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The Student ManagerWhy you should apply to The Ohio State University? C-Bus didn’t disappoint!@fongernews is rolling out The Monday Morning Manager! The episodes are short (less than 10 minutes) and highlight a college that played on Saturday, but more importantly that I have visited and can give you some insight to help during the college search and admission process.
The Ohio State University is located in Columbus, Ohio. My son and I visited C-Bus over the weekend and watched #3 Buckeyes dismantle the Badgers on a "Blackout" Saturday night in The Horseshoe. The energy, vibe and atmosphere for 48 hours was unreal! The campus is one of the biggest I've walked on and the Ga...
2022-09-2611 minThe Student ManagerHiring Manager #1 - Miguel DeJesus Part 1, My mentor and former leaderThe inaugural mini-episode of The Hiring Manager is OUT! My mentor who approved the hiring of @fongernews out of college in 1993 and then who hired me under his leadership in 2000 is the first guest. Miguel De Jesus (MDJ) is a CPC (Certified Professional Coach) Executive Coach, and Sales Marketing Consultant. Miguel is highly accomplished, results-oriented C-Level leader with more than 30+ years of experience leading business management, global sales/marketing, for growth oriented companies and CEOs, with two Fortune 500 companies. We join Miguel from the campus of Cal State University San Marcos where he currently serves as Director of Business Deve...
2022-05-0622 minThe Student Manager#96 - How did Bella Swart transfer from UW to UCSB?Bella Swart, NHHS 19', communicates her educational road from Orange County School of Arts, to Newport Harbor HS, to the University of Washington, to Orange Coast College and now landing happy at University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB). Download and listen to her tell the story of what she liked about Seattle and what she didn't like and how she loves the college town of Goleta. She gives great recommendations to students and parents on the transfer process. Bella gives insight on rushing a sorority and shares the Gaucho tradition of soccer games. You don't want to miss this epis...
2022-02-101h 02The Student Manager#95 - “What to do and what not to do” - from a college counselorDownload and listen to owner of OnCampus College Planning of Verona, WI Tom Kleese. He is the author of “Building The University of You”. He shares stories, recommendations and tips and the importance of the essay for students and families on what to do and what not to do. Also, find out what his Midwest students are looking for in colleges.
2022-01-2952 minThe Student Manager#94 - Life as a Cal Poly basketball player in San Luis ObispoDownload and listen to Mater Dei ‘20 alum Aidan Prukop who is a sophomore student-athlete on the Cal Poly Basketball team. “Pru” shares real, raw stories and experiences from this hidden gem located in San Luis Obispo. He talks about likes and dislikes and how being part of the hoops team is a full-time job. Find out his favorite hangout spots in this small college town and how he balances the college social life with being a student-athlete.
2022-01-1542 minThe Student Manager#93 - ”Hook ’em Horns” Corona Del Mar HS Charlie Jacobs & Lauren GriffinDownload and listen to two high school friends who took the same path from Southern California to one, fun college town - Austin, Texas! Corona Del Mar High School 18' Charlie Jacobs and Lauren Griffin share real, raw stories and experiences from their three years at the University of Texas. Now, in their final year of college the two look back and share the positive and negative of UT. Find out the places to hit as an underclassmen on the "dirty" 6th or the hip places to hang out as an upperclassmen on Rainey Street. Also, they discuss what to d...
2022-01-0853 minThe Student Manager#93 - A visit with Concordia Women‘s Basketball Coach, Christine Collins-KiernanDownload and listen to Concordia's women basketball coach Christine Collins-Kiernan. This woman leader enters her 5th season at the helm. She has built a strong foundation and developed a winning culture. She shares her love and passion at this local university that is hidden in Southern California. Concordia is Division II of the NCAA and is located in Irvine. Collins shares her experience of the search and admission process as she has two college students, one being a student-athlete on her basketball team.
2021-12-2746 minThe Student Manager#92 - What is a One Stop College?It's Christmas Break for college students and one thing for students and parents to think about is a One Stop College. What is a One Stop College? It's a college that you can get to with a direct flight. There's not a connecting flight which minimizes flight delays, missed and cancelled flights during throughout the school year, including the holiday breaks. Download and listen to this quick episode on One Stop Colleges. Find out what airports are close to One Stop Colleges and some schools that are Two Stop Colleges.
2021-12-2203 minThe Student Manager#91 - The challenge and life of a college athletic director - Long Beach State‘s Andy FeeDownload and listen to Ep. 91 with Long Beach State's Athletic Director, Andy Fee. It has been a remarkable four seasons under Andy Fee. Fee has guided the athletic department through the COVID-19 Pandemic, following two successful seasons that saw The Beach claim two national championships in his first two years. Andy shares stories of what it's like to be the athletic director and some of the challenges he faces at Long Beach State. He also talks about some of the universities that he previously worked for such as UC-Santa Barbara and Arizona State University.
