#3Pillars Podcast: Recent Episodes
America East Conference
Showcasing the #3Pillars of the America East Conference - Athletic Excellence, Academic Achievement and Leadership - through interviews with the league's coaches, student-athletes and more. Get your fix of #AEHoops talk with coaches and national media members on a weekly basis during the season. Hosted by Sam Schwartz.
Chris Markwood (Maine '05) has spent nearly a decade playing and coaching in #AEHoops and begins his first head coaching job prior to the 2022-23 season.
Chris Markwood was hired as the head men's basketball coach at the University of Maine which brought him and his wife, Ashley (Underwood) Markwood, back to their alma mater.
After leading Bryant to March Madness in 2022, Jared Grasso brings his re-vamped team to #AEHoops - a league in which he has coached previously.
2:59 - Familiarity with elite level of #AEHoops 9:03 - Doug Edert and transfer portal 20:38 - Personal background
Grace Giancola scored the game-winning goal to give Vermont its first #AEWLAX championship. David Closterman and the Catamounts head to the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season.
1:35 - Reactions from championships 6:35 - Shifting focus to NCAAs 13:49 - Comparing celebrations
Tara Belinsky makes her return to the podcast as an America East alum and Community Relations and Youth Football Manager for the New York Giants. As part of her role with the Giants, Belinsky is spearheading girls flag football leagues in New York state.
2:38 - Girls flag football 15:15 - Female influences and opportunities for women
Jen Fry kicked off the 2022 #SpreadRespect Forum talking about "Understanding Microaggressions and Having a Racism Disruptor Conversation"
A conversation featuring Paralympian Deja Young and wrestler Mack Beggs. Hosted by RISE
Samuel Caldwell and Karen A. Jones are diversity officers at UAlbany and Binghamton, respectively.
Featuring Executive Director, DEI, Georgetown University Marissa Robinson, WNBA & G-League Official Fatou Cissoko-Stephens and Under Armour Collegiate Sports Marketing Lead Ayana Duncanson.
Three DI commissioners talk about creating a path for other minorities to reach leadership positions.
America East champions Morgan Haney and Isaiah Powell will play in the NCAA Tournament in their home regions as (16) UAlbany takes on (1) Louisville and (13) Vermont faces (4) Arkansas.
3:38 - Haney 19:20 - Powell
Sam Schwartz and Sean Tainsh preview the 2022 #AEPlayoffs and express particular excitement in fans returning to create great college basketball atmospheres.
Hear from the 2022 #AESD champs! Both Anna Metzler and Luka Zuric received the Dave Alexander Coaches' Award following UNH and UMBC's championship weekends.
Former UAlbany track & field star Kamar Elliott is pursuing an acting career in Hollywood, starring in the latest Netflix series True Story.
Maine Associate Head Coach Courtney England followed her mother's footsteps as a collegiate basketball player and is now coaching as a mother herself.
Maine assistant men's basketball coach Jason Steadman overcame a life-threatening medical experience and is enjoying the opportunity to continue doing what he loves.
NJIT is 3-0 to start #AEHoops play and Miles Coleman earned his second Player of the Week nod following a career-high 30-point game.
:35 - #AEHoops udpate 5:31 - Coleman joins
A wild opening week in #AEHoops conference play continues. UNH's coach Bill Herrion checks in ahead of his team's matchup with UVM on ESPNU Thursday, Jan. 6.
:31 - #AEHoops conference openers recap 4:46 - Coach Herrion joins
UNH Head Coach Bill Herrion emphasizes that a degree is key after basketball and Chris Lester continues to exemplify the importance of pursuing higher education.
League play in #AEHoops starts Thursday with four women's games. Sean Tainsh and Sam Schwartz preview what to watch for as conference play begins.
Celebrating athletic excellence, academic achievement and leadership from this year including #SpreadRespect, #BetterTogether, championship moments and more with select clips from previous #3Pillars Podcast episodes.
:26 - Leadership 20:25 - #AEHoops 31:54 - Athletic highlights and new commissioner
America East Commissioner Brad Walker underscores the student-athlete experience and talks #AEHoops as conference play approaches.
:26 - #AEHoops Update 6:33 - Brad Walker joins 11:48 - Student-athlete experience 15:20 - #AEHoops successes
Get an update on records and numbers around the league as Sam Schwartz takes you through the latest news and notes in #AEHoops.
The America East Conference joined the Men’s Basketball Officiating Alliance which includes bringing in accomplished official Michael Stephens as men's basketball officiating coordinator.
:30 - #AEHoops update 3:28 - Stephens's journey which includes working multiple national championship games
UMass Lowell men's basketball has two wins over A-10 opponents heading into Wednesday against UMass.
:27 - Weekly Recap 6:31 - Pat Duquette joins
Sam Schwartz takes you through the opening week of college basketball season which featured key wins for #AEHoops programs. UVM men's soccer senior Garrett Lillie joins to discuss winning the #AEMSOC championship and hosting a first round NCAA game.
:26 - #AEHoops review 8:58 - Garrett Lillie
UVM women's soccer senior Natalie Durieux and Maine field hockey grad student Brooke Sulinski compare experiences winning America East championships for the first time in their program's history.
2:46 - Reliving winning moments 9:29 - Playing for hometown teams 16:54 - NCAA championship prep 28:19 - Highlighting women's sports
NCAA digital reporter and March Madness host Andy Katz provides an outlook on the 2021-22 #AEHoops season. With non-conference games back on the schedule, Andy emphasizes the importance of key wins for March Madness seeding.
A preseason outlook on women's #AEHoops with Sam Schwartz including clips of coaches from media day.
Offensive Player of the Week Paul Mayer discusses his journey to UNH, the team's first setback of the year and his teammates' emphasis on social justice.
We R H.O.P.E. works towards breaking the barriers and stigma that hinder individuals from seeking help and talking about their mental health. Director of Development Adam Burak shares his own mental health challenges and how We R H.O.P.E. is impacting others.
3:16 - Adam's story 14:51 - We R H.O.P.E. 29:44 - Other mental health resources
Vermont field hockey goalkeeper Sierra Espeland explains some of the initiatives of the group which includes connecting with other campuses in the state.
Vermont graduate student Sierra Espeland is the president of the Student-Athlete of Color Affinity Group on campus which recently began outreach to other universities in Vermont to connect minority student-athletes.
1:50 - Diversity, equity and inclusion activism 20:01 - Academic achievement 25:35 - Preparing for #AEFH conference play
Matt Langone is the managing editor at New England Soccer Journal and previews the start to conference play in men's and women's soccer.
4:02 - #AEMSOC 19:33 - #AEWSOC 25:10 - #AEHoops
NJIT men's soccer strikers Rene White and Regsan Watkins rank first and second in the nation among active leaders in career goals. Hear about their careers playing together and competing for championships at NJIT.
5:56 - Regsan's journey 8:52 - Rene's journey 15:40 - Vying for #AEMSOC championship
2x #AEHoops All-Conference choice Elijah Olaniyi is back at Stony Brook to finish what he started.
2:05 - Returning to Stony Brook after a season at Miami 10:38 - #AEHoops outlook 17:10 - Nigerian roots and culture differences
America East SAAC Chair and Stony Brook volleyball student-athlete Nia Wattley details her involvement in hiring a new commissioner, talks SAAC initiatives and the upcoming fall season.
3:00 - Interviewing Brad Walker 8:07 - Student-Athlete Advisory Committee 20:22 - Volleyball preview
Jim Ferry expresses his excitement for joining #AEHoops and what, specifically, had him so eager to take the job at UMBC.
2:03 - Appeal of UMBC and #AEHoops 19:04 - Keys to reaching NCAA Tournament in one-bid league 23:25 - Academics and Leadership
Ashley Langford brings a winning mindset to Stony Brook women's basketball while also emphasizing off-the-court priorities in academics and social justice.
2:53 - Finding right fit at Stony Brook 17:59 - On-court philosophies 24:21 - Academics and Leadership
Newly appointed Stony Brook head women's basketball coach Ashley Langford leading her team off the court in areas of academics and social justice.
Amy Huchthausen leaves a lasting legacy on the America East Conference as the first female commissioner of the league. She offers her final thoughts on a decade filled with impactful initiatives, athletic excellence and academic achievement.
2:25 - NIL and state of collegiate athletics 7:45 - Spread Respect and other initiatives 25:21 - Reminiscing top moments
The inception of the America East Spread Respect initiative occurred early in Amy Huchthausen's tenure as America East commissioner. Now, as Amy departs, she shares her pride in its growth.
Stony Brook's India Pagan will represent Puerto Rico in the Tokyo Olympic Games while UMass Lowell alum Noelle Lambert will compete for the USA in the Paralympics next month.
2:08 - India Pagan 17:11 - Noelle Lambert
Melissa Hodgdon was promoted to Interim Head Coach of Hartford women's basketball after serving as an assistant coach the last two years.
3:30 - Taking over and building towards 2021-22 8:08 - Handling Hartford's transition from DI 18:18 - Previous ties to #AEHoops and coaching philosophies
Denise King was promoted to head coach of UMass Lowell women's basketball in May. She looks forward to coaching a similar roster in 2021-22 and shares the importance of community leadership and academics.
2:00 - Assuming role as head coach 21:16 - Social activism and giving back 28:19 - Pursuing Master's
UMass Lowell head women's basketball coach Denise King talks about the importance of her team's leadership in a number of areas.
Kate Bergstrom oversees the America East Spread Respect initiative and takes an in-depth look at its impacts.
Senior Associate Commissioner Kate Bergstrom tells her story and some of the challenges of discovering her true self. As a leader of the conference's Spread Respect initiative, Kate also shares some of the impacts it has had on student-athletes.
2:55 - Growing into authentic self 16:20 - #SpreadRespect 33:23 - Health & Safety Summit & Mental Health Workshop
Binghamton Director of Sports Medicine & Performance Chris Downey reflects on the past year as an athletic trainer and looks ahead to the Health & Safety Summit and Mental Health Workshop on June 23-24.
2:51 - Athletic training during pandemic 9:27 - Health & Safety Summit 20:13 - Mental Health Workshop
Binghamton Director of Sports Medicine & Performance Chris Downey describes the 2020-21 year which required adaptation to keep student-athletes healthy.
All-American and Vermont alum Nika Ouellette shares her unique upbringing as part of the LGBTQ+ community and discusses advocacy and allyship.
2:30 - Nika's story 21:08 - Athlete Ally 27:15 - Professional career and Alumni Network
Nika Ouellette took LGBTQ+ acceptance into account when choosing the University of Vermont for her college experience.
America East alum Mimi Borkan opens Pride Month with a conversation about LGBTQ+ inclusion and offers perspective as a member of the community.
2:05 - Pride and promoting inclusivity 14:28 - Working in sports 19:59 - America East Alumni Network
Former UNH women's soccer goalkeeper Mimi Borkan talks about the America East Spread Respect initiative and feeling comfortable at UNH.
Keeping the conversation going. Two chats that were seen originally on Instagram Live.
