The Maryland Made Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Maryland Made Podcast provides timely, relevant, and practical information to help student-athletes and alumni become leaders, develop professional competencies, and be conscientious advocates in both their local and global communities.
On this week’s episode of The Maryland Made Podcast, Sydney sits down with Jagger Gray, Terps Wrestling to talk about his unique career aspiration of becoming an MMA fighter! Jagger speaks about the different ways he is setting himself up for success while in college and how he will leverage his brand and accounting degree in the future! Tune in to learn about Jagger’s experience and aspirations!
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On today's episode, Lonnie sits down with Jayla Bynum, Women’s Track and Field, and Anthony Bradley from Wrestling. Last week was Body Acceptance Week which is an exciting initiative promoting body acceptance—including body positivity, body neutrality, and body liberation—for all. Both of these student-athletes will share their thoughts and perspective coming from two different sports to bring more awareness for body acceptance in student-athletes.
On today's episode, Daeze sits down with Mikah Seger, a sophomore on the men’s soccer team to address and bring continual awareness to men’s mental health. Mikah shares how we are better together and ways in which we can continue supporting men to feel safe expressing when they need help. Today’s conversation is timely as we head into Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month in November.
On this week’s episode of The Maryland Made Podcast, Daeze (@daezedukesss) sits down with CEO, Author, Entrepreneur and Morgan State Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer, Tiny Adams (@coach_ta9) to talk about an emerging hot topic; entrepreneurship! Tiny speaks about the importance of mentorship, giving yourself grace and the power of collaboration. Tune in to learn about Tiny’s journey, initiatives, and ways to collaborate to aid in mentorship and support of Baltimore City Youth!
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The Maryland Made Podcast is back with Episode 6 of the 2023-2024 academic year. In this episode, Daeze sits down with Jaide Hinds-Clarke, Training Associate with the Trevor Project and Owner of Hinds-Clark C. In this episode, Jaide talks about how her self-discovery journey is still in progress. She highlights ways in which we can continue to make athletics a safer and inclusive space by showing up in our own authentic way. There’s no better version of yourself than the one you're most comfortable with! Jaide shares advice, her story, and clear actionable take-aways for people to consider when creating safe spaces for those in the LGBTQ+ community!
On today's episode, Lonnie sits down with Jackie Albanes, a Clinical Social Worker for Sport Psychology from UMD’s Sports Psychology team to take a deeper dive into what performance anxiety is, how to best manage the internal and external pressures, and ways to support student-athletes who may face it. Today’s conversation is timely as we are the month that more of our student-athletes start competing, accomplishing new goals and facing new challenges.
Full episode available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Youtube.
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The Maryland Made Podcast is back with Episode 4 of the 2023-2024 academic year. On this episode, Daeze sits down with senior football player Isaac, and sophomore track and field athlete Tolu to reflect on their as a first generation Ghanian-American and Nigerian-Canadian student-athlete and the impact their African culture has played in their identity. Culture is what makes everyone unique in this world - and there’s nothing better than sharing and learning about different cultures! African culture is diverse and Isaac and Tolu share memories of their upbringing and highlight values that remain intact while in the United States.
Full episode available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Youtube.
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On this week’s episode of The Maryland Made Podcast, Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development, Sydney Anderson, sits down with NIL Educator, Aisha Foy, to talk about one of the hottest topics in college athletics, NIL. During the conversation the two discuss Aisha’s journey to and passion for working in the NIL space, how to navigate NIL as a student-athlete, and the best ways colleges/ universities can support student-athletes in that process!
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On this week’s episode of The Maryland Made Podcast, Community Engagement Intern, Deja Parker, sits down with the Director of Sports Psychology at the University of Maryland, Dr. Kristi Hall, to talk about all things self-care and sleep hygiene. During the conversation, Dr. Hall provides amazing tools and practical ways for student-athletes to practice self-care, discusses the stigma around asking for help and dives deeper into resources and programming that the UMD Sports Psychology Department offers to assist student-athletes with their holistic well-being.
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The Maryland Made Podcast is back with the first episode of the 2023-2024 academic year. On this episode, Lonnie sits down with sophomore volleyball player Laila Ivey, and sophomore field hockey player Reese Delp to reflect on their experience at the Big Ten, Big Life Series: Selma to Montgomery in Selma,Alabama. Laila and Reese share how “memorable” and “inspiring” the groundbreaking educational experience was from different perspectives and their future plans for DEI.
