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Cory welcomes back Coach Alex Popp, one of prep basketball's most respected voices, now the new head coach at The Winchendon School in Massachusetts. With a background that includes leading Vermont Academy, five years at powerhouse IMG Academy, and a post-grad playing year at Northfield Mount Hermon, Coach Popp brings unmatched perspective on what it takes for players to thrive in the NEPSAC and beyond. In this candid conversation, Alex breaks down the real factors families must weigh: Should your child chase playing time on a less talented team, or compete for minutes on a stacked roster? How do you find the right academic and athletic fit? And what does true college placement strategy look like in today's transfer portal and NIL era? Coach Popp shares actionable advice on maximizing summer exposure events, the importance of honest self-assessment, and why relationships—not hype—drive recruitment. 

Coach John Zall shares his wealth of knowledge on navigating the complex landscape of prep school basketball. From college recruitment strategies to player development philosophies, Coach Zall offers invaluable insights for athletes and families considering the prep school path. Drawing from his experience both in prep school and professional basketball, he discusses the importance of academic-athletic balance, the evolving recruitment landscape, and what it truly takes to succeed at the next level. Whether you're a student-athlete, parent, or coach, this episode provides essential guidance on making informed decisions about prep school basketball and maximizing opportunities for collegiate success.

We're excited to bring you our latest episode featuring Connor Merrill, Head Basketball Coach at Deerfield Academy, where we dive deep into the world of prep school basketball and player development. From Coach Merrill's own journey as a post-grad at Vermont Academy to his coaching stops at Springfield College and Middlebury, we explore what makes Deerfield's program unique in NEPSAC Class A. Our conversation covers everything aspiring student-athletes need to know - from reclassing benefits to college placement strategies - plus we get some fascinating insights about The Holdovers movie filmed on campus and what it really takes for guards to make it at the D1 level.

Greg Martin, Dean of Faculty at Vermont Academy (VT) outlines a proactive year-round hiring approach focused on building relationships with potential candidates to enhance recruitment and retention. He highlights the importance of adapting to the needs of Generation Z employees, who prioritize work-life balance and community, while emphasizing faculty wellbeing to prevent burnout. Greg also stresses the importance of faculty wellbeing, noting the need for schools to be mindful of burnout and to create an environment where educators feel valued and supported. You can find some related NAIS resources from this episode by visiting nais.org/membervoices.

Ben is the Director of Vermont Academy at Mt. Snow. We speak about his passion for education, how we learn, and the unique  program he oversees.  www.rickyartist.com

Eddie Carson is the Dean of Residential Life and Belonging at Vermont Academy. We discuss what belonging means to him, and why it is an important experience. www.rickyartist.com  

In this episode, Coach Cory is joined by Coach Trey Morin of Phelps School, Coach John Zall of Vermont Academy, and Coach Lamar Reddicks of Milton Academy. They discuss current trends in the prep school world. They highlight the importance of prep school as an option for players, especially with colleges trending older and the need for advocates in the recruiting process. The coaches emphasize the exposure and connections they have to college coaches, which helps their players get placed in college. They also discuss the importance of finding the right fit for players and how prep schools prepare students for college both academically and personally. The coaches share their criteria for potential student-athletes, including a desire to be at the school, a willingness to work hard, and a commitment to improving as a basketball player. They also highlight the benefits of living on campus and having easy access to gym facilities. The coaches emphasize the importance of access to facilities and the opportunity to play with and against talented players. They highlight the benefits of AAU basketball for exposure and the value of the scholastic period in prep schools.Takeaways-Prep school is an important option for players, especially with colleges trending older and the need for advocates in the recruiting process.-Prep school coaches provide exposure and connections to college coaches, helping players get placed in college.-Finding the right fit is crucial, considering factors like academic reputation, location, and coaching staff.-Living on campus provides easy access to gym facilities, allowing players to work on their skills and improve.-Prep schools also prepare students for college life by teaching life skills and providing a supportive community. Quality over quantity is important in basketball training-AAU basketball provides opportunities for exposure and playing against good competition-Prep schools offer a unique experience and the chance to play against high-level competitionConnect with Coach Trey Morin:Email | tmorin@thephelpsschool.orgInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/phelpshoops/Twitter | https://twitter.com/treymorinhttps://twitter.com/phelpshoopsConnect with Coach John Zall:Twitter | https://twitter.com/VermontAcadHoopInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/vermontacadhoop/Email | jzall@vermontConnect with Cory: Website | https://www.prepathletics.com Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prep.athletics/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthletics Email | coryheitz@gmail.com Phone | 859-317-1166 Subscribe to the PREP Athletics Podcast: iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prep-athletics-podcast/id1546265809?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6CAKbXFiIOhoHinzsReYbJ Amazon | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c37179d-3371-47f9-9d97-fd569e8802a7/prep-athletics-basketball-podcast #AmazonMusic

