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Join Cape and Drew, two former student-athletes turned scholars, who share their truths about their lived experiences before, during, and after eligibility and how they continue to transition to a healthy and meaningful life after playing sports. They discuss what student-athletes really go through, overcoming obstacles, the power of self-awareness and more. Cape and Drew’s goals are simple: to empower and encourage you to believe that you are in fact more than an athlete and sports are only a part of your identity. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cape-and-drew/support
We are back with a special guess this week! Dr. Louis "Skip" Perkins joins the show to talk about the game changing decision by the NCAA that will allow student athletes to be paid for their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Tune in to hear his opinion on the decision from his perspective as a former university athletic director and student-athlete.
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Join Cape & Drew for this weeks episode as they sit down with shoe designer and creative, Chris Dixon! Tune into hear about his epic battles on the court with his big brother and some of NC's finest, his passion for art, and how his love for shoe design has created opportunities for him to work with some of the biggest celebrities and brands.
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Cape and Drew are back with Illinois Basketball Hall of Famer and WNBA player Jenni Dant! Tune into hear her amazing story as she discusses her basketball and life journey, growing up in Chicago, the recent issues involving women's college athletics, and much more!
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Cape & Drew have a sit down with the one and only Candace Cooper. Born and raised in Raleigh, Cooper was the first black woman to swim for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after graduating from high school in 2008. After training and participating for the 2016 Olympic Trials, Cooper retired from swimming and earned a Master of Arts in Management from the Wake Forest University School of Business. Tune in to hear more of her unique story and how she dealt with discrimination during her time as a student-athlete!
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Cape & Drew are joined by community leader and this year's Super Bowl Honorary Captain, Trimaine Davis! Tune in to hear his amazing journey from a kid growing up in Pittsburg, California, being raised by his grandparents, playing basketball at San Diego State University, finding his passion, and much more!
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Cape & Drew are back with special guest Leah Howard MEd., APC, NCC aka the Sports Counselor! Leah Howard is a trailblazer in the counseling profession who is changing the way athletes and others prioritize their mental health. She works to create an environment of clarity and stability for people looking to experience a transformative process by way of therapy. She is a Board Certified Associate Professional Counselor based in the Atlanta area. Tune is as she talks about the importance of addressing mental health, the correlations between mental well-being and performance, how she specifically works with her clients and much more!
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This weeks episode features Indian University's basketball legend, AJ Moye! Tune into hear A.J. talk about his humble beginnings growing up in Atlanta, GA, his amazing experiences at IU, playing professional basketball, his relationship with Kobe Bryant, and much more!
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Cape & Drew first episode of the new year is all about reflection. The two gentlemen reflect on 2020 and discuss the impact it had on the personally and professionally. They also touch on college sports and why they believe things will never be the same after this year.
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Join Cape & Drew on this weeks episode as they sit down with Temple University's Interim Senior Associate AD for Development, Chris Jones! Chris discusses his humble beginnings working in athletics, the challenges he faces in fundraising, the effects of COVID-19 in his line of work, and much more!
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On this weeks episode, Cape & Drew catch up with Ohio State University's assistant women's basketball coach, Simon Harris! Tune in to hear him discuss growing up playing sports, having a father who is a legendary athlete, coaching men's and women's basketball, dealing with COVID-19 this season, and much more!
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North Carolina State University student and football player Louis Acceus was advised to give up playing football back in March because of excessive concussions. Tune in to hear his story from being born and raised in New York, playing football most of his life, and coming to grips with life without football.
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Cape & Drew are back with former Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) teammate and current professional basketball player, Jamal Shuler! Tune in the hear them reminisce about old college days, playing overseas, life after basketball and much more!
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Cape & Drew are back with special guest, Andraya Yearwood, a transgender college student. Tune in to hear her speak about her lived experiences growing up in Connecticut and moving to the south, being the oldest of eight children, playing sports, and much more!
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Cape & Drew are back with an epic episode to kick off season three! Former Clemson University basketball legend, Terrell McIntyre, joins the show to discuss his humble beginnings, hall of fame student-athlete and professional career, life after basketball and much more!
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Cape & Drew have the pleasure of having VCU basketball legends Michael Doles and Domonic Jones on this weeks show! Tune in to listen to them reminisce about colleges days together, playing professional basketball, transitioning to life after sports, and much more!