2021-12-1034 minThe Student Manager#90 College Hoops Preview - ESPN College Basketball Analyst Seth GreenbergThree weeks into the college basketball season…this is the final hoops preview with my former Long Beach State basketball coach and current ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg. You don’t want to miss Coach Berg relive our days at The Beach. He shares some great stories! He talks about how the game has changed in 30 years, including the transfer portal. Coach gives his insights on the B10 and who thinks will be dancing in March, and yes…he gives the Badgers a little love! If you are gambler, download and listen to his Final Four Sleepers!
2021-12-031h 00The Student Manager#89 - College Hoops Preview - A visit with Long Beach State‘s winningest basketball coach, Dan Monson and an unexpected chat with Last Chance U Star, Joe Hampton.College Basketball 21'-22' Preview - Download and listen to the winningest coach in Long Beach State, Dan Monson, who enters his 15th season has guided the Beach to over 200 wins and 3 Big West Championships. Dan shares how players and the game have changed over the years. He also tells funny stories, including our first introduction 15 years ago. You don't want to miss when Netflix's Last Chance U star, Joe Hampton, walks in during our interview and I ask him why Long Beach State? A must listen for college hoop fans!
2021-11-1934 minThe Student Manager#88 - College Hoops Preview - Will UC Irvine be dancing in March?College Basketball 21'-22' Preview - Download and listen to the winningest coach in UCI history, Russ Turner, who enters his 12th season has guided the Anteaters to 227 wins, averaging over 20 wins a season. Russ talks about the beautiful campus of UC Irvine, as well as, the outlook for this year's team. In addition, he shares how valuable his student managers are and how one worked his way into a uniform and suited up his senior year. Coach Turner has lead the 'Eaters to six postseason appearances and is looking for his 7th come March Madness. A must listen for...
2021-11-1225 minThe Student Manager#87 - Barstool Riggs sharing his experience at Harvard UniversityDownload and listen to a remote podcast from the Camelback Inn in Phoenix, Arizona with Sam "Riggs" Bozoian of Barstool Sports. Riggs is Host of Barstool's Fore Play Podcast and Commissioner of the Barstool Golf Classic. Riggs, originally from St. Louis and a graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall, shares his experience as a student-athlete at Harvard University. He discusses playing D1 hockey and balancing life on campus and in Boston. It's a must listen if you want to hear how he got to Barstool Sports and a few of his experiences.
2021-11-051h 21The Student Manager#86 - Joy McKenzie-Fuerbringer, Long Beach State Women‘s Volleyball CoachDownload and listen to former Long Beach State Women's Volleyball Coach Joy McKenzie-Fuerbringer. Joy recently was removed after a week of this podcast recording from her coaching position during the middle of the volleyball season. Joy McKenzie-Fuerbringer is a former All-American at Long Beach State and owns the Mizuno Volleyball Club with her husband Matt Fuerbringer. On this episode, she discusses the recruiting process and gives great insight to help students and parents with the college search and admission process. She also talks about why Long Beach State and some of her favorite hot spots on the campus.
2021-10-3033 minThe Student Manager#85 - Remote from the campus of Newport Harbor High SchoolDownload and listen to a remote podcast from a recent Regional Admission California Counselor College Fair on the campus of Newport Harbor High School in Southern California. Listen to upperclassmen and seniors Annie O'Brien, Lily Walton, Kate Bland, Taylor O'Neil and Tyler Cornuke discuss how to balance the search process with the social pressure from peers and parents. Also, find out what underclassmen freshman and sophomores are thinking about when it comes to the college search and admission process. This was "live" on campus at the time and remote during the RACC College Fair. A must listen to for stud...
2021-10-2331 minThe Student Manager#84 - Why Grand Canyon University? GCU‘s Admission Counselor Jessica HagertyDownload and listen to Ep. 84 a remote podcast at Mater Dei High School's College and Career Night. Grand Canyon University's Jessica Hagerty shares insight on why GCU has become a top college choice in the last few years. This beautiful campus is located near Phoenix, Arizona and has been a destination for Southern California students. Listen to this brief episode and find out why you should consider GCU!
2021-10-1510 minThe Student Manager#83 - What should you being this fall to prepare for college? Mater Dei‘s Geri Campeau and Kelli Bauer share their thoughtsDownload and listen to Ep. 83 with Mater Dei's Geri Campeau Assistant Principal Academics and Technology and Kellie Bauer Executive Director of Counseling. If you are a junior/senior student or parent, find out how you can leverage your high school resources during the college search and admission process. Listen to Geri and Kellie discuss what a student needs to be doing this fall for the college search and admission process. Great advice and insight from two administrators!
