OGenius Presents: Brothers From Another Mother: Recent Episodes
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Coach Donovan Blythe and Coach Kevin Seiter have been friends for over 30 years. The impact of sports have given both of them great experiences and life stories that they'd like to share with the world. Join them as they touch on sports and life on the Brothers From Another Podcast, brought to you by the OGenius Podcast Network. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ogenius-podcast-network/support
Ameer Shamsud-din has experienced playing at many different levels for the game of basketball. He was the youngest player on a U17 team as an 8th grader while also training with professionals out of of Portland, Oregon. He played at the D1, D2 and JUCO levels in college which led to stints overseas and in the G-League. Ameer is now taking all the knowledge he’s learned playing the game and paying it forward as the founder of Elite Basketball Performance training young players in the Bay Area. Don’t miss out on more great stories of Ameer’s journey here on, Brothers From Another Mother.
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Faatimah Amen-Ra always wanted to be a basketball player. In fact she credits the sport with "saving her life" as the native Canadian navigated a tough financial situation as a youngster, turning her focus to the game to find solace, meaning, and a future. Through hard work on the court she went from a relatively modest beginning, to college and a pro career overseas. Faatimah also had to figure out, on her own, how to maximize her opportunities by working tirelessly off the court to put her in position to realize her dreams. Eventually she had a vision to bring these opportunities to others, starting the Women's Premier Basketball Association in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through the WPBA she helps young women who want to continue to play after college by not only offering a competitive league of top players from Northern California and beyond, but mentorship and resources to continue their career overseas, just as she did. Faatimah shares her remarkable journey and efforts with Donovan and Kevin while also offering some great advice for young players, both men and women. Brothers from Another Mother. Don't miss it!
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Sean McMillan started playing baseball at a very young age. Playing throughout his youth and eventually for Serra High School in San Mateo, Sean turned that dedication to the game into a starting catcher’s position for 4 years at the University of Redlands. After graduating, he decided coaching was his next route for baseball leading him to Santa Clara University as the Director of Baseball Operations for several years and now as the head coach for Sacred Heard Prep in Atherton. Sean shares his story with Donovan and Kevin, as well as all of his current endeavors giving back to the Bay Area baseball community.
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Rodney Tention has always been a point guard. The leader, the floor general, the head of the snake, the extension of the coach on the floor. He parlayed these attributes as a player into the college coaching ranks. Join Donovan and Kevin, as they talk to Rodney about what it takes to be a successful point guard, going from a stellar career at USF to D-1 college coaching, and what it takes to get there. Rodney has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with basketball players, coaches, and parents. You won't want to miss this one!
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"Epic" Bill Bradley epitomizes his call to action, "Show Up and Suffer". He took professional and personal hardship and flipped the script, becoming an extreme athlete. Bill has endured brutal cold, unyielding heat, and much more while scaling some of the world's tallest peaks, running Death Valley and the Grand Canyon multiple times, making various endurance swims, and much more, constantly taking on some of the toughest tests of the body and mind. Through great triumphs and a few failures, he takes everything he has done as valuable life experience. Join Donovan and Kevin as they talk to Bill about life, perseverance, conquering fear and doubt, and making every day your personal jewel. You don't want to miss this talk with one of the most inspirational and energetic people you'll ever meet. Join us on our wild journey with wild Bill!
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GeAnna Luaulu-Summers has been playing basketball for almost as long as she can remember, from nationally prominent youth teams to an all-state career at famed Sacred Heart Cathedral in San Francisco, to a successful division-1 college career, to an overseas career in Australia. Now she finds herself on the other side as a D-1 college coach. GeAnna talks to Donovan and Kevin about growing up in the basketball world as a coveted youth player, to her decision to go into coaching. Along the way she provides insights and lessons young players, parents, and just basketball fans will find valuable. Check it out!
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Being overlooked is something Jalen Moss is not unfamiliar with. Being a small kid from Ohio, his mother uprooted him and his siblings to California in hopes of greater opportunities for the whole family. Jalen picked up the game of football at a very young age helping him blossom into the wide receiver he is today. From being part of the state championship team for Menlo-Atherton his freshman year to committing to play for Fresno State this upcoming football season, Jalen continues to work hard towards his football dreams and long-term life goals. He talks with Donovan and Kevin about being recruited and choosing Fresno State, NFL players he models his game after, and what he plans to pursue for life after football.
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Denzel "Chonkster" Davis spent much of his youth growing up in Oakland, CA. In some kind of trouble. It led him to stints in juvenile detention, running from the law, and even prison. Once he discovered dance, everything changed and he turned his life around. When Chonkster invented "The Smeeze" and it went viral, things changed forever. From rap songs being made about it, to celebrities and athletes like Ciara and Steph Curry performing it, to being the invited guest by celebs such as Bruno Mars and the Jabbawockeez, Chonkster and The Smeeze have made the rounds around the world. Tune in as Chonkster opens up to Donovan and Kevin about his incredible journey to turf dance and what he's has cooking in the future.