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Cape & Drew are back with an in depth conversation with registered nurse, Victoria Walden. Tune in to hear her discuss her experiences working with COVID-19 patients while in New York and Texas, having the virus, thoughts on a vaccine, and much more!
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Cape & Drew are back with friend and educator Lawrence Smalls, Athletic Director at Pine Forest High School. Tune into hear his perspective on the impact of COVID-19 on high school sports, being a Black man in America, his career path, and much more!
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Cape & Drew are back with part IV of their "See Black Women" series ft. Jennifer Williams, Director of Athletics at Alabama State University. Tune in to hear her discuss her life and career journey, the challenges she's overcome along, managing the athletic department during COVID-19, and much more!
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Cape & Drew are back for Part III of the See Black Women series ft. Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy, Executive Vice President and COO at Howard University. Tune in to hear her journey through higher education, her thoughts on the social injustices in our nation, COVID-19's impact on colleges/universities, and much more!
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This week we discuss navigating the climate of today while being a Black police officer. Special thanks to detective Brandon Riley for joining us and sharing his story!
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Cape & Drew are back for part II of their See Black Women series ft. Dr. Melva Williams. Over the past 15 years Dr. Williams has been a national leader in higher education. She served as the first Chief of Staff of the Southern University System and currently serves as Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at SUSLA. Tune in to hear her story and all of the wonderful work she is doing to serve the next generation!
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Cape & Drew present part one of their four part series, "See Black Women" featuring Arielle (Ary) Chambers. Ary is a multimedia journalist, host and on-camera talent for the WNBA and NCAAW, with a passion for amplifying the progression of women in sports. She studied Communication Media at NC State, English at Oxford University, and most recently, Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School. She currently a talent/social at Bleacher Report. Tune in now to hear more about Ary's passion and work!
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This weeks episode features a very special guest, Dr. Noran Moffett, tenured professor in the College of Education at Fayetteville State University. Dr. Moffett also served as Cape's dissertation committee chair. Tune into hear Dr. Moffett drop gems for athletes who seek to continue to be on the forefront of the social justice movement, his experiences working in higher education, and much more!
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Cape & Drew sit down with Maulies Pettaway, Jr., Program Manager at the Trust Powered by NFLPA, to continue the conversation about social and racial injustices, the murder of George Floyd, Drew Bree's comments, helping athletes transition to life after sports and much more!
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Cape & Drew are back for a special episode that features four college coaches: A.G. Hall, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Georgia State University, Shawn Walker, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Elizabeth City State University, MarQus Johnson, Head Men's Basketball Coach at St. Augustines University, and Adrian Jones, Head Football Coach at Shaw University. Tune in to hear a candid conversation about being Black in America, the murder of George Floyd, the effects of COVID-19 on college athletics, the NCAA's Pay to Play act, and much more!
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Join Cape & Drew as they sit down with their friend Coach Mike Moses, Head Women's Basketball Coach at St. Paul's High School in North Carolina. Tune in to hear Coach Moses talk about how he was able to turn his program into a powerhouse in just a short period of time, his take on the recent murders of Black people in America, the time he met Kobe Bryant and much more!
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Tune in to hear Cape & Drew discuss the nature of student-athletes mental health with guest Dr. Mari Ross-Alexander!
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Cape & Drew spend some time with Malik Crowder, Assistant Director of Multicultural Engagement at the University of Texas. Tune in as Malik discusses his role on his campus, how he works with student-athletes, and much more!
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Cape & Drew sit down with Edward Jones II, Director of Player Development for the University of Kansas Football team, to have a candid conversation about the current state of NCAA athletics and much more!
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Join Cape & Drew as they have a great conversation with Georgetown University's own, Ms. Margo Snipe! Tune in to hear her discuss the challenges women of color face at PWI's, the grind of being a student-athlete, the impact of COVID-19 on sports, and much more!
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Join Cape & Drew as they talk with friend and former NBA player Eric Maynor! Eric talks about his life coming from a small town in North Carolina, putting VCU on the map with an epic shot, his trials, tribulations, and success in the NBA, and much more! You don't want to miss this one!