1:00 - Kristi King & Ian Groom 20:25 - AAPI with Amy Huchthausen and Jessica Ramberg
Former UNH field hockey student-athlete Kayla Sliz shares her thoughts on mental health as she pursues a Master's in counseling and psychology.
3:27 - Graduate school studies on sport psychology 23:40 - Helping student-athletes 30:08 - America East Alumni
Stony Brook's Sydney Gagnon and Vermont's Michael McCormack reflect on winning America East championships as they prepare for the first round of the NCAA Championship.
2:12 - Inside Stony Brook WLAX 17:07 - Inside Vermont MLAX
Lacrosse championship season is back! Get the most in-depth #AEMLAX insight from Inside Lacrosse's Matt Kinnear. He also discusses Stony Brook women's lacrosse's historic dominance.
2:50 - #1 UMBC vs. #4 UAlbany preview 10:02 - #2 Vermont vs. #3 Stony Brook preview 27:20 - Stony Brook women's lacrosse pedigree
Sam Henneberg and Victor Menudier stormed through the #AEMSOC Championship, guiding UNH to a third-straight title. Listen to their journeys to the national stage.
2:56 - Winning championship 11:59 - Studying at American colleges 16:53 - Preparing for Kentucky
Stony Brook women's soccer student-athletes Chelsie DePonte and Catharina von Drigalski are part of the student-run mental health awareness group on campus
Stony Brook senior Chelsie DePonte and sophomore Catharina von Drigalski recollect championship memories as they prepare for NCAAs. They also talk #AEBetterTogether with Stony Brook PAWS.
2:25 - #AEWSOC Championship moments 7:54 - Connections to Germany and Hawaii 18:07 - Stony Brook PAWS and mental health
Hear from the newest head coach of UAlbany men's basketball - Dwayne Killings. Coach Killings discusses his return to #AEHoops, his staff and being a leader for social justice.
2:01 - Get to know Coach Killings 19:15 - Social justice activism 28:25 - Thoughts on transfer portal
Kamani Conteh was integral in establishing Retriever CARE - a UMBC student-led organization committed to fostering a community of equity and empowering UMBC student-athletes to reject social injustice.
1:37 - Celebrating #AEVB championship 9:13 - Retriever CARE (Coalition of Athletes Reaching for Equity)
The UMBC volleyball sophomore is on the leadership council of a new group which aims at discussing social justice topics in a safe space among student-athletes.
More information: https://umbcretrievers.com/general/2020-21/releases/20201013dcm67k
Meet the new leader of Binghamton men's basketball: Levell Sanders. The former Seton Hall guard and former pro discusses his playing career and being elevated from Assistant Coach.
2:16 - Playing against Hall of Famers in Big East 8:46 - Pro basketball in Czech Republic 12:25 - Taking over at Binghamton
Dolores Cimini, PhD is a licensed psychologist who oversees the Middle Earth Hotline at UAlbany which allows students to talk to other students anonymously.
More information: https://www.albany.edu/middleearthcafe/hotlinepeerassistance.shtml
2:13 - Cimini welcome and hotline background 12:08 - Student-athletes volunteering 15:39 - Adaptations amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Stony Brook senior Hailey Zeise and Hartford junior Hunter Marks put their dancing shoes on for the first time. Journey inside the March Madness bubbles before the teams take the court for First Round action.
2:15 - Checking in from Indianapolis and San Antonio 10:25 - Winning #AEHoops championships 22:13 - End Racism
Hear from the broadcasters before the 2021 Hercules Tires #AEPlayoffs championship games! ESPN's Brooke Weisbrod and Noah Savage preview this week's title games with inside analysis on each team.
2:43 - Brooke Weisbrod talks Maine vs. Stony Brook 25:28 - Noah Savage talks Hartford vs. UMass Lowell
ESPN commentator Noah Savage will broadcast the 2021 Hercules Tires Men's #AEPlayoffs Championship Game at 11 a.m. on March 13 on ESPN2.
UMaine AD Ken Ralph discusses plans for a massive development of athletics facilities on campus.
2:35 - Harold Alfond Foundation gift 16:36 - Black Bears basketball
University of Maine Athletic Director Ken Ralph shares a story that expresses the scheduling adjustments most teams have been prone to this year and adds some insight into how his work structure has been altered.
Two Reggie Lewis Most Outstanding Players talk their game on the Stony Brook/UAlbany rivalry, reliving some of the league's greatest moments along the way. Warney and Hooley reflect on their times as student-athletes and share some recent life events. And, of course, offer their thoughts on the 2021 Hercules Tires #AEPlayoffs.
Burlington Free Press sports reporter Alex Abrami details UVM men's basketball's seven-game win streak and previews the impending matchup with UMBC on ESPNU.
3:57 - Vermont 22:44 - Battle for first place on ESPNU 33:39 - Vermont women's basketball
Alex Abrami analyzes what is sure to be a good matchup between the top-two teams in the league Thursday, February 18 on ESPNU.
Ryan Odom has the UMBC Retrievers in first place in #AEHoops and discusses what's going well for the team along with the anticipated new playoff format.
4:24 - Previewing Feb. 18 matchup with Vermont on ESPNU 8:56 - Inside UMBC's success 24:24 - End Racism and Black History Month
America East coaches and student-athletes recount moments and figures of Black History from slavery to the Jim Crow Era, the 1930s, the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s all the way to present day. Our guests also offer their views on Black History Month.
https://americaeast.com/spreadrespect
Josie Nicholson hosts the Unit3d Podcast and shares some of the mental health conversations she has had with her guests. She also talks about student-athlete mental wellbeing through her role as a sports psychologist at Ole Miss.
3:21 - Unit3d Podcast highlights 16:16 - Preparing for new-look spring 22:17 - Change of narrative around mental health
The leading scorer and most decorated student-athlete in #AEHoops joins the pod as Maine rides a five-game win streak.
2:51 - Millan and the Black Bears clicking 10:51 - Career accomplishments 20:51 - Being a student-athlete during COVID-19 pandemic 25:48 - End Racism
College basketball analyst Jeff Goodman talks #AEHoops and the uniqueness of the season and March Madness.
2:41 - New-look college basketball season 6:44 - #AEHoops talk 18:40 - March Madness plans and predictions
UMBC assistant men's basketball coach Matt Henry is a member of the NABC Committee on Racial Reconciliation. He emphasizes the importance of being an anti-racist and an ally in his work with the committee and his team.
2:26 - NABC Committee on Racial Reconciliation 7:21 - Allyship and being an anti-racist 29:12 - UMBC MBB update
A collection of episodes from 2020 highlighting the #3Pillars of the America East Conference.
:00 - January to March in #AEHoops 9:40 - AE Commissioner Amy Huchthausen 20:20 - #AEBetterTogether 29:31 - #SpreadRespect and Anti-Racism
On this #AEBetterTogether edition of the #3Pillars Podcast, licensed psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Dr. Ken Duckworth discusses mental health trends and commonalities, self-care techniques and resources.
:00 - Intro and league headlines 4:31 - Ken Duckworth 31:45 - Navigating the holidays during the pandemic
After Duke's Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski suggested to shut down basketball season, John Feinstein defends the legendary coach's statement but offers a differing opinion of the season.
New York Times Bestselling Author John Feinstein previews #AEHoops conference play, shares the keys to a hot start by UMBC men's basketball and gives his thoughts on Coach Krzyzewski's recent comments.
:00 - Intro and upcoming news 4:33 - John Feinstein on UMBC MBB 10:54 - Previewing #AEHoops conference play 18:12 - Background on Coach K's thoughts
https://jfeinsteinbooks.com/
The voice of UNH basketball discusses the Wildcats' opening series with NJIT, provides updates from around #AEHoops and shares what it's like to be broadcasting during the pandemic.
2:41 - UNH/NJIT recap 10:21 - Men's #AEHoops 20:54 - Broadcasting during the pandemic
New Hampshire play-by-play man Brendan Glasheen describes his experience broadcasting games while adhering to health and safety policies. He also shares some innovative additions in the gym at UNH.
Former Stony Brook women's basketball player Dani Klupenger shares some insight into the 2020-21 women's #AEHoops season. Check out Dani's Alumni Network Close Ups: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAGB8xuiOAfsFXR5CWYeUFmA5VXx_WdtQ
3:14 - #AEHoops outlook 17:36 - Preparing for this unique season 19:55 - Reminiscing time at Stony Brook as an AE alum
Former AE SAAC member Jalay Knowles discusses what helped her mental health as a student-athlete and how it has translated to her professional life. She also details her activism in the community following the George Floyd murder.
2:10 - Jalay joins 5:15 - Mental health and self-care 13:55 - Social justice activism
Former Hartford student-athlete and AE SAAC member Jalay Knowles shares a few things that helped her when she was struggling with mental health.
March Madness host Andy Katz previews the 2020-21 college basketball season including his #AEHoops outlook.
:23 - #AEHoops preseason polls and all-conference teams 3:13 - Andy Katz talks basketball schedules 6:42 - #AEHoops analysis 20:06 - Uncertainty of season
UMBC alum Shioma Obemeata lived through police brutality and oppression by the criminal justice system. The incident occurred in March of 2019 and the charges were dismissed later that year.
2:51 - Recounting the arrest and legal battle 15:03 - Racism and advocating for change 32:23 - Spread Respect Advisory Group and other community organizations
Professor of Practice at the University at Albany College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Michael Leczinsky is also the director of UAlbany Esports. He details how the program and his classes are preparing students for jobs.
America East will host its second Esports Invitational virtually on Nov. 7-8. UAlbany Esports Head Coach and Professor of Practice Michael Leczinsky previews the event and shares updates in the world of gaming.
Registration open to students at all 10 AE institutions -https://americaeastesports.mainline.gg/fall-2020-ssbu/-/tournament/overview
2:53 - What to except from the AE Esports Invitational 15:44 - Esports at UAlbany 28:11 - Future of gaming
Lisa K. Desai, Psy.D. Director, Behavioral Health Consulting at Mindwise Innovations discusses mental health trends and statistics during the COVID-19 pandemic and provides some self-care best practices.
3:43 - Mental health trends 7:40 - Self-care practices for student-athletes 16:42 - Navigating social and racial climate in news
Previewing the Spread Respect Forum with America East Assistant Director, Operations & Championships Marcus Bishop.
Registration is available to all AE student-athletes, coaches, administrators and other campus groups - https://americaeast.com/sports/2020/9/30/Leadership_0930205321.aspx?
:00 - Forum details 5:18 - What to expect 19:16 - #SpreadRespect Conversations and other race topics
America East Assistant Director, Operations & Championships Marcus Bishop talks about his experience with racial profiling that he wrote about for AE Voices.
Read Marcus's story - https://americaeast.com/news/2020/6/19/AE%20Voices-Bishop.aspx
Two authors of AE Voices stories, Justin Tkachuk and Mikayla Krinetz talk about their history with mental health and what has helped them as student-athletes and beyond.