2021-10-0837 minThe Student Manager#82 - NHHS Principal Sean Boulton and Julie CrossenDownload and listen to Ep. 82 with Newport Harbor HS Principal Sean Boulton and counselor Julie Crossen. If you are a senior student or parent, find out what you and your kid needs to be doing this fall for the college search and admission process. Great advice and insight from two administrators!
2021-10-0125 minThe Student Manager#81 - ”Jump Around” - College Football Is Back!651 Days and I finally experienced Camp Randall's "Jump Around" between the 3rd and 4th Quarter. Download and listen to my 36 hour weekend experience in what ESPN's Scott Van Pelt calls the Greatest College Sports Town - Madison, Wisconsin. I will give a student, parent and casual fan the high level notes on how to experience a unique tailgate experience in Madtown. You don't want to miss on where to stay, where to go and what not to miss on Game Day.
2021-09-2517 minThe Student Manager#80- MADtown - #1 ranked Public University...find out why from two SoCal students?Download and listen to Newport Harbor's Jack Bibb 20' and Mira Costa's Ambria Benson 20’. If you can't get into a UC in California, find out why Madison, Wisconsin has recently become the "trend" for SoCal kids. Jack and Ambria share their search and admission experience and the road to the Midwest. The two discuss the "work hard - play hard" philosophy in MADtown. You don't want to miss out on them talking about fraternity and sorority rush or the "fun" places to hang out on State Street!
2021-09-1748 minThe Student Manager#79 - Tess Meier and Grace Houlihan confirm why Indiana University is one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation!Download and listen to Mater Dei’s Tess Meier 20' and Santa Margarita's Grace Houlihan 20’. These two former Trinity League students give great insight on what it's like to be a Hoosier and why Indiana University has been ranked one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation. Tess and Grace share their sorority rush experience and discuss favorite places to eat and things do do. Bottom line - everything works out and happens for a reason! You won’t want to miss these Hoosiers talk about their freshman experience during Covid!
2021-09-1053 minThe Student Manager#78 - Two SoCal girls dotting the ”i” in C-Bus!Download and listen to Mater Dei’s Kaia Pronger 20’ and Newport Harbor's Zoey Palmquist 20’. The two SoCal girls discuss their journey to C-Bus. Kaia and Zoey each have unique experiences and perspectives on how they became Buckeyes. Columbus, Ohio is becoming a "popular" destination for Southern California students. Find out why and get some insight to rushing a sorority, where to eat, live and advice on classes!
2021-09-031h 10The Student Manager#77 -Two different paths to USC! Becca Welsh 19’ and Sophia Thomas 20’Download and listen to Mater Dei’s Becca Welsh 19’ and Sophia Thomas 20’. These two former Monarch volleyball players share their unique road to USC. Becca shares the Trojan Transfer program and her first year abroad. Sophia discusses what it was like getting rejected to several of her top choices. Bottom line - everything works out and happens for a reason! You won’t want to miss the Woman of Troy talk about their USC experience during Covid!
2021-08-271h 12The Student Manager#76 - Life in Westwood! Austin Sun and Camryn Krueger share their first year as BRUINS!Download and listen to Mater Dei 20’ Austin Sun and Wilson 20’ (Long Beach) Camryn Krueger discuss the impact of their college essay and how they were all set to enroll at another university not named UCLA. Yes, the two both got off the waitlist and give advice on the entire process and how they had an amazing Covid freshman year in Westwood! #eightclap
2021-08-201h 03The Student Manager#75 - Riding the WAVE to the NCAA Tournament - Pepperdine‘s Meg Brown and Emma AmmermanDownload and listen to Mater Dei 20' Meg Brown and Chaparral 20' Emma Ammerman share their freshman experience in Malibu. The two Pepperdine women's volleyball players give great advice to student-athletes and parents on the recruiting process. You don't want to miss them discuss about their ride to Omaha, what it was like being on campus during Covid-19, as well as, their favorite hot spots to eat and socially hang out on this beautiful Southern California campus in Malibu.
2021-08-131h 09The Student Manager#74 - ARE YOU READY? Hell yes, damn right! Ole Miss - Lauren Richter and Grace CloseDownload and listen to Newport Harbor High School 20' Lauren Richter and Grace Close share their freshman experience in a quaint South town - Oxford, Mississippi. Hoddy Toddy gosh almighty who in the hell are we... don't want to miss these two Rebs discuss their passion for Ole Miss, rushing a sorority and their favorite hot spots to eat and socially hang out. Flim, Flam, Bim Bam Ole Miss by damn!