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Cape & Drew are back! Join the two host for a candid conversation about how COVID-19 has impacted them personally, professionally, and emotionally over the past two months. The two discuss the coronavirus's effect on sports, education, and the public health issues that so many people around the world are dealing with daily!
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Cape & Drew are back to have an in-depth conversation about the LGBTQ+ experience in athletics with expert, Dr. Brent Lewis! Join the two host as they discuss sexual orientations, implicit bias's, pronouns, hyper masculinity, gender identities, and much more!
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The last game of a student-athletes senior year is filled with many emotions! Join Cape and Drew as they discuss what they dreamed their college senior night would be like and what it actually was for them. The two host discuss their feelings from that day and how disconnected they felt soon after.
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Cape and Drew are back to discuss the importance of the coach and player relationship! The two host have a transparent conversation about their own experiences with their coaches throughout their lives, specifically their college coaches. Tune in to listen to this important conversation of the importance of the role coaches have, the vulnerability of student- athletes, and the long term negative effects coaches can have on their players if they only care about winning and not the person.
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Cape & Drew are just getting back from their speaking engagement at Northern Arizona University! Tune in to hear how much they enjoyed their visit engaging and speaking with the student-athletes and staff members, first time being in Flagstaff, and the many highlights from their trip!
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Join Cape & Drew as they have a candid, transparent, and funny conversation with two very special guest, Mrs. Capel and Mrs. Johnson. During this episode, the two wives talk about seeing their husbands ups and downs through college and life after sports. The discussion begins from the very first time they met, dating in college, how difficult it was for Cape & Drew to find their passion outside of sports and much more! Tune in to hear about the couples journey!
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As the world is mourning and coping with the tragic death of one of the worlds biggest and brightest stars in the history of sports, Cape & Drew share their truths about what Kobe Bean Bryant means to them on and off the court. Join the two host as they share their favorite Kobe moments, stories, and how his legacy will live on forever!
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Join Cape & Drew for a conversation with Mykal Manswell, a former walk on student-athlete on West Virginia University football team. Tune in as the two host talk with Mykal about his experiences as a walk-on at a major DI university, his mental health, adversity, and triumphs.
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Season 2 kicks off with Cape and Drew reflecting on their experience at the Black Student Athlete Summit in Austin, Texas. This years theme was: The Mental Health of the Black Student-Athlete. Cape and Drew discuss how incredible the experience was from seeing the many presentations, connecting with the student-athletes, and networking with athletic administrators across the country. They also dissect the conversation with Jemele Hill.
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Join Cape & Drew as they discuss professional athletes taking time off from competing in their respective sports to simply rest with no reported injuries. Both host discuss the fans, athletes, and professional organizations perspective. They also compare today's professional athletes with former and the biggest differences off the court between now and then. Cape then discusses reports of NFL players drinking liquor before games to cope with pain along with taking pain killer pills. Lastly, Cape & Drew discuss the importance of athletes taking care of themselves at all cost and much more!
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Tune into "Do You Need a Healing?" as we discuss emasculated victim mentality, mental/emotional trauma’s that athletes endure, our own personal traumas and triumphs and much more!
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Join Cape & Drew as they speak about the many different controversies (historically and currently) that have occurred in sports dealing with discrimination against athletes of color. Examples that the two discuss are: Michigan Fab 5, Penn State letter, Don Imus and Rutgers Women's Basketball Team, Donald sterling and the LA Clippers, and much more! Cape & Drew touch on how athletes are loved by many and most, but at the very same time are hated when they don't fit into the mold, ideals, or brand of an organization. Tune in to hear this tough but much needed conversation.
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This episode is all about the athletes of today, Generation Z! Tune is as Cape and Drew discuss what makes these athletes unique and how social media and the internet has changed todays athlete holistic development for the good and the bad.
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In the spirit of basketball season getting ready to begin, Cape & Drew talk about what the preseason/ training camps look like for student-athletes. The two then discuss their experiences from the "Midnight Madness" all the way through some of their worse experiences as student-athletes and how they overcame some of those challenging moments.
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Join Cape & Drew as they discuss Senate Bill 206, called the “Fair Pay to Play Act,” which would enable student-athletes from the state’s 24 public colleges and universities to be paid indirectly via sponsorship agreements. The two host discuss how the bill would also make it illegal for schools or organizations such as the NCAA to restrict or punish student-athletes for seeking these kinds of agreements.
