. 1 app for stats, standings, breaking news and more, available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play. This episode is also brought to you by MLB.tv, where you can watch live baseball on all your favorite supported devices.

This week is a very special episode. We host Sharks radio broadcaster Dan Rusanowsky to talk about his new book If These Walls Could Talk: San Jose Sharks. Dan talks us through several of the stories featured in the book, as well as his broadcaster career and the history of the Sharks for an incredible insider look at the team. Fear the Fin readers and listeners of Blood, Sweat, & Teal can get an exclusive 30% discount on If These Walls Could Talk by using the coupon code FEARTHEFIN through the Triumph Books website. Following the interview, it’s business as usual, with one small caveat: Sie’s audio got goofed up. Apologies for that. Also this is episode 12. Episode 11 is coming out of order — we told y’all things would get weird around the holidays. For the as mentioned in this episode, visit Fear the Fin. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blood-sweat-and-teal/support

Join Dave Nassaney as he co-hosts with Neil Haley, ESPN Triumph Books author, Tom Vanharren, college football and recruiting reporter. Tom discusses his new book, Road to Ann Arbor sharing stories like, how Michigan recruited Tom Braduy, Desmond Howard, The recruiting process and the changes it has gone through. 

Today on the show, we welcome Brian Cronin from comicbookresources.com. Brian’s new book 100 Things X-Men Fans Should Know And Do Before They Die is out now from Triumph Books. We chat with Brian regarding all things X-Men; his inspiration for writing the book, why the retail sales have slumped... Continue reading →

X-Men literary giant Brian Cronin joins the X-TAS Pod this week to talk time travel, Apocalypse and his new book 100 Things X-Men Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die! Join this star studded episode as we discuss… Ranking the X-Villians! Apocalypse Now, Apocalypse Then, Apocalypse Forever! The convoluted story of Cable and his misbegotten son! […]

Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans Podcast! For episode 558 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes CBR's BRIAN CRONIN to the show! We talk about Brian's first two books, as well as his upcoming book from Triumph Books, focusing on the X-Men!  We then chat about Marvel's upcoming "Fresh Start", and how Brian keeps himself invested and engaged in his writing, and finding new things to write about. This episode was recorded on March 6th 2018. Download it now! If you want to help support Comic Shenanigans, follow this link! http://www.podbean.com/patron/crowdfund/profile/id/mzvwg-3c

We have collaborated with This Is Philly and Triumph Books to publish a 128-page commemorative book — titled “Eagles Fly” — celebrating the team's first Super Bowl title.The book, which ships next week and is available to pre-order now, has tons of stories and photos by Eliot Shorr-Parks, Matt Lombardo and others. Every regular-season game is covered, plus many features and photos from the playoffs and incredible Super Bowl.To purchase “Eagles Fly,” visit www.nj.com/eaglesbook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Terry Hutchens, Author of Indiana Hoosiers Bucket List. Every Indiana Hoosiers fan has a bucket list of activities to take part in at some point in their lives. But even the most die-hard fans haven't done everything there is to experience in and around Bloomington, Indiana. From visiting the campus to copying Keith Smart's jump shot to win the 1987 national championship, author Terry Hutchens and Bill Murphy provide ideas, recommendations, and insider tips for must-see places and can't-miss activities near the Assembly Hall. But not every experience requires a trip to campus; long-distance Hoosiers fans can cross some items off their list from the comfort of their own homes. Whether you're attending every home game or supporting the Hoosiers from afar, there's something for every fan to do in The Indiana Hoosiers Fans' Bucket List. Terry Hutchens has covered the Hoosiers for 18 seasons, the first 15 at the Indianapolis Star. He currently is the content manager for Btownbanners.com and does freelance work for the Associated Press out of Indianapolis. This is his eighth book, and seventh on IU sports. Five times, Terry has been honored as Indiana's Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. He also teaches sports journalism at Indiana University in Bloomington. Terry and his wife Susan live in Indianapolis. Bill Murphy is a writer and longtime educator based in Greenfield, Indiana. A veteran of nearly 40 years coaching basketball at the elementary through high school level, he feels privileged to have worked with thousands of students over his many years of dedicated service. He is the author of Branch: The Branch McCracken Story as well as The Cardiac Kids: .