2021-08-071h 04The Student Manager#73 - Y‘all come back now, you hear? Find out why the University of Georgia is the HOT spotDownload and listen to Newport Harbor High School 20' Rachel Spataro and Sadie Pitchess share their freshman experience in Athens. These two SoCal kids talk about the academic road to the South and why they love being a DAWG! You don't want to miss them discuss about rushing a sorority and their favorite hot spots to eat and socially hang out. SIC EM!
2021-07-3055 minThe Student Manager#72 -AZTEC Nation! Who wants to stay close to home in Southern California?Download and listen to three different perspectives from Corona Del Mar High School 20' Simon Hall, Mater Dei 20' Joey Cefalu and Lady of Peace 20' Amy Hickman. These three Southern California kids discuss why they chose to stay close to home in SoCal and discuss their freshman year experience in San Diego.
2021-07-241h 06The Student Manager#71 -Freshman life in Charlottesville from a few SoCal kidsDownload and listen to Newport Beach High School 20' Sterling Solomon and Brendan Duffy share their freshman year at the University of Virginia. The two friends discuss how life is on one of the most historical, beautiful campuses in Charlottesville. You don't want to miss their knowledge on what it took academically to get into this prestigious ACC institution. They also share favorite places to eat, go to social spots and how life was during their Covid-19 freshman year.
2021-07-161h 42The Student Manager#70 - Life as a Cornhusker! Mater Dei 20‘ Kevin Campeau and his two future roommatesDownload and listen to how Mater Dei 20’ Kevin Campeau and his two future roommates Sophia Deshler and Kendall Hartley share their first year at University of Nebraska. The three friends discuss the transition to Lincoln, Nebraska. You don't want to miss their stories and how it is being part of Cornhusker Nation!
2021-07-091h 03The Student Manager#69 - Mark Stucker, owner of School Match 4U and Your College Bound Kid PodcastDownload and listen why you should hire Mark Stucker as your kid's college counselor. Mark has over 20 years of full-time experience in college and boarding school admissions, and in college counseling. He's extremely passionate about finding the right college for every student and ensuring that the college selected is affordable for the family. Also, he shares insight at his alma mater at Michigan State, as well as, his daughter's colleges...Davidson and University of Georgia.
2021-07-0259 minThe Student Manager#68 - GO Bears! Freshman Year at Cal - Ella Jacobs and Zach ForbathDownload and listen to how Corona Del Mar 20’ Ella Jacobs and Newport Harbor 20’ Zach Forbath share their first year at UC Berkeley. The two friends discuss how they didn’t know what they were missing and how they created a great freshman experience during Covid. You don’t want to miss their stories on rush and Greek Life and how Cal wasn’t their top choice.
2021-06-251h 08The Student Manager#67 - The Fonger Four (Part IV) Mater Dei Girl‘s Volleyball Coach Dan O‘DellDownload and listen to Part 4 and final episode of The Fonger Four (4 Legendary Coaches). The youngest tenure of Mater Dei's legendary coaches, Dan O'Dell shares stories from his past 8 years as the Monarch's volleyball coach. O'Dell has won over 300 wins, including 7 consecutive appearances in the CIF-SS Finals with championships in 2015, 2017 and 2018 along with a State and National Championship in 2018. He shares his experiences from Penn State as a student-athlete, to playing professionally overseas in Portugal to UCLA as an assistant coach. You don't want to miss his opinions on the college search and admission process for any high school stud...
2021-06-1842 minThe Student Manager#66- The Fonger Four (Part III) Mater Dei Basketball Coach Gary McKnightDownload and listen to Part 3 of The Fonger Four (4 Legendary Coaches). Mater Dei's Gary McKnight shares stories from his past 38 years as the Monarch's basketball coach. McKnight has won over 1166 wins, including 23 CIF SS Championships, 11 State Championships and 1 National Championships. Did you know his first love and passion is baseball and the Los Angeles Dodgers? You don't want to miss his opinions on the college search and admission process for any high school student.
2021-06-1133 minThe Student Manager#65- The Fonger Four (Part II) - Mater Dei Girl‘s Basketball Coach Kevin KiernanDownload and listen to Part 2 of The Fonger Four (4 Legendary Coaches). Mater Dei's Kevin Kiernan shares stories from his past 14 years at the Monarch's girl's basketball coach. Recently named interim Athletic Director, Kevin is the winningest girl's basketball coach in California with over 865 wins, including 5 CIF SS Championships, 3 State Championships and 2 National Championships. You don't want to miss his opinions on the college search and admission process for any high school student.
2021-06-0452 minThe Student Manager#64 - The Fonger Four (Part 1)...Mater Dei Football Coach Bruce RollinsonDownload and listen to Part 1 of The Fonger Four (4 Legendary Coaches). Mater Dei's Bruce Rollinson shares stories from his past 32 years at the Monarch's head football coach. "Rollo" has won 303 games, including 7 CIF SS Championships, 3 State Championships and 4 National Championships. You don't want to miss his opinions on the college search and admission process for any high school student. Rock and Roll Baby!