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Join Cape & Drew as they discuss the ancient story "The Scorpion and the Frog" and relate it to todays athletes and life in general.
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Cape & Drew are back to discuss former Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts who was the talk of the college football world after leading the nation with a career-best 508 yards of total offense in his first game as Oklahoma’s starting quarterback. Analyzing Hurts character, resilience, and focus, Cape & Drew reflect on how difficult it is to maintain that level of play after transferring to another University. They also discuss what Hurts has displayed over his collegiate career is transferrable to everyday life. The two explain how the truth hurts in some cases but the mindset ultimately determines how successful you will be.
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Cape & Drew are back to discuss the retirement of Andrew Luck and the controversy surrounding his decision to walk away from the game of football. They also discuss the importance of athletes taking care of themselves as it needs to be there top priority, however, too many athletes fear that walking away from their sport far outweighs the pain (physically, emotionally, mentally) they could potentially be suffering from why competing. The two host site other athletes that seemingly retired from their sports relatively early in their careers. Cape & Drew conclude the show by encouraging listeners to see the silver lining in Andrew Luck's decision and to embrace and be inspired by his courage to choose his personal well-being over sports.
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In honor of school starting back Cape and Drew reflect back on their first days of college! Be sure to listen in as they share their own stories from their freshman year all the way through their senior year!
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Cape and Drew are back to discuss some of the most current controversy topics to date. The two host talk about what's going on with NBA agent, Rich Paul and explain why they think the NCAA and others are afraid. The two then discuss Chris Broussard comments about potential future student athletes going to HBCUs so that revenue with go to Black colleges and universities instead of Power 5 schools. The two then talk about Jay-Z partnering with the NFL and their thoughts about the national backlash from the partnership. Cape then takes the discussion to speak about the power moves that Ice Cube had been making in the sports arena with his Big 3 league. Cape and Drew conclude by encouraging the listeners to pay attention to what's going on out here and the shift in power! We are indeed more than athletes!
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Cape & Drew do their very first live podcast at North Carolina Central University! They speak to the NCCU football during their highly intense Fall camp as they are preparing for the 2019 season. The two host discuss the importance of building a strong foundation and culture during, even if it seems too tough to push through at times. They also discuss how the opportunity they have right now could potentially set them up for life if they play the game to win on and off the field. The two conclude with a few gems of how to navigate the college experience and the importance building a brotherhood!
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Inspired by the quote, "your energy comes into the room before you do," Cape and Drew discuss the importance of having positive energy in sports and in life in general. The two specifically discuss when they got into the working world and started working with organizations they brought that team mindset, energy and passion to their jobs. The two host then speak to how sports helped develop that mindset of being “solution oriented” and proactively working on a solution rather than just complaining. They conclude the show by speaking on how their lives have benefited by simply being consistently positive, even when life is challenging.
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Cape and Drew look back at one of their favorite TV shows and specific character, Dylan. The two start off by explaining the famous episode. They go onto break down Dylan’s character and compare him to people they have known in the past and to date who have similar traits. Fast forward, Drew gives an example of a student he works with who didn't want to participate in a certain program just because and told him if he has too he will but if it's not mandatory he won't. The student find out later that the person making the actual presentation was pretty big time and could have really opened a lot of doors for him. Drew gives example of volunteering at his current job and how networking has paid off tremendously for his professional growth. Cape talks about being the first person to graduate out of his cohort because he had no ego and listened to his professors. The two discuss where they would be in life if they were like Dylan, only did things that were required of them and didn't ever go the extra mile. The two conclude the show by referencing and explaining a quote from that episode: “You can either make this song or not make this song."
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Cape and Drew are back to discuss the motto "Why Not Me!" Drew begins this episode explaining how he first heard this motto while watching a documentary on Russell Wilson. His father used to tell him growing up “why not you” whenever you doubt yourself just think, why not you! The two host take it a step further and discuss how they incorporate this mindset into their lives to date and sports has been a huge reason why they approach life this way. They then have a very transparent conversation about when they were at their lowest points with sports as far as doubting themselves and thinking if we were good enough to play at the college level. Cape explains the importance of confidence! Drew gives an example of how just like in life sometimes people want to see you down and even though you're suppose to be on the same team it happens in athletics as well. From there, they talk about their low points in the real world as far as jobs and not getting that dream job they thought they were going to land right after college and how it affected their confidence. The discussion shifts to examples of the times they started to get their confidence back once they found their purpose/passion. The two host then touch on the importance of being confident but not arrogant!