“Flight attendants, prepare for take-off please.”
On this episode, the Maryland Made team recaps the 2022-23 academic year, their summer plans, and what is next for the team as they take flight this summer!
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Anchor. Full video episode available on Youtube.
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“Listen to yourself and do what you want to do. ”
On this episode, Nate sits down with Junior track athlete Brandon Turpin and Gabe Pickett to discuss the career journey and the importance of internships. Our featured guests reflect and share what they have learned during their career journey thus far. If you have ever felt anxious about where your career journey is headed, check out the new episode today!
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor. Full video episode available on YouTube.
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On this week's episode of the MDMade Podcast, Sydney sits down with Emma Deberdine and David Foust to discuss their post-graduate plans.
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On this episode, Nate sits down with Junior track athlete Brandon Turpin and Gabe Pickett to discuss the career journey and the importance of internships. Our featured guests reflect and share what they have learned during their career journey thus far. If you have ever felt anxious about where your career journey is headed, check out the new episode today!
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor. Full video episode available on YouTube.
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On this week's episode of the MDMade Podcast, Sydney introduces the newest member of the Maryland Made team, Adaeze Alaeze-Dinma. Adaeze will be serving as the Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development, working directly with the Kubasik First Impact Program. Through this episode, the two discuss Sydney’s experience coordinating the program, while also highlighting the experience of two members of its inaugural cohort, Emma Pegg and Isaac Bunyan!
Full episode available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Youtube!
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“Representing myself, I was able to create an opportunity & a brand .”
On this episode, @reeselove9 sits down with a hometown kid, representing @terpswrestling, Dominic “Dom” Solis (domsolisofficial) to discuss what it means to be more than an athlete. We discuss his recruiting process, becoming a content creator, and what life looks like as he starts to wrap up his college career. Use the link in the bio to hear more about Dom’s journey.
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Women need the same opportunities! We’ve earned them because we are qualified, dignified, and prepared… with what we love to do!”
On this episode, Rosa sits down with Basketball Analyst and former player of Maryland, Christy Winters-Scott, to discuss how women can have it ALL. We discuss having a high demanding career, while balancing a family and walking in faith. Use the link in the bio to hear more about her story!
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On this episode, Sydney sits down with Garrett Kappes (Men's Wrestling), Sophia Antonopolous (Women's Lacrosse), and Dr. Kristi Hall (UMD Sport Psychology) to discuss what it means to be “more than an athlete”, specifically touching on athletic injuries and how it can affect your mental health.
On this episode, Nate sits down with the men of Team Impact, Anthony Pecorella and Robert Smith to discuss what it means to be more than an athlete!
On this episode, the Maryland Made team discusses work-life balance, or a lack thereof. They examine the definition of work-life balance, past work experiences, and Resa's philosophy when it comes to leading the Maryland Made team.
On this week's episode of the MDMade Podcast, host, Resa Lovelace, is joined by Maxwell Myers, a Senior Computer Science major and member of the Maryland Track & Field program, and Bryan Pointer, Academic Advisor from the School of Public Health, discussing what it means to be Black in Higher Education, College Athletics and beyond. Our guests discuss their backgrounds from Black athletes to professionals and how they are navigating the workforce being their authentic selves. This podcast is also an eye to our "Centering Black Voices in Career Readiness" on Tuesday, February 21st at 7pm. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor. Full video episode on Youtube. #MDMade #IdentityDevelopment #CareerReadiness #BlackHistoryMonth #MoreThanAnAthlete
On this week's episode of the MDMade Podcast, host, Resa Lovelace, is joined by the Director of NIL Services at the University of Maryland, Grayson Wagner, and the Director of Athlete Education and Compliance at MOGL, Tim Bryson, to discuss brand alignment and building entrepreneurs through name, image, and likeness. Our featured guests discuss how student-athletes should understand who they are before jumping into the NIL landscape. If you are currently involved in NIL or looking to start, then you want to tap into this episode!