Mikayla's story - https://americaeast.com/news/2018/12/11/leadership-ae-voices-my-struggle-with-anxiety.aspx?path=Leadership
Justin's story - https://americaeast.com/news/2020/5/20/aevoices-tkachuk.aspx
The America East College Tour is will give prospective college students a unique opportunity to learn more about all 10 America East institutions at once on Thursday, October 8 from 4-6 p.m. Executive Director of the America East Academic Consortium Marsha Florio and Associate Director – Strategic Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives at UVM Chris Perlongo forecast the second virtual admissions event of its kind and third event overall.
Register for free - https://theaeac.org/ae-college-tour/
:00 - Intro/headlines 3:28 - What to expect from the America East College Tour 16:48 - Academic Consortium rapport 22:03 - Upcoming events
Steven Adelson (Coordinator of Center for Civic Justice at Stony Brook University) discusses the America East Votes Challenge and importance of voter education for student-athletes.
:26 - America East headlines 4:05 - AE Votes Challenge background 16:16 - Assisting student-athletes in voting process 22:36 - Presidential Debate watch party
Voter Resources - https://americaeast.com/sports/2020/9/25/voter%20resources.aspx
ballotready.org
Take the Pledge - https://allintovote.org/take-the-pledge/
Ivy Watts empowers others to know that they are not alone and learn the beauty of self-love. The former student-athlete shares some best practices for self-care and common themes that have appeared in her blog (http://beautifullysimplyyou.com/blog).
1:19 - Watts's mental health struggles as a student-athlete 8:39 - Words of advice for student-athletes, coaches and administrators 14:37 - Unique perspective from a person of color 17:16 - Best practices during COVID-19 pandemic
Ivy Watts (https://www.ivywattsspeaks.com/) provides some tips and tricks for maintaining mental health during the pandemic. Also listen for some perspectives from AE student-athletes.
Ron Smith is the Director of the Karsh STEM Scholars Program at Howard University - aimed at addressing underrepresentation of African-Americans in the field. Smith played lacrosse at UMBC and recently cultivated conversation with the current team about racism.
4:00 - Ties between Howard University and UMBC 10:27 - Speaking with UMBC MLAX 30:00 - Educating future generations
Ron Smith played college lacrosse at UMBC and was invited to meet virtually with Ryan Moran's team to talk about race.
Stony Brook Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron was named to the America East Spread Respect Advisory Group and is also a member of the NCAA Division I Council. He shares his thoughts on racial inequality, navigating the pandemic and welcoming student-athletes back to campus.
2:35 - Stony Brook campus update 4:09 - Spread Respect Advisory Group 13:59 - NCAA Division I Council
Stony Brook AD Shawn Heilbron is one of 33 members of the Spread Respect Advisory Group, which will address systemic racial injustice and inequality and its direct impact on those within the conference.
Binghamton head women's lacrosse coach Stephanie Allen discusses the newly-formed group of student-athletes aimed at voter education and social justice work.
Get insight into the America East Civic Engagement Conversations in partnership with RISE. Hear from two student-athletes and a coach on what they learned from the three workshops.
1:42 - Ben Drezek 12:35 - Nyrik Antoine 24:42 - Stephanie Allen
Brian Barrio joins the pod in his first year as Director of Athletics at UMBC after previously working at the America East Conference.
:00 - Intro/Headlines 2:03 - Brian Barrio joins 5:55 - Working with Freeman Hrabowski and Black Lives Matter 10:45 - Returning to America East 19:45 - Working in college athletics during the pandemic
UMBC's newest Director of Athletics references athletic success - highlighted by the 16 over 1 upset in March Madness - as well as the university's academic profile.
NJIT head women's basketball coach Mike Lane discusses his coaching background, joining #AEHoops and the Highlanders' 2020-21 outlook.
1:30 - Coaching background 15:14 - Inside NJIT WBB 33:07 - Quickfire
NJIT head women's basketball coach Mike Lane explains how his student-athletes prioritize the #3Pillars.
Shortly after being hired as head coach at her alma mater, Kelsey Hogan gives some insight into how she hopes to build UNH women's basketball.
:00 - Intro & Headlines 2:30 - Kelsey Hogan taking over UNH hoops 10:55 - Looking ahead to 2020-21 season 22:26 - Mentoring student-athletes 26:35 - Quickfire
Newly-appointed UNH head women's basketball coach Kelsey Hogan draws on her time as a student-athlete as she shapes her coaching philosophy and calls the America East Alumni Network a family.
Hoop Group Elite Camp, Wall Street and English soccer. Meet NJIT men's basketball coach Brian Kennedy whose fifth season as head coach marks the Highlanders' first in America East.
:32 - Basketball family tree 13:35 - NJIT men's basketball 30:11 - Rapid fire
NJIT head men's basketball coach Brian Kennedy describes some of the challenges and exciting changes in joining the America East Conference.
Stony Brook alum and current New York Mets pitcher Daniel Zamora recalls his debut in Philadelphia among some early major league memories.
2016 #AEMLAX Offensive Player of the Year Ian MacKay joins the pod after the Premier Lacrosse League got underway with its Championship Series. He discusses the bubble, his pro lax career and time at UVM.
:00 - Intro & Latest in AE 2:46 - Inside PLL bubble 11:46 - Facing other former #AEMLAX players 16:15 - UVM MLAX
A UVM product, Ian MacKay has built bonds with former America East rivals while playing for the Archers in the Premier Lacrosse League. He has also remained in close proximity to several UVM coaches.
Get your baseball fix ahead of Opening Day with two former #AEBASE student-athletes and current big-league pitchers Sean Newcomb (Hartford/Atlanta Braves) and Daniel Zamora (Stony Brook/New York Mets).
2:20 - Sean Newcomb 25:07 - Daniel Zamora
Atlanta Braves pitcher and former #AEBASE Pitcher of the Year Sean Newcomb helped elevate the University of Hartford baseball program.
Maine assistant men's basketball coach Edniesha Curry was named to the Coaches4Change Advisory Board to help lead the next generation in ending racism and inequality. She emphasizes the importance of voting and white allies as key cogs.
:23 - America East update 1:54 - Coach Curry welcome 4:00 - Coaches4Change (https://www.coaches4change.org/) 20:24 - Fighting for equality as a black woman 30:45 - Solomon Iluyomade
Assistant coach for Maine men's basketball Edniesha Curry details the inequality and oppression she faced as a young African-American in California.
UMass Lowell's Christian Lutete and UAlbany's Kelly Barkevich were named 2019-20 Man and Woman of the Year, respectively. Listen to their academic achievements, athletic excellence, service and leadership on this episode of the #3Pillars Podcast.
:00 - Intro 2:05 - Christian Lutete 20:54 - Kelly Barkevich
2019-20 America East Man of the Year Christian Lutete earned his Master's Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies after extensively researching systemic racism as a grad student at UMass Lowell.
LGBT SportSafe Co-Founder Eric Lueshen explains how recent court rulings will impact LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports and gives a broad scope of #SpreadRespect during Pride Month.
1:19 - Eric's background 6:21 - Impact of Supreme Court ruling 9:51 - Providing support for LGBTQ+ student-athletes 23:26 - Intersection of the Black Lives Matter movement and the LGBTQ+ community
Co-Founder of LGBT SportSafe Eric Lueshen explains how sports have evolved when it comes to inclusivity.
NJIT Associate Vice President and Athletic Director Lenny Kaplan and America East Commissioner Amy Huchthausen discuss the addition of NJIT as the 10th member institution of the conference.
1:36 - Joining America East 16:16 - Highlighting the fluidity of the move 25:54 - NJIT's previous conference affiliations (or lack thereof) 29:17 - One key anticipated benefit
Hear NJIT's journey from its Associate Vice President and Athletic Director Lenny Kaplan as well as perspective from America East Commissioner Amy Huchthausen.
UVM Associate Athletic Director Cathy Rahill discusses her activism against racism and what resources are now available at UVM and to others outside of the Vermont community.
1:50 - Speaking out on social injustice 7:30 - Anti-racism resources 18:22 - Dialogue amongst student-athletes 21:05 - UVM Town Hall 30:37 - Being a leader
UVM Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and Academic Affairs Cathy Rahill shares insight into some of the conversations she has had with student-athletes around social injustice.
The second-ever America East Inspiration Award recipient, Josh Speidel relives his unforgettable senior night and his time at the University of Vermont since a near-deadly car accident.
An extended interview with UMBC sophomore Courtney Coppersmith. How winning an essay contest at the RBI World Series helped spark improved mental health.
1:49 - RBI World Series and Sharon Robinson's essay contest 7:11 - Origins of mental health struggles 14:14 - BetterTo9ether
Battling an eating disorder and epilepsy, Maine junior Maggie White talks about her progress since sharing her story via AE Voices.
Read her story -https://americaeast.com/news/2020/2/11/AEVoices-White.aspx
3:26 - Reacting to AE Voices 5:25 - Quotes from story 23:03 - Effects of COVID-19 pandemic 28:18 - Working in hospital
Read the Maine junior's story here - https://americaeast.com/news/2020/2/11/AEVoices-White.aspx
Hannah Reinhardt shared her personal story via AE Voices describing a troubling childhood which led to mental health struggles. She has emerged stronger and shares what has helped her through that as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read her story - https://americaeast.com/news/2019/10/30/AEVoices-Reinhardt.aspx
3:23 - Sharing her story through AE Voices 18:12 - Going to college 24:16 - Keeping mentally healthy during quarantine 35:01 - Graduating and what's next
UAlbany runner Hannah Reinhardt joined the podcast to revisit her AE Voices story and how she was able to learn from a rough childhood upbringing.
Kicking off Mental Health Month with Ari Shapiro-Miller and Kelly Thorne of Catamount Sport Psychology and Counseling. Ari and Kelly talk through adjusting to a new norm and best practices pertaining to mental health. Sponsored by #BetterTo9ether.
1:38 - Welcome 7:24 - Advice for student-athletes 11:44 - Shifting counseling practices 15:42 - Common challenges during isolation 23:55 - Potential changes upon return to campus
Ari Shapiro-Miller and Kelly Thorne offer some best practices for student-athletes to maintain their mental health during the pandemic.
Former Maine women's basketball player Liz Wood is pursuing a medical degree in a Navy scholarship program.
1:03 - Med school 11:58 - Reflecting on playing at Maine 20:17 - Alumni Network and advice for student-athletes
Former Black Bear Liz Wood is currently in med school with the end goal of becoming a Navy physician.
Esports consultant Kiernan Ensor hypes up the inaugural America East Esports Invitational presented by Hercules Tires.
:00 - Intro 3:10 - Kiernan's Esports background 6:32 - Development of Esports in America East 17:41 - Registration, prizes and Super Smash Brothers
Esports consultant Kiernan Ensor previews the inaugural America East Esports Invitational presented by Hercules Tires.
Converting Patrick Gym to a surge hospital was just one of the ways the University of Vermont is helping the local community through the COVID-19 pandemic. Get the whole story from Associate Athletic Director Ed Hockenbury.
