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The Athletes to Athletes PodcastFeatured Interview with Oberlin College Associate AD Ray AppenheimerThis week we have another featured interview for you as A2A CEO & Co-founder Reid Meyer chats with Oberlin College Associate Athletic Director, Ray Appenheimer, who recently made the move to associate AD after 20 years of coaching track & field and cross country. Ray gives his background and how he ended up at Oberlin and they dig into the lifestyle of today’s division III student athletes. They also discuss recruiting and the opportunity that can be gained by going to a D3 school and the current landscape of NIL and rule changes surrounding college sports.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2...
2025-08-2736 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastTutoring & How athletes should approach test prepOn today's episode, Athletes to Athletes CEO & Co-founder Reid Meyer is joined by Eric Rath of Rath Tutoring to discuss test prep through the athlete lens. Support the show---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Foll...
2025-07-2339 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastHouse vs NCAA is settled...what now? + What is the College Sports Commission & NIL Go?The House vs NCAA case has now been settled and schools are starting to react and make the needed changes. But with the case now finished, what are those next steps? Secondly, within the settlement comes NIL Go and the College Sports Commission, but what are those and how will they be implemented? We answer the questions and give some details around the developments of the case.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:40 - Quick Hitters8:20 - House v NCAA Update: Case CLOSED and what happens now?42:59 - College Sports Commission and NIL Go: Explain it...
2025-07-091h 03
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastHow are colleges handling House vs NCAA case?, Economics of baseball/softball tournaments, Helicopter parentsOn this week's episode, host Ryan Holmes and CEO/Co-founder Reid Meyer discuss how schools are handling the House vs NCAA case along with other changes in college sports, the economics of the MCWC and WCWC and how helicopter parents are impacting youth athletes. Support the show---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK G...
2025-06-101h 05
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastWhat's the future hold for youth sports?On today's show host Ryan Holmes and Reid Meyer do deep-dive conversation on youth sports, joined by Dan Chamberlain, Director of Competition for NorCal Premier Soccer. Dan discusses his journey from being an athlete to shaping youth development and coaching at different levels. The conversation explores key issues such as accessibility challenges due to rising costs, external pressures from parents, and the commercialization of youth sports. Dan highlights the importance of fostering a love for sports, building resilience, and ensuring a balanced approach between competition and enjoyment. The discussion also touches on future trends, ethical considerations, governance challenges, and...
2025-05-271h 02
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastEthan Quinn: From D2 Football Player to D3 Basketball CoachEthan Quinn spent all his time on the football field while he was in college as a D2 lineman, but his love of basketball never left him. During this conversation, Ethan talks about all the sacrifices he made to get back to the sport he loved to become a basketball coach D3 at Denison University. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0
2025-05-051h 01
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastJudge Pauses House vs NCAA Approval + Could the NCAA Be Getting Replaced?Judge Claudia Wilken, who is presiding over the House vs NCAA case refused to allow a final decision on Monday when most expected the final approval to be made. Instead she raised a few issues and asked the lawyers to "fix them" before she would make a ruling. On the same day Washington's Rep. Michael Baumgartner presented HR 2663 to the House of Representatives. The bill named “Restore College Sports Act” calls for some major changes to college sports which included replacing the NCAA, placing limits on coaching salaries, allowing athletes to transfer freely and much more. S...
2025-04-111h 07
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthletes to Athletes Podcast: Featuring Former Collegiate Wrestler Marlee SmithMarlees Smith grew up competing against the boys on the football field and the wrestling mat and allowed that competitive spirit to carry her to being on one of the first ever women's teams at a top high school and then on to Arizona State where she joined the men's wrestling team. Since finishing her wrestling career she has been an advocate for women's wrestling and now runs her own social media management business. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed f...
2025-03-1430 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastA2A Podcast Athlete Story: Featuring Sports Reporter Karisa MaxwellTo kickoff women's history month, host Ryan Holmes talks with Sports Reporter Karisa Maxwell, a Penn State grad that has interviewed some of the baddest fighters on the planet. We talk about how she got into sports media, her favorite interview with Jon Jones and how she deals with being a woman in a male dominated industry.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be...
2025-03-0748 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastIs Team Ownership Headed to the NCAA?With revenue sharing headed for the NCAA, the idea of team ownership has been floating around as a way to invest in these sports while helping to subsidize the cost as well. During this episode, host Ryan Holmes and A2A CEO and co-founder Reid Meyer discuss how private equity has started to become interested in the idea of entering the NCAA sports world. Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:20 - Overview of the Discussion on Revenue Sharing00:01:13 - Private Equity and College Sports00:04:06 - Perspectives on Private Equity Involvement00:10:08 - The Changing Landscape of C...