2021-05-2857 minThe Student Manager#63 - Masters Week - “Hit the Green” with Stanford 14’ Alum Brandon TowersDownload and listen to Ep. 63 a few days early. B Tow is host of “Hit the Green” podcast - it literally has dual meanings! This Stanford alum has hit 2 out of the last 4 PGA winners and gives his winner and sleepers for this amazing PGA tournament this weekend. Listen and make money or find out how this native from Ohio reflects on his college experience and the advice he has for students and parents who think they are a fit for the elite institutions,
2021-05-1450 minThe Student Manager#62 - (Explicit) U-Dub on Spring Break in NewportCAUTION - Explicit Language. It’s real life and raw stories from three current University Washington students in the Greek System. Download and listen to what it’s like being direct admit to a major, joining Greek or not and the top spots on The Ave.
2021-05-011h 14The Student Manager#61 - March Madness - On the road with Ole Miss Basketball Student Manager Austin RobertsDownload and listen to Ep. 61 with Ole Miss Basketball Student Manager Austin Roberts who joined me in Nashville at the SEC Tournament. He shares how he dreamed of being a Rebel growing up in Alabama.
2021-03-261h 03The Student Manager#60 - March Madness...Baylor University basketball student manager Shiv Patel shares his experience in Waco, TexasDownload and listen to Ep. 60 with Baylor University Shiv Patel. He's a student manager from California and thinks his Bears have a chance to win the national championship! This California native is a double major studying marketing and management.
2021-03-1947 minThe Student Manager#59 - March Madness...Creighton University senior student basketball manager Jacob Taxdahl shares his experience in Omaha, NebraskaDownload and listen to Ep. 59 with Creighton University senior Jacob Taxdahl. It's March Madness and his Blue Jays look to make a run in the Big East Tournament and NCAA Tournament. Currently, Jacob is the senior student manager of the basketball team studying Marketing and Business Intelligence and Analytics.
2021-03-1258 minThe Student Manager#58 A visit to Madison, one of the best college towns in AmericaDownload and listen to two guests on my trip to Madison, Wisconsin. State Street Brats and Luchador & Taco Tequila Bar General Managers share their experience as a Badger and what it’s like to be in the heart of State Street on the University of Wisconsin campus.
2021-03-0520 minThe Student Manager#57 On the road with former NHL Journeyman Sean ProngerDownload and listen to the raw stories of former NHL Journeyman and Bowling Green University alum Sean Pronger. He shares his experience from college to the NHL and as a parent going through the college search and admission process.
2021-02-261h 06The Student Manager#56 - Vanderbilt alum / SF Giant pitcher Sam Selman and MLB FA Brooks PoundersDownload and listen to former Vanderbilt alum and current San Francisco Giant pitcher Sam Selman and current MLB free agent pitcher Brooks Pounders. The two share insights from high school to college to the big leagues. The behind the scenes stories are hilarious!
2021-02-191h 14The Student Manager#55- Cierra San Roman - Colby‘s College GoalieDownload and listen to Ep. 55 with student-athlete Cierra San Roman of Colby College. The senior goalie from Southern California shares her experience from public high school, to prep school to being a Mule at the mini-Harvard of the East located in Waterville, Maine.
2021-02-1254 minThe Student Manager#54 - Life as a UCLA student-athlete, Kelsey Campeau and Jake KymanDownload and listen to UCLA's Kelsey Campeau and Jake Kyman. Campeau (Mater Dei 18') and Kyman (Santa Margarita 19') discuss the passion for being a Bruin, as well as, life as student-athletes.
2021-02-051h 15The Student Manager#53 Daniel Williams - Mater Dei 19‘ sharing his ‘Zags experienceDownload and listen to Mater Dei 19' Daniel Williams. This sophomore discusses how he loves the small school atmosphere at Gonzaga and is adapting to life in Spokane, Washington. #GoZags!
2021-01-2944 minThe Student Manager#52 - Jordan Burner - Regional Admission Director at University of TennesseeDownload and listen to guest Jordan Burner, Regional Admission Representative, for the University of Tennessee. You can take the girl out of Big Orange Country, you can't take the Big Orange Country out of the girl. She discusses why you should consider being a Volunteer! #GoVols
2021-01-2250 minThe Student Manager#51 - David Mills, ASU assistant director of California recruitmentDownload and listen to guest David Mills, Assistant Director of California recruitment for Arizona State, share his insight on being a Sun Devil. #Feardafork!
2021-01-1548 minThe Student Manager#50 - The Pitch PodcastBig goals for 2021! The "Pitch" Podcast was created specifically for Dave Portnoy and Erika Nardini of Barstool Sports. Believe in yourself, have passion and dream BIG! Let's see where this goes...