:00 - Intro 2:57 - Signing a baseball contract with the Angels 6:04 - Reaction to canceling 2020 #AEHoops championship game 10:57 - Utilizing Patrick Gym for medical purposes 20:51 - Tarrant Center construction update
University of Vermont Associate Athletic Director Ed Hockenbury explains how Patrick Gym was adopted as a medical facility to help the community during the pandemic.
Junior field hockey student-athlete Kailyn Myshrall is the chair of the America East Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and talks about how SAAC is continuing to emphasize some central initiatives.
:00 - Welcome 3:18 - Kailyn Myshrall 7:51 - Joining SAAC 11:56 - Creation of 'BetterTo9ether Beyond Sport' 18:48 - Quarantine hobbies and guilty pleasures 23:32 - Sexual Assault Awareness Month
America East SAAC Chair Kailyn Myshrall explains the ideation behind the 'BetterTo9ether Beyond Sport' social media campaign.
Chris Downey is the chair of the America East Health and Safety Committee and describes the coronavirus pandemic from the viewpoint of an athletic trainer. Downey suggests best practices for what trainers can do to care for student-athletes.
4:25 - Navigating busiest time of year under different circumstances 15:23 - Maintaining workout and dietary regimen for student-athletes 21:03 - Mental health care 27:50 - Tips for other athletic trainers
Director of Sports Medicine at Binghamton University Chris Downey shares ways athletic trainers can volunteer or donate supplies.
America East Commissioner Amy Huchthausen headlines the first #3Pillars Podcast episode since coronavirus resulted in the cancelation of sports. Hear what went into that expedited decision-making process and how to adapt to a new remote working lifestyle.
:00 - Intro 4:55 - Amy Huchthausen 10:19 - Inside the cancelation of sports 22:42 - Potential for NCAA to grant waiver for spring sport student-athletes 27:08 - Mental health and tips for working remote
America East Commissioner Amy Huchthausen describes the series of events that preceded the cancelation of the 2020 Hercules Tires America East Men's and Women's #AEPlayoffs championship games and spring sports.
America East's Matt Bourque and Sean Tainsh give a behind-the-scenes look at their roles during the men's #AEHoops championship game, the excitement of an 11 a.m. tip and managing court storming.
ESPN+ play-by-play man Brendan Glasheen recounts the 2019-20 #AEHoops season with a look ahead at the 2020 Hercules Tires America East Men's and Women's Basketball Playoffs.
1:39 - Hercules Tires Women's #AEPlayoffs Preview 23:15 - Final day of Men's #AEHoops regular season 27:33 - Hercules Tires Men's #AEPlayoffs Forecast
UNH basketball broadcaster Brendan Glasheen offers his thoughts on the 2020 Hercules Tires America East Women's Basketball Playoffs before Wednesday's quarterfinals.
0:13 Introductions 1:08 Marcia Nelson 1:48 change in the landscape for sports nutrition 2:59 why invest in sports nutrition 3:54 building out sports nutrition at UNH 5:56 UNH training table structure 6:51 training table menu at UNH 7:53: implementing training tables at Stony Brook 10:16 collecting feedback from student-athletes 11:36 Stony Brook training table structure 13:16 advice for institutions 16:32 educating student-athletes on sports nutrition 18:35 education at the grocery store for student-athletes 20:38 sports nutrition and coaches 22:26 data collection 24:20 dinner menu for Stony Brook’s training tables
Maine women's basketball play-by-play man Don Shields runs through the women's #AEHoops standings entering the final week of the regular season.
Stony Brook broadcaster Jonny Wincott previews Thursday's ESPNU game between the top-two teams in the #AEHoops standings and what's behind the Seawolves' winning ways in both men's and women's basketball.
:29 - #3Pillars News 1:20 - Jonny Wincott 7:34 - Vermont/Stony Brook on ESPNU 14:32 - Closer look at Stony Brook MBB 19:28 - Inside Stony Brook WBB's torrid season
For the 13th consecutive year, ESPNU will televise an #AEHoops regular season game as the top-two teams in the standings go head-to-head on Thursday, February 20. Stony Brook broadcaster Jonny Wincott previews the matchup.
New York Times bestselling author and UMBC color commentator John Feinstein offers #AEHoops analysis with less than a month remaining in the regular season.
:18 - #3Pillars News 2:47 - Feinstein's upcoming book release 4:45 - #AEHoops analysis 20:09 - Saga of Griff Aldrich
New York Times bestselling author and UMBC men's basketball analyst John Feinstein describes the current #AEHoops landscape.
Receiving votes in the Top-25 polls, Stony Brook is riding an 18-game win streak behind a 9-0 start to conference play. Head Coach Caroline McCombs and guard KK Hilaire join the pod amidst a historic run for the program.
:26 - Caroline McCombs 4:53 - UMass Lowell preview 14:58 - KK Hilaire 21:23 - Locker room celebrations
Stony Brook head women's basketball coach Caroline McCombs talks about Wednesday's tilt with UMass Lowell and implications in the #AEHoops standings.
The voice of the Catamounts and Pardon My Take Sports Business Reporter Jake Marsh talks Vermont basketball and analyzes #AEHoops approaching the halfway mark in the conference season.
:52 - Big women's #AEHoops matchup Wednesday 2:56 - Jake Marsh 5:36 - Vermont still league favorites? 11:41 - Anthony Lamb 16:50 - Balance within league 21:15 - Favorite memory as Catamounts broadcaster 23:05 - UVM alums joining broadcasts
The voice of the Catamounts Jake Marsh drops some knowledge on the balance of the league.
UVM basketball star Anthony Lamb was raised by his mother and only met his father recently. The senior talks through his childhood and how that shaped the man he is today.
1:14 - Reflecting on 2019 #AEHoops championship 2:51 - Upbringing 9:33 - Meeting dad for first time 16:30 - Being Anthony Lamb on campus 19:08 - SAAC involvement 21:52 - Reflecting on time at UVM
UAlbany basketball beat writer Pete Dougherty of the Albany Times Union checks in with insight on the 2-0 Great Danes and the landscape of #AEHoops.
:56 - #AEHoops standings 3:03 – Voting for Joe Burrow 4:13 – UAlbany’s 2-0 start 12:52 – Sam Sessoms and Cam Healy’s relationship 15:44 – Richard Barron’s donation 17:39 – Stony Brook’s win over Vermont 20:13 – UAlbany vs. New Hampshire 21:54 – 2020 NCAA Albany Regional already sold out 25:15 – UAlbany women’s hoops
Pete Dougherty of the Albany Times Union shares a conversation that was had between two of the top guards in #AEHoops and comments on their skill level.
Hartford head men's basketball coach John Gallagher checks in after the first #AEHoops conference games.
1:05 - Scores and standings after first #AEHoops weekend 3:06 - Hartford's win over Northwestern 6:28 - Malik Ellison's impact 11:29 - Neighborhood 13:42 - New faces contributing 17:51 - Balanced offense 20:28 - Starting conference play 23:29 - Animated on sidelines
Off to a 1-0 start in conference play, the Hawks' leader talks about the team's roster and a couple of young freshmen who are contributing major minutes.
Celebrating the New Year with some of the best soundbites from 2019 on the #3Pillars podcast. Listen back to stories from coaches and student-athletes, analysis from media members and other news and notes such as the launching of the #BetterTogether campaign!
2:28 - Athletic Excellence 14:46 - Academic Achievement 16:40 - Leadership
Amidst a torrid start to the 2019-20 season, Kai Moon joins the pod to explain the keys to Binghamton's 9-0 record and what parts of her game she has improved upon to become one of the nation's top scorers.
1:16 - Comeback win over Cornell 7:29 - Still hungry 10:58 - Year two under Coach Ord 15:11 - Where this team ranks in Moon's tenure 18:28 - Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry influence 24:01 - Finding home at Binghamton 26:27 - Entering winter break 31:08 - Goal of winning championship
One of 15 undefeated teams in the country, the Bearcats are off to their best start in DI history and are led by one of the nation's top scorers Kai Moon.
In this #3Pillars Academy episode, Marcus Bishop speaks with Skyler Nash from the University of Vermont to talk about driving positive social change on your campus and in your community.
:01 introduction 2:26 Skyler on experience at first-ever America East Spread Respect Forum 4:00 Diversity and Inclusion efforts on campuses 6:26 Skyler talking about social change 8:26 Using social media for positive change and education 10:30 The role athletics has in social justice 11:55 Advice for athletics departments 14:00 Advice for individuals wanting to make positive change
College basketball analyst Jeff Goodman describes what he has seen from the Vermont Catamounts so far this season.
:54 - #AEHoops in review 4:09 - Jeff Goodman 5:09 - Thoughts on Anthony Lamb 6:47 - John Becker 8:52 - More on Lamb 16:26 - Vermont's early success 21:22 - Attending TJ Sorrentine & Taylor Coppenrath jersey retirement 22:32 - Covering mid-major hoops
College basketball analyst Jeff Goodman voted for the Catamounts in last week's top-25 poll and breaks down why their first three wins will be key in March.
No. 18 UNH clinched the top seed in the 2019 #AEMSOC Championship and will host UMass Lowell in the semifinals. Head Coach Marc Hubbard talks program success, goals of the College Cup and life in Durham.
1:18 - Consistency 6:30 - Colacci, Bauer and Robles 12:18 - What's led to 12-1-3 record 13:17 - Winning on the road 15:14 - National championship aspirations 17:44 - Coaching in home town
The Wildcats took home four of the conference's six major awards and have allowed just seven goals all season - the third fewest in the country.
UAlbany senior Hannah Reinhardt talks about winning the 2018 #AEXC Championship, her challenging upbringing and the Great Danes winning the triple crown. Watch Hannah run in the 2019 #AEXC Championships Saturday, November 2 - http://americaeast.tv/ Read her AE Voices story -https://americaeast.com/news/2019/10/30/AEVoices-Reinhardt.aspx
:46 - Meet Hannah Reinhardt 2:19 - How she started running 3:50 - "Running has quite literally saved my life" 6:03 - 2018 Cross Country Championship 13:03 - UAlbany triple crown 14:45 - Personal goals 16:43 - UAlbany Student-Athlete Wellness Program 20:07 - Ostriches and fun facts
In this #3Pillars Academy episode, Jessica Ramberg and Marsha Florio from the America East Conference talk about reverse mentoring and how it is a tool for improving effectiveness in a multi generational workplace.
0:00 Introduction 1:33 Marsha finding a reverse mentor 3:12 Jessica finding value in reverse mentoring relationship 5:11 contemporary workplace 6:03 Themes across generations 7:37 Defining reverse mentoring 8:50 Values of reverse mentoring 14:28 reverse mentoring in an organization 16:00 Implementing reverse mentoring 22:35 Emerging trends
NCAA.com's Andy Katz analyzes the #AEHoops preseason poll with a look ahead to the Big Dance.
NCAA.com college basketball expert Andy Katz talks #AEHoops following the release of the 2019-20 preseason poll.