2025-02-1230 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastDOJ & Department of Education Step in on House vs NCAA CaseThe topic of revenue sharing has been the hottest this season with the the House vs NCAA case nearing a conclusion. However, as things looked to be on their way to a settlement, the DOJ and Department of Education stepped in to slow things down and make their voices heard on a case that will ultimately bring the biggest change to college sports as we know it. Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:25 - Political Context of Discussion00:01:21 - Overview of the Biden Administration’s Actions00:04:22 - Department of Education's Title IX Implications00:09:22 - Insights on...
2025-02-0533 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastWhat does the Diego Pavia ruling mean for NCAA eligibility moving forward?The recent legal decision granting Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia a preliminary injunction against the NCAA is more than just a headline—it’s a development that could redefine the college athlete landscape. The ruling, which exempts years spent at junior colleges (JuCos) from counting toward NCAA eligibility, opens the door to transformative changes in how athletes, schools, and coaches navigate collegiate sports. Let’s unpack the implications and see what this could mean for the future.Timestamps:00:00:20 - Introduction to the Podcast00:01:15 - Discussion of Recent Legislation in College Football00:03:30 - Impact on Junior Colleg...
2025-01-1349 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastNCAA's Social Media Athlete Harassment Study Produces Troubling NumbersIn October, the NCAA released the findings of their pilot study that was completed during the 2023-24 seasons in which it found "widespread social media harassment of athletes, coaches and officials". During this conversation hosts Ryan Holmes and A2A co-founder Reid Meyer discuss the data along with personal anecdotes and their thoughts on the new age of fan interaction and the entitlement that has emerged both online and in stadiums.Full article: https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-athletes-social-media-harassment-6e8bd3a803bb9ec7b6f2e73741f9fd41?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=shareFull...
2024-12-0233 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastJason Acquaye: Learning & Leveling UpJason Acquaye allowed football to lead him to opportunities he didn't even know were possible. Now he's a college graduate, an author and making major impacts through the business opportunities he's worked for. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/e...
2024-11-1536 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAndre Williams: Handling the Spotlight & Life After FootballOn this week’s show host Ryan Holmes talk with former NFL player Andre Williams. They discuss Williams' college career and how he balanced life as a student-athlete as well as his time in the NFL playing for the New York Giants and San Diego Charger. They also dig into how Williams transitioned to life as an entrepreneur after his playing career came to an end, and his newly released book After the Last Snap: When the Game Ends, Life Begins. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a com...
2024-10-1653 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastNCAA Proposing New Eligibility Rules For All SportsRecently, it was reported that the NCAA would be proposing a new ruleset for all college sports which included eligibility changes and getting rid of the National Letter of Intent. On this episode, host Ryan Holmes and Co-founder Reid Meyer discuss these new rules, how they have already been implemented in football and wrestling and their thoughts on how things will change.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S...
2024-09-2536 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastA Look Inside D3 Recruiting With Wilkes University Coach Pankil ChanderMuch of the focus when it comes to NIL and recruiting goes to the Division I level, but for this episode host Ryan Holmes chats with Wilkes University Associate Head Wrestling Coach Pankil Chander about what lead him to the sport of wrestling, how he became a coach and how the latest NCAA developments impact the Division III level.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps...
2024-09-041h 16
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastDigging Into the NCAA's New NIL Assist DashboardWith the recent House vs NCAA case settlement, the NCAA has begun to prepare for the logistical side of things and they released an NIL assist dashboard to keep track of every facet of the athletes' NIL deals. During this episode host Ryan Holmes and co-founder Reid Meyer dig into what you can find in the dashboard as well as what other tools you can find on there as well.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https...
2024-08-2142 min
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2024-08-2048 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastThe Good, Bad and Ugly of NCAA's New Roster LimitsRecently, it was released that there will be new system of roster limits and scholarships for Division I college athletics in 2025-26. Host Ryan Holmes and A2A Co-founder Reid Meyer discuss the details behind the new system and the good, bad and ugly that come with this latest decision.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK
2024-08-0249 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastArch Manning's Big EA Deal & Specialty Training In Youth SportsThe EA Sports NCAA Football video game has returned and despite originally opting out of the game, University of Texas QB Arch Manning struck a huge deal with the game to be including after all. During today's discussion host Ryan Holmes along with co-founders Reid Meyer and Justin Ullestad dig into how Manning and his team handled the situation to capitalize on a major NIL opportunity, what it could mean for the future of the game, and how the athletes get the most of their NIL capabilities. They also discuss how sports academies and specialty training in youth sports...