In this episode, Eric sits down with the talented and celebrated artist Bernard Stanley Hoyes. They discuss his experience of growing up in Jamaica and discovering his passion for art. Working in carpentry, to transitioning into sculpture and painting. His unique upbringing and exposure to the Revival culture and spirituality… moving to the United States, his education in the arts and being taught by renowned artists. How he transitioned into becoming a professional artist; exhibiting and selling his works to prestigious collectors. His notable 'Rag series', how his work has evolved through the years… and the exciting works he is creating today..!  Guest Bio: Bernard Stanley Hoyes is primarily recognized as a contemporary painter whose work evolves from a highly intuitive space. He is heralded for his ability to capture spiritual realms on canvas in radiant and brilliant essence. His celebration of traditional African religion and spirituality continues to find universal appeal, exciting audiences worldwide. Oprah Winfrey, Natalie Cole, Steve Harvey, Keenan Ivory Wayans and the National Urban League are among his collectors. Selections of Hoyes' work have been featured in several television shows including the Showtime cult classic series, "Dexter." President Barack Obama has even been photographed in front of his work.Hoyes' professional artist career began at the early age of nine in his home town of Kingston, Jamaica. Bernard's mother sold his wood carvings and watercolors to visitors at the Jamaica Tourist Board to help maintain the household and support his creative efforts. Hoyes first exposure to professional art education was at the institute of Jamaica, Junior Art Centre.  At age 15 he moved to New York to live with his father, attend school and continue his art endeavors.  He attended evening classes at the Art Students League, excelling quickly. Hoyes matured as a painter and a sculptor under the apprenticeship of established artists such as Norman Lewis, Huie Lee Smith and John Torres.  A Ford Foundation Scholarship was received which allowed him to study with professional artists in a Summer Arts program at Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, Vermont.Hoyes received a scholarship to finish his academic studies at Vermont Academy for the next two years. There he was instrumental in the development of a formal Art Department and at graduation was given a solo exhibition at the Shepardson Center Gallery on Campus. Upon graduation Hoyes received the Frederick Stanley Art Award. He participated in the Graduate art show and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in painting and design. During the period of the late 70's, Hoyes worked intensively on his "RAG SERIES," encompassing over 150 pieces.  He formed Caribbean Cultural Institute and Caribbean Arts, Inc. to Further expose Caribbean culture to America. Hoyes has participated in numerous solo exhibitions here and abroad. He has created murals in the inner city of Los Angeles, CA. He has curated exhibitions and held a position on the board at the Museum of African American Art in Los Angeles and won awards of Excellence for his famous “Revival Series,” nationally and internationally. Since 2013 Hoyes has made his Studio in the Desert his permanent resident. Syncona Mesa, has for 25 years his Artistic Sanctuary, now it has a new Chapter. The Vortex which have been a safe haven for the Creative spirits to permeate his work, has convened. For more on Eric's Perspective, visit www.ericsperspective.com#ERICSPERSPECTIVE #AFRICANAMERICAN #ARTSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/2vVJkDnConnect with us ONLINE: Visit Eric's Perspective website: https://bit.ly/2ZQ41x1Facebook: https://bit.ly/3jq5fXPInstagram: https://bit.ly/39jFZxGTwitter: https://bit.ly/2OM