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Cape and Drew start off by explaining how before every game they would have a walk through (going over scenarios, clock management, plays, other opponents plays) and how it was all a method of being more prepared than your opponent. They go on to explain how they have applied those same principles to life after sports and how it prepared them for their approach to their careers. The two discuss how valuable time is and how being late sends a direct message to a person that you don't value their time which is one of the most disrespectful things you can do. They then talk about the "lack of sense of urgency" mentality and how student-athletes can separate themselves in the real world by just being consistently on time. The two discuss how they treat everything their supervisors might ask them to do the same as if when their coach would ask them to do something back in their playing days. They then divulge in the important of creating good habits and use Steph Curry as an example. The two conclude the episode by encouraging student-athletes to use what they learned regarding time management from participating in sports.
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Every athlete, at some point in their career, has heard a coach say, “are you injured, or are you hurt?” In Episode 10, the two host discuss the importance of student athletes maintaining good health- physically, mentally, and emotionally. The two talk about the culture of sports and how the lines between being a high achiever and taking care of yourself can sometimes be blurred. Cape and Drew both discuss some of the injuries they endured while participating in sports and the extremes they went through to try to recover as soon as possible. Cape discusses the epidemic of former athletes currently suffering financially because of previous injuries they faced in college. Drew discusses the epidemic of athletes becoming addicted to pain pills and the unfortunate truth of athletes becoming addicted long after they have played their sport. Both then discuss how they have transitioned from the ‘are you injured or are you hurt mentality’ and how it has made them better leaders in their professional careers.
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Episode 9 features Cape and Drew's first guest appearance and special guest MarQus Johnson, head men’s basketball coach at Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) in Raleigh, NC. The two host ask the Coach Johnson a series of questions related to; why he loves coaching, the challenges, recruiting, leadership style, developing athletes off the court, and much more! Tune in to hear a very insightful, entertaining and transparent conversation about coaching today's athletes.
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In the spirit of Father’s Day, in Episode 8, Cape and Drew discuss their relationships with their fathers and how their fathers introduced them to sports.The two then talk about the lessons their fathers taught them about being men and how it related to sports. The two speak about their fathers approach to education and sports. Drew then opens up about how he looked to other men in his life to fill the void of not having a good relationship with his father. Cape and Drew share stories about their dads getting on them and their interesting approaches to humbling them when they needed it the most. The conversation then shifts to their own personal approaches to fatherhood.
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Episode 7 discusses a controversial moment when Jame Harrison, NFL player, took away his kids participation trophies. At the time that this happen, many were upset about what Harrison did, and Cape’s and Drew’s immediate reaction was similar. The two discuss how they quickly shifted to agreeing with what Harrison did and applauded the lesson that he sent to his sons. From there, the two host discuss this new concept that “everyone should get a trophy” and its implications of creating a generation of entitled people who don’t work for anything but still want the praise as if they are deserving. The conversation transitions to both of their experiences being around young talent who are currently in the pros now and just how special you have to be to make it to that level. Cape and Drew then discuss the power of social media and the effects that it is having on student athletes and the fake reality that it could be creating for them.
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Episode 6 dives into how looking the part can open more doors than you think. Cape and Drew discuss how looking the part was developed from an early age through athletics and transitioned into the working world. The two discuss dressing up for their current job even if it's not always necessary because you never know who you may run into or more importantly, who is watching you. The two then give an example that listeners can relate to using PJ Tucker and Bruce Bowen as examples- who are you more likely to listen to even when two people do the exact same thing? The two discuss how important it is to feel good about yourself, not just from a physical standpoint, but a holistic point of view. The two then encourage listeners to take pride in themselves, to always remember you are a walking billboard and your brand is your self confidence. Just as it was as an athlete.