2024-07-1648 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastIs amateurism in NCAA sports dead? Or did it never exist?Is amateurism in sports dead? Or did it never exist? During this conversation host Ryan Holmes and Athletes to Athletes Co-founder and CEO Reid Meyer discuss the latest settlement in the House vs NCAA case, how will it affect college sports moving forward and if amateurism in sports ever existed.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK
2024-07-0356 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastSteve Wyche: From Aspiring Athlete to NFL Network Chief National ReportSteve Wyche has put his stamp on the sports world as one of the most respected journalists in the business. In this conversation, he talks with host Ryan Holmes about his influences and role models, breaking into the journalism world, covering major stories such as Colin Kaepernick kneeling for the anthem, Mike Vick's dog fighting controversy, and Michael Jordan making his return to basketball. He also gives us a peak behind the curtain of how the Black Sports Business Symposium was created alongside co-founders Gregory Gibson Jr and Los Angelos Rams President, Kevin Demoff.---LEARN...
2024-06-1940 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastThe Caitlin Clark Effect & Explosive Growth of Women's SportsWomen's college basketball has seen a tremendous amount of growth over the last few years with some of the biggest stars such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers. But the bright lights haven't just fallen on the lady ballers, we've also seen women's volleyball viewership explode with the Nebraska Cornhuskers breaking huge attendance records. During this conversation, we discuss what type of effect these ladies have had on all sports as well as how marketing and NIL have been a catalyst for their growth too. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A AC...
2024-03-0849 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastGwyn McMorris: Chase Your PassionGwyn McMorris had a passion and a goal to make a Division I track team. She made sacrifices and chased her passions to make it a reality. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Follow us on our othe...
2024-02-0737 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastRashad Jones-Jennings: Creating New Passions to Build for the FutureRashad Jones-Jennings found a new passion while he was still competing at a high level. He studied and prepared himself for a life after sports to make sure he was set up to make a successful transition before deciding to retire from basketball.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with...
2024-01-1829 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastQuestioning the Timing of the Fall Transfer Portal WindowWhy is the transfer portal window open during the most important time of the biggest revenue-generating sport at the college level? During today's episode, we dig into the transfer portal window and the schedule around the penultimate championship season on the Division I level.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0
2024-01-1044 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastEnd of Year Special: Similarities Between CFP Committee & College Admissions ProcessFor the final episode of 2023, A2A co-founders Reid Meyer and Justin Ullestad join host Ryan Holmes to discuss the CFP committee's decision, its ripple effect, and how similar the process is to college admissions. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6s...
2023-12-2054 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastJonathan Jones: From the Back of the Pack to the Front of the StageJonathon Jones wasn't the best student and didn't see his Division I hoop dreams come to fruition. Although he may have been the kid falling asleep in the back of the class, Jonathan has put in the work and found his footing as an entrepreneur, podcast host, and impactful speaker. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FR...
2023-12-0637 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastBecky Sanow: From Professional Athlete to Educational AssetBecky Sanow was always "wired differently." She was a multi-sport athlete who saw her hard work pay off as she became a professional athlete. Now she helps athletes reach their own goals on multiple levels.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6...
2023-11-2939 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastA Special Thanksgiving Family Episode With Justin HolmesOur host Ryan Holmes brings his older brother Justin on to the show for a special Thanksgiving family episode. They discuss what it was like growing up in the spotlight and charting their own paths. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6s...
2023-11-2242 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastBrianna Salvatore Dueck: Setting Standards & Accomplishing GoalsFrom a young age, Brianna Salvatore Dueck had big goals. She wrote them down, dedicated herself to the process, and made sure that her actions matched her words. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Follow us on our...
2023-11-1541 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastGabbie Ewing: Finding Purpose Post Playing CareerThe number of student-athletes that enter a degree field while in college but never see that life pan out happens more often than not. Gabbie Ewing is part of that demographic.Despite not using the degree she spent four years putting work into, Gabbie has figured out her passion and how she can fully make an impact on the lives of athletes. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWA...
2023-11-0849 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastMisty Buck: Cheering on the Sports CommunityMisty Buck gained her love of sports while growing up as a cheerleader and realized that it was the sports community that she wanted to give back to. Now she's an entrepreneur who has worked with some of the sports community's biggest organizations. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a...
2023-11-0143 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAdrian Bybee: Battle to Find an Identity Outside of SportsHandling retirement was harder than expected for former Division I football player, Adrian Bybee. He battled depression and ultimately had to pull himself out of a dark place to get to where he is now. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6s...
2023-10-251h 04
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastKim Brady: Betting on Yourself, Both in Sports and Business.Kim Brady bet on herself and through all the trials and tribulations she's successfully built a business that has helped a number of people. During this conversation, she discusses falling in love with soccer, diving head-first into her passions, and being an openly gay athlete. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College P...
2023-10-1831 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastKicking off Season 4 with Johnni DiJuliusJohnni DiJulius wants to give life. During this conversation he talks about his Division 1 wrestling career at Ohio State, his passion for living in the moment, how he became a base jumper and so much more. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/e...