On this episode, Nate sits down with Junior track athlete Brandon Turpin and Gabe Pickett to discuss the career journey and the importance of internships. Our featured guests reflect and share what they have learned during their career journey thus far. If you have ever felt anxious about where your career journey is headed, check out the new episode today!
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“You never take losses, it's always lessons that you learn”
We are back with the first Maryland Made Podcast of the spring semester! On this episode, Nate takes the time to sit down with rising senior Linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II, to talk about the various identities he wears outside of being a Maryland Football player and his leadership philosophy. During this conversations Ruben shares more about his perspective and how philosophy allows him to effectively lead on and off the field.
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Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor. Full video episode available on YouTube.
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On this episode, the Maryland Made team sits down for the final episode for the Fall 2022 season. They discuss different ways to make the upcoming break beneficial, whether it be through self care, kick starting your career journey, and/or preparing for the spring semester. In addition, they share a few programs to look forward to in the spring!
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On this episode, Sydnee chats with Yenny Lucero, Development & Communication Specialist at Prince George’s Child Resource Center Inc., surrounding the importance of giving back to the community. They touch on the definition and importance of community, the collaboration between Prince George’s Child Resource Center Inc. and Maryland Athletics, and how everyone can get involved going forward!
On this episode, Will Koras sits down with Victoria Garrick Browne to have a mental health conversation. Victoria stresses that there is always more to learn, as she shares her story and the different ways she managed her mental health while dealing with the pressures of being a student-athlete. Will is also able to share his perspective and growth throughout his time at Maryland!
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On this episode of the Maryland Made podcast, Nate speaks with members of the NFLPA and the Miami Dolphins about the reality of transiting to play sports professionally. In this conversation, they address how to prepare for the next level, issues centered around athletic identity, and the necessary resources needed to excel in the big leagues.
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On this episode, Sydney sits down with two of our amazing student-athletes to discuss their involvement in Pre-Health Terps, career aspirations, time demands, and more! Kamryn and Mitch offer two very different perspectives but can agree that the ultimate goals are to pave the way for other student-athletes hoping to enter the medical profession and to constantly help others through medicine!
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To learn more about Pre-Health Terps and more of our student-led groups reach out to Maryland Made staff member!
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On this episode, Resa sits down with Charles Harley, Director of Character & Leadership Development with Maryland Football, to discuss the importance of leadership and how it shows up in sports and life. Harley has an expansive background from the Marines, through high school sports, and now college athletics.
Leadership is a value that the Maryland Made team cannot stress the importance of enough! This episode is airing just a few days prior to the release of our Leadership Academy applications! If you are a UMD student-athlete interested in gaining some skills to enhance your leadership toolkit, than you should certainly apply. You get the opportunity to collaborate with our staff to select which phases of leadership you learn about. The applications open this week, Tuesday, November 8th. Get your application in!
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On this episode, Sydnee connects with Gloria Aparicio Blackwell to discuss the importance of community, the collaboration between the Office of Community Engagement and Maryland Athletics, and how to get involved to leave an impact! Gloria Aparicio Blackwell currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement, from the Office of Community Engagement here on campus.
Looking for ways to give back to the community you live in? Check out the Office of Community Engagement website to get started leaving an IMPACT in your community.
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Office of Community Engagement
Website: https://oce.umd.edu/
IG: @umd_oce
Twitter: @UMD_OCE
UMD Campus Pantry
Website: https://dining.umd.edu/sustainability/campus-pantry
College Park Food Bank
Website: http://www.collegeparkfoodbank.com/
On this episode, Sophia sits down with another group of graduating student-athletes, including Brooke Weston and Kamryn Henderson, who are able to offer the perspective of women pursuing the STEM field. They are able to touch on their transition and overall experience at Maryland, what comes next for each of them, and advice they would share to other student-athletes when it comes to maximizing their opportunities and experiences both on and off the field!
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On this episode, Sophia sits down with Maryland Made's fearless leader, Resa Lovelace, to discuss the important topic of identity. Resa tells us about her consulting firm, RBL Theory, and its fruition, while also sharing her experience as a LGBTQ+ student-athlete, the importance of living an authentic life, and more.
This episode is being released one day before National Coming Out Day, which you can read more about here. As Sophia mentioned, National Coming Out Day was inspired by a single march. 500,000 people participated in the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights on October 11, 1987. On this October 11, National Coming Out Day will continue to raise awareness for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, and champion the idea that homophobia thrives in silence.