2021-01-0232 minThe Student Manager#49 - Producer Murphy Karges recaps the first 50 episodesDownload and listen to my executive producer Murphy Karges share his favorite guests from our first 50 episodes! Yes, Half Century Club and counting! Karges also shares memories of his time with the band Sugar Ray.
2020-12-2445 minThe Student Manager#48 Cal Poly‘s Basketball Coach John SmithDownload and listen to Cal Poly’s men’s basketball coach John Smith talk about the challenge of Covid during this basketball season and why Cal Poly is a 40 year degree and not a 4 year degree.
2020-12-1927 minThe Student Manager#47 - Is TCU really Newport Beach in Dallas?Download and listen to Mater Dei 18’ Cole McFetters discuss how he balances academics and social life at Texas Christian University.
2020-12-1244 minThe Student Manager#46 - Notre Dame students Jack Hanle and Bridgit DoyleSo-Cal finds love in the Midwest. Download and listen to Notre Dame 16’ graduates Jack Hanle (Mater Dei 12’) and Bridgit Doyle. This episode discusses how they got to South Bend, four years at Notre Dame and how they met and the iconic proposal on the football field.
2020-12-051h 03The Student Manager#45 - University of Washington students find love at Husky StadiumDownload and listen to current U-Dub students Trevor Garrood and Taylor McGee. This episode captures the entire student life on the campus of University of Washington in Seattle.
2020-11-2842 minThe Student Manager#44 - Is community college the right decision during Covid?Download and listen to Mater Dei 20’ graduate Gabe Vigland. Find out the impact of Covid and how this Monarch has a plan attending Orange Coast College.
2020-10-2439 minThe Student Manager#43 - Two Buckeyes discussing the impact of CovidDownload and listen to past guests Jake Bays and Blake Ludes. Find out how Covid interrupted their freshman year at the Ohio State and the impact it has during their second year in Columbus.
2020-10-1031 minThe Student Manager#42 - Mia Matsunami sharing how Covid impacted her at Notre DameDownload and listen to past guest Mia Matsunami. Find out how Covid interrupted her freshman year at Notre Dame and the impact it has during her second year in South Bend.
2020-09-2624 minThe Student Manager#41 -University of Washington Admission Counselor Joseph FrancoDownload and listen University of Washington’s Admission Counselor Joseph Franco. Listen to his advice on how to navigate through the admission process during Covid-19.
2020-09-1248 minThe Student Manager#40 - Big, Bad, Bold Predictions (Episode #2)Michael Fong's Big, Bad, Bold Predictions for the 2020 Collegiate School year...
2020-08-0810 minThe Student Manager#39 -Orange Coast College Director of Admission Efren GalvanDownload and listen to Director of Admission Efren Galvan who is the Director of Admissions at Orange Coast Community College in Costa Mesa. During this global pandemic, find out how this elite community college is helping parents and students financially and guarantees a transfer to the UC system.
2020-06-0644 minThe Student Manager#38 - Melissa Hanle has gone through three college search and admission processesDownload and listen to a former Mater Dei parent who has been through the college search and admission process three times. Find out her advice and recommendations on her experience with Notre Dame, Tulane and Boston College.
2020-05-2307 minThe Student Manager#37 - Tommy Hanle shares his experience at Boston CollegeDownload and listen to Mater Dei 18’ Tommy Hanle. Tommy discusses what he loves about Boston College University. Find out how this college sophomore got into BC and how he adapted to the transition from high school.
2020-05-0938 minThe Student Manager#36 - Sean Flanagan, Delbarton School‘s College CounselorDownload and listen to Delbarton School’s College Counselor of 14 years, Sean Flanagan, discuss the impact of Covid-19 to high school students, as well as, higher education. Also, he gives tips on how his graduates get into Notre Dame, Georgetown, Boston College and Villanova.
2020-05-0251 minThe Student Manager#35 - Big, Bad Bold Predictions (Episode #1)Big, Bad Bold Predictions - cold, hard, brutal facts with Covid19 - Coronavirus.
2020-04-1110 minThe Student Manager#34 - COVID-19 Coronavirus Impact To College DecisionsThis is episode features facts and detailed information on colleges and the impact it’s having to the high school Class of 20’. Listen to some tips on how to pick a college during the coronavirus.
2020-04-0429 minThe Student Manager#33 - March SadnessDownload and listen to Episode #33 “March Sadness”. This is a special podcast that features ESPN college basketball analyst and my former coach Seth Greenberg, Cal Poly’s basketball coach John Smith, UC Irvine’s basketball coach Russ Turner, LBSU’s athletic director Andy Fee and long time basketball writer and scout Frank Burlison. Listen to their perspective on Covid-19 Coronavirus and how it impacted the NCAA basketball tournament and the cancellation of NCAA spring sports.