2023-10-1155 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastApril Monét: Becoming A Force In The Sports IndustryApril Monét is the founder and owner of the AM Elite PR agency. After a series of knee injuries ended her career, April channeled her competitive spirit toward entrepreneurship. In today's episode, April shares how she transitioned from athletics to the professional world, why she created her own PR company, and how she handles being a woman in a male-dominated industry. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWAT...
2023-06-2637 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastNoah Henderson: Combining Art With Mental HealthWe speak with Noah about his collegiate journey as well as the battles he faced as an athlete. A recent graduate from Furman University, Noah saw his college art project depicting his friends as the different mental health struggles get a lot of attention recently on social media. Follow Noah and check out his artwork: @noahhenderson.art---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps...
2023-06-2036 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastDarnell Corbin: Attacking Every OpportunityHost Ryan Holmes talks with his college teammate Darnell Corbin. They dig into his athletic background, how he created a social media community to inspire progress both mentally and physically, and his extensive resume that includes some of the biggest brands in entertainment.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with...
2023-06-121h 02
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAngelo Nicolosi: A Lifetime on a Baseball FieldValdosta State baseball Assistant Coach Angelo Nicolosi has spent his life on a baseball field. He went from being told that he would never make it because of poor academic standing to finding his way onto his college baseball team to now becoming a coach. He discusses what he's learned both on and off the field and what he took from his role as a talent scout for the LA Dodgers.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for s...
2023-06-0538 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAswand Cruickshank: Rebuilding From The Ground UpIn today's episode, we talk with former football player Aswand Cruickshank. We discuss how he bounced back from tearing his ACL to creating a number of different revenue-generating avenues after hitting a low point in his life. He shares with us how he became a true Renaissance man and what drove him to be the entrepreneur he is today.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps...
2023-05-3043 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastDr. Megan Cannon: A New Approach To Athlete Mental HealthDr. Megan Cannon joins the show to discuss her career path as a sports psychologist, some of the ways she’s had to evolve with the changing tide of mental health, and as always we get some great advice. For more information or to get in contact with Dr. Megan Cannon, visit https://drmegancannon.com/---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzV...
2023-05-2243 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastJarrod Spencer: Mind of the AthleteToday, the mental health conversations continue with Sports Psychologist Dr. Jarrod Spencer, the creator of Mind of the Athlete. Dr. Spencer discusses how he created the Mind of the Athlete brand, how the mental health space has evolved over the years, what athletes are doing to maintain their mental health as well as some advice to keep a healthy mind.For more information, visit https://mindoftheathlete.com/---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. h...
2023-05-1531 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAlly Meehan: Student Perspective On Mental Health In SportWagner College student-athlete Ally Meehan joins us to discuss how mental health is evolving from an academic perspective for today's student-athletes.Ally is pursuing a double major in Sports Administration and Psychology and will be looking to join the sports community’s mental health space after she finishes school.She speaks about how she implements her studies into maintaining her own mental health as a competitive triathlon athlete.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed fo...
2023-05-0831 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastDeonte Holden: A Lifetime of Teachable MomentsThrough a severe injury early in his football journey and a global pandemic during crucial months of his post-collegiate football career, Deonte Holden’s pursuit of finding his purpose beyond his sport allowed him to ensure his setbacks never kept him from coming back. We talk with the NC State grad about the adversity he faced during his playing career, how was able to "negotiate" himself into a masters program, and the launch of Law of Athlete, a company dedicated to showcasing that there’s more to athletes than what you see during competition.---L...
2023-05-0150 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastRyan Clark: Going Undrafted, Proving His Value On The Field & Becoming A Top NFL AnalystIn case you didn’t know, it is draft week. We are just a few days away from the 2023 NFL Draft where a ton of players will be waiting to hear their names called to join their new teams. As we get ready to find out who will be selected No. 1 overall, we chat with former NFL Pro Bowler, Ryan Clark. The Super Bowl champion discusses being undrafted, playing alongside some of the best defensive backs to ever step on the field, guiding his son through the recruiting process, and more!---LEAR...
2023-04-2559 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastJessica Gardner McCoy: Swimming Through The ObstaclesJessica used swimming to make it to the top of the academic podium despite having to fight through her learning disabilities. After finishing her time at SMU with two degrees, she made her way back into the pool to give back to her community of Midland, TX.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to...
2023-04-171h 00
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastIvan Tchatchouwo: Bringing Data-Driven Mental Health SolutionsOriginally from Cameroon, Ivan moved to the United States when he was 6 years old, finding basketball soon after in a gym class. His passion for the game grew and ultimately led to an opportunity to play at Concordia College. It was not too long after college that he and his cofounder create The Zone, a personalized and data-driven mental wellness platform. During today's conversation, we discuss his playing career, how The Zone came to be, and what the future holds for him and his team. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A A...
