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103 - It's Podcast Friday with Notre Dame's Adam Sargent and Student-Athlete Academic Success!

A critical part of any college athletic program is the academic support that is provided to the student-athletes.  One of the model programs in the country is Notre Dame's which has some of the highest graduation rates in football (almost 100%).  Adam Sargent is the Associate Director in Notre Dame's Academic Services for Student Athletes office and has been widely described as one of the primary reasons for Notre Dame's outstanding academic ach...

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101 - It's Podcast Friday with Dr. John Thornton and the Texas A&M Coaching Academy!

101 - It's Podcast Friday with Dr. John Thornton and the Texas A&M Coaching Academy!

Join us as we sail off on our next 100 podcasts, starting with a great chat with Dr. John Thornton, the Inaugural Director of the Texas A&M Coaching Academy.  Dr. Thornton is a long-time Aggie - Athlete, Coach, and Athletic Administrator - and is now running this new initiative started within the Huffines Institute.  We have a great conversation about why we need a Coaching Academy and the future plans for this academy.
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92 - It's Podcast Friday with Dr. John Fox and The Ball!

92 - It's Podcast Friday with Dr. John Fox and The Ball!

Every so often, there is a great book that comes along that reveals a bit more about why we play and have sports in our society.  Such is the case with a new book - The Ball - that was recently released.  Dr. John Fox is the author and we are pleased to have him with us in the podcast to talk about his book and the topics he covers within.  This is a great book and we highly recommend not only the podcast, but also the book!
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90 - It's Podcast Friday with the Washington Nationals Asst. GM Bryan Minniti!

90 - It's Podcast Friday with the Washington Nationals Asst. GM Bryan Minniti!

We are pleased to have Bryan Minniti, the Asst. GM of the 2012 MLB National League East Champions Washington Nationals on the podcast today.  We talked to Bryan back in March 2012 and were pleased to be able to catch up with him on the last day of the 2012 baseball season.  We cover quite a few topics, including the somewhat controversial decision by the Nationals to shut-down their star pitcher before the season was completed.
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69 - Ms. Adaora Elonu - Academics, Basketball, and Competition

69 - Ms. Adaora Elonu - Academics, Basketball, and Competition

We are pleased today to have the third in a series of interviews with student-athletes today.  We are pleased to have Ms. Adaora Elonu, MVP of the Texas A&M 2012 Women's Basketball Team join us to talk about academics, basketball, being a student-athlete, and competition.  Ms. Elonu, having graduated in three years, currently finishing her Masters degree, and having competed at the highest levels in basketball has a great perspective on the joys and difficulties of being a student-athlete at...
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66 - Mr. Andrew Wolridge - Life as a Football Student-Athlete

66 - Mr. Andrew Wolridge - Life as a Football Student-Athlete

So often, we only hear from Student/Athletes about the 'winning shot', the last second penalty, or missed field goal.  Very rarely do we hear about their time in College as they try to juggle the two demanding jobs of being a student and being an athlete.   Thus, we are pleased to bring you a podcast today with Mr. Andrew Wolridge, former A&M football player.  This is a fun conversation and gives us a look behind the curtain at the life of a student athlete during their time in a major a...
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61 - Mr. Bryan Minniti - Washington Nationals Asst. General Manager

61 - Mr. Bryan Minniti - Washington Nationals Asst. General Manager

Baseball season is almost here!  We've got a great podcast today with MLB's Washington Nationals Asst. GM Bryan Minniti about professional baseball, injuries, and rehab in a large organization with multi-million dollar athletes.  Join us for Mr. Minniti's behind-the-scenes insights about professional baseball.
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56 - Dr. Stephen Crouse - Sudden Death and Athletes

56 - Dr. Stephen Crouse - Sudden Death and Athletes

In the past few months, there have been several football players that have collapsed and died away from the field.  So how much risk do these athletes have for sudden death.  Dr. Stephen Crouse, an expert in athletic medical screen joins us in the podcast today to talk about what we know about athletic sudden death and the real risk to athletes.  This is a great podcast, especially if you are an athlete or have a child participating in sports.
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