With Todd Ormiston of North Country School and Camp Treetops How do students benefit from place-based learning? In what ways does it foster ruggedness, resourcefulness, and resilience? Why is it helpful for adolescents to bear witness to life cycles of fellow living things? While many educators and learners in public education systems are constrained by standardized tests and fixed learning outcomes, those at the North Country School in Lake Placid, New York, USA, have the freedom to adjust their teaching and learning journeys as they evolve. Todd Ormiston discusses the inner working of the North Country School, including high-impact experiences like their farm-to-school program. Guest: Todd Ormiston's 20+ year career in independent schools is marked by a commitment to exceptional programming. Having held a variety of roles from educator to head of school at numerous institutions including Vermont Academy, Stratton Mountain School, Gould Academy, Mount Snow Academy, and Sun Valley Community School, Todd is committed to an experiential learning approach, diversity and inclusion, the power of community in shaping the lives of children, and the essential benefits of outdoor education and recreation. Todd holds a B.A. from St. Lawrence University and an M.Ed. from the University of Vermont. He, his wife Elizabeth, and daughters Maddox and Chase are outdoor enthusiasts who love the Adirondacks. *Episode edited by M. Angel Goñi Avila

Are Independent Schools Selling a Product Today's Parents Want? That's the topic of our conversation with Dr. Jennifer Zaccara and Dr. Greg Martin from Vermont Academy.

Brady talks with former Vermont Academy basketball coach Alex Popp about his experience coaching Bruce Brown, who just played a great series for the Nets against the Celtics, his evolution as a player and why Popp left Vermont Academy for IMG Academy in Florida.

This episode brings back previous guests and features a new interview with Christine Hamann, Director of the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative, to talk about cross training and collaboration. It continues our series of episodes that consider how to effectively introduce the food knowledge outlined in the first half of the season into a health care context. Christine references two conferences in this episode:Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives (next event is in February 2023)Teaching Kitchen Research Conference (next event is in October 2022)We feature clips from these previous episodes:Telehealth and Provider Consultations (Season Two)Food Access and Health Care Season Finale (Season Three)How to Cook (Season Four)Bonus Intro: Designing Better Health Systems (Season Four)Putting Appreciation Into Practice (Season Four)The podcast narrative also draws on background conversations I had with:The Maven Project (see also the VPQHC telehealth office hours they participated in last year for discussion of their work)Cara Feldman-Hunt - Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching CertificateStephanie Gall -  Vermont Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and UVM HN clinical nutritionFinally, if you want to learn more about the questions around nutrition education as part of medical training, the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation published a report in 2019, Doctoring Our Diet, and the proposed resolution referenced from Rep. McGovern is found here. Full season archive here. This podcast is part of the Food Access in Health Care program at Bi-State Primary Care Association.  This season of Policy in Plainer English is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $189,892.00 with 0 percentage financed with non governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

On this episode we welcome Coach Alex Popp of IMG Academy to the podcast. Alex has played D1 and D2, coached at the D1, D3, G-League, Nike EYBL and prep school level and is now working at IMG Academy to make their basketball program one of the best in the world. In this episode we talk about Alex completing a post grad year at Northfield Mount Hermon, being a walk on at a Big Ten school, finding the right fit for college, coaching Top 100/future NBA players, what guards need to do to succeed, the NIL situation, and much more. Alex came to IMG Academy from NEPSAC AAA prep school Vermont Academy and shares the his thoughts after being away from the New England game for a year. This is a great episode with a lot of knowledge shared. What You Will Learn:[2:53] How has coaching and/or playing at different levels helped you get to where you are now?[5:10] Benefits of New England prep school world and its challenges.[9:30 ] IMG's pitch to a high major player.  [14:55] Academic team offerings.[18:47] What made Alex decide to do a post grad year?[21:12] Why did you decide to be a walk on at the Univ of Minnesota?[33:48] What does a guard have to do to get to the next level?[36:21] What can one do to improve as a guard?[47:34] What was it like coaching NBA players and what did they posses that got them intothe league?[50:30] Can a player develop a motor?[1:09:42] Best player ever coached against?[1:11:13] Top booksConnect with Alex Twitter | https://twitter.com/coachalexpopp Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/alex.popp3 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/coachalexpopp/ Connect with Cory: Website | https://www.prepathletics.com Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthletics Email | coryheitz@gmail.com 