2023-04-1035 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastDr. Matt Bowers: Impact of Sports Experiences on Youth DevelopmentDr. Matt Bowers has dedicated his educational career to studying the role of sports in generating positive experiences and outcomes, with a particular emphasis on youth development in and through sports. His work has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Wired, The Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, SXSW, and the Aspen Institute’s Sport for All, Play For Life: A Playbook to Get Every Kid in the Game.In today's conversation with Dr. Bowers, we discuss his findings not just as a professor, but as a parent to a young athlete as well. We also discuss some of the mos...
2023-04-031h 01
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastMalcolm Lemmons: From Basketball to BusinessMalcolm Lemmons set a goal to play basketball at a high level from a young age and after putting in the work he accomplished that goal by playing at Niagara University before heading over to Japan to play professionally. But it was his entrepreneurial side that took over once he hung up his sneakers and put basketball behind him. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://y...
2023-03-2742 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastNate Jackson: Husband, Father, CompetitorNate Jackson and his wife, Raychelle, became parents at a very young age. And after that they refocused their goals and set out to accomplish everything one step at a time. Now, Jackson has his eyes set on his goals of fighting an injury to claim a spot on this year's US World Team and win a world title. Listen as Jackson talks about becoming a father at a young age, balancing school, wrestling and dad duty, as well as the impact that fellow wrestler turned coach BJ Futrell had on him.---LEARN MORE ABOUT T...
2023-03-2039 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastMike Macchiavello: Makings of an NCAA Wrestling ChampionTo get an inside look at what it’s like to step on the NCAA Wrestling Championship finals stage, we chat with NC State’s NCAA Champion Mike Macchiavello, who made his way to the top of the podium in 2018. We also dig into how he became a wrestler as well as the habits he created to earn the crown at 197 pounds a few years ago.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.com...
2023-03-1339 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastChez Sievers: From All-Star Softball Player to World Traveling Content CreatorAs we turn the page to Women’s History Month, we knew that the perfect way to get things started would be to bring on someone who was a mentor and an inspiration to our host Ryan Holmes along with being an all-around amazing human. That individual is former University of Texas softball player Chez Sievers. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0
2023-03-0638 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastThe Impact of Black History MonthAfter a month of celebrating Black history by having conversations with some very impactful black voices, host Ryan Holmes had to take a moment to thank each one of them and reflect on the Black history he's had the chance to witness and historical figures he's been able to meet. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK
2023-02-2810 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastJahi Jones: Bringing Wrestling To HBCU CampusesUntil recently not one HBCU athletic program included wrestling. But thanks to Executive Director Jahi Jones, a former Maryland NCAA wrestler, and the HBCU Wrestling Initiative, that is no longer true. Through the organization's efforts, it was announced in 2021 that Morgan State will be the first historically black college to have a wrestling program with more on the horizon.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S S...
2023-02-2743 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastKeisha J Kelley: Being A Strong Black Woman in SportsKeisha J Kelley didn't set out to work in sports but her passion for HBCU athletics grew into something she never imagined as she created Black College Experience. Now Kelley is one of the strongest voices and her platform has become a staple on the HBCU sports scene. In today's conversation she discuss how she got to where she is and what made her stay consistent. ---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the...
2023-02-2036 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastTarrin Morgan: Creating An E-Sports Platform At An HBCUTarrin Morgan tells us about how he didn't have the smoothest path, but ultimately found his way to Morgan State where he is now a professor and creator of the Esports program comprised of nearly 200 students.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 sharing how student-athletes can prepare for the new NIL rules📗 breaking down the always...
2023-02-1333 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastDerrick Furlow Jr.: Making Transitions and Passing On KnowledgeToday Ryan continues his Black History Month conversations and chats with Derrick Furlow Jr, the former University of Tennessee football player who had to overcome an injury during his final high school season to earn an opportunity on the Volunteers' team and reinvent himself to find his way when his NFL dreams didn’t come to fruition after college. ---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeti...
2023-02-061h 01
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastWelcome Tylene Braswell To A2A TeamWith today being the first day of the celebration of Black History we would like to kick things off by introducing Tylene Braswell, our newest addition to the A2A team.As an LSU grad she comes with a wealth of knowledge, experience and ideas that will all be channeled into creating growth opportunities for A2A and our community.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedica...
2023-01-3119 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastChelsea Potter: Competitive Baton Twirling Leads to Full ScholarshipChelsea Potter has amassed just about every award you can in the world of competitive baton twirling. Being in the sport for 30 years saw her on the cover of magazines, winning World Championship gold medals all around the world, and earning a full scholarship to star as the Hawkeye Golden Girl feature twirler during the University of Iowa's football halftime show.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated t...