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On this episode, Nate sat down with the Worldwide Terps Leadership team which includes Ashley Germain, Vera Markovic, Karla Elena Vasquez Setzer. In this conversation they discuss the real experiences of our international-student athletes in this nation and touch on how although it is a great opportunity, it can also be challenging.
Maryland Made is all about building an environment for ALL student- athletes and this conversation proves why the Worldwide Terps student-led organization is so important and necessary!
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On this episode, Sophia highlights some of our graduating student-athletes, including Thomas Eubanks, Mackenzie Morgan, and Jaiden Ritter. Each of these student-athletes offer a unique perspective and story when it comes to their journey at University of Maryland!
Throughout the episode, they are able to touch on their transition to and overall experience at Maryland, what the future holds for them, give advice to their peers, and more! The best is truly yet to come and we are so proud to be able to amplify the voices and experiences of our student-athletes!
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On this episode, Nate connects with Dr. Yvette Rooks and Nathan Blanken to discuss the important topic of mental health & wellness. Dr. Rooks currently serves as the Head Team Physician and Assistant Director in the University Health Center. Nathan Blanken currently serves as the President of Active Minds Student Advisory Committee at University of Maryland. Both parties were able to give a lot of insight regarding mental health and the importance of awareness in the student athlete community.
University of Maryland Resources:
UMD Crisis counseling:
301-314-7651
UMD Help Center:
(301)314-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line:
Text “HOME” to 741-741
Counseling Center Main Number:
(301) 314-7651
Lean on Me CP:
Text (301)494-8808
Open 2 PM - 2 AM
Text or call 988 for crisis support
Active Minds Info:
Website: https://terplink.umd.edu/organization/active-minds
IG: @active_minds_at_maryland
Twitter: @ACTIVEMINDSUMD
UMD Health Center, Wellness & Advocacy: https://health.umd.edu/wellness-advocacy
NCAA Shared Resources:
Substance Abuse & Mental Services
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health services administran Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support to individuals experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human caused disasters.
800-985-5990 or text Talkwithus to 66746
Students of Color
For students of color, The Steve Fund and Crisis Text Line provide 24/7 free confidential support for mental health and well-being.
Text STEVE to 741741
LGBTQ+
For the LGBTQ+ copmmunity, the Trevor Project provides 24/7 counseling for crisis intervention and suicide prevention
Call 866-488-7386, text START to 678678
Suicide Prevention
The National Suicide Preventoion Lifeline provides 24/7. free and confidential support for individuals in distress.
Call 800-273-8255
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On this episode, you will meet the 2022-23 Maryland Made Student Athlete Development team! Resa, Nate, Sophia, Sydney, and Sydnee tell you a little bit about themselves and what they are looking forward to this year. You will learn about the different programs and initiatives we have that make us the #1 Student- Athlete Development Team in the world!
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On this episode, Sydney and Sophia talk with Gerald Norgbe, of Men's Track and Field, and Keyera Wynn, of Women's Soccer. Gerald and Keyera recap their experience from the NYC Career Experiential Trip they attended this summer, sharing how they prepared, their favorite moments, what's next for them, and more! Sophia also talks about how this amazing trip came to fruition!
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On the Spring 2022 season finale, the Maryland Made Team recap the Spring semester and look ahead to the summer and beyond. They discuss their favorite moments of the semester and some of the major accomplishments of the student-athletes in their programming. Later, they dive into their plans for the summer and explore what is next as Maryland Made is taking flight for bigger and better things.
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On this episode, Sophia catches up with Rainelle Jones of the Terps volleyball program. Rainelle shares her story, and discusses her journey from being a local Maryland recruit to finding her voice as a leader at Maryland and across the Big Ten Conference. She expresses the importance of using her platform and being an activist to stand up and educate others on social justice issues impacting our society. Rainelle and Sophia also look ahead to the inaugural Maryland Athletics Block Party, an event designed to build community among the Maryland student-athletes.
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On this episode of The Maryland Made Podcast, Sanya Glauber of the Terps gymnastics program and Brett Makar of the men's lacrosse program join Walt to reflect on their favorite memories as Terps as they prepare to graduate in May. They also discuss how their time at Maryland has prepared them to enter the professional workforce and graduate school.
