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The Sports ResortThe Sports Resort Episode 39 featuring Terrance ReedOn this Episode of The Sports Resort we have Terrance Reed, the father of a 5-star football recruit. Watch as he dives into getting multiple offers, giving his son the best exposure to top colleges, dealing with obstacles, and life after sports. He even touches on the state of NIL deals. Watch now!
2025-09-0341 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 38 with Malorie Henderlong of Auburn UniversityCoach Malorie Henderlong, Assistant Director of Sports Performance for Women's Soccer at Auburn University joins us for Episode 38!. With her passion for playing soccer from youth to the highest point in College Sports, she took that passion and turned it into a career. With multiple stops at different colleges for her career, she found a home at Auburn University.
2025-08-2740 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 37 with Basketball Coach Bryan BartleyHoop fans! We have the legendary man, Coach Bryan Bartley on this episode! From working with future NBA pros on the Atlanta Celtics AAU team, to coaching NBA prospects at the collegiate level, and coaching Paul George's EYBL team, this man's resume is at the top of the game. This episode is next level!
2025-08-2044 minThe Sports ResortThe Dish Series 1The Dish is a new series where host Derrick Jonkins hits on all the real athlete questions that you have,
2025-07-0719 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 36 with Olympic Diver and Author, Cassidy KrugWe've got an Olympian in the building! We welcome diver extraordinaire and book author, Cassidy Krug! Watch as Cassidy dives into her successful diving career, her new book, life as a mom, and the next chapter in her life.
2025-07-0139 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 35 with College Track Stars, the Kowalski sistersTrack fans, we have a superstar line up for you! The Kowalski sisters, Ava, Sophia, and Grace are on this special episode of The Sports Resort. They talk about growing up as a sports family, their achievements in track at the highest level, and what their goals are in the future. Watch now!
2025-06-1923 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 34 with former NFL star, motivational speaker, and coach Alex MoldenWe're honored to have Alex Molden - former NFL star, motivational speaker, and coach on this special episode of The Sports Resort. Alex walks us through his life choices in choosing the right College/Conference to play in, his time in the NFL as a first round pick, building character, and family. For all athletes and non-athletes out there, you can't miss this one.
2025-06-1129 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 33 with former NFL Player, Chris OkoyeFormer NFL Player Chris Okoye joins us on this episode! Chris had his fair shares of ups and downs when he pursued his goal of making it to the league. Today, he inspires a new generation of athletes through his philanthropy and his motivational speaking.
2025-05-2814 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 32 featuring former College Soccer player, Meghan Gibbons - McAlpineMeghan Gibbons-McAlpine has been through it all in the soccer world. From winning a High School State Championship to playing at Georgia, Meghan has lived a life most aspiring soccer athletes want. Graduating with a business degree, she put it to use by starting her own company, Re/Forme Lagree. In between then, she found time to coach young soccer athletes with her former club. This is an episode you don't want to miss!
2025-05-0831 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 31 featuring Former College Basketball Twins Jalyn and Jordan TurnerFormer College basketball twins Jalyn and Jordan Turner join us on this episode of the sports resort! Jordan talks about winning a Championship at Baylor University, the transfer portal, and graduating. Jalyn talks about hooping in College, graduating, and becoming an assistant Coach at Texas Tech. Stream the full episode now!
2025-04-2929 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 30 featuring Track Pro Legend Stephanie DurstTrack and Field Royalty is in the house for this special episode of the sports resort. Stephanie Durst, the LSU multiple National Titles alumni and World Athletic Finals competitor tells us what it takes to get to the top of the totem pole and dominate the track. With a legendary all-star cast of teammates, Stephanie Durst competed with and against the best in the world.
2025-04-2222 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 29 featuring Pro Volleyball Player and College Coach Carly GrahamVolleyball fans! This one is for you! This week, Pro Volleyball Player and College Coach Carly Graham talks to us about coaching, recruiting, hard work, her drive, playing pro, and how it's okay to not look like the typical Volleyball player. This episode is fire!
2025-04-1027 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 28 featuring Lauren Gates - Junior Golf Development CoachYoung golfers! We have an episode just for you! Lauren Gates, the Junior Development Coach at Summit Golf School talks to Derrick Jonkins about the skill development, hard work, focus, and determination to get to the next level of the golfing world. You don't want to miss this one!
