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The DMV Hoops PodcastDeMatha's Danny Abass | 6.25.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with DeMatha's Danny Abass. Danny joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...His role of being an impactful player on & off the courtAs a scorer, what his goal is in terms of helping his teamHis "why?" behind playing basketballListen to all of this & more in...2025-07-0713 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastLive From The Capitol Hoops Summer League (Pt. II) With Justis Mitchell & Justin Cameron | 6.25.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with...Capitol Hoops Summer League Assistant Directors Justis Mitchell & Justin Cameron. These gentlemen are credited with being the energy behind a few dozen interns, the camaraderie and the inner workings of what it takes to support the the Capitol Hoops Summer League. Summer League does...2025-07-0228 min
Stag SymposiumSeason 2 Wrap UpStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org) Show Notes Season 2, Episode 21. Publication date 6/30/2025Stag Symposium wrap up of season 2, summer plans, and ideas for next year.Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind Ensemble.Host Biographies: Mr. Michael Ptomey is in his 20th year teaching. A DeMatha grad, class of ’98, he has taught English, Social Studies, and is currently the Chair of the Theology department. Mike has coached lacrosse and moderated clubs; he has won numerous awards for his teaching.Dr. Daniel McMahon is in his 44th year of t...2025-06-3012 minStag SymposiumDr. Michael GattiStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org) Show Notes Season 2, Episode 20. Publication date 6/16/2025Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is senior Dr. Michael Gatti. Mike Gatti began at DeMatha as a private teacher in percussion and then was hired 23 years ago. His expertise allows us to have two percussion ensembles and to give much more individual attention to the percussionists in all of the other bands. Mike talks about his work as a teacher and a working musician and he tells us about how he came to his calling in music. Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter”...2025-06-1628 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With DeMatha's Mike G. Jones | 6.2.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with DeMatha's Head Coach Mike G. Jones III. Coach Jones joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...The intangibles which translate into winning basketballHis summer league philosophy... wins versus lossesHow coaches in the DMV bring out the best in local playersListen to all of thi...2025-06-0812 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Clinton Grace's Isaiah Carpenter | 6.2.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Clinton Grace's Isaiah Carpenter. Isaiah joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...What he's adding to his game to help lead his teamThe pieces of his game he is working on to take into the 2025-2026 seasonThe Clinton Grace standardListen to all of thi...2025-06-0806 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Bullis' Xavier Skipworth | 6.2.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Bullis' Xavier Skipworth. Skipworth joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...With a new look, how Bullis will succeed this yearWhat the Capitol Hoops Summer League means to himWhat Xavier is learning from Coach DeStefanoListen to all of this & more in this episode of...2025-06-0706 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With St. Albans' Duece Masimini | 6.1.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with St. Albans' Duece Masimini. Duece joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...After losing five seniors, how St. Albans will create successHow Team Takeover helps his ability to lead St. AlbansWithout question, who the rivalry game isListen to all of this & more in thi...2025-06-0713 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Bethel's Dhruv Iyer | 6.1.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Bethel's Dhruv Iyer. Dhruv joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...How Summer League is helping him to become a playmakerHis team's summer philosophyHis outlook for the 2025-2026 SeasonListen to all of this & more in this episode of "The DMV Hoops Podcast."2025-06-0703 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Spingbrook's Miriam Tesfamikael | 6.1.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, Kurt Cross sits down to a truly historic interview... Montgomery County's first female to head coach a Varsity boy's basketball team. As the head coach of Springbtook HS, Coach T, sits down to join Kurt to discuss...The surprising Title IX coach statThe challenges she faces, despite her successHow 6-15, bec...2025-06-0525 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Takoma Academy's Aiden Hart | 5.29.