:54 - Revealing the poll and preseason all-conference team 6:37 - Andy Katz 8:02 - Vermont atop the league 9:45 - March Madness potential 14:33 - Anthony Lamb 15:16 - UMBC window 17:51 - Stony Brook culture 19:23 - Will Brown entering 19th season at UAlbany 21:12 - UMass Lowell and Hartford posing threats 23:47 - Transfers coming to #AEHoops 25:44 - Predictions for season
Riley Field used her platform to express her thoughts on Maine field hockey having a game nullified at Kent State. In this episode, the senior captain shares more opinions on women in sport, tells us about getting all Maine female student-athletes in the same room and the importance of #SpreadRespect.
2:22 - Utilizing social media to spark conversation 8:15 - Being selected to speak on behalf of team 11:35 - Meeting of female student-athletes at Maine 18:04 - Dialogue around women in sport 20:43 - Giving student-athletes a voice 23:05 - Spread Respect 24:52 - Thanking teammates, coach
In the aftermath of Maine field hockey having a game cut short, senior captain Riley Field has been proactive at making sure female student-athletes have a voice that is heard.
This #3Pillars Academy episode features Stony Brook’s Cameron Avery and UMBC’s Tyler Moore as they about how to get involved on campus as a student-athlete.
0:03 How Tyler is involved on campus outside athletics 0:59 HOw Cameron is involved on campus outside athletics 1:32 Cameron on SAAC and campus connections 2:14 Classes help Tyler get involved on campus 3:15 Tyler on getting involved with UMBC SAAC 3:51 Cameron on getting involved with UMBC SAAC 4:19 Tyler’s favorite part of being involved in UMBC SAAC 4:52 Cameron’s favorite SAAC initiative 5:32 Tyler giving advice to underclassmen 6:55 Cameron giving advice to underclassmen
UNH Head Coach Bill Herrion talks #AEHoops history, NBA draft picks and top players in the conference.
:53 - Intro 2:54 - 1-on-1 5:20 - Longevity in America East 8:01 - History of great #AEHoops coaches 10:49 - March Madness wins 11:47 - From #AEHoops to the NBA 12:51 - Anthony Lamb 14:17 - Strength of guards in the league 14:46 - State of New Hampshire men's basketball
Bill Herrion enters his 15th season at New Hampshire after spending an additional 13 in the league with Drexel and Boston University. He has coached and coached against some of the best players to ever play in the conference.
This #3Pillars Academy episode features Senior Associate Athletics Director for Leadership and Administration/SWA from the University of Hartford. Kelly Scafariello talks about starting a new job and what you can do in the first 90 days to help set you up for success.
1:24 Looking at the first 90 days at Hartford 2:25 Looking back on past experiences 3:08 Advice for individuals starting a new job
This #3Pillars Academy episode features Senior Associate Athletic Director/SWA from the University of New Hampshire, Michelle Bronner. Michelle talks about using your experiences and skills to advance in your career.
1:25 - Key moments in her career 3:18 - Leaning on the experiences she’s had in her career 4:32 - Advice for women growing in their careers in college athletics 6:11 - Wanting to advance in your career
UAlbany head men's basketball coach Will Brown talks past championships, high quality of #AEHoops and Anthony Lamb.
2:12 - Reminiscing UAlbany championships 3:18 - Hooley's buzzer-beater 5:25 - Australian pipeline 7:36 - Tradition of quality #AEHoops coaches 9:16 - Commitment to UAlbany 11:52 - Watching growth of student-athletes 13:33 - Strength of America East 16:25 - Anthony Lamb 18:17 - Cameron Healy
Former UMass Lowell men's soccer player Carter Hochman explains the life of a student-athlete competing in fall sports and talks America East Alumni Network events and The AE on ESPN.
1:49 - Getting back on campus early 6:17 - Bonding during summer 9:55 - Serving on UMass Lowell SAAC 12:36 - Returning to games as an alum 15:16 - ESPN basketball productions 21:18 - Going to Alumni Network Event
Get to know what it's like to be on campus during the first few weeks of fall sports from the perspective of former UMass Lowell men's soccer student-athlete, Carter Hochman.
This #3Pillars Academy episode features Director of Athletics from the University of Vermont, Jeff Schulman and from UMass Lowell, Peter Casey. Jeff and Peter talk about working in college athletics and climbing the administrative ladder.
0:01 Intros 0:22 What changed when you became AD 2:36 Replacing your previous role after becoming AD 4:48 Respecting the job that was done before by the former AD 6:55 Who are some of your other mentors? 8:55 Advice for young professionals starting in college athletics 10:10 Advice for professionals who are ready to become an AD 11:17 Talking about being a former student-athletes 12:55 Pride in men's basketball program 15:10 Accomplishments so far 17:29 What is next to accomplish?
This #3Pillars Academy episode features Senior Associate AD Lynn Coutts from the University of Maine. Lynn talks about work life alignment while working in college athletics. Learn more about how she aligns her family, spouse, and career.
01:00 Intro 1:00 Transitioning from coaching to administration 2:00 Having a family and spouse while working in college athletics 3:25 Kids growing up as your career continues 5:14 Advice on aligning work and life
Introducing the always-animated Johnetta Hayes who speaks on meshing her philosophies with UMBC women's basketball in her first season as head coach.
1:36 - Coming to East Coast 2:25 - Recruiting 3:38 - Inherited roster 5:05 - Having over 30 aunts and uncles 9:57 - Texas Southern years 13:39 - Returning UMBC to NCAAs 15:14 - Meeting the Retrievers 17:54 - Rice playing days and defensive prowess 21:15 - Academic emphasis 26:08 - Thoughts on #SpreadRespect and social justice
UMBC Head Coach Johnetta Hayes was impressed with her new team's academics upon her arrival and speaks on implementing her culture.
Geno Ford enters his first season as head coach of Stony Brook men's basketball and shares his background as well as outlook for the Seawolves and #AEHoops in 2019-20.
1:20 - Scoring more than LeBron James 2:40 - Coaching journey 5:00 - Departure of Jeff Boals 8:07 - Upward trajectory at Stony Brook 13:00 - Praise for AD Shawn Heilbron 16:36 - Getting another opportunity as HC 19:42 - Staff bios & return of Dan Rickard
Entering his first season as head men's basketball coach, Geno Ford is optimistic about the team Stony Brook will put on the floor and also continues to emphasize academics.
A former women's basketball player at UConn, Morgan Valley comes to the University of Hartford from the University of Arizona where she was an assistant coach for two years. She is the ninth head coach in Hartford women's basketball history.
:53 - Welcome 1:51 - Returning to Connecticut 2:34 - Valley's UConn days 3:31 - Status of women's game 5:33 - Bringing NCAA experience to Hartford 7:05 - Advice from former Hawks coach and fellow UConn alum Jen Rizzotti 9:04 - Moving into the McNeill's house 9:44 - Changing style of play 10:56 - Coaching staff 12:20 - Adjustments and challenges of being a first-time head coach 18:24 - America East roots 20:08 - Having Geno Auriemma at introductory press conference 22:55 - Spread Respect
Valley was named head coach of Hartford on April 19 and will guide the Hawks in 2019-20 in her first season at the helm.
Women's head basketball coaches Colleen Mullen from UAlbany and Morgan Valley from Hartford talk about navigating work and life as an openly gay head coach. They talk about the challenges, fears, and what can be done to create healthy environments in their athletic departments, teams, and lives.
NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt talks all things college basketball from moving the three-point line back to the NET and America East March Madness upsets.
1:51 - John Beilein comments 5:00 - Approval to moving three-point line back 7:05 - Future of introducing more technology to the game 8:40 - NCAA NET 12:48 - Mid-Major thoughts 14:19 - March Madness upsets by #AEHoops teams 17:18 - Big East 40th anniversary 20:35 - NCAA partnership with CBS and Turner 25:33 - Biggest worries as Senior VP of Basketball 27:29 - One-and-done 28:38 - Closing thoughts
Following its first year of implementation, the NET is poised to be the measuring tool of the future for college basketball and the selection committee. NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball, Dan Gavitt, explains why.
UAlbany's Tara Belinsky and Stony Brook's Michael Watts received the league's prestigious annual distinction for their tremendous collegiate careers in athletics, academics and leadership. Hear a reflection of their journeys and plans for the future.
:57 - Woman of the Year: Tara Belinsky 1:30 - Receiving the award 3:02 - Favorite leadership role 4:04 - Pursuing Master's Degree 4:37 - Working for New York Giants 6:44 - Reflecting on tenure at UAlbany 8:15 - Serving as three-time captain for women's track & field 11:37 - Teammates competing in NCAA Championships 13:14 - Leaving the University at Albany
15:16 - Man of the Year: Michael Watts 16:09 - Describing the honor 17:12 - Starting the day right 18:21 - Support system on Long Island 19:16 - Athletics 21:04 - Beating Paul Hogan in the 3K 24:42 - Holding role as team captain 27:40 - Next step 28:50 - Missing Stony Brook University 30:25 - Thank you
In its second year, CSPC continues to provide mental health resources to student-athletes at the University of Vermont. Director of CSPC Kelly Thorne and Assistant Director of Athletics, Sports Psychology and Counseling Ari Shapiro-Miller explain its growth and how they have set an example for other America East institutions.
:54 - Intro 1:58 - Kelly Thorne's road to CSPC 4:20 - Ari Shapiro-Miller's road to CSPC 6:15 - Understanding student-athletes 9:28 - Accessibility to counseling 11:22 - Reception and encouragement 17:34 - Using other universities as model for CSPC 19:35 - Addition of counseling and sports psychology to other America East institutions 23:53 - Importance of keeping mental health conversation going
In their second full year at Catamount Sports Psychology and Counseling, Kelly Thorne and Ari Shapiro-Miller offer their thoughts on what is next in terms of helping student-athletes improve mental health.
"Being on a team - when you believe in each other and you love each other and you worked towards a shared vision and a purpose together - that's something you can't get anywhere else."
Former Stony Brook student-athlete Sam Jaffe is the Marketing and Digital Coordinator for the WPLL. On this episode, Jaffe gives an inside look at the Seawolves' current #AEWLAX reign and the WPLL.
:54 - Doing commentary for 2019 #AEWLAX Championship 2:23 - Stony Brook dynasty 3:37 - Praising Joe Spallina 5:34 - Memories of playing college lax 8:30 - 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' 10:06 - WPLL background 11:50 - Working with big-name players 13:36 - Upcoming WPLL re-brand 17:28 - #3Pillars Spotlight: Reflecting on experience as student-athlete 19:15 - Previewing Stony Brook vs. James Madison
Associate Commissioner, Championships & Sport Policy Chad Dwyer hops on the pod to give some insight into spring championships. Topics include behind-the-scenes championship preparation and a footrace in men's and women's lacrosse that will determine the host teams.
1:49 - Intro 3:13 - Coordination with member institutions 6:32 - Having four championships in one weekend 10:40 - Preparing for unknown in lacrosse 13:15 - New schedule for women's lax championship 16:55 - Lacrosse analysis entering final week of regular season 19:42 - Impact of championships on student-athletes 22:42 - Joys of championship season
Associate Commissioner Chad Dwyer gets you ready for spring championships in America East
Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) CEO, Diahann Billings-Burford and America East Commissioner, Amy Huchthausen join in this #3Pillars Academy episode to talk about how sports can be a catalyst for change and social justice.