2023-01-3058 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastDerek Guimond: Leaving the Country To Extend His CareerDerek Guimond took an unorthodox route to further his volleyball career which turned into a business-creating opportunity. Now, after taking a chance on himself and leaving the country to pursue his passion on the court, he is helping others do the same.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 sharing how student-athletes can prepare for...
2022-12-1246 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastRoundtable: NIL, Transfer Portal Window & State of AdmissionsCo-founders Justin Ullestad and Reid Meyer join today's conversation to discuss the transfer portal window, evolution of NIL and it' impact, state of admissions and Reid's trips and campus tours.--🎓 Schedule your FREE session with us today!https://www.athletestoathletes.com/podcast👇 Follow us on our other social channels!Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/athletestoathletes/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-bi...
2022-12-051h 01
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastKatie Lever: Runner Turned NCAA Policy ResearcherKatie Lever found her way to her families alma mater of Western Kentucky where she excelled on the track. While at WKU a few things happened during her career propelled her to the current landing spot as an NCAA policy researcher and doctoral candidate at the University of Texas in Austin.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational s...
2022-11-2856 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastMichigan Gymnast Sierra Brooks: On An Elite Level From A Young AgeSierra Brooks found out pretty early that her gymnastic future was bright. In our conversation with her she discusses when she fell in love with the sport, dealing with being recruited as a 6th grader and what the future holds for her post-collegiate career.-----🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 sharing how student-athletes can prepare for...
2022-11-1453 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastParker Navarro: Knowing When To Walk Away From The SportParker Navarro moved all the way from California to North Carolina to run Track and Cross Country at UNCW. She figured out from early on that she wanted to leave home to explore new surroundings, but she also realized exactly when it was time for her to move on from her favorite sport and focus on her post-collegiate career.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 me...
2022-11-0759 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastNatalie Allport: Taking An Unconventional PathNatalie Allport started out wanting to represent the Canadian hockey team, then she changed paths and hit the slopes as a snowboarder before making another pivot to crossfit along with content creation and so much more.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 sharing how student-athletes can prepare for the new NIL rules📗 breaking down the always...
2022-10-3150 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastKeirsten Sires: From Tennis To Soccer To CEOKeirsten Sires isn't afraid to bet on herself. After devoting her time and effort to a career on the tennis court, she put in the work and switched to the soccer field as a college sophomore. Now she spends her days as the CEO and Founder of 2aDays.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 shari...
2022-10-2452 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastKatie Kabbes: Molded By A Championship CultureFormer Penn State national champion volleyball player Katie Kabbes reflects on her time being recruited and what it was like being molded by the championship culture on the Nittany Lion campus.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 sharing how student-athletes can prepare for the new NIL rules📗 breaking down the always-changing world of collegiate spo...
2022-10-1758 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastLauren Hess: Mental Health vs Mental ToughnessPeople can be mentally tough enough to play in front of thousands of screaming fans, but still suffer from mental health issues that hinder you from facing the day or doing what you'd consider a menial task. In today's discussion with former DI soccer player Lauren Hess she digs into how she overcame injury, decided to transfer and her own mental battles. ---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicat...
2022-10-1052 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastMillery Ingallina: The Elite World Of CheerleadingDoes Division I cheerleading have recruiting? What's the training schedule like for elite cheerleaders? How do you represent your country in the world of cheerleading? We sit down with former University of Alabama and Team USA World Champion cheerleader Millery Ingallina as she gives us the insight on how she became a highly decorated cheerleader.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes...
2022-10-0349 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastIt Wasn't Easy, But Taj Dashaun Found His WayTaj Dashaun didn't have the college career on or off the field that he wanted. And when he left Stony Brook he was lost and looking for the right path. He ultimately found it but it wasn't easy.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 sharing how student-athletes can prepare for the new NIL rules📗 breaking down th...
2022-09-2646 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastTennis Takes Chris Aumueller From Germany To Lincoln, NebraskaChris Aumueller had his life in Germany planned out, then the Nebraska tennis coach called and after some convincing the young tennis player decided to forget his original plans and come to the United States to play for the Huskers. His play ended up getting him all conference honors and a degree in Marketing which was the catalyst for the creation of his company, Fanword.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the fie...
2022-09-1948 min
The Athletes to Athletes Podcast5 Surgeries In 5 Years, Mental Health Challenges & Making The Right Moves with Angelica GalluzzoHow do you deal with adversity? What's it like when recruiters turn their back on you because of injuries? There were so many bumps in the road for former soccer player Angelica Galluzzo as she attempted to make it to the next level. She faced many challenges and now uses her story and her platform to help so many others.--Download your FREE recruiting guide today!Schedule your FREE session with us today!---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased...
2022-09-1243 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastFormer ND Quarterback and MOGL Co-Founder Brandon WimbushAfter an action-packed weekend of football, we kick off season 2 of the Athletes to Athletes podcast with former Notre Dame QB Brandon Wimbush. In this episode, Brandon talks about life as a sought-after high school recruit, the business of football, and his new venture as the co-founder of NIL marketplace MOGL.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0...