In a special, bonus podcast episode, ESPN researcher and author Mark Simon talks to Daniel Ford about his book The Yankees Index: Every Number Tells a Story. Simon, who grew up a New York Mets fan devoted to reliever Neil Allen, discusses how he landed his job at ESPN, what led him to Triumph Books and writing about the New York Yankees, and his research process for the book (aided in part by past Writer’s Bone guest Katie Sharp). He also shares sound advice that aspiring sportswriters and researchers should take to heart. To learn more about Mark Simon, visit ESPN or follow him on Twitter @msimonespn. (Photo credit: Amber Jones Photography)

The Total Tutor Neil Haley and Peter Elvidge will interview Matt Cerrone, author of “The New York Mets Fans' Bucket List” . Every New York Mets fan has a bucket list of activities to take part in at some point in their lives. But even the most die-hard fans haven't done everything there is to experience in and around New York. From singing "Meet the Mets" to running the old Shea Stadium bases, author Matthew Cerrone provides ideas, recommendations, and insider tips for must-see places and can't-miss activities near Citi Field. But not every experience requires a trip to Queens; long-distance Mets fans can cross some items off their list from the comfort of their own homes. Whether you're attending every home game or supporting the Mets from afar, there's something for every fan to do in The New York Mets Fans' Bucket List. Matthew Cerrone is the lead writer and creator of MetsBlog.com. Prior to making MetsBlog.com a full-time job in 2006, Cerrone worked as a communication strategist for politicians, authors and entertainers. In 2007, he partnered with SportsNet NY, the TV home of the Mets, to help develop more in-depth content for MetsBlog.com, while working to create new team-specific blogs for their website, SNY.tv. David Wright is a seven-time All-Star who has played for the Mets since 2004.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview  Pulitzer Prize Winning Writer Ira Berkow, Author of It Happens Every Spring Culled from 50 years' worth of columns from one of the country's most popular sportswriters, It Happens Every Spring stands as a remarkable and evocative anthology that is guaranteed to delight baseball fans of all ages. Former New York Times columnist Ira Berkow captures the spirit of America's pasttime in this collection of opinions, stories, and observations from his long and distinguished career. From memories of Ted Williams and Satchel Paige to reflections on Jackie Robinson, Barry Bonds, and the soul of the beloved game, this work combines Berkow's eye for detail with the comedy and drama revealed by the subjects themselves, bringing to life some of the most famous baseball personalities from the last half century. Ira Berkow is a former sports columnist and feature writer for the New York Times, where he worked for more than 25 years. He shared the Pulitzer Prize for national reporting in 2001 and was a finalist for the Pulitzer for commentary in 1988. He is the author of more than 20 books, including Summers in the Bronx, and the bestsellers Maxwell Street: Survival in a Bazaar and Red: A Biography of Red Smith. He is the coauthor and editor of Hank Greenberg: The Story of My Life, which was a primary source for the award-winning documentary The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg. He lives in New York City.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Tom Gage, Author of The Big 50: Detroit Tigers. Tom Gage covered the Detroit Tigers beat for the Detroit News from 1979 to 2014. In 2015, Gage was elected the 2015 winner of the J.G. Taylor Spink Award by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. The longtime chairman of the Detroit Chapter of the BBWAA, Gage also serves on the screening committee that formulates the annual Hall of Fame ballot. The 1984 World Series MVP, Alan Trammell was a six-time All-Star while playing for the Detroit Tigers from 1977-1996. He resides in Detroit, Michigan.  

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Bob Finnan, Author of 100 Things Cavaliers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. Only real Cavaliers fans know what truly went into the LeBron James' "Decision," the best place to grab a burger before tipoff, or which player once left a pregame huddle to buy a hot dog from a concession stand. 100 Things Cavaliers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of Cleveland basketball. Whether you're a die-hard fan from the days of Bill Fitch or a new supporter of James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love, this book contains everything Cavs fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime. Bob Finnan covered the Cavaliers for 20 years for The News-Herald in Willoughby, Ohio. He won numerous writing awards, including The Associated Press' General Excellence Award. He was also honored by the Pro Basketball Writers Association in the game story category in 2004. Finnan is currently a news reporter for the Medina Gazette in Ohio. He is married, has four children and five grandchildren. Austin Carr, known to fans in Cleveland as "Mr. Cavalier," played for the Cavs from 1971 through 1980. Today, he serves as the Director of Community Relations for the Cavaliers and is also a color commentator on the team's broadcasts on Fox Sports Ohio. Carr's #34 is one of seven jerseys retired by the Cavaliers.