0:35 Meeting Diahann Billings-Burford 3:53 What is the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) 6:10 Intersection of race and access to education 8:31 Current dynamic in young peoples lives dealing with race and education challenges 11:50 Strategy and tactics towards having difficult conversations 14:17 The role an athlete can have in race and social justice 16:30 Professional and college athletes addressing race and social justice issues 20:41 How can we extend the conversation 23:33 Diahann talks about her "wow" moments while at RISE
Associate Commissioner, Internal Operations Kate Bergstrom describes the America East mental health initiative, headlined by April's #BetterTo9ether games.
1:57 - #BetterTo9ether introduction 5:38 - Importance of mental health dialogue 8:14 - Inside #BetterTo9ether games 12:27 - Buy-in from all nine campuses 17:02 - Implementation of Awareness, Education & Policy 23:00 - Student-athletes driving mental health initiative
America East Associate Commissioner Kate Bergstrom praises the collective buy-in from the conference and how the next goals to help student-athletes with their mental health have been realized.
Hear the story of how two America East student-athletes competing in different sports are connected by their pursuit of becoming Marines. This reporting-style podcast hosted by Sam Schwartz gives you a look at their journeys.
:54 - Intro 1:25 - Sierra Tapley's inspiration 2:08 - CC Davies's ultimate goal 3:20 - Marine Corps Officer Candidate School Process 3:58 - Similarities to their sports 4:46 - Meeting each other 6:13 - Women in Marines 7:35 - Biggest challenge 8:00 - Outro
Sports Video Group's Director of Digital, Brandon Costa, joins the America East's #3Pillars Academy digital series in this episode. Brandon talks about the world of digital media and content in college athletics.
:55 Brandon introduction 3:55 Recent digital media trends 7:15 Streaming space 10:15 Linear productions and exposure 14:30 Video departments on campuses 15:41 Technology becoming more user-friendly 17:10 Adding layers of storytelling to live productions 18:42 Communications staff and their access to coaches and student-athletes 23:00 What it looks like to get support from student workers 26:30 Upcoming Sports Video Group (SVG) events
Vermont men's basketball and Maine women's basketball are back in the NCAA Tournament. Hear what the experience is like for seniors Ernie Duncan and Tanesha Sutton.
1:57 - Ernie Duncan 2:46 - Advice for younger guys 3:24 - Shift in focus for second career March Madness appearance 4:08 - Days leading up to game 5:04 - Excitement for playing NCAA game close to Vermont 6:40 - Playing with two brothers, Everett and Robin 10:10 - Motivation to win against Florida State
11:32 - Tanesha Sutton 12:17 - Finishing senior season with championship 12:57 - Unexpected success at Maine 14:21 - Family support 15:46 - Bringing experience back to NCAA Tournament 17:19 - Keys to winning against NC State 19:47 - Goal to keep playing 20:34 - Team attitude leading into March Madness
Ernie, Everett and Robin Duncan will play in the 2019 NCAA Tournament for the Vermont Catamounts and Ernie is appreciating every moment.
Current Salt Lake City Stars guard and former UMBC guard Jairus Lyles reflects back on the Retrievers' becoming the only No. 16 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament history.
No. 1 Vermont and No. 3 UMBC will compete for an #AEHoops title and NCAA Tournament berth for the second-straight year. Head coaches John Becker and Ryan Odom discuss their teams' approach to the championship game. Former America East basketball stars Trae Bell-Haynes and Jairus Lyles check in to offer their takes on Saturday's matchup.
1:21 - Vermont Head Coach John Becker 13:51 - UMBC Head Coach Ryan Odom 29:39 - 2x Player of the Year Trae Bell-Haynes 42:58 - 2018 Most Outstanding Player Jairus Lyles
America East's Sean Tainsh and Sam Schwartz break down the men's and women's #AEPlayoffs.
2:13 - Men's basketball postseason preview 14:22 - Women's basketball postseason preview
With the 40th America East men's basketball championship at the doorstep, America East Associate Commissioner Sean Tainsh shares his favorite #AEHoops memory.
UMass Lowell play-by-play broadcaster Chris Villani offers in-depth analysis on #AEHoops teams and foreshadows the #AEPlayoffs with one week remaining in the regular season.
:53 - #AEHoops Week in Review 4:20 - Why you can't count out UAlbany 7:19 - Hartford poised for postseason run 11:32 - Stony Brook's challenging final schedule 15:17 - UMBC's success 17:58 - A look at Vermont 20:06 - Forecasting potential #AEPlayoffs upsets
Hartford has won four of its last five games and Chris Villani explains why he thinks the Hawks can be a dangerous team in the men's #AEPlayoffs.
In his third season as head coach of UMBC men's basketball, Ryan Odom delves into the Retrievers' 2018-19 season, including an upcoming primetime matchup against Vermont on ESPNU.
:54 - #AEHoops in review 2:55 - Staying hungry after championship & March Madness history 4:54 - Evolving with new student-athletes 8:26 - Finding identity 10:14 - Adopting defensive mentality 13:50 - Getting help from transfers 16:20 - Growth of Joe Sherburne 21:08 - Previewing ESPNU game 23:42 - Recent UMBC/Vermont history 25:13 - Thoughts on John Becker 28:48 - Keys to strong finish
UMBC Head Coach Ryan Odom speaks on the evolution of his team in being forced to adapt due to injuries.
Head Coach Amy Vachon checks in before Maine's game against Hartford to discuss the Black Bears' season including a preview of Wednesday's game, an impressive run at home and the importance of each regular season game.
1:00 - #AEHoops week in review 3:56 - Previewing Maine vs. Hartford 7:19 - Home court success 10:08 - Change in #AEPlayoffs structure 12:05 - Culture of Maine women's basketball 16:36 - How Vachon nearly left coaching 19:23 - Relationship with Richard Barron 21:00 - Growth of seniors 23:18 - Championship expectations 25:21 - #3Pillars Spotlight: Academics
The head coach of Maine women's basketball once thought about switching professions. Then won an #AEHoops championship two years later.
New York Times bestselling author and college basketball writer John Feinstein joins the pod to offer his impressions of #AEHoops at the midway point of the conference season. Topics include UMBC avoiding a historic hangover, #AEPlayoffs forecast and other storylines around the league.
:55 - #AEHoops week in review 3:39 - John Feinstein's upcoming book 7:22 - Richard Barron's remarkable story 10:44 - Impressions of lone female DI coach, Edniesha Curry 12:56 - Analyzing current top-4 teams 17:13 - Expecting postseason upsets 19:08 - Case for Ryan Odom as Coach of Year 21:23 - Joe Sherburne's growth and academic prowess 25:22 - Ryan Odom's demeanor key to avoiding hangover after Virginia upset 29:26 - Previewing Feb. 21 game between UMBC and Vermont on ESPNU 31:43 - Sharing Dave Odom comments on John Becker
At the halfway point in the conference season, John Feinstein offers his impressions on the current standings.
Kim McNeill checks in during her third season as head coach of Hartford women's basketball. McNeill describes some of the keys to the Hawks' success in 2018-19, including their current nine-game win streak.
:55 - Women's #AEHoops wrap 3:49 - Reaching 50 win mark at Hartford 5:36 - Best start since 2009-10 7:28 - Tough non-conference schedule 12:20 - Recruiting 14:33 - Defensive philosophy 19:02 - Beating Maine on Jan. 16 21:17 - Fighting for home court in #AEPlayoffs 22:43 - Bringing NCAA Tournament experience to Hartford 24:18 - Family
Hartford women's basketball coach Kim McNeill describes some of the tough opponents the Hawks faced to start the 2018-19 season and how it prepared the team for league play.
MIT's Director of Athletics and Department Head, Julie Soriero, discusses how to deal with multiple constituents during difficult times.
0:07 Introduction - Julie Soriero 1:55 Debriefing after campus lockdown incident 3:58 Boston Marathon incident and MIT campus 4:41 TAKEAWAY: Set up a 24-hour conference call that is just for your staff for emergency calls 5:06 MIT campus goes on lockdown after Boston marathon bombers were on campus 6:13 Talking with MIT students during lockdown 7:00 TAKEAWAY: Make a group comfortable during a lockdown 9:00 Grieving as a campus after an incident 10:08 Handling the emotional turmoil and providing support for students, coaches and staff 11:03 TAKEAWAY: Acknowledging collegues in the surrounding area and thanking for their support 11:45 Breaking down MIT's debrief 13:30 Deciding who you have involved during a crisis 13:39 TAKEAWAY: Pay attention to what you know, what you don't know and what you need to find out 14:20 How to communicate beyond the group you have 15:13 Emergency action plans and how they are used and revised 16:40 Emergency action plan as a flowchart 18:00 How to stay aligned with the University and their action plans 19:20 Having conversations about a violent intruder on campus 19:42 TAKEAWAY: Emotional support for students, coaches and staff 20:04 How technology can help you in a crisis 22:04 How you fram your message during a crisis 24:31 Key takeaways from Julie on how she deals with crisis as a leader
Vermont Head Coach John Becker discusses his team's 2018-19 makeup, strong start to league play and a look at two key matchups on the #AEHoops schedule.
:58 - #AEHoops weekly wrap 4:30 - Vermont's sustained success 6:04 - Recruiting 8:16 - Two big upcoming games for Vermont 9:55 - Lessons from 2018 championship game 11:59 - Importance of home court in #AEPlayoffs 13:33 - Stony Brook preview 17:27 - Anthony Lamb 21:42 - Emphasizing deep rosters 23:54 - Impressions of 2018-19 Vermont Catamounts 26:47 - Celebrating 40 seasons of #AEHoops
In celebration of the 40th season of America East men's basketball, Vermont Head Coach John Becker reflects on his first #AEHoops title.
Josh Caray has been the 'Voice of the Seawolves' since 2015. He is also the grandson of Harry Caray. The Stony Brook play-by-play man breaks down the team's hot start to 2018-19, offers comments on #AEHoops and details his broadcasting roots.
:53 - Recap of the past week in #AEHoops 3:36 - Stony Brook's early keys to success 5:25 - Exceptional road wins 8:59 - Thoughts on Jeff Boals 13:43 - Breaking down the Seawolves' roster 18:09 - Analyzing the current state of the league 23:25 - Broadcasting lineage 30:52 - Calling 2016 #AEHoops Championship Game 37:44 - Teaching journalism at Stony Brook
The Voice of the Seawolves describes a dominant Jameel Warney leading the Seawolves to their first #AEHoops title.
NCAA college basketball expert Andy Katz talks #AEHoops after conference play tipped off for the 40th time.
1:30 - Selecting Stony Brook in early March Madness brackets 4:01 - Domino effect of UMBC upset 6:18 - NCAA Net and impact of successful non-conference schedules 8:59 - Impressions of Stony Brook Head Coach Jeff Boals 10:43 - Impact of junior forwards in the league 12:18 - Early impressions of Stony Brook 13:09 - America East teams to keep an eye on 14:55 - Favorite #AEHoops memory
NCAA basketball expert Andy Katz released his third March Madness bracket of the 2018-19 season and penciled in Stony Brook as 14 seed.