2025-04-0228 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 27 featuring Tonja Stelly - Mother of NBA player Quentin Grimes and NHL player Tyler MyersIt's the ultimate goal of most sports parents to see their child make it to the highest level of sports. Tonja Stelly, gets to live the dream TWICE with her sons, NBA player Quentin Grimes and NHL player Tyler Myers. Tonja tells The Sports Resort the journey, the sacrifices, and the joys of experiencing her two sons live out their dreams.
2025-03-2625 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 26 featuring Assistant Coach Juan Hood with Univ. of Tennessee at Chattanooga BasketballHoopers! Host Derrick Jonkins has a great episode lined up for you with special guest, Assistant Coach Juan Hood with Univ. of Tennessee at Chattanooga Basketball. Juan has always been a hooper at the highest levels and has gone from playing at Prairie View, to JUCO, to Univ. St. Thomas. Today, he's continuing his love for the game as an Assistant Coach at the Collegiate level. Hoopers listen up and take notes with this episode!
2025-03-1934 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 25 with Asst. Coach - Eastern Michigan Lacrosse, Mikela McCauleyOn this episode, we have Asst. Coach - Eastern Michigan Lacrosse, Mikela McCauley! Mikela breaks down the recruiting process for College Lacrosse, discusses the commitment to becoming the best version of yourself, and the importance of education. Don't forget to like and subscribe!
2025-03-1241 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 24 featuring Kara Pratt, Head Director of Volleyball RecruitingFor you Volleyball athletes, we have a major episode for you! Kara Pratt, Head Recruiting Director of Houston Juniors Volleyball Club joins us for Episode 24! For you young ladies looking for your scholarship opportunities, Kara breaks down the process and navigates you through the best chances of getting noticed by recruiters. You can't miss this one!
2025-03-0526 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 23 featuring former PGA Tour Golfer Bobby GatesWe've got a big one for you as Bobby Gates, former PGA Tour Golfer joins us for Episode 23! Bobby talks about playing at Texas A&M as one of the top recruits in the nation, playing in the PGA Tour, overcoming injuries, and his continued success in Golf outside of the PGA with his golf school. Don't miss this one!
2025-02-2641 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 22 featuring former Texas A&M women's soccer player Haley Pounds JoubertHaley Pounds Joubert, former Texas A&M Women's Soccer player, headlines this weeks episode! Haley is no stranger to the Sports Resort team as she was one of the host, Derrick Jonkins' original soccer players he first trained. From her successful sports career, to finding her niche in the corporate world, Haley, her husband and newborn baby are starting life's greatest journey…being a family.
2025-02-2032 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 21 with special guest, LSU Softball Star Danieca CoffeyLSU Softball Sensation Danieca Coffey joins us on this episode of The Sports Resort! Listen to her journey from being racially profiled at a young age, to thriving in softball, getting a full ride to prestigious LSU, overcoming injury obstacles, and life outside of Softball. You don't want to miss this one!
2025-02-1222 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 20 with USC Asst. O-line Coach Grayson ReedOn this episode, USC asst. O-line coach Grayson Reed gives us insight on promoting yourself in high school, multiple ways to get noticed by college coaches for a potential scholarship, and working for one of the most prestigious football schools in the country. This former D1 player has some of the greatest advice you'll ever hear on and off the field.
2025-02-0432 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 19 featuring VYPE Magazine Co-Founder, Matt MalatestaMr. VYPE Magazine himself is in the building! In this Episode, host Derrick Jonkins and Matt Malatesta dive into the world of High School, Collegiate, and Pro Sports and the direction it's headed for all athletes. From the transfer portal, building your brand, work ethic, adapting, recruitment, exposure and the daily grind, Derrick and Matt cover it all. This is the episode you can't miss!
2025-01-2847 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 18 featuring D1 Soccer Player and Cancer Survivor, Jazzy RichardsJazzy Richards is the definition of inspiring and resiliency. From ruling the world in youth soccer, High School soccer, to having a full ride playing D1 Soccer at Oklahoma University, her life is what most would deem as living the dream. Or at least that's what it seems. During her Freshman year at OU, Jazzy was diagnosed with an extremely rare type of cancer that ended up being a brain tumor in her bladder. Through all the pain, mental anguish, and struggles, Jazzy found a way to dig deep, recover, and battle her way back to full health and...