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Monty Buckley was a high school star in the Sacramento Area when he decided to attend Cal-Berkeley, helping propel it to one of the elite programs in the country at the time. Playing alongside Jason Kidd and playing for Head Coach Todd Bozeman, Monty helped the Bears reach new heights the program hadn't seen since the days of Pete Newell. After college, he had a stint in the NBA with the Portland Trailblazers and had an overseas career. Now Monty has come full circle, coaching the young promising players of tomorrow. Donovan and Kevin talk to him about the heyday of Cal basketball during the Kidd/Bozeman era, getting to the NBA, and his current basketball exploits. Monty has a lot to teach young players, coaches, and parents. Don't miss this episode!
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The pathway to success and achieving your goals comes with many important decisions along the way. Class of 2024 prospect, Zion Sensley, experienced exactly that when he decided to transfer to national powerhouse, Prolific Prep, after his Freshman year in hopes of developing his basketball ability and mind. Donovan and Kevin talk to Zion about his day to day life in a prep school setting, playing against other top recruits on his team at Prolific as well as other powerhouse programs in the country, and who he models his game after as a 6’8 basketball player. Tune in now on Brothers From Another Mother here on the OGenius Podcast Network.
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This week is a very special episode for Donovan as he and Kevin talk with Everette Stephens. Donovan knew Everette very closely as he was best friends with his older brother, Tony Stephens. It’s not a stretch to say that they were Brothers From Another Mother to Donovan while growing up in Evanston, Illinois. Everette went on to play collegiate basketball at Purdue and briefly in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers before having a solid career in Australia. Everette shares a lot of great stories from growing up in Evanston with Donovan to his basketball career from college to the pros. Check it out now on ‘Brothers From Another Mother’!
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Staring down the reality of a shortened season or no season at all due to COVID, Dusty Stromer decided to et on himself., he didn't play basketball his sophomore year so he could use that time to work on his game. That work worked out, as Dusty came back his junior year better than ever. In fact so good the accolades just kept coming; All LA Times, All CIF Open Division, Cal-Hi Sports 1st Team All-State, etc. The result was a commitment to Gonzaga, one of the elite programs in the country. Dusty also has a very interesting family background, as his grandfather was a founder of the ABA, and his dad, Eric, is a successful actor, not to mention he went to high school with our co-host Donovan, this week we talk about his life of an elite recruit, the new world of NIL deals, sleeping on the lawn during the pandemic, and even high school parties in the 70's. Take time to tune in and listen. This is a fun one!
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Ruben Padilla's parents got him involved with gymnastics as a five-year-old in part to stop him from using the household furniture as gym equipment. Sixteen years later he is one of the best trampoline gymnasts in the world. Donovan and Kevin talk to Ruben about his involvement in the sport, from his earliest days, to leaving home to train in Utah as a teenager, to medaling in the top competitions in the world. Ruben also talks about his upcoming competition in the World Championships as well as his goal of competing in the Olympic Games. This is a journey you won't want to miss taking with us!
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Destiny Graham was always tall for her age. That didn't always manifest itself to dominance on the basketball court. Not until, with a lot of hard work and discipline, she made herself into one of the elite high school players in California. Also an excellent student, Destiny graduated from the University of Arizona in three years and now has her master's degree. She also played four seasons for the Wildcats, getting the program's first postseason win in years and helped kick-start the resurrection of Arizona women's basketball into one of the best programs in the country. Destiny shares her story of personal triumph on and off the court with Donovan and Kevin. She is also a very special person to Coach D and Coach Kev, find out why and the journey she took with them. Don't miss it!
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Being confined to a wheelchair hasn't stopped Justin South from enjoying what he likes to do most, including basketball. From winning three national championships to playing in the Gold Cup, Justin established himself as one of the best wheelchair basketball players in the world. This week Donovan talks to Justin about his incredible journey through hoops and life. Don't miss this story of perseverance, dedication, courage, and grit. By the way, Donovan also trained Justin, and just how they met is a great story unto itself. Don't miss it!
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Iimar'i Thomas was only 12-years-old when she began high school and 16 upon entering college. Despite her youth, she was a dominant force on the basketball court from her freshman year at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in San Francisco to the University of Cincinnati, and eventually UCLA. At 5-11, she was skilled well beyond her years with a devastating inside-outside game. Iimar'i played against high school powerhouses as well as elite college programs like UConn and Stanford, regularly more than holding her own. This week Donovan and Kevin talk to Iimar'i about her unique basketball and life journey as she embarks on her next journey into professional basketball and beyond.
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This week Donovan and Kevin talk with former college basketball player turned corporate professional Tevin Panchal. When Tevin started playing for Coach D. in the 4th grade he didn't garner special attention, until the game started. The small kid often playing with older players would wow the crowd with his skill level. He was a star on his high school team, played a year of prep ball, then at D-3 Washington & Lee University, where he became one of the most prolific three-point shooters in program history. Tevin talks about being one of the few in his Indian community to play college basketball, his journey from that 4th grader to college ball, and his decision to make his own path in life, moving on to a start-up rather than jumping into the family business. Check it out!