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In Episode 5 Cape and Drew acknowledge National Mental Health Month and speak to the mental health challenges that student athletes face throughout their careers and life after sports. The two host then discuss how sports is somewhat viewed by many as the only way to get to college and get out of their current situation. They the began discussing how high school sports rankings became a big stressor and climbing the rankings in your state and the nation became the most important thing at the time. The two host then discuss the anxiety of hoping to receive invitations to the top high school basketball camps in the country and attain a basketball scholarship. The two then discuss how stress and anxiety impacted their performance on and off the court. From there, they discuss how coaches impact student athletes mental well being but how they are also dealing with there own pressures to win games. Drew discusses how he got comfortable with letting the chips fall where they may because he knows he doesn’t short change himself. The both discuss the obstacles they face now and how they aren't really tough to handle because of their mindset. In conclusion, Cape and Drew give advice to the listeners who may be going through tough challenges to talk to someone that may can help you overcome obstacles.
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In Episode 4 Cape and Drew speak on the importance of education and how they learned that being educated is a actually a cool thing, despite what some student-athletes may have been told. Both host talk about how they valued education before, during and after eligibility and specifically what made them want to pursue higher educational degrees. Both spend time focusing on their specific research areas on student athletes and Cape speaks on his doctoral experience. Cape and Drew spend time discussing how their degrees have helped them be successful and how it feels to be an educated black man from a personal standpoint and representing for the culture.
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Episode 3, Cape & Drew speak on shifting the mindset of going pro in sports to going pro in life! Both touch on when they realized that their dreams of making it to the NBA were no longer a reality, their immediate feelings of this realization, and their thoughts of playing professional basketball overseas. The conversation shifts to the two host explaining what their transition to life after sports was like for the first few years and Cape specifically talks about his battles with stress, wellness, and depression. The two then introduce the listeners to the concept and power of athletic identity and overcoming the challenges of reinventing yourself. Each discuss the constant let downs of going from job to job after college and not being fulfilled with their roles but then bouncing back until they found their niche and passion. From there, Drew leads a humorous conversation inspired by “if I had a nickel for every time I heard an athlete say...” Lastly, the two give some final tips on using the transferable skills learned from participating in sports and applying them to real life scenarios.
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Episode 2 of the Cape & Drew Podcast is full of interesting perspectives from the two host! Each of them explain the importance of doing all of the little things so that ultimately they become the big reasons why you end up being successful in your sport and in life. The two host speak on what a real day in the life of a student-athlete looks like and reference a quote by NFL football player, Richard Sherman. From there, the two host discuss being away from home for the first time as a freshman in college. Cape talks about the importance of taking advantage of sports and the college experience to help propel student-athletes to a positive life outside of sports. Drew discusses the importance of not burning bridges, networking, and how life comes full circle. Both then explain the importance of looking and dressing the part because someone is always watching, especially when you are a student-athlete. From there, Cape and Drew talk about how sports helped them develop resiliency and grit which they still use in their lives today. The two conclude the show by pushing student-athletes to do more than their sport by getting more involved in other educational opportunities and co-curricular activities that will help them long after they are playing sports.
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Episode 1 of the Cape & Drew Podcast is here! The two host come out right away explaining the mission of the podcast, touching on who they are, how they met, what they have been through, and how it has all shaped them into the people they are today. They both describe why they started playing sports and what made each of them good players. That conversation shifts to who their favorite players were growing up and who they tried to model their games after. Cape and Drew both talk about growing up playing ball at young ages and mention some of the players they played against during AAU basketball tournaments whom some of which play(ed) in the NBA. The two discuss when they felt they were good enough to play college basketball. From there, the two begin comparing participating in high school sports vs. college sports. Drew speaks to his experience playing at a Predominately White Institution (PWI) and then transferring to a Historically Black College/University (HBCU). That story leads them directly to Cape and Drew explaining what each of their worst days of workouts/conditioning were as student-athletes. They both discuss some of their best memories of their college days and divulge what they think is the best basketball movie of all time. Lastly, Cape and Drew give advice to future student-athletes based on what they know from their own life experiences. Whether you are a future, current, or former student-athlete and/or just want to hear some great advice and storytelling in an authentic, transparent, and entertaining way, this is the podcast for you!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cape-and-drew/support