Coach Patrice Days shares his journey from growing up in Baltimore to moving multiple times, coaching at multiple schools at multiple levels. After cutting his teeth at New Orleans he moved to Charlotte where he was their Director of Player Development. Despite being at the NCAA DI level he decided to move to Florida and coach high school basketball. He coached at Arlington Country Day School and helped turn them into a national powerhouse before moving on to Vermont Academy. Coach Days would get his first Assistant Coach position at the NCAA level when Joe Golding hired at Abilene Christian, from there he moved onto Wright State, and then Southern Utah. Cliff Ellis hired him to his coaching staff at Coastal Carolina where they advanced to two postseason tournaments in four seasons. Coach Days talks about working for a legend, and what made him decide to become an Assistant Coach at East Tennessee State after they'd been getting bad press as of late.

Coach Matt Elkin shares his coaching journey. In October 2020 he was hired as the DOBO for Yale Men's Basketball. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2014, during the 2011-12 season he served as a student manager for the UW men’s basketball team. The Badgers finished 27-10 overall and reached the Sweet 16 of the 2012 NCAA Tournament. Coach Elkin also served as Head Manager and Student Assistant for two seasons at Edgewood College (NCAA DIII) where he helped the Eagles reach the NACC Championship in 2014. He earned his Master’s degree from Northeastern in 2016, where Coach Elkin served as the Graduate Manager for the men’s basketball team. In his first year, the Huskies posted a 23-12 record, captured the CAA Tournament title and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. Coach Elkin spent two seasons as an Assistant Coach and teacher at Vermont Academy in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC). While at VA, he helped mentor 13 student athletes who went on to play Division I college basketball, including McDonald’s All-American Simi Shittu, currently playing with the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League, and first team All-ACC selection Jordan Nwora. After Vermont Academy he moved to California and was an Assistant Coach at the Windward School in Los Angeles. In his two seasons, Windward posted a 53-15 overall record, made back-to-back Division I state tournament appearances and captured the 2020 CIF Southern Section Division I championship. In addition, he served as head coach for Windward’s eighth grade boys basketball team and taught middle school physical education. During his time in Los Angeles, he also worked with West Coast Elite, one of the premier event operators and grassroots basketball programs in the nation.  

C4C member Alex Popp currently serves as Student-Athlete Basketball Advisor at IMG Academy in Brandenton, FL. He is the former Head Coach of Vermont Academy in the NEPSAC. Discussion topics include: - Institutional racism in prep school athletics - Genuine advocacy & legitimate social activism vs virtue signaling & performative allyship - How to handle success as a white male when a portion of that success may be rooted in privilege coaches4change.org Twitter Instagram The Coaches 4 Change Podcast: Leading voices in the coaching world discuss the change they are helping to create. Drawing up a blueprint for social activism in the coaching community. Host: A.J. Kanell

Guest: Matt Elkin is the Director of Basketball Operations at Ivy league power Yale University. Coach Elkin started as a student manager and has climbed his way up in the basketball since graduating. In this episode he talks about coaching prep school, moving across the country to LA, his time in AAU basketball, and much more. Enjoy!Breakdown: •1min - Background •2min – Manager at Wisconsin •5:20min – Coaching D3 in college •9:15 min – Vermont Academy •15min – Prep School Route •18min – Working with kids •21:30 – Lifestyle of working at a prep school •26:50 – Process of moving to California •35:40- West Coast Elite AAU

Nate is joined by Cooperstown native and D1 basketball player Tyler Bertram. Ty talks about his recent decision to leave UNC Charlotte and enter the transfer portal. They look back on his time playing at Cooperstown and Vermont Academy. You can hear about Tyler's journey through the D1 recruiting process and what advice he would give other local players. We also learn about his connection with his Dad (Dave Bertram) and why Cooley's has the best wings in Coop.Clark Sports Center Health & fitness center in Cooperstown