2025-01-2226 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 17 featuring 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA Pole Vaulter Brynn KingOn this Episode of The Sports Resort, we chat with the King of the Queen of Pole Vaulting, Olympian Brynn King! This young woman had a wild journey to her Pole Vaulting career including not starting her sport until Junior Year of High School. Listen to her inspiring story of Attending Duke University, transferring to Roberts Wesleyan and landing a spot on the 2024 Paris Olympics Team USA Pole Vaulting team.
2025-01-1541 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 16 featuring 2024 D1 National Volleyball Champion Jessica Mruzik!We have a major one here! Fresh off of her 2024 D1 National Volleyball Championship and Most Outstanding Player award, the Penn State beast herself Jessica Mruzik is on this Episode of The Sports Resort! Get a glimpse of what it was like for her winning on the biggest stage of College sports, how she got there, and her new journey into the Professional World for League One Volleyball's upcoming inaugural season. Don't forget to like and subscribe!
2025-01-0814 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 15 featuring former TSU football player Wayne SteedIn this Episode, we get insight from Multi-sport athlete families and their take on being a well rounded and diverse athlete. Derrick Jonkins and his daughter, along with guest Wayne Steed and his sons discuss the benefits to playing multiple sports for overall athletic gains. Wayne Steed, a former college football player at TSU, tells us what his sons are up to on a daily basis to get an advantage over the competition.
2024-12-3149 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 14 with former TSU football player Lernard MackHost Derrick Jonkins and guest Lenard Mack talk about their time playing College Football at TSU, get real about the advantages advancements athletes have today versus back in the day, and real insight about playing sports in college and in the pros.
2024-12-2432 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 13 featuring my daughter Quinn Jonkins!On this episode, I interview my super athlete daughter, Quinn Jonkins. From multiple sports, to versatile hobbies, to book smarts, she does it all! Listen as we talk about her journey at becoming a future pro in sports!
2024-12-1707 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 12 featuring basketball phenom Jaedon LedeeNBA G League player and Former D1 Athlete Jaedon Ledee talks about the struggles of entering the transfer portal and the hurdles of finding the right fit in college basketball. From limited minutes at Ohio State to experiencing a massive successful and award winning turnaround at San Diego State, Jaedon talks us through his road to his dream to the NBA. An NCAA Championship game appearance, All-American Honors, and the Karl Malone Award, Ledee's journey is the true definition of hard work, patience, and perseverance.
2024-12-1016 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 11 featuring the NIL QUEEN, Alex GloverAlex Glover, aka THE NIL QUEEN joins us on this episode! Her long list of accolades include 2024 NIL Female Athlete of the Year, The most NIL deals in the Nation, D1 Volleyball National Champion, sports media commentator, her own PR company, a top influencer, brand ambassador, and more! Listen as Alex discusses what it took to get to where she is now and what steps you can take to achieve success in and outside of sports.
2024-12-0437 minThe Sports ResortEpisode 10 featuring Lacrosse Pro Player, Nakeie MontgomeryEpisode 10 of The Sports Resort features Lacrosse Pro Nakeie Montgomery, who opens up about overcoming adversity at a young age, earning a full scholarship to Duke, winging it an NFL Pro Day (running a 4.4), and making his mark in the PLL. Don't miss his incredible journey-stream it now on all platforms! Link in bio
2024-11-2049 min
The Sports ResortEpisode 9 - Feautring Alabama Football Assistant Director of Player Personnel Tony JonesIn this exclusive interview, Tony Jones, Assistant Director of Player Personnel for Alabama Football, shares his incredible journey to one of the most prestigious programs in college football history. Learn what it also takes to get a scholarship from this highly sought after program. From his humble beginnings, Calling Coach Jim Harbaugh for a job opportunity, to landing his dream job with the Crimson Tide, Tony opens up about the challenges, setbacks, and pivotal moments that shaped his career.
2024-11-1353 min