Darcy Gruttadaro, Director, Center for Workplace Mental Health American Psychiatric Association Foundation, joins the #3PAcademy digital series to talk about how athletics departments, coaches and administrators can create mentally healthy environments.
2:05 - Mental Health and athletics, what is the landscape? 3:39 - How athletic departments can create a holistic approach to mental health 6:10 - Getting the buy-in from the top down to normalize the conversation around mental health 8:46 - The power behind individuals sharing their personal stories 11:00 - How can the stigma of mental health be broken down 13:52 - Solutions to those that may not have many resources and the importance of access to care 16:46 - What can coaches and administrators do to help create environments to be an advocate for mental health 20:17 - Coach as the first point of contact for a student-athlete and how they can guide student-athlete to the resources provided 21:05 - Coaches using data-driven decisions with their student-athletes 23:18 - Making intentional space for mindfulness 24:26 - What to look forward to in the conversations of mental health
A compilation of segments from a thrilling year in America East.
:55 - John Feinstein 2:56 - Nicole Auerbach 3:56 - Joe Sherburne 5:21 - John Brickley 6:00 - Justin Reh 6:32 - Anish Shroff 7:51 - Sheehan Stanwick Burch 8:58 - Paul Carcaterra 10:52 - Andy Katz 13:03 - Dana Skinner 13:51 - Shawn Heilbron 16:13 - Josh Bauer 16:46 - Pete Caringi 17:43 - Trevor Gorman 19:36 - Justin Blood 21:06 - Noelle Lambert 23:40 - Richard Barron 25:49 - Abdi Shariff-Hassan 26:59 - John Becker 28:31 - Ryan Odom 30:07 - Jeff Goodman
UMass Lowell men's basketball analyst Jim Borodawka explains his journey from playing basketball in Lowell and to broadcasting games at his alma matter.
1:27 - How Jim started broadcasting UMass Lowell basketball 5:39 - Journey from Lowell High to UMass Lowell 8:22 - Serving as "light mentor" to Alex Rivera 13:16 - Impressed with UMass Lowell's start to 2018-19 season 17:43 - A glance at #AEHoops 19:13 - Overall success at UMass Lowell since transition 20:39 - Working with ESPN broadcast crew 22:14 - #3Pillars Spotlight
UMass Lowell men's basketball commentator Jim Borodawka expects a competitive #AEHoops season.
Steve Dittmore, Assistant Dean for Outreach and Innovation at the University of Arkansas, joins the #3PAcademy digital series to talk about how coaches can use social media in their recruiting.
3:41 - How coaches can use social media for recruiting 6:46 - Importance of creating a unified voice 8:21 - Showcasing programs to greater audience 11:46 - Opening up social media accounts to personal life 14:38 - Tips on creating brand and which platform to utilize 17:07 - Niche sports capitalizing on social space 20:04 - Impact on perspective student-athletes 23:05 - Recruiting benefits of social media from the eyes of a father 25:25 - Ability to monitor perspective student-athletes
Kevin DeShazo (@KevinDeShazo), Founder of FieldhouseMedia, provides some tips on how coaches can brand themselves on social media
1:10 - Founding Fieldhouse Media 2:42 - Branding yourself on social media 6:25 - How to manage utilizing various social platforms 8:30 - Reaching potential student-athletes 10:57 - Interacting with community and fans 13:15 - Keys to creating social media accounts 15:57 - Impact on recruiting
Stony Brook Athletics Director Shawn Heilbron discusses the success the Seawolves enjoyed in the fall to begin their quest for the Commissioner's Cup. Heilbron also touches on several America East leadership initiatives in Health and Safety and Mental Health.
2:40 - Stony Brook coaches finding early success 5:26 - Goal of winning the Commissioner's Cup 11:49 - Impact of football for America East institutions 14:51 - All-in mentality from student-athletes 18:23 - Excellence in women's lacrosse 21:49 - Upcoming Dublin Family Indoor Training Center 27:44 - #3Pillars Spotlight: Health & Safety and Mental Health initiatives
Shawn Heilbron Lauds America East's Student-Athlete Wellbeing Efforts by America East Conference
New Hampshire senior Gabri Olhava shares her thoughts on her volleyball career in America East.
2018 Most Outstanding Player Josh Bauer discusses winning New Hampshire's first #AEMSOC title in program history and looks ahead to the team's NCAA First Round game against Colgate.
1:30 - Winning first ever #AEMSOC championship 4:28 - The Wildcats' defensive prowess 7:04 - Returning to NCAA postseason for second-straight year 10:11 - Goals of playing in the College Cup 12:04 - Dominance at Wildcat Stadium 15:24 - #3Pillars Spotlight
New Hampshire native and 2018 Most Outstanding Player Josh Bauer talks about the crowd at Wildcat Stadium and how the team has found tremendous success at home.
UMass Lowell sophomore Abdi Shariff-Hassan tells the story of a unique bond created on the soccer pitch in Lewiston, Maine. Home to many Somali refugees like Abdi, Lewiston has a powerful story that transcends the local community.
Ahead of what will be the 40th season of America East men's basketball, Stadium Basketball Analyst Jeff Goodman looks in the rearview at the history of the league and provides some insight into the 2018-19 Men's #AEHoops Preseason Poll and All-Conference Team.
2:16 - Favorite #AEHoops memory 3:30 - Coaches getting their start in #AEHoops 5:15 - Former America East players playing professionally 7:24 - 2018-19 Men's Basketball Preseason Poll 15:44 - '18-19 Preseason All-Conference Team 20:37 - Biggest draws to mid-major basketball
The 2018-19 Men's #AEHoops Preseason All-Conference Team is set to be released Wednesday. Listen to some insight from college basketball insider Jeff Goodman on who may have made the team.
University of Vermont Provost David Rosowsky explains his background as provost and the opportunities presented by the America East Academic Consortium to share resources.
J.C. Show embodies the #3Pillars. He talks about balancing basketball with pursing his Master's Degree while holding a leadership position with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
2:11 - Graduating early 4:43 - Presidential Scholar-Athlete 8:42 - The schedule of a Division I grad student 12:44 - Interning with Binghamton Athletics 19:27 - Continuously learning 24:18 - #3Pillars Spotlight: Fellowship of Christian Athletes
J.C. Show balances basketball with pursuing a Master's Degree, an internship and being President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Binghamton University.
Richard Barron tells his story of being diagnosed with Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence and how it forced him away from the basketball court for more than a year and ultimately led to him being named Head Coach of Maine men's basketball.
:23 - Battling symptoms and searching for diagnosis 8:28 - Surgery 10:21 - Recovery 17:15 - Getting back to coaching 20:20 - Biggest challenges in reacclimating 24:38 - 2018 women's basketball championship 28:36 - #3Pillars Spotlight
UMBC men's soccer coach Pete Caringi reflects on the Retrievers' 2014 run to the College Cup, boasts the strength of #AEMSOC and sheds light on the upcoming season.
2:36 - 2014 College Cup 6:13 - Retriever Soccer Park & Lot 17 11:29 - America East a men's soccer powerhouse 17:07 - Previewing the 2018 season 19:45 - Keys to winning conference tournament 24:38 - Players to watch 28:10 - #3Pillars Spotlight
UMBC Head Coach Pete Caringi discusses the ultra-competitive league and the success stories of the past few years.
We say farewell to a man who embodies the #3Pillars as Dana Skinner announced his upcoming retirement from UMass Lowell.
1:42 - Plans to remain involved 3:09 - Looking back on 31 years at UMass Lowell 7:55 - Urban renewal of Lowell 15:32 - Transitioning to Division I 17:40 - #3Pillars Spotlight 23:00 - Getting drafted by the Celtics 25:21 - Infatuation with Abraham Lincoln 28:08 - Dana's talking pet 30:42 - Thanks, Dana
UMass Lowell Director of Athletics, Dana Skinner, reflects on the university's successful acclimation to Division I, bringing with it values that fit the mold of the America East Conference.
UMBC senior Joe Sherburne joins the pod to talk ESPY's, the team's historic March Madness upset, academics and the upcoming season.
:51 - ESPY's 5:29 - Meeting Aaron Rodgers 8:11 - Encounters with other sports celebrities 9:55 - Upsetting No. 1 Virginia in March Madness 17:25 - Jairus Lyles in NBA Summer League 19:04 - Who is the funniest guy on the team? 21:30 - Turning page to the 2018-19 season 26:49 - Academic All-America honors and importance of academics
UAlbany men's soccer coach Trevor Gorman reflects on winning back-to-back #AEMSOC championships, the high-caliber teams within the league, the World Cup and more.
2:05 - Repeating as champs 4:30 - State of #AEMSOC 10:03 - Favorite part of 2017 campaign 12:50 - International presence in the game 15:41 - World Cup analysis 23:46 - Expectations for 2018 25:33 - #3Pillars Spotlight
UAlbany men's soccer coach Trevor Gorman expresses his excitement toward the 2018 FIFA World Cup and offers predictions and rooting interests for this week's semifinal matches.
The Most Outstanding Player of the 2018 #AEBASE Championship chose to forgo his senior season in high school to play for the Hawks.
Head Coach Justin Blood looks back on a landmark 2018 season for Hartford baseball and offers high praise for former Hawks standout and current Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb.
1:29 - Winning #AEBASE Championship 6:53 - Playing in NCAA Regional 11:35 - Story of Drew DeMartino graduating high school early 19:55 - Sean Newcomb's MLB career 29:07 - Jeff Bagwell and other former Hawks 32:16 - #3Pillars Spotlight: Blood returned to college to earn degree
Less than two years after losing her leg in a moped accident, Noelle Lambert shares her story of returning to the lacrosse field. The recipient of the first America East Inspiration Award also explains how she has begun to lead a community and what personal goals lie ahead.
Albany senior Justin Reh describes the Great Danes' landmark win over Denver in the NCAA Quarterfinals and the team's upcoming trip to Gillette Stadium for Championship Weekend.
1:36 - Breaking through to Championship Weekend 10:03 - TD Ierlan's performance 12:25 - Playing in front of hometown crowd 15:24 - Looking ahead to Yale 17:16 - Academic emphasis 21:42 - Storytime
ESPN's John Brickley called the 2018 #AEMLAX Championship Game and will again be the voice of Championship Weekend in women's lacrosse. Brickley breaks down the Denver/Albany and Stony Brook/Boston College quarterfinal matchups and offers some bold predictions.
3:02 - Magnitude of Denver/Albany 6:00 - Important matchups 12:40 - Biggest key for Great Danes to advance 18:00 - Looking inside the Stony Brook/Boston College game 25:18 - X-Factor for Stony Brook 28:47 - Seawolves' motivation 35:10 - Storytime
ESPN lacrosse analyst Quint Kessenich breaks down the NCAA men's lacrosse bracket and offers a preview of Albany's game against Richmond on Saturday.