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On this episode, Walt chats with Max Costes from the Terps baseball program and Taylor Liguori from the Terps softball program. Max and Taylor share their stories and discuss the various ways student-athletes experience mental health issues. They also talk about the importance of being mental health advocates and breaking the stigma.
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On this episode, Walt catches up with Keyera Wynn from the Terps Women's Soccer program and Will Koras from the Men's Golf program. Keyera and Will share what it means to be a Barry and Mary Gossett Fellow. They discuss the various skills they have developed since joining the program, and they express how being a Gossett Fellow is preparing them to be successful as student-athletes and professionals once they leave Maryland.
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On this episode, the women leading the Maryland Made Team sit down for a special Women's History Month episode. Sophia, Resa and Sydnee discuss a range of topics including equal pay for women, the importance of community and mentors, hot topics like the recent SCOTUS confirmation and the Brittney Griner situation. The team also shares their personal journeys.
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On this episode, Walt sits down with Emma DeBerdine of the Terps Field Hockey program. Emma shares her NIL experience and expresses why partnering with STX Field Hockey is important to her. She also discusses the various ways in which NIL is shifting the college student-athlete experience.
Emma is Junior majoring in Marketing. She will also be competing for the USA Under-21 National Field Hockey Team later this Spring in the Women's Junior Field Hockey World Cup.
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On this episode, Walt talks with Terps Women's Tennis alumnae Olga and Nataliya Bredikhina. The sisters discuss their career and identity development journeys as former international student-athletes at UMD. They also provide insight into their graduate school journeys studying economics and sport business, respectively.
Olga is an Assistant Research Economist for the Alabama Transportation Institute at The University of Alabama. She leads and supports research initiatives to improve transportation infrastructure in Alabama and the U.S.
Nataliya is a Graduate Research Assistant at Temple University in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management and the Sport Industry Research Center. She also teaches undergraduate courses within the Sport and Recreation Management department.
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On this episode, Walt sits down with Max Myers from the Terps Track & Field program and Bryan Pointer, Academic Advisor in the School of Public Health. Max and Bryan discuss their takeaways and highlights from "That Ain't P," a career readiness program hosted on February 22 designed to center Black voices.
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On this episode, Walt and Sydnee sit down with author and professional football player Vad Lee. Vad shares his identity development journey which led him to create the mantra "purpose over position." Vad also discusses partnering with Maryland Athletics to host the SAAC Book Drive that ends February 25th.
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On this episode, Sophia shares about a new signature MDMade initiative, the Kubasik First Impact Program, a career and identity development program exclusively for rising second-year student-athletes. She also talks with Gerald Norgbe (Men's Track & Field) and Brooke Weston (Women's Soccer) about their second-year experience and key moments, lessons learned and pieces of advice. For more info about the Kubasik First Impact Program contact Sophia Baur-Waisbord: sbwais@umd.edu. Connect with Maryland Made on LinkedIn https://linktr.ee/MDMadeTerps https://umterps.com/sports/marylandmade Follow us on Twitter/IG: @MDMadeTerps
On this episode, we sit down with Miranda Matias, an Academic Counselor in our Gossett Student-Athlete Center for Academic & Personal Excellence. Miranda shares her story and we discuss the importance of Identity Development for student-athletes to be holistically successful.
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On this episode, we kickoff our Spring 2022 Season with Christina Calandra of the Maryland Terps Field Hockey Program. Christina joins Tim to discuss her experience in the InTERPship Academy last summer. The InTERPship Academy is a 8-week paid internship program for Maryland student-athletes to earn meaningful work experience.
Last summer, Christina completed her internship at First Touch, a digital media marketing company. She is currently majoring in Digital and Media Communications and minoring in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
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On the season finale, the Maryland Made student-athlete development team (Resa Lovelace, Tim Bryson, Sophia Baur-Waisbord, Sydnee Strong, and Walt Pegues) recap the Fall 2021 Semester. They discuss some of their favorite moments and accomplishments of the semester. They also highlight the work and accomplishments of their student-athletes as well. In addition to this, they dive into their vision and expectations for the Spring 2022 Semester.