2020-03-281h 26The Student Manager#32 - Not Sweet SpringDownload and listen to Episode #32 “March Sadness” – The NOT SWEET SPRING. This is a special podcast that features Long Beach women’s volleyball coaching duo Joy McKenzie Fuerbringer and Matt Fuerbringer, Concordia volleyball student-athletes Jordan Hoppe and Avery Keathley and LBSU’s softball coach Kim Sowder. Listen to their perspective on the NCAA canceling spring sports due to Covid-19 Coronavirus and the impact to the programs and their college experience.
2020-03-2152 minThe Student Manager#31 - Gina Wright, Seton Hall‘s Admission CounselorDownload and listen to Seton Hall's Admission Counselor discuss being a Pirate
2020-03-1345 minThe Student Manager#30 - Syracuse's Office of Admissions Director Camille CritesThis episode features Syracuse Associate Director, Office of Admissions in Southern California. Listen to how 200 high students from last year decided to leave Southern California and experience first year in college in Syracuse, New York.
2020-03-0637 minThe Student Manager#29 - Bryn Rasner sharing her experience at Iowa StateThis episode features a former high school student from the Windy City adventuring into Ames, Iowa on the campus of Iowa State. Listen to Bryn’s first year experience away from home.
2020-02-2842 minThe Student Manager#28 - Wash University student Liam MulkerinThis episode features Servite High School 17’ alum Liam Mulkerin. Listen to how this freshman didn’t get accepted to his top schools, however, definitely found the right choice at Washington University in St. Louis.
2020-02-2135 minThe Student Manager#27 - Marquette University student Alden HodgdonThis episode features Mater Dei 17’ alum Alden Hodgdon and his passion for Milwaukee. Listen to why this college sophomore almost left Marquette University, but now is thriving as a Golden Eagle!
2020-02-1442 minThe Student ManagerSpecial Episode #1 - Sean BoultonThis episode features Newport Harbor High School Principal Sean Boulton. Listen to the Sailor’s leader discuss his thoughts on today’s college search and admission process.
2020-02-0755 minThe Student Manager#26 - Ursini Brothers talking Auburn and Oregon StateThis episode features Mater Dei 17’ alum twin brothers Angelo and Nick Ursini. Listen to how the brothers separated and chose their own path. Angelo to Oregon State University and Nick to Auburn University.
2020-01-3149 minThe Student Manager#25 - Santa Clara University graduate Michaela BauccioThis episode features Mater Dei High School 15’ alum and recent Santa Clara University 19’ graduate Michaela Bauccio. Listen to this Bronco share her four year college experience and now is working in the real world.
2020-01-2436 minThe Student Manager#24 - Penn U student Josh CheadleThis episode features Sage Hill High School 19’ alum Josh Cheadle and his early experience as a Quaker. Listen to how Penn wasn’t his #1 choice, however, spurned Harvard and ended up in Philly.
2020-01-1740 minThe Student Manager#23 - Towson State student Colin ConroyThis episode features Servite High School 15’ alum Colin Conroy and his road to Towson University. Listen to how he disliked his first college choice and came back home to attend Irvine Valley College before landing a scholarship to play D1 baseball.
2020-01-1043 minThe Student Manager#22 - University of Georgia student Kaela WhalenThis episode features Newport Harbor High School 18’ alum Kaela Whalen and her passion for Athens, Georgia. Listen to why this college sophomore is loves being a DAWG!
2020-01-0442 minThe Student Manager#21 - Northeastern student Jack MeierThis episode features Mater Dei 15’ alum Jack Meier and his Co-Op experience with Northeastern University. Listen to how this college senior has applied class lab into real work skills and experience.
2019-12-2739 minThe Student Manager#20 - Ohio State students Jake Bays & Blake LudesEpisode #20 - Why C-Bus? This episode features former Mater Dei 19’ Jake Bays and Newport Harbor 19’ Blake Ludes. Listen to this energetic duo share their first four months in Columbus at The Ohio State University.
2019-12-2144 minThe Student Manager#19 - Concordia student Nick EllersickMichael sits down with The Student Manager of the Concordia Basketball team, Nick Ellersick, to talk all things Student Manager. Concordia is a private Christian University in Irvine, Ca.
2019-11-2929 minThe Student Manager#18 - Emma Fowler bails on Baylor and arrives at Chapman University#18 “BAIL” her out of WACO! This episode features former Mater Dei 16’ Emma Fowler and why her experience at Baylor University in Waco, Texas wasn’t for her and how she found happiness at Chapman University and on schedule to graduate this spring.