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Takoma Academy's Aiden Hart. Aiden joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...The confidence booster, he's getting from Takoma AcademyWhere the leadership on the team comes fromWhat coaches are saying about himListen to all of this & more in this episode of "The DMV Hoop...2025-06-0310 minStag SymposiumDr. Thomas HibbsStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org) Show Notes Season 2, Episode 19. Publication date 6/2/2025Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is Distinguished Alum, currently professor at Baylor, Dr. Thomas Hibbs ‘78. Dr. Hibbs is the author of 8 books. He is the J. Newton Rayzor Sr. Professor of Philosophy and Dean Emeritus at Baylor University. We talk with Tom about his career at DeMatha, his academic interests and his interest in popular culture and what it is like teaching a class on friendship with his wife.Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind Ensemble.Host B...2025-06-0233 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Westfield's Mathias Lee | 5.29.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Westfield High School's Mathias Lee. Mathias joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...How critical summer league is to his team's growthHis "go-to" teammates when his shot isn't fallingDefensively, how Westfield gets it doneListen to all of this & more in this episode of "The...2025-06-0107 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Kennedy Coach Lenny Myers | 5.29.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Kennedy Cavaliers Coach Lenny Myers. Coach Myers joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...Creating the standard for Kennedy basketballHis non-profit "Reach Beyond Basketball"From player to coach, his evolving relationship with the legendary Coach Dan Harwood from MagruderListen to all of this & mor...2025-05-3015 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Blake Coach Brandon Howell | 5.23.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Blake Bengals Coach Brandon Howell. Coach Howell joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...Moving into the head coaching role after serving as Blake's assistantHow having the #1 player in his national class, impacts the teamThe six games that matter to him, the mostListen to...2025-05-2614 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Potomac School Coach Jeremy Myers | 5.23.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Coach Jeremy Myers of St. The Potomac. Coach Myers joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...The transition from Bishop McNamara to The Potomac SchoolComparing himself to the coach he was 10 years agoWhy YOU should check out Potomac School Hoops in DecemberListen to all...2025-05-2612 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Bullis Coach Bruce Kelly | 5.23.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Coach Bruce Kelly of The Bullis School. Coach Kelly joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...His approach to an off-season where the "growth experience" will be keyHow the IAC & other leagues benefit from "grass roots" hoops in the DMVThe place to be for DC bas...2025-05-2612 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With SSSA Coach Andre Hunter | 5.20.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Coach Andre Hunter of St. Stephens St. Agnes. Coach Hunter joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...After a 23 win season, what roster spots is Coach looking to fillWhat draws players to his programThe continuity of his program and how it's paying offListen to...2025-05-2412 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Andrew Maria | 5.20.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Bethel Academy's big man, Andrew Maria. Fresh off of 34 points & 12 rebounds in his summer league debut, Andrew joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...Building summer league chemistry with a relatively new lineupWhat every team needs on the floorHis favorite part of being on the flo...2025-05-2408 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With SMCA's Chase Purvis | 5.20.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Southern MD Christian Academy's, Chase Purvis. Chase joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...Transferring from Ryken to SMCAWhat he's looking to do this summer to better his gameWhat playing at the Capitol Hoops Summer League means to himListen to all of this & mor...2025-05-2410 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Ashton "Ace" Meeks | 5.20.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with DeMatha's combo guard, Ashton "Ace" Meeks. Meeks joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...During DeMatha's coaching transition, what made him choose DeMathaA future Stag who Ace says is better than he isWhat happens when everyone on the team touches the ballListen to all...2025-05-2417 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Board 12 Commissioner Steve Janoskie | 5.20.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we sit down with Board 12 Commissioner Of Officials, Steve Janoskie. Commissioner Janoskie joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...How he schedules the 295 officials across the areaTwo absolute legends in the DMV hoops sceneThe biggest difference in officiating games in 1986 versus 2025Listen to all of this & more in thi...2025-05-2314 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Coach Tobias Jenifer | 5.19.