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On this episode, we continue our "More Than an Athlete" series with Hope Lewandoski of the Maryland Terps Women's Soccer program. Hope reflects on her time as a student-athlete at UMD and she discusses how Maryland MAde has prepared her for success beyond the field.
Hope completed her final soccer season at Maryland this Fall. She graduated from the School of Public Health with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a General Business Minor, and she is currently completing her masters in Business and Management.
Hope recently started a role as an Administrative Assistant in the George Washington University Athletic Department.
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On this episode, we sit down with Bibi Donraadt of the Maryland Terps Field Hockey program to continue our "More Than an Athlete" series. Bibi shares her experience as an international student-athlete, as she is from the Netherlands. She also dives into her career readiness journey as a pre-med student-athlete, and her involvement in a variety of Maryland Made programs such as Gossett Fellows, Worldwide Terps, and Pre-Health Terps.
Bibi is a Senior, all-conference Midfielder on the Terps field hockey team. Bibi is a pre-med, general biology and psychology double major.
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On this episode, we continue our "More Than an Athlete" series with SAAC President, Katie Dustin as she shares how being SAAC President is preparing her for success.
Katie is a senior, catcher on the Maryland Terps softball team and she is a double major in Criminal Justice and Economics.
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On this episode, we sit down with Alana Herran, former University of Virginia track & field student-athlete and current Physician Assistant and Master of Public Health student at George Washington University. Alana shares her story and highlights the importance of balance, her passion for diversity, and how it all ties into her preparation for a career as a Physician Assistant.
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On this episode, we kickoff our "Secure the Bag" series with Josh Oldham, a university recruiter at Amazon. Josh shares his career journey and provides insight into how college students and young professionals can best position themselves to "secure the bag" at companies like Amazon.
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On this episode, we sit down with Leksana Andrews of the Maryland Terps Gymnastics program to continue our "More Than an Athlete" series. Leksana shares her career readiness journey and describes the value and importance of being involved in many of our Maryland Made programs.
Leksana is a Senior, majoring in Family Science. She is also a Gossett Fellow, a Student-Athlete Mentor (SAMs), and she is a leader with the University of Maryland Body Appreciate Movement (BAM).
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On this episode, we continue our "More than an Athlete" series with Will Koras of the Maryland Terps Men's Golf program. We catch up with Will to discuss his involvement in a variety of Maryland Made programming and his involvement within our student-athlete leadership groups.
Will is a Senior in the Gossett Fellows program. He is majoring in Communications and will also receive a Leadership Studies certificate.
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On this episode, Ariana and Kattiana Ealy-Pulido of the Maryland Terps Track & Field program join their teammate and SAAC's Diversity & Inclusion Liaison, Jaiden Ritter to highlight and discuss the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and what it means to be "More than an Athlete."
Ariana and Kattiana are aspiring sports journalists, and have their own sports journalist page on Instagram. Also, they are natural hair care advocates that offer natural hair care tutorials, tips, and other services to clients through their business KatariOrganics.
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On this episode, we continue our "More Than An Athlete" series with Maxwell Costes of the Maryland Baseball program. Max joins Walt to discuss his career readiness journey, mental health awareness and advocacy and what "more than an athlete" means to him.
Max is a senior, first baseman, majoring in Psychology with a minor in African American Studies.
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On this episode, we continue our "More Than An Athlete" series with Grace Griffin of the Maryland Women's Lacrosse program. Grace joins Walt to discuss how being a Gossett Fellow has given her the tools and confidence to be successful after Maryland. She also breaks down the process of her Gossett Fellow capstone project leading to addition of the Community Engagement Intern role within the Maryland Made unit.
Grace graduated with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, and is currently pursuing a second degree in Sociology as she is competing in her 5th Year as a member of the Maryland Women's Lacrosse team.
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On this episode, Josh Walker of Team Impact (Regional Executive Director for the Mid-Atlantic) joins Sydnee to discuss the strong community partnership with Maryland Athletics. Josh also expresses Team Impact's dedication to student-athlete development.
For nearly a decade, Maryland Athletics has enjoyed a strong relationship with Team IMPACT, a national organization whose mission is to tackle the emotional trauma and social isolation experienced by children facing serious and chronic illnesses by matching them with a college athletic team. Many of our UMD athletic programs have Team Impact teammates, and a number of our student-athletes are Team Impact fellows.