New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman has written about such superstars as Walter Payton, Barry Bonds, and Roger Clemens. Now, he’s tackled another great sports figure with his book on a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback – entitled "Gunslinger: The Remarkable, Improbable, Iconic Life of Brett Favre." Pearlman discusses – among other topics – Favre’s close connection with his father, his tumultuous rookie season in Atlanta, and the strained relationship with Aaron Rodgers. Be sure to follow Jeff on Twitter (@jeffpearlman) and at his website (jeffpearlman.com). Photo courtesy of Triumph Books Audio courtesy of Fox Sports

As a Rules Analyst on Fox Sports’ football broadcasts, Mike Pereira makes sense out of the confusing. The former Vice President of Officiating for the National Football League is marking his seventh season in this role that has transformed sports television. Now, he’s an author of “After Further Review: My Life including the Infamous, Controversial, and Unforgettable Calls that Changed the NFL,” in which he outlines his opinions on the way the game is regulated, gives some insight into the life of an official, as well as providing some background on his own life. Photo courtesy of Triumph Books

Fans of the NFL have gotten to know Mike Pereira over the years as the clear-thinking rules expert on FOX's NFL broadcasts, but what are some of the stories from his time in the league office overseeing NFL officials? Mike Pereira joins CowboysCast host Bobby Belt to discuss his brand new book, "After Further Review." If you’d like to buy a copy of Mike's book, head over to Triumph Books where you can get 30% off of the hardbound copy by entering promo code Blitz2016 at checkout: http://www.triumphbooks.com/after-further-review-products-9781629371610.php Please note that the promo code is case sensitive! Follow us on social media... Bobby - Twitter.com/BobbyBeltTX Mike - Twitter.com/MikePereira #NFL #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #DezBryant #MikePereira

For more than 15 years Amy Trask served as the CEO of the Oakland Raiders. Affectionately known as "The Princess of Darkness" by Raiders fans, Amy joined CowboysCast host Bobby Belt to discuss her book, "You Negotiate Like a Girl." If you’d like to buy a copy of her book, head over to Triumph Books where you can get 30% off of the hardbound copy by entering promo code Blitz2016 at checkout: http://www.triumphbooks.com/you-negotiate-like-a-girl-products-9781629371870.php Please note that the promo code is case sensitive! Follow us on social media... Bobby - Twitter.com/BobbyBeltTX Amy - Twitter.com/AmyTrask #NFL #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #OaklandRaiders #Raiders

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Lou Prato. With traditions, records, and Nittany Lions lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Penn State fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. From trivia on legendary players—such as John Cappelletti, Kerry Collins, Larry Johnson, LaVar Arrington, and Paul Posluszny—to knowing the best places to catch a game, 100 Things Penn State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Nittany Lions.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview legendary Ohio State coach Earle Bruce. He will discuss his book Buckeye Wisdom: Insight & Inspiration. Earle Bruce is a former football player and coach. He was the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes from 1979 through 1987 and was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He lives in Dublin, Ohio.   .  

Never having met a metaphor he could not twist beyond recognition, Art has been illuminating, agitating, amusing and annoying Puget Sound sports readers for a long time. Along with Steve Rudman, he co-founded Sports Press Northwest because it didn?t seem right that the Google monster should aggregate daily journalism into oblivion without at least a flesh wound from somebody.Thiel and Rudman labored under the Seattle Post-Intelligencer globe until the print edition died an undeserved death in March, 2009. Art continued on at its online successor seattlepi.com while working on SPNW?s creation. His radio commentaries can be heard Friday and Saturday mornings and Friday afternoon on KPLU-FM 88.9. In 2003 he wrote the definitive book about the Seattle Mariners, ?Out of Left Field,? which became a regional bestseller. In 2009, along with Rudman and KJR 950 afternoon host Mike Gastineau, Thiel authored ?The Great Book of Seattle Sports Lists,? a cross between historylink.org and Mad Magazine that has become mandatory reading for any sports fan who has an indoor bathroom. A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University as well as two dead papers and a live one, the News Tribune of Tacoma, he has become a fan of entrepreneurial online journalism because it allows him to continue a lifelong passion to take the English language to places it rarely visits willingly, and does not involve the cleaning of kennels or stables. from sportspressnw.com

The Total Tutor will interview author Les Krantz about his book on the 100th Anniversary of Wrigley Field. Also, two interesting authors.            

Join JB,EJ & Ryan as we talk Mets baseball, take your calls, and talk to legendary journalist and author, Phil Pepe, co-author (with Rusty Staub) of Few and Chosen: Defining Mets Greatness Across The Era's (Triumph Books)