2022-09-0543 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep. 16): Sibling Dynamic - Joe Chrismer and Jenna PickellWe've seen brothers on the football field together, or sisters in the starting 5 on the basketball court, but the brother-sister dynamic is a bit different. In today's episode we sit down with siblings Joe Chrismer, who played Division III football at Wilkes University, and his younger sister Jenna, who was a DI field hockey player at Penn State. We explore their athlete stories and hear what it was like for them to grow up together as competitors.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes fin...
2022-07-2534 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep. 15): Villanova National Basketball Champion Darryl "D. Rey" ReynoldsDarryl Reynolds took to the game of basketball at a late age but he took to it seamlessly after a few tough seasons of learning early in his career. He ended up making it to the Division I level and ultimately winning a national title while at Villanova, but the path he took to get there wasn't the easiest. ---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 mee...
2022-07-1148 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep. 14): World Bronze Medal Wrestler Jenna BurkertAs a female wrestler, the path that you take is never easy or normal. For Jenna Burkert, saying that the road she's traveling on has been tough and abnormal would be a 1 million pound understatement. We sit down with the 2021 World Championship Bronze medalist to hear about the first time she put on a pair of wrestling shoes, her career, being an LGBTQ+ athlete, dealing with extreme loss, and moving forward through adversity. ---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their...
2022-07-0259 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep. 13): Ryan HolmesNormally, our host Ryan Holmes is asking the questions, but on today's episode co-founder and CEO Reid Meyer turns the tables and has Ryan answers questions about his own athlete story. Listen as he talks about growing up in the shadow of his uncle, heavyweight boxing champion Larry Holmes and battling with the expectations of coming from an elite athletic family. ---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to...
2022-06-201h 07
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete's to Athletes Special: Making a Difference With the Juneteenth Unity GamesJuneteeth celebrates a monumental day in American history. And while it is now celebrated as a National Federal holiday, there are people such as Ivan, B'ria and Kia that have turned the holiday into a fun and educational day with the creation of the Juneteenth Unity Games.Listen to them discuss the motivation behind the games and what the future of this adult field day looks like.----🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on...
2022-06-1621 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep. 12): Kat ZempolichFormer Duke Lacrosse player Kat Zempolich candidly discusses her athletic background which included giving up a career as a dancer and field hockey player to pursue and focus on the sport that propelled her to the highest collegiate level. She also gives insight on her struggles with mental health and what drove her and her close friends to create mental health non-profit, Morgan's Message.--- 🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube ch...
2022-06-1052 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastRoundtable: With Amobi Okugo, Founder of A Frugal AthleteAmobi Okugo lived the frugal life for so long that he turned it into a business and created A Frugal Athlete. Now he imparts his financial literacy experience and advice onto athletes. In today's roundtable discussion, he gives us his expertise on how to live a financially sound lifestyle.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗...
2022-06-0343 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep. 11): Noel HightowerIn this episode we sit down with Easton, PA native Noel Hightower. He discusses the foundation and level of expectation that his family set up for him at a young age and how accountability became the theme of his success as he transitioned from athlete to coach.----🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 sharing how student...
2022-05-271h 07
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastRoundtable: With Tackle What's Next Founder & CEO Danielle BermanToday we are joined by Tackle What's Next Founder & CEO Danielle Berman. She discusses what drove her to create the company, what they do, and how they help athletes move on to the next phase of their careers after competing.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 sharing how student-athletes can prepare for the new NIL rules📗 breaking...
2022-05-2048 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep. 10): Kenisha LiuWe've already had one UCLA Bruin join us. Our second Bruin is swimmer Kenisha Liu as she discusses her realization of when she knew swimming was her sport along with balancing relationships, mental health, and competing at the highest level. ----🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 sharing how student-athletes can prepare for the new NIL rules📗 breaking...
2022-05-171h 00
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastRoundtable: Enrollment Pitfalls and AdviceToday we are joined by Brent Benner, the Vice President of Enrollment at the University of Tampa. Benner takes us through the enrollment process, gives some advice on how to deal with recruitment and talks about some of the mistakes he's seen made by students in this process.----🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 shari...
2022-05-0648 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep 9): Riley CooksChoosing the best path for you is determined by any number of small decision. For Riley Cooks who is now on a quest to become an Olympian, that journey started with the dream of playing volleyball. Ultimately, her talents on the track took over and she now finds herself among the best athletes in the world.---🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college ath...
2022-04-2953 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep 8): Chris DylewskiChris Dylewski made the best decision for himself when it came to picking an institution that would check the boxes in so many ways for him. As we continue our Athlete Stories series we chat with the former Air Force hockey goalie about picking the right place for him, balancing the student-athlete life at AF and how being a hockey goalie helps him be a pilot. ----🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the...