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Gabby Green was a basketball prodigy from a young age. She was a McDonald's All-American who was recruited by every top program in the country. After two successful years with a top D1 program in a power conference, she went against the grain, deciding to follow her heart and transfer to a mid-major. An overseas career ensued, but again she decided to retire from playing the game so she could coach it. Currently, she is working on staff for a D1 college program. Gabby talks to Donovan and Kevin about the thrill, and challenges, of being one of the top players nationally in her age group from middle school., the politics of trying to get into the WNBA, and her future plans as a college, and possibly professional coach.
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Jonah Underwood went from being lightly recruited, not at all by any D1 programs, out of high school, and took the junior college route by attending San Jose City College. Through a lot of hard work, support from his parents, and guidance from Coach Donovan, he took a scholarship at UC Davis and finished up his college career at an NAIA school, and never stopped working on his game. He is now playing professionally in Argentina and loving life as a pro. Jonah talks to Donovan and Kevin about finding himself as a player and the experience of his circuitous path to professional hoops and what it took to get there.
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This week on the Brothers From Another Mother podcast, Donovan and Kevin talk to four-time WNBA all-star and Naismith National Player of the Year at Duke, Alana Beard. Alana talks about her basketball journey, from being only lightly recruited in high school to one of the greatest players in college and pro history. She also talks about fighting through injury that kept her out of basketball for two seasons, playing in multiple countries overseas, winning a WNBA title and life after basketball.
Alana also has a great initiative, the nonprofit 318 Foundation, which is committed to improving college, career and life opportunities for young women.
Check out the link here: www.318foundation.org
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This week Donovan and Kevin talk to Madeline Holland. Maddie starting playing on Coach D's high school varsity club team when she was a 7th grader. She went on to start for all four years at Archbishop Mitty in San Jose, CA. They were the #1 high school girls basketball team in the country during Maddie's teunure. She then went on to Saint Mary's College in Moraga, CA where she scored 1,000-plus points, 6th in 3-point percentage and 6th in games started in program history. She is now ready to start her professional basketball career overseas. She talks about her days at Mitty, playing for USA national coach Sue Phillips, her experience playing with older players growing up, including her two older sisters, and much more. This is Brothers From Another Mother on the OGenius Podcast Network. Don't miss it!
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This week on the Brothers From Another Mother Podcast Donovan and Kevin talk to California high school basketball legend, former Pac-10 Freshman of the Year, and NBA champion Tremaine Fowlkes. Tremaine talks about his basketball journey through three high schools, including the legendary Crenshaw, where he won two state titles, to the University of California and Fresno State, to years of playing pro ball before eventually getting to the NBA, where he won an NBA title with the Detroit Pistons and has an interesting connection to the infamous "Malice in the Palace". Don't miss it! This is Brothers from Another Mother on the O'Genius Podcast Network.
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There are more and more NBA players taking roads less traveled to get to the league. For Michael "Yogi" Stewart, he made it his mission to get there by playing to his strengths and being an expert in areas of the game that didn't require the ball in his hands. In this episode, he joins Donovan and Kevin sharing stories of his come up as a Sacramento kid eventually playing for Coach Bozeman at Cal and getting his back door entrance ticket into the NBA for several seasons with Sacramento & Toronto. He is now a basketball dad as both of his sons, Miles & Sean, will be in playing for Howard and Duke respectively next season.
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Growing up in East Palo Alto in the early 90's wasn't easy. Devin Wyman went from junior college in the bay area to the unfamiliar Kentucky State football program. He became an eventual 6th round draft pick for the New England Patriots in 1996. In this episode, he shares his stories with Coach D & Coach Kev and explains the meaning behind bending steel bars and frying pans when speaking with kids all around the world.
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East Oakland's very own, Darnell "Tank" Robinson joins Coach D & Coach Kev as they look back at his illustrious basketball career. Robinson was a McDonald's All-American and became the all-time leading scorer in the state of California in 1993 while playing at Emery High School (Emeryville, CA). He was also a member of the National Championship team in 1994 playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
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Coach D and Coach Kev have been great friends for decades. They know what it takes to build a winning program from the ground up and get the most out of their players. Their run as coaches for Eastside Prep (East Palo Alto, CA) included 6 NorCal Finals and back-to-back California State Titles. Listen here, as they look back at their historical coaching tenure with memorable games and teaching moments with their players over the years.
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Welcome to the minds of Coach D & Coach Kev! In this introductory episode fresh off of Selection Sunday, Coach D & Coach Kev give their Final Four picks along with NBA Draft prospect takes. Draymond Green made his return the other night for the Golden State Warriors and the brothers are excited for what the Dubs can do to finish the season going into the playoffs.
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