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we catch up with Coach Tobias Jenifer of The Huntingtown HS Hurricanes. With a short scool history, there's much success to discuss as Coach Jenifer joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...Huntingtown's first state championship runSouthern MD's deep pool of hoops talentWhat a successful summer looks like for th...2025-05-2321 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Coach David Credle | 5.19.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we catch up with Coach David Credle of Takoma Academy. A Gonzaga College HS grad & Loyola University hooper, Coach Credle joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...His philosophy of being developed, coached & taughtHow battling guys older than him, made him a better playerThe BEST HS team the DMV ha...2025-05-2231 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With Duke Blue Devil Darren Harris | 5.19.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we catch up with Paul VI grad, VA Player Of The Year, WCAC & VISAA Champion and now Duke Blue Devil, Darren Harris. Darren joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...How playing under Glenn Farello @ PVI prepared him for Duke UniversityWhat it means to come back to The Capitol Hoo...2025-05-2209 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With WVU HOF'er, Coach Darryl Prue | 5.19.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we catch up with WVU alum & Hall Of Fame inductee (2019) Darryl Prue. As a scout & NBA player development coach, Darryl is also the Head Coach at St. Charles High School (Waldorf, MD). Darryl joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...His coaching days with Georgetown UniversityBecoming a 2x All MetW...2025-05-2218 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With 4A State Champion, Coach Eric Hines | 5.19.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we catch up with 2025 MD State Champion Coach Eric Hines. Leading the Laurel Spartans to a 26-2 record, Eric joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...What he's looking for out of this summer's effortHow he leverages social media to get his players more exposureWhat is Laurel basketballLis...2025-05-2210 min
The DMV Hoops PodcastCapitol Hoops Summer League - Interview With John Duren | 5.19.2025Welcome to The Capitol Hoops Summer League @ DeMatha Summer Series of The DMV Hoops Podcast. We are broadcasting from DeMatha Catholic HS, for the entirety of the 2025 Summer League. Check in with us throughout the summer for player & coach interviews, live look-ins & more!In this episode, we catch up with Washington, DC legend, Georgetown Hoya & former NBA player for 12 seasons, John Duren. John joins the broadcast table with us to discuss...What's missing in today's game & today's young playerPlaying for BIG John ThompsonThe Best HS team EVER in the DMVListen to all of this & mor...2025-05-2119 minStag SymposiumMarty HagerShow Notes Season 2, Episode 18. Publication date 5/19/2025Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is faculty member and fellow alum Martin Hager. Marty’s family has deep roots in DeMatha: his mom worked in the library for years, his three sons graduated from DeMatha, and his brothers did too. Marty has taught virtually everything in the Science Department curriculum and his work with the Ecology Club and the Recycling Club has been instrumental in making DeMatha a “greener” space. A podcast of several hours couldn’t completely account for his influence at DeMatha. Marty will be retiring at the end of the...2025-05-1928 minStag SymposiumStudent Interview: Jackson Ross '25Stag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org) Show Notes Season 2, Episode 17. Publication date 5/5/2025Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is senior Jackson Ross. Jackson shares his introduction to DeMatha, his experiences in class and in sports, and the things he will take with him to Randolph-Macon. Jackson’s tenure as the Student Government President has been marked by collegiality, school spirit and pride, expanded events, and the introduction of freshmen into leadership roles. We get to hear a bit about Jackson’s plans for the future.Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind...2025-05-0530 minStag SymposiumScott SickoStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org) Show Notes Season 2, Episode 16. Publication date 4/21/2025Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is Scott Sicko. Scott’s work at DeMatha in the classroom has been notable for its range. He has expertly directed students through AP US Government, AP Comparative Government, Psychology, US History (on different levels), and a highly sought after elective, The History of Terrorism and Extremism. The latter he offered to his colleagues as a Cerfroid Summer Seminar and it was a terrific experience for all. Scott is in his second stint at DeMatha and in his 7th ye...2025-04-2131 minStag SymposiumErin BrightShow Notes Season 2, Episode 15. Publication date 4/7/2025Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is Erin Bright. Erin’s primary work for the past 14 years has been in Campus Ministry where she has done exemplary work with our service program and various drives as well as supporting retreats and liturgies and faith opportunities for students and adults alike. She has taught Theology and AP Government. A graduate of Mount St. Mary’s and then Notre Dame’s ACE (Alliance for Catholic Education) Program, Erin worked in