2022-04-1539 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep. 7): A2A Co-Founder Reid MeyerWe continue our Athlete Stories series with our very own Reid Meyer, co-founder of Athletes to Athletes. Reid discusses his relationship with his father, recruiting, committing to baseball at an early age and, of course, creating Athletes to Athletes. -----🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 sharing how student-athletes can prepare for the new NIL rules📗 breaking down...
2022-03-181h 05
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastRoundtable: Michelle Meyer, Founder of NIL NetworkWhen California passed its "name, image and likeness" bill, Michelle Meyer knew that she needed to do some digging into the topic. Through this process, she created the NIL Network, a resource hub for athletes, coaches, and administrators to utilize in navigating the NIL industry.As the NIL has become more prevalent and topical in the past 12 months, she now finds herself in the athlete office of San Diego State University as the NIL Coordinator. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation s...
2022-03-0437 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep. 6): Erin Parker-WilliamsErin Parker-Williams says she doesn't have a normal recruiting story, or that she ever really went through the process. And while her experience is certainly, it comes with true lessons that she's happy she learned.-------🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/athletestoathletes/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A...
2022-02-2546 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastRoundtable: Diversity In SportsWhen looking at diversity in sports through a single lens of what's happening on the playing field it can distort the entire picture. Today we discuss how diversity should go deeper than those who just put on the jersey.-----------🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 sharing how student-athletes can prepare for the new NIL rules📗 breaking dow...
2022-02-1831 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep. 5) Anna GlennFormer UCLA gymnast Anna Glenn has a unique story and in this episode she talks about being recruited as an 8th grader, dealing with injury and depression, winning an NCAA title and finding her calling. -------🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 sharing how student-athletes can prepare for the new NIL rules📗 breaking down the always-changi...
2022-02-071h 04
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep. 4): Tope ImadeTexas OL Tope Imade gives us his insight on how the first year of the NIL went, how he did a complete academic turnaround and what it felt to have a coach truly invest in him. -----------🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 sharing how student-athletes can prepare for the new NIL rules📗 breaking down the always...
2022-01-2829 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastRoundtable: NFTs In SportsThe increasing popularity of NFTs can't be ignored. Everywhere we look this new "thing" is popping up and is being discussed. But not everyone understands what is happening with NFTs or even what they are. Today we discuss how NFTs are having an impact on the sports world and where we see it going.------------🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hear...
2022-01-2125 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastRoundtable: Impact of the NCAA Transfer PortalToday we discuss the NCAA transfer portal.The NCAA transfer portal was created to give college athletes a little bit more control over where they want to be. And while some look down their noses at this upgrade to transferring and call it NCAA free agency, other see the benefits.----------🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspir...
2022-01-141h 02
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep. 3): Jonny DrozdFormer Texas Tech and MLB pitcher Jonny Drozd discusses the up and downs of his career spanning from growing up and playing sports with his brothers to focusing on baseball full-time in high school and getting signed as a free agent to the New York Yankees in 2014 and beyond.Follow Athletes to Athletes on social media: @athletestoathletesFollow Ryan Holmes on social media: @Mr_RHolmes---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for...
2022-01-0751 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep. 1): Roen McCulloughFor our very first Athlete Stories series, our very own Ryan Holmes talks with former Ohio State football player Roen McCullough. After watching the different excerpts that have been released previously, now you can check out for the full interview where McCullough discusses his recruiting process, life as an OSU student-athlete, the new NIL rules, being forced to retire at such a young age and so much more.Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/athletestoathletes/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/Follow Ryan Holmes on social...
2022-01-0443 min
The Athletes to Athletes PodcastAthlete Stories (Ep. 2): Briana DuBoseFormer DI basketball player Briana DuBose takes us through her athlete story and talks about recruiting, navigating new surroundings, her upcoming book "The ABC's For College Athletes" and so much more. 👇 Follow us on our other social channels!Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/athletestoathletes/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/Follow Ryan Holmes on social media: @Mr_RHolmesFollow Briana on social media: @brianaldubose---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comp...
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The Athletes to Athletes PodcastWelcome To The Athletes To Athletes Podcast!Powered by Athlete to Athletes, our podcast will cover trending topics in sports along with sitting down with current and former athletes and coaches to hear their stories. So stay tuned every Friday as we release a new episode of the The Athletes to Athletes Podcast!------🎙 Welcome to the A2A community! We are a team of former college athletes passionate about helping prospective student-athletes find the right fit for their college program, on and off the field 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🥎🏐🤼⬇️ This YouTube channel is dedicated to:📗 meeting college athletes and hearing their inspirational stories📗 shari...
2022-01-0113 min