3:25 - Albany/Richmond matchup 7:12 - Bracket seeding 9:05 - Potential quarterfinal matchups 11:27 - Impact of Connor Fields injury 13:38 - Keys to advancing to Final Four 18:33 - Picking a national champion 20:27 - Reaction to Stony Brook women's lacrosse receiving 5-seed 24:18 - Tewaaraton outlook 27:30 - Relationship with Anish Shroff and Paul Carcaterra
Three-time America East Coach of the Year Don Zimmerman will be on the call for the 2018 #AEMLAX Championship game on ESPNU. The former UMBC Head Coach previews the weekend ahead on this episode of the #3Pillars Podcast.
3:00 - The passing of Dick Edell 6:04 - Previewing the Albany/UMass Lowell matchup 17:09 - Previewing the Stony Brook/Vermont matchup 24:56 - Don's current relationship with UMBC and past memories
TV Analyst and 4-time All-American Sheehan Stanwick Burch shares insight from her playing days to give meaning to Kylie Ohlmiller breaking the NCAA career points and career assists records and also forecasts #1 Stony Brook's postseason potential. Featuring special guest Marsha Florio.
2:23 - Impressions of Kylie Ohlmiller 6:42 - Two record-holders playing side by side 7:41 - Marsha Florio discusses NCAA records and America East Academic Consortium 14:09 - What it would mean for lacrosse for Stony Brook to make the Final Four 17:21 - How NCAA selection committee will decide postseason seeding 22:20 - Difficulties in making it to the Final Four 26:11 - Stanwick family tradition
ESPN college lacrosse commentator Anish Shroff touts Albany's captivating style of play and explains what it will take for the Great Danes to play at Gillette.
2:10 - High praise for Kylie Ohlmiller 5:57 - Albany's impressive skill level and style of play 13:29 - Tewaaraton Award watch list 19:03 - #2 Albany vs. #5 Yale preview 22:08 - Importance of securing top seed in NCAA postseason 27:44 - Anish tells the story of being a finalist on ESPN's "Dream Job"
ESPN Lacrosse Analyst Paul Carcaterra describes his experiences spending time with two of the top teams in the nation and provides a front-runner for the Tewaaraton Award.
2:34 - Noelle Lambert's emotional return 6:55 - reLAXin' with Stony Brook women's lacrosse 10:57 - Keys to reaching Final Four 14:31 - Kylie Ohlmiller's personality 20:41 - What loss to UMBC means for Albany men's lacrosse 29:10 - Keys to reaching Final Four 30:33 - Impressions of Connor Fields 35:34 - Growing up with Scott Marr
America East is home to the #1 teams in the nation in college lacrosse. Two features take you inside Stony Brook women's lacrosse and Albany men's lacrosse. WATCH - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIBE2WMbl-2M-2rWYK9ahBw?view_as=subscriber
:57 - Stony Brook women's lacrosse 5:32 - Albany men's lacrosse
New York Times Bestselling author and ESPN3 analyst John Feinstein describes UMBC's upset in March Madness, Ryan Odom's coaching style and the cast of the future Hollywood film about the Retrievers.
3:25 - Initial reaction to UMBC upset 7:27 - Doubting that a 16-seed could ever beat a 1-seed 10:00 - Mid-major tournament snubs 12:21 - Odom turning the program around 17:44 - Top UMBC storylines 22:17 - Casting UMBC's Cinderella movie
Hear from the man behind the UMBC Athletics Twitter account, Zach Seidel, as well as reactions from around the league after the Retrievers completed the greatest upset in the history of men's college basketball.
1:11 - Atmosphere in Charlotte 4:26 - Fan Reax 9:14 - @UMBCAthletics takes off 17:43 - Fan Reax 18:59 - UMBC put on the map 22:03 - Plugging UMBC Academics 24:36 - Fan Reax 26:00 - Seidel's social strategy 31:42 - Enjoying the moment
Senior college basketball writer Nicole Auerbach talks March Madness, offering her take on potential bracket busters and describes UMBC Head Coach Ryan Odom's impact on mental health.
1:44 - Most poised top seeds 4:35 - What makes a successful tournament roster 9:17 - Potential upsets 12:12 - Keys for UMBC against Virginia 17:26 - UMBC growth 20:36 - Telling story of struggles of Ryan Odom's son
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Commissioner Amy Huchthausen discusses the state of the conference after one of the most successful weeks for America East programs in recent memory. Two #1 teams in lacrosse and a national champion in track and field highlight the significant storylines.
In this #AEHoops Championship Preview, UMBC Head Coach Ryan Odom and Vermont Head Coach John Becker discuss their upcoming matchup in the America East title game.
:56 - Ryan Odom 3:30 - Senior leaders 7:49 - Odom on home court advantage 9:56 - UMBC's keys to the game 14:17 - Odom discusses son's mental health struggles
18:31 - John Becker 21:23 - Battling injuries 24:37 - Becker on home court advantage 27:20 - Vermont's keys to the game 32:04 - Chance to advance to NCAA Tournament
Eric Frede looks into his crystal ball for the men's #AEPlayoffs and Brendan Glasheen peaks under the microscope of the women's #AETourney.
:42 - Men's postseason outlook 27:24 - Women's postseason outlook
The ESPN3 voice of the River Hawks discusses what is at stake in the final week of the #AEHoops regular season and shares his choices for Player of the Year and Coach of the Year.
4:54 - Albany's ability to make a run in the postseason under Will Brown 6:19 - Vermont home court advantage at Patrick Gym 11:00 - Playoff format and potential for upsets 13:50 - UMass Lowell fighting for first Division I postseason berth 21:27 - Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year projections 29:44 - Eric Frede's Weekly Top 4 41:40 - Storytime
Four teams have clinched home court in the #AEHoops men's quarterfinals. Eric Frede gives his power rankings entering the final week of the regular season.
Stony Brook administrator and radio analyst Curt Hylton offers his take on men's and women's #AEHoops and touches on his journey at Stony Brook University.
Eric Frede looks at the four men's #AEHoops teams who are poised to host playoff games.
After earning his 100th career win, Hartford head coach John Gallagher joins the podcast to discuss about the Hawks' success, the Super Bowl and #AEHoops.
ESPN basketball analyst Adam Finkelstein compliments the state of America East men's basketball. Topics include recruiting, coaching longevity and top players. Eric Frede adds a different method to his Weekly Top 4.
Her Hoop Stats is a new analytics site for women's college basketball. Aaron Barzilai explains the development of the site and how it can enhance the progression of statistics in the sport.
Find out which men's #AEHoops teams are projected to host playoff games with Eric Frede's Weekly Top 4.
Binghamton center Alyssa James reflects on her record-breaking night on January 18 as she stands alone in the conference record books.
Talking college basketball with NCAA.com correspondent Andy Katz on the 20th episode of the #3Pillars Podcast. Eric Frede announces a change in his Weekly Top 4.
Find out which men's #AEHoops teams are projected to host playoff games with Eric Frede's Weekly Top 4.
Former Stony Brook student-athlete Dani Klupenger details her journey as a sports journalist and discusses America East women's basketball. Eric Frede offers his first men's #AEHoops Top 4 of the 2017-18 season.
Celebrating the one year anniversary of America East podcasting with the best clips from 2017.
Pardon The Interruption co-host and Binghamton University graduate, Tony Kornheiser, gave the Bearcats a pregame speech prior to their game against Loyola. He discusses their season and describes the changes the university has made since his time there.
Discussing the college basketball landscape with Bob Ryan. The long time Boston Globe columnist describes his relationship with Tom Brennan and what it means to see 'Tom Brennan Court' at Patrick Gymnasium.
Former Vermont men's basketball head coach, Tom Brennan, joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming naming of 'Tom Brennan Court' at Patrick Gymnasium on December 11. Brennan also offers his take on the 2017-18 Catamounts.
Head Coach Ryan Odom discusses his first year at the helm of UMBC men's basketball which included a historic 2016-17 season.
Talking 2012 College World Series, Major League Baseball with 2012 first-round draft pick Travis Jankowski.
Ryan Restivo of Blue Ribbon Sports joins the #3Pillars Podcast to discuss the 2017-18 Men's #AEHoops Preseason Coaches' Poll
UMass Lowell Head Coach Christian Figueroa and New Hampshire Head Coach Marc Hubbard discuss the strength and competitive nature of America East men's soccer.
America East Commissioner Amy Huchthausen discusses new initiatives from the conference, including a new website and live streaming provider and Alumni Network events. After an exciting 2016-17 year, Huchthausen shares her enthusiasm for upcoming fall sports.
Former Vermont men's soccer standout Brian Wright describes being drafted by the New England Revolution, his decision to go to Vermont and several community service initiatives. UVM Head Coach Rob Dow divulges his relationship with Wright and talks about the upcoming season for the men's soccer team.
Stony Brook men's basketball head coach Jeff Boals speaks to his first year with the team and gives a general outlook into the 2017-18 season.
Former University of Maine student-athlete and 2011 #AETF Most Outstanding Field Performer Jesse Labreck talks about her experience competing on American Ninja Warrior.
Jeff Schulman discusses his first year as Director of Athletics at the University of Vermont and hints at several goals on the horizon.
Hear about the process of transitioning to Division I athletics for UMass Lowell. Director of Athletics Dana Skinner and Chancellor Jaqueline Moloney are featured.
We sat down with Man of the Year Joe Miceli and Woman of the Year Laura Rose Donegan after they received the annual award.
Kylie Ohlmiller and Connor Fields talk about being finalists for the Tewaaraton Award and their success in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.
UAlbany men's lacrosse head coach Scott Marr, UAlbany women's lacrosse senior Kenzie Neal and Stony Brook women's lacrosse senior Dorrien Van Dyke talk about their upcoming NCAA Tournament games!
Quint Kessenich joins the podcast to discuss Stony Brook women's lacrosse, Albany men's lacrosse and Kylie Ohlmiller and Connor Fields.
As Vermont prepares for the NCAA tournament, point guard Trae Bell-Haynes talks about the team's preparation while ESPN's Brooke Weisbrod talks about the title game and UVM's chances in the tourney.
Joined by the head coaches for Albany and Vermont who will face off in the 2017 America East Title Game on Saturday as well as Eric Frede for a preview of the game.
USA Today's Nicole Auerbach talks college basketball ahead of March Madness. Eric Frede breaks down the #AEPlayoffs.
UMBC Hall of Famer Jay Greene talks about his time with the Retrievers and the success of this year's team and Eric Frede gives his final Top-4 of the year!
Former Stony Brook star Bryan Dougher checks-in with the podcast while Eric Frede gives his weekly Top-4
ESPN College Basketball analyst Tim Welsh joins the podcast and Eric Frede gives his Weekly Top-4!
Former Hartford men's basketball head coach talks about what it was like to coach Vin Baker and recruit Tim Duncan along with his experiences working for the NBA and his current role with the ACC.
In this week's podcast, Eric gives his updated Top-4 and we talk to NCAA basketball official Mike Stephens
New York Times best-selling author John Feinstein joins the podcast to talk college hoops and Eric Frede gives his updated Top-4! (Jan. 11, 2016)