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On this episode, Lizzie Colson, former Maryland Women's Lacrosse student-athlete joins Walt to discuss the importance of maintaining balance as a student-athlete, and her journey before, between and beyond UMD.
Lizzie currently serves as a Program Director for a lacrosse club in California, in addition to training with the USA Lacrosse team. Lizzie is also the creator and host of her own podcast, The Line Up.
Listen now to learn more about Lizzie's journey of overcoming a serious injury, prioritizing mental health and wellness, and fearlessly pursuing goals.
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On this episode, we kickoff our "More Than An Athlete" series with Maxwell Myers of the Maryland Men's Track & Field program. Max joins Walt to discuss his career readiness journey and what it means to be a Gossett Fellow.
Max is currently a Junior on the UMD Track & Field team. He is majoring in Computer Science and just completed a summer internship with Microsoft.
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On this episode, you will be introduced to the 2021-22 Maryland Made student-athlete development team! Resa, Sophia, Sydnee, Tim, and Walt also share the before, between and beyond story of Maryland Made.
Resa Lovelace - Assistant Athletic Director
Tim Bryson - Program Director, Student-Athlete Career Development
Sophia Baur-Waisbord - Coordinator, Program & Curriculum Design
Walt Pegues, Jr. - Big Ten Diversity Fellow
Sydnee Strong - Community Engagement Intern
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On this episode, Molly Dreska joins Meghan to discuss how to have a success transition out of athletics and become successful in your postgraduate life.
Molly currently serves as the Senior Communications Manager at Major League Soccer. Molly is also a former UMD soccer student-athlete.
Listen now to learn more about playing through injuries, how to take chances on yourself, and the importance of networking.
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On this episode, Tyrone Brooks (Senior Director, Front Office and Field Staff Diversity Pipeline Program at Major League Baseball) joins Tim to discuss the importance of Alumni Engagement.
Listen now to learn more about how Tyrone's undergraduate experience at UMD introduced and prepared him for his career in Major League Baseball! He will also share how you can be engaged as active UMD alumni!
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MLB Diversity Fellowship Program
Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)
SABR Analytics Conference
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On this episode, Dr. Lacee' Carmon-Johnson (Purdue University) joins Meghan to discuss the importance of identity development.
Come learn about athletic identity, Purdue's Boiler SWAG Program, and what you can do to optimize your time as a student-athlete while preparing for your life after competition.
Dr. Lacee' Carmon Johnson, Director - Professional Development / Associate Director - Academic Support Services at Purdue University
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On this episode, Ryan Blumberg, (Finance/Soccer '21) joins Resa Lovelace to discuss the importance of Leadership Education.
Tap in to learn more about our Leadership Academy, how the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has evolved under the MDMade Leadership and why it's important for student-athletes to develop leadership skills for future endeavors.
Note: Ryan Blumberg is an international student-athlete from Australia, member of our inaugural Leadership Academy cohort & SAAC Team Representative.
Ryan Blumberg - Business major, men's soccer student-athlete
Resa Lovelace - Assistant Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Development
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During this episode, Taylor Wilson (Kinesiology/Softball '21) joins Tim Bryson to discuss our premier career readiness programming.
Tap in to learn more about the Barry and Mary Gossett Fellows Program, InTERPship Academy, and how student-athletes can take advantage of career readiness programming while also competing in their sport.
Note: Taylor is a two-time alumna of the InTERPship Academy and is currently a Gossett Fellow.
Taylor Wilson - Kinesiology major, softball student-athlete
Tim Bryson - Program Director, Student-Athlete Career Development
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During this episode, you will be introduced to the Maryland Made student-athlete development team! Resa, Tim, and Meghan also share more about the inception of the Maryland Made program, how employers/alumni can support current UMD student-athletes, and preview upcoming episodes centered on our core pillars.
Resa Lovelace - Assistant Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Development
Tim Bryson - Program Director, Student-Athlete Career Development
Meghan Boryeskne - Big Ten Fellow
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The Maryland Made team gives you a preview of what to expect from the Maryland Made podcast! Be sure to connect with us on the platforms below. We look forward to learning with you!
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