In 1952 John Latchis, Fred Harris and Terry Tyler combined to build the Latchis Jump. Terry Tyler was from Dummerston and had been one of the best Class B jumpers in the country. Tyler realized there wasn't an intermediate jumping hill in the Brattleboro area. The high school team had to travel to Dummerston or Vermont Academy to practice jumping. Harris Hill was a 70 meter jump that was too difficult for those attempting to learn the sport. Tyler believed a jumping hill near the school was needed in order to develop young jumpers. It should be small enough so the novice jumpers could learn proper techniques and large enough for experienced jumpers to perfect their style. Dave Lane is a jumper from the 1960's. He shares his story...

What is a post-grad year? And why would a student athlete choose to take this path? Today we discuss what the benefits are of an athlete taking an extra year to prepare for college and what the potential upside can be. Alex Popp (pronounced Pope) is in his fifth season as Head Coach of Men's Basketball at Vermont Academy. During Popp's time at the Academy, the program has matriculated student-athletes to Harvard, UChicago, Vanderbilt, Butler, Tufts, Arizona, Colby, Louisville, Carnegie Mellon and many more. In 2018, Coach Popp's program produced an NBA player (Bruce Brown, class of 2016 of VA) and a McDonald's All-American (Simisola Shittu, class of 2018 of VA, now at Vanderbilt). Under Popp's tenure in 2016, the Wildcats won the prestigious New England Prep School Championship, and he was named New England Coach of the Year. Since 2015, Popp has sent 25 student-athletes to play NCAA college basketball.

Butterflies of Wisdom is a podcast where we want to share your story. We want to share your wisdom if you have a small business if you are an author or a Doctor, or whatever you are. With a disability or not, we want to share your story to inspire others. In 2018 let be open and honest on Butterflies of Wisdom. To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/ Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To learn more about Challenge Aspen go to https://challengeaspen.org. To learn how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/ or email Amanda Boxtel at amanda@bridgingbionics.org.   On Butterflies of Wisdom today (Thursday, December 14, 2017), Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Maria Dezotell-Holderman. 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A little tenderness goes a long way when trying to reach an audience. If you want to develop a brand message that has meaning, emotional storytelling could be the key to your next marketing campaign. As bestselling author Chris Bohjalian illustrated in Part I of this Renegade Thinkers Unite episode, storytelling is all about touching the audience on a personal level. In Part II of this episode, Bohjalian talks about the mechanics behind some of the deeply emotional themes he has communicated to his readers over the years. The author’s eloquent words are sure to inspire your marketing team, as he provides narrative advice that can help your brand convey a powerful story. Meet the Guest Chris Bohjalian is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 20 books. His work has been translated into over 30 languages and three times become movies. His new book, The Flight Attendant, lands March 13, 2018. Bohjalian's books have been chosen as Best Books of the Year by The Washington Post, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Hartford Courant, The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Bookpage, and Salon. His awards include the ANCA Freedom Award for his work educating Americans about the Armenian Genocide; the ANCA Arts and Letters Award for The Sandcastle Girls, as well as the Saint Mesrob Mashdots Medal; the New England Society Book Award for The Night Strangers; the New England Book Award; Russia’s Soglasie (Concord) Award for The Sandcastle Girls; a Boston Public Library Literary Light; a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Trans-Sister Radio; a Best Lifestyle Column for Idyll Banter from the Vermont Press Association; and the Anahid Literary Award. Bohjalian is a Fellow of the Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has written for a wide variety of magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, Reader’s Digest, and The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine. He was a weekly columnist in Vermont for The Burlington Free Press from 1992 through 2015.  