2019-11-2245 minThe Student Manager#17 - OCSA counselor Kara McCannThis episode features Orange County School Arts counselor Kara McCann. Listen to this high school counselor’s perspective on students and their college search and admission process.
2019-11-1535 minThe Student Manager#16 - Leila Marshall shares why she attended a community college#16 This episode features Mater Dei graduate Leila Marshall. Listen to this former 4.3 GPA and 1370 SAT (31 ACT) AP/Honors share her story on why she decided to attend Irvine Valley College.
2019-11-0839 minThe Student Manager#15 - Laura Demko of Laura Demko Tutoring#15 This episode features Laura Demko of Laura Demko Tutoring. Listen to how this former high school math teacher helps students earn the scores they need to gain entrance to their desired college/university.
2019-10-2533 minThe Student Manager#14 - Geri Frazier (part 2) of Frazier College Admissions CounselingThis episode features Geri Frazier of Frazier College Admissions Counseling. Listen to Part II of a II part series on Geri’s experiences and the advice she gives to students and parents.
2019-10-1847 minThe Student Manager#13 - Geri Frazier (part 1) of Frazier College Admissions CounselingThis episode features Geri Frazier of Frazier College Admissions Counseling. Listen to Part I of a II part series on Geri’s experiences and the advice she gives to students and parents.
2019-10-1538 minThe Student Manager#12 - Margaret Llamas, career counselor in a LA high school districtThis episode features Margaret Llamas who is an outside college and career counselor for a high school district in Los Angeles County. Marge is honest and speaks the truth about what is happening in today’s college research and admission process. You don’t want to miss this episode!
2019-10-0450 minThe Student Manager#11 - Santa Clara University student Joe BrownThis episode features Mater Dei 17’ alum Joe Brown. Listen to the story on how Joe made the decision to attend the campus of Santa Clara University. He will share his Santa Clara experience and how he made the transition from volleyball to rowing for the Broncos.
2019-09-2753 minThe Student Manager#10 - Cal Poly Student Chris CornellThis episode features Mater Dei 18’ alum Chris Cornell. Listen to the story on how he discovered a hidden gem in the Central Coast of California. He will share his first year experience on Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and how he is excited to get back and have a stellar sophomore year.
2019-09-2051 minThe Student Manager#9 - Cal's Emma and Tara RadanThis episode features the Radan twin sisters who recently graduated from Cal-Berkeley. Listen to the story on how the twin athletes got into Vanderbilt University before transferring back to the west coast.
2019-09-071h 04The Student Manager#8 - University of Colorado student Claire WadmanThis episode features guest Claire Wadman who recently graduated Newport Harbor High School with a 4.6 GPA and 33 ACT and didn’t get in to her #1 choice! Listen to what she did and advise she gives to parents and students if she had to do it all over again.
2019-08-2846 minThe Student Manager#7 - Notre Dame student Mia MatsunamiThis episode features recent Newport Harbor HS graduate discussing the road to South Bend to become a Fighting Irish!
2019-08-1753 minThe Student Manager#6 - Mater Dei senior Tess MeierDownload and listen to Mater Dei student Tess Meier talk about exploring college options in high school
2019-08-1025 minThe Student Manager#5 - Katie Meier, “Don’t believe the hype...Bama ain’t all dat!”“Don’t believe the hype...Bama ain’t all dat!”
This episode features guest Katie Meier who recently attended University of Alabama for one semester before transferring back home. You will get an in-depth perspective of why a So-Cal girl didn’t fit in the South and how she is on track to finish community college and transfer to a university of the UC system.
2019-08-0338 minThe Student Manager#4 - Betsy Brown, From Duck to FrogThis episode features guest Betsy Brown who has an amazing college experience to share. As Betsy says, “Who cares what people think.” Listen to her story from the University of Oregon, back to home and community college, to where she is today at Texas Christian University. She gives a great perspective on being a Duck and Horn Frog!
2019-07-2539 minThe Student Manager#3 - Marcella McFadden, Chief of Communications with Monterey Peninsula Unified School DistrictThis episode features guest Marcella McFadden who is the Chief of Communications with the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. You will get an in-depth perspective from several of the California Collegiate Athletic Association universities, as well as, non-brand universities in California. Marcella shares interesting insight from a parent who recently has experienced the process with both her boys, Ryan and Jack.
2019-07-1938 minThe Student Manager#2 - Failing To Prepare Is Preparing To FailThis episode communicates how important preparation is during the college research and admission process. “Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail” is one of my all-time favorite quotes by the former John Wooden, who won 10 National Championships with the UCLA men’s basketball team.
2019-07-1530 minThe Student Manager#1 - WIFM & Ready, Aim, Fire!This episode communicates why you should listen to a former D1 college basketball student manager. It’s the 30,000 feet high level version on the college search and admission process
2019-07-0229 min