a variety of different schools before coming to DeMatha. She is married to Andrew B...2025-04-0729 minStag SymposiumJamie O'ConnorStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org) Show Notes Season 2, Episode 14. Publication date 3/24/2025Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is Jamie O’Connor who is in his 20th year at DeMatha. Jamie’s relationship goes back much further though as he was a student, musician, athlete. He taught Spanish for 14 years and has been Associate Dean of Students for 6; he works and helps plan retreats, has coached soccer, football, and crew, and had two sons attend DeMatha–and he has moderated trips including to Spain in 2024. He is not only a Swiss army knife of an employee, he is a br...2025-03-2432 minStag SymposiumStudent Interview: Michael Boxley ‘25Stag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org) Show Notes Season 2, Episode 13. Publication date 3/10/2025Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is Michael Boxley ‘25. Michael is a current senior and this is the first time we have interviewed a student. We discuss how Michael got to DeMatha, what some of his formative experiences have been, and where he goes from here. Both Mike Ptomey and Dan have had Michael in class where his willingness to confront and wrestle with ideas and to fight against groupthink has been notable.Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind...2025-03-1022 minStag SymposiumMark JeffersonStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org) Show Notes Season 2, Episode 12. Publication date 2/24/2025Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is Mark Jefferson ‘87. Mark joins Mike and Dan to talk about his varied career as a laborer, teacher, divinity student, lawyer, and administrator. Mark is one of those remarkable “bridge” people who connects with others and connects people to each other. He has been instrumental in helping DeMatha’s summer Civil Rights trip. Though you can’t see it on the podcast, Mark was completely decked out in DeMatha regalia for this, our first remote interview. This is a slightly lon...2025-02-2439 minStag SymposiumAndrew EckStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 2, Episode 10. Publication date 2/3/2025
Stag Symposium visits with Andrew Eck (‘11) for a far-reaching discussion on integrating the variety of roles one can play in a high school such as DeMatha. Andrew has taught different levels of English, moderated Chorus, assisted with the drama program, lent his beautiful singing voice to numerous occasions, attended numerous service trips, and worked in admissions and transportation. He will be pursuing a master’s degree in educational leadership.
Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind Ensemble.
Host Biog...2025-02-0331 minStag SymposiumStoicism and StorytellingStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 2, Episode 10. Publication date 1/20/2025
Stag Symposium spends this episode with Mike and Dan talking about books they are reading, movies they are watching, and reflecting on what they are learning from colleagues and texts–and how that shows up in their teaching.
Lots of shout outs to stoicism and a request to listeners that if they know a movie that deals with theological or moral issues that you think might belong in a faculty summer seminar–please send them to us.
Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupi...2025-01-2030 minStag SymposiumKelly LamaStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 2, Episode 9. Publication date 1/6/2025
Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is Kelly Lama. Kelly joins Mike and Dan to talk about his career teaching and coaching at DeMatha. Kelly has chaired the Mathematics department for many years and he worked in the Dean of Students Office with Tom Burke. He is a recipient of the Collins-Wootten Chair of Teaching Excellence and has received numerous other awards for teaching. His mentorship of young teachers is a particular gift to the school.
Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by...2025-01-0634 minStag SymposiumCharlie KennyStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 2, Episode 8. Publication date 12/16/2024
Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is Charlie Kenny ‘68.
Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind Ensemble.
Host Biographies: Mr. Michael Ptomey is in his 20th year teaching. A DeMatha grad, class of ’98, he has taught English, Social Studies, and is currently the Chair of the Theology department. Mike has coached lacrosse and moderated clubs; he has won numerous awards for his teaching.
Dr. Daniel McMahon is in his 44th year of teaching and serves as prin...2024-12-1629 min
Learning BasketballLegendary Skills of Steph Curry, Tracy McGrady, Carmelo Anthony, Manu Ginobili, Victor Oladipo, Franz Wagner, Herb Jones & Film Breakdowns of 77 + Skip with Dematha Basketball Coach Evin GualbertoEvin Gualberto is a Basketball Coach at DeMatha who loves film study, as his YouTube channel will show you:
http://youtube.com/evingualberto
Evin is a Freelance basketball writer, a pro video scout.
Evin is a Cohost of multiple podcasts: The Step Through WNBA Podcast with Sabreena Merchant; Bouncing Around with Samson Folk; Ready to Diagram with @bowser2bowser, who he helps define terms for at the Basketball Action Dictionary.