Marketing is all about telling stories. Who could share better storytelling insights than #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian who also started his career in account service at J. Walter Thomson? A character-driven novelist who imports his own emotional experiences into many of his deeply descriptive works, Bohjalian has mastered the ability to connect with his readers. The wordsmith shares his strategy for hooking in audiences and discusses his genuine approach to engaging with fans on social media. Chris Bohjalian is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 20 books including Midwives, Sleepwalker and The Guest Room. His work has been translated into over 30 languages and three times become movies. Bohjalian's new book, The Flight Attendant, lands March 13, 2018. His books have been chosen as Best Books of the Year by The Washington Post, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Hartford Courant, The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Bookpage, and Salon. Bohjalian's awards include the ANCA Freedom Award for his work educating Americans about the Armenian Genocide; the ANCA Arts and Letters Award for The Sandcastle Girls, as well as the Saint Mesrob Mashdots Medal; the New England Society Book Award for The Night Strangers; the New England Book Award; Russia’s Soglasie (Concord) Award for The Sandcastle Girls; a Boston Public Library Literary Light; a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Trans-Sister Radio; a Best Lifestyle Column for Idyll Banter from the Vermont Press Association; and the Anahid Literary Award. He is a Fellow of the Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences. Bohjalian has written for a wide variety of magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, Reader’s Digest, and The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine. He was a weekly columnist in Vermont for The Burlington Free Press from 1992 through 2015. After graduating from Amherst College, Bohjalian started his career in advertising as an account executive at J. Walter Thompson where he met the host Drew Neisser. In this episode, you'll learn among other things the dramatic story that pushed Bohjalian out of New York City and into the verdant hills of Vermont. 

  Karen shares her inspirational story with Kara and Becca from her quiet cabin in Vermont! Karen a world record breaking triathletes shares her inspirational story of cancer diagnosis, battle with an eating disorder and how her faith got her through.     Talk about a Fighter! Karen Newman is an inspirational speaker, world record-breaking triathlete, mother, wife, dietitian and author. She’s also an eating disorder and stage-4 metastatic cancer survivor. Her real-life stories have been giving people hope: helping free them from the bondage of shame, secrets and addictions; inspiring them to be authentic, to dream big and risk living the life they were meant to live. Karen has been featured in numerous publications and shows including the NBC Today Show and the NY Post, and has lectured all over the country. She has also received many awards, such USA Triathlon’s “Most Inspirational Comeback Award” as well as the Connecticut Sportswriter’s Association’s “Courage Award,” and American Cancer Society’s “Determination Champion” for her tireless charitable efforts.     Karen’s book, entitled Just Three Words is a gripping, intimate, and contagiously inspiring story about the challenging experiences that brought her to her knees and then to her life’s purpose, and the miracles that kept her alive and winning athletic events around the world. Karen is an eight-time All-American triathlete and has medaled in events all over the world, even breaking an age-group world triathlon record, despite enduring cancer treatments. On September 14, 2016, just four months after being immobilized by a tumor in her spine, she raced for the USA in Cozumel, Mexico and had the honor of carrying the USA flag in the Parade of Nations.   As a triathlon coach, Registered Dietitian with a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition, health and wellness educator, and President-Elect of the Vermont Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Karen has had a long career educating and encouraging people in health and nutrition, as well as on the track. A University of Vermont alumna, she married her college sweetheart, Peter, and together they have three amazing boys—Stetson, Chase and Trent—who inspired her to survive and thrive.     How to Connect with Karen:   For more information and to purchase her book, please visit her website: http://thekarennewman.com/   Connect with Karen on social media:   https://twitter.com/thekarennewman   https://www.facebook.com/thekarennewman/

The topic today is white supremacy and we'll be interviewing Dottie Morris, Chief Officer of Diversity at Keene State College, Christopher Tinson, Professor of Africana Studies and History at Hampshire College, and Carly Fox, History Teacher at Vermont Academy. We will explore how white supremacy manifests in our day-to-day lives and its historical roots.

Adam Zagoria and Josh Newman dish out a new episode of The 4 Quarters Podcast. First up, Vermont Academy head coach Alex Popp joins the show to chat about Simi Shittu, Christian David, Jordan Nwora, and more. Then, Bobby Bates calls in to discuss the Big Strick Classic and all the big prospects that will play in this year’s event. Later, Adam and Josh look at the Entertainer’s Basketball Classic at Rucker Park, and then cover a grab bag of topics which includes Team USA, Amar’e Stoudemire in Israel, and the new social media recruiting rules.