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Another Season in the BooksMarena WhittleWhat a lovely couple of chats with Basketball Spokeswoman and one of Australia's finest, Marena Whittle. A diamond in the rough, she's truly one of a kind. A contagious personality, Marena lives life with gusto, on and off the court. You can find her on the 3x3 circuit, playing in Europe or currently playing in Hungary. From Melbourne, went to college at North Dakota State University and continues to travel the world while figuring out how to pursue a degree in Law. All my respects.
2024-12-051h 21Another Season in the BooksJolene AndersonJust a small town girl from Port Wing, Wisconsin, doing her thing out on the court, getting paid for something she doesn't even view as a job, and she's been doing it for 16 years! Humble, genuine, funny, Jolene Anderson is a great basketball player, person and student. I had a great time getting to know one of my former Big Ten rivals and learning about her hobbies and interests, for example, Champ, her Toy Poodle.
2024-02-191h 10Another Season in the BooksLeonie FiebichA German great, Leonie is young and accomplished. She's a star on the German National team and there's no doubt in my mind we'll be seeing much more of Leo in the near future, possibly in Paris at the Summer Olympics and maybe even in New York with the Liberty. Leo has a great attitude, a competitors mentality and a soft spot for coffee and German chocolate.
2024-01-2449 minAnother Season in the BooksRachel HowardRachel is a 7 year pro out of the University of San Fransisco. What's the secret sauce to her success? Easy, professionalism, hard work and R.E.S.P.E.C.T. In a relaxed and genuine conversation, Rachel shares a little bit about her journey on and off the court, her family, her love for music, croquetas and her home State of California. Enjoy!
2023-12-0441 minAnother Season in the BooksMaría Asurmendi VillaverdeDe Pamplona y siempre lo será pero durante los últimos 20 años María ha vivido en unos cuantos lugares gracias al baloncesto profesional. Sigue jugando pero este año se encuentra en su ciudad natal, jugando y siendo protagonista en su nuevo proyecto, Play Your Best. Ha aprovechado maravillosamente su tiempo como deportista, jugando y estudiando, formándose en el ámbito deportivo. Una de las bases más veteranas de las ligas Españolas, ¡vaya carrera!
2023-10-0542 minAnother Season in the BooksArmantina Santiago AizpuruUna gozada de conversación con Armantina Santiago Aizpuro. Inteligente, sabia y sobre todo, con un sentido de humor espléndido. Nacida en los 60, abogada y jugadora profesional de basket en los 80, viajera del mundo, amante de las películas de Almodóvar, amiga de muchos y muchas, una trailblazer if I ever saw one. A disfrutar de las historias de Manti, que tiene unas cuantas.
2023-07-171h 21Another Season in the BooksJaycee CarrollIn Madrid, Spain Jaycee Carroll is well known and loved by many. 10 years playing for Real Madrid, ten years being one of the best 3pt shooters in the league and in Europe. He led the ACB (Spain's top Men's league) in scoring for two straight seasons, 2009-2011, he was named the best foreign player by Gigantes magazine, he won the 3pt contest twice and a long etcetera. His journey to the top is like no other. 40 ppg as a senior in high school and no scholarship offers? 17 years later and he's a 2 time Euroleague Champ with one of the bes...2023-06-2444 minAnother Season in the BooksJota CuspineraHow many Euro League caliber basketball coaches have degrees in agricultural engineering, have created their own scouting software, play the guitar and the drums, write and sing songs in their second language and have homes full of books on psychology, science and physics? Jota Cuspinera is a unique individual with many passions and talents, however, it's basketball that puts food on his table. Over three decades of coaching experience and he continues striving for growth and new opportunities. Jota Cuspinera, get to know him.
2023-05-071h 00Another Season in the BooksNadia FingallNadia Fingall says she wasn't the most coordinated kid growing up. She says she was a chunky chunk. She says she started playing basketball for the friends. Well, she's come a long way since those early days, so far actually that she's now a Stanford Student Athlete Alum and a current professional athlete. She's a one of a kind type of person and I have no doubts you'll enjoy listening to her speak. Enjoy!
2023-05-011h 00Another Season in the BooksErica McCallShe's a post player through and through even though her dad did try to get her to extend her game like her big sister, DeWanna Bonner. Erica is a beast on the boards and in life. She's a graduate of Stanford University, has played for 4 different WNBA teams and this year is playing EuroLeague with Perfumerias Avenida in Salamanca, Spain. Oh, and did I mention she also has her own podcast? Check it out at, Bird's Eye View.
2022-10-1254 minAnother Season in the BooksTinara MoorePerhaps she was a late bloomer, but bloom she did. From suffering through AAU practices and sticking with it because her mom and coaches pleaded her to do so, to receiving a college scholarship, breaking records, being invited to a WNBA training camp and going pro overseas. Tinara Moore has faced challenges she never imagined for herself, but in doing so she has been able to lead a life she loves. Mental and physical care, eating clean, reading and nourishing the soul, Tinara makes use of her down time. Check out her blog, "The Layer Below" via Substack, find the...2022-07-091h 17Another Season in the BooksKarlie Anne SamuelsonShe was never drafted into the WNBA but continued to play overseas and for the Great Britain National team. Her skills improved and perhaps most importantly, her confidence. When the LA Sparks came a calling, Karlie was ready. She's played in NCAA Final Fours with Stanford, EuroLeague with Spanish club Perfumerias Avenida, and shared locker rooms with Diana Taurasi, Skylar Diggns and Candice Parker; and not only that, she works a full time job off the court as well. ¡OLE! As they say in Spain.
2022-06-231h 08Another Season in the BooksMariona Ortiz VivesDestacaba de pequeña y se fue de casa aún siendo bastante joven. Aprendizaje, madurez, presión, son solo unas de las muchas cosas que Mariona Ortiz Vives tuve que gestionar estando sola y lejos de casa, pero gracias a aquellas experiencias ha podido crecer y vivir momentos muy bonitos también. Aquí hablamos de todo un poco, incluyendo su programa preferida de pequeña, Shin Chan.
2022-06-071h 01Another Season in the BooksTanaya AtkinsonTanaya grew up in New Haven, CT, playing basketball outside with her brothers, but it wasn't until she was 12 years old when she tried out for an actual team. She made the squad and the rest is history. Many awards and accolades later she's just wrapped up year #4 as a professional athlete overseas, having lived experiences in Australia and Spain. She's humble, hungry and in constant evolution.
2022-05-271h 06Another Season in the BooksAbbie WolfShe's from the Wolf Pack, and it shows in her views on life, her self confidence and her thirst to explore, investigate and make new connections. Northwestern University was lucky to have her and it sounds like she was lucky to have them. She's got that growth mindset. The world is your oyster, Abbie Wolf (even though you prefer lobster)! An attitude of gratitude, that's how she roles. Enjoy the show.
2022-04-211h 18Another Season in the BooksLeslie KnightPodcast host, Leslie Knight, is interviewed by former teammate and long time friend, Ana McCusker Fernandez. Leslie played basketball at Hopkins High School in Minnesota. Her senior year was highlighted by a State Tournament Championship win and being crowned Miss. Basketball of Minnesota. She went off to college at the University of Minnesota where she played a total of 35 (or so) minutes during her first two seasons combined. Fast forward from college graduation (2008) to now as she wraps up her professional career overseas.
2022-04-041h 49Another Season in the BooksLauren CoxFrom Flower Mound, Texas and being a multi-sport athlete as a young girl to winning National Championships as a Baylor Bear and going Pro, Lauren Cox talks about the nuances of her journey as an athlete, world traveler and Type 1 Diabetic. Fun, surprising and educational, get to know this humble, hungry, turn around J post player with the long, golden locks.
2022-03-171h 08Another Season in the BooksJohnny DeeAfter accepting a walk-on role at San Diego, Johnny Dee unexpectedly found out he'd be receiving a full ride scholarship. His desire to improve and his lethal 3pt shot earned him a spot on the starting lineup, staring every game but one (due to senior night) his freshman season. After graduation he took his career overseas and has been playing professionally ever since, except for a little stint as a substitute teacher, but we'll get into that later. Enjoy!
2022-03-0956 minAnother Season in the BooksVionise Pierre-LouisFirst generation American, Vionise Pierre-Louis makes her way through life, leading with love, compassion and an insatiable desire to learn, grow and to share all of her newly gained knowledge with those around her, specifically, her family. From a young age Vivi loved books, and then basketball was added into the mix, taking her places and giving her the opportunity to change the course of her life.
2022-02-151h 24Another Season in the BooksVicente Ramos¿Como era lo de ser deportista de baloncesto en los años 60 y 70 en Madrid? Vicente Ramos, quien fue votado el mejor base europeo en 1970 te va a contar bastantes curiosidades sobre su carrera como deportista y su carrera académico. Un tipo muy interesante, capaz de hacer un poco de todo y a sus 75 años sigue siendo activo, dedicando su vida a la humanidad. Un 10 de ser humano, ¡y que bien habla!
2022-01-311h 21Another Season in the BooksArantxa NovoMuchos años jugando como profesional de baloncesto en España, una base que era capaz de hacer mucho de todo. La jugadora Gallega tuvo su primer hijo hace 5 años, volvió a jugar un par de años más y ahora se está preparando para oposiciones. Una crack y una persona fantástica. Vaya capacidad de compaginarlo todo.
2022-01-1355 minAnother Season in the BooksErika ValekFrom Colombia to Texas to Purdue University and then on to WNBA training camps and Europe, Erika Valek has lead a colorful life for almost forty years. Erika talks about the ups and downs of her athletic as well as academic journeys, how she overcame obstacles, both mental and physical and what she's up to now. I love this story and am positive you will, too.
2021-12-311h 33Another Season in the BooksItsaso Conde DuranDesde Vitoria y el País Vasco Itsaso (Mar) Conde viene a Madrid a jugar en su tercer año como deportista profesional en la máxima categoría de baloncesto femenino, la Liga Femenina Endesa. Juega, estudia para ser profesora y es aficionada de su air fryer, donde dice que las alitas son la mejor receta.
2021-12-0848 minAnother Season in the BooksKaterina SotiriouKate has been playing basketball for her country since 2003. Now, at the age of 37 she's entering her third straight season as captain of the Greek national team. For almost 20 years Kate has been juggling her life as a basketball player, a student, a daughter, a granddaughter, a sister and a friend. The road hasn't been easy but she has learned an immense amount about herself, she's traveled to numerous countries, made friends from all around the world and graduated from college. Here's a bit of wisdom and a few laughs from the ever young, Katerina aka "Soto".
2021-11-011h 12Another Season in the BooksLaura QuevedoUna jovencita no tan joven. A sus 25 años Laura Quevedo ya ha probado lo que es jugar y estudiar en los EEUU, ha ganado una medalla Olímpica en Rio, ha jugado en 7 equipos diferentes de la Liga Femenina Endesa y anoche metió 28 puntos contra ASVEL en el primer partido de EuroCup el la historia del club Movistar Estudiantes. Y lo que le queda. Maja, humilde, trabajadora, sincera, da gusto escucharla.
2021-10-1454 minAnother Season in the BooksKayla McCoyThe roller coaster ride hasn't stopped for Kayla McCoy and she's been on it since the 9th grade. A survivor of three ACL tears and an achilles rupture, Kayla continues to pursue her dreams. She's a Duke graduate, former Houston Dash player, current professional soccer player for the Rangers in Scotland, member of Jamaica's National team and currently enrolled in an online masters program. She's a glass half full type of person and it was a pleasure listening to her story.
2021-09-271h 05Another Season in the BooksHernán ”Pancho” JasenDesde Argentina a España, el joven Pancho llenó su maleta con ganas, aspiraciones, un deseo incansable y lo más importante, un par de botes de dulce de leche. Pancho nos habla de su juventud, sus momentos de adaptación, las lecturas que aprendió con la selección de Argentina, la famosa patada, sus rizos ondulados y sobre como conseguir buena química en un equipo (hay que quitar los trajes). Una leyenda en el ACB y en el Movistar Estudiantes, una conversación entretenida, espero que os guste.
2021-09-201h 02Another Season in the BooksAngie BjorklundIn today's world it can be hard to find people who are not only humble but who are active listeners and willing to give of their time. Angie Bjorklund checked off all three boxes. The University of Tennessee and a little ole coach by the name of Pat Summitt offered Angie a scholarship when she was in the 9th grade. Angie started 30 out of 38 games as a freshman, was part of a National Championship team, went on to play professionally (WNBA, Israel, France, Italy, Spain), got her masters, worked as a DOBO and continues to play professionally. She asked me qu...2021-04-251h 33Another Season in the BooksNatalia Rodriguez DominguezDesde las Islas Canarias a Ferrol, los últimos 4 años para Natalia Rodriguez le han servido de mucho, dentro y fuera de las canchas de baloncesto. De hecho, hace tan solo dos semanas la media Gallega estaba metiendo 4 de 5 en triples para ayudar a su gran equipo, Baxi Ferrol, a subir desde la Liga Femenina 2 a la Liga Femenina Endesa. Además, Natalia está a punto de graduarse en podología y tiene toda una vida por delante para seguir creciendo dentro y fuera de las pistas. Si quieres saber más de como le fue en la Fase puedes ir...2021-04-2031 minAnother Season in the BooksBatouly CamaraCoach used to say to us, "How you do one thing is how you do everything." And that's how Batouly Camara has been living her life ever since, paying attention to detail and putting her best foot forward in all aspects of her life. Day after day she is conscientiously becoming the person she wants to be and after just 24 years on this earth she has started her own foundation in W.A.K.E (Women and