NBA Legend Traits + Film Breakdowns (Veer, Grenade, Skip)
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Bleav in WizardsDMV recruiting and NBA prospect breakdown with recruiting expert Colby GiacubenoWith the Wizards looking like a lottery team for the next several years, it's good to familiarize ourselves with future NBA Draft prospects and there are several elite ones like Nate Ament and Jordan Smith in DMV area. Colby Giacubeno (@ColbyGHoops on X) of InsideMDSports.com and MadeHoops.com joins the show to update us on local DMV recruits and how they looked in last weekend's National High School Hoops Festival at DeMatha. The following players were discussed: Nate Ament (Highland), Jordan Smith (PVI), Jaquan Womack (PVI), Adlan Elamin (PVI), Acaden Lewis (Sidwell Friends), Chris Jeffrey (Mt. Zion), Emmanuel Kanga...2024-12-1137 min
Bleav in DMV HoopsDMV Recruiting Update with recruiting expert Colby GiacubenoColby Giacubeno (@ColbyGHoops on X) of InsideMDSports.com and MadeHoops.com joins the show to update us on local DMV recruits and how they looked in last weekend's National High School Hoops Festival at DeMatha. The following players were discussed: Nate Ament (Highland), Jordan Smith (PVI), Jaquan Womack (PVI), Adlan Elamin (PVI), Acaden Lewis (Sidwell Friends), Chris Jeffrey (Mt. Zion), Emmanuel Kanga (Mt. Zion), Favour Ibe (Mt. Zion), Kade Sebastian (DeMatha), and Charles Thomas III (DeMatha). Also touched on out of towners Luca Foster and Junior County. Tune in for a breakdown of each of these players! Presented by betonline...2024-12-1137 minStag SymposiumFr. JamesStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 2, Episode 7. Publication date 12/2/2024
Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is Fr. James. Join us as Fr. James reflects on the influences in his life and his time at DeMatha. While he has spent 28 years in ministry to the school, he has seen so many developments since he joined the faculty in 1975.
Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind Ensemble.
Host Biographies: Mr. Michael Ptomey is in his 20th year teaching. A DeMatha grad, class of ’98, he has taught English, Social Studi...2024-12-0229 minStag SymposiumBill McGregorStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 2, Episode 6. Publication date 11/18/2024
Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is Bill McGregor. Bill McGregor has spent 45 years at DeMatha and his impact on generations of students, athletes, and colleagues is immeasurable. Bill talks about Buck Offutt, Morgan Wootten, and John Moylan and what he learned from them. His passion for teaching and his deeply-held faith in education to improve the trajectory of a young person’s life comes through in every story and reflection. Bill also relates a great story of how he got into teaching accidentally. His r...2024-11-1834 minStag SymposiumAngela WoodsStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 2, Episode 5. Publication date 11/4/2024
Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is Angela Woods. Angela is in her 3rd year teaching math at DeMatha. She has taught for 11 years all together and she tells us about her experiences teaching hard-to-reach students and the importance of faith and spirituality to getting her into teaching. Mike and Dan both get a chance to learn about “Beyblade”--a club that Angela moderates–and the importance of co-curriculars to student development.
Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind Ensemble.2024-11-0424 minStag SymposiumPaul DaviesStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 2, Episode 4.
Publication date 10/21/2024
Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is Paul Davies. Paul’s 27 years at DeMatha have seen him teach every level of Spanish. He served for many years as moderator of the National Honor Society and has coordinated and directed at least 15 trips abroad. His expertise at the language is such that he has been called upon to settle a disputed point between two native speakers. Paul reflects on the importance of travel, on creating and noticing your surroundings, and on learning from colle...2024-10-2126 minStag SymposiumHomer TwiggStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 2, Episode 3.
Publication date 10/7/2024
Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is Homer Twigg. Homer has served DeMatha as a Theology teacher at all levels but his specialty is teaching Ethics to juniors. Homer has a deep knowledge of hip-hop that students are often shocked to discover–and then he uses that in class. He has a particular fascination with technology and artificial intelligence and some of his most challenging units with his students are on this topic. We spend time talking about Dante’s Purgatory and the way...2024-10-0729 min
Hoop ThreadsProspect Spotlight: '27 6'7 W Christian Proctor DeMatha/Washington WarriorsWe spoke with Christian about his basketball journey, choosing DeMatha, his development, his goals, what makes the DMV special, and much more!
0:30 The warm up
2:30 How did you get started in the game? Did your family play?
3:00 Who do you model your game after?
4:00 Strengths/Weaknesses
5:00 How do you prepare for each game day-of?
5:30 Choosing DeMatha
6:00 Choosing AAU
7:30 Staying at DM
8:00 Differences in the game at the HS level
8:45 Development
9:45 Facing adversity
10:30 Gym schedule
11:15 Contributing to winning
11:45 Undervalued abilities
13:15 What parts of the floor do you feel the most/least comfortable?
13:45...2024-09-2520 minStag SymposiumSam HallerStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 2, Episode 2. Publication date 9/23/2024
Stag Symposium’s guest this episode is Sam Haller. Sam has served DeMatha brilliantly as a teacher at all levels from below-grade readers to Advanced Placement students. He has coached freshman football, directed our new teacher orientation program, chaired the English department, coordinated our strategic plan, and he serves as Assistant Principal. Sam is now a DeMatha parent and is in his 20th year here; he is currently a graduate student at Harvard. Sam joins us to talk about travel, how he thinks about wor...2024-09-2331 minStag SymposiumNeal MurphyStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 2, Episode 1. Publication date 9/9/2024
The new season of Stag Symposium opens with an interview with Neal Murphy whose 40 year career at DeMatha has seen him teach thousands of students in math, coach hundreds more in basketball, and work with dozens of students in the computer center. Neal’s influence as a colleague is incalculable and he shares ideas about influences on him, the ways to reach reluctant learners, and how he came to be at DeMatha.
Music: Gustav Holst’s “Jupiter” as played by the DeMatha Wind Ense...2024-09-0925 minStag SymposiumSeason 1 Wrap UpStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 1, Episode 14. Drop date 6/10/2024
The podcast wraps up its first season with Mike and Dan reflecting on through-lines that we saw in the range of guests. Some of those through lines include: passion, curiosity, a sense of mission, and humor. There is a sense of gratitude and wonder at the range of teaching and, in plans for next season, the hosts hope to interview people from across the spectrum of DeMatha life. The podcast takes a break for the summer and will return on September 9–coincidentally the anniversary of...2024-06-1013 minStag SymposiumWilliam ClarkStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 1, Episode 13. Drop date 5/27/2024
Guest: Mr. William Clark is completing his 40th year at DeMatha and is stepping away from his duties as Assistant Principal which he has performed brilliantly for the past 27 years. He will be staying on to teach Advanced Placement French and to assist in all manner of things. Bill talks about his own desire to adopt more technology in the classroom, his vision of how the school works, and his own journey as an educator. Bill also tells us about a couple of favorite...2024-05-2730 minStag SymposiumFr. Damian AnuszewskiStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 1, Episode 12. Drop date 5/13/2024
Guest: Fr. Damian Anuszewski is in his 5oth year at DeMatha. He has interacted with students and families as a teacher, a minister, a team chaplain, the Rector, the Emcee at numerous celebrations, the Department Chair and in countless other ways. Fr. D reflects on those who influenced him and how he sees the role of DeMatha in the lives of the young men he works with. We discuss humor and the need to keep growing as a teacher.
Music: Gustav Holst’s “...2024-05-1329 min
Dai By Dai PodcastBattle of the Beltway: Maryland vs. D.C. & Wild Life Stories w/ AndyTheBoss🎙 In this episode of Dai By Dai Podcast, we dive deep into the iconic rivalry between Maryland and Washington D.C. Join us as Dai, the proud Marylander squares off against Comedian AndyTheBoss, a staunch D.C. native in a spirited debate about everything from culture to women to athletes.
But that's not all! Alongside the cultural showdown, our hosts entertain listeners with jaw-dropping life experiences and wild stories that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Prepare for a rollercoaster ride of entertainment and enlightenment.
Tune in t...2024-05-081h 12Stag SymposiumJoan PhalenStag Symposium (stagsymposium@dematha.org)
Show Notes Season 1, Episode 11. Drop date 4/29/2024
Guest: Ms. Joan Phalen has worked miracles in her time in Academic Support. From her beginnings as a volunteer in the space that Patricia Guerrin created, Joan has helped countless students (and parents and colleagues) become better learners. With her wide-ranging knowledge across so many disciplines, Joan is able to assist students in every area–but none more important than helping them recognize their own growth and mastery.
Main Topics: Love and teaching, the importance of understanding our “elders”, progress vs performance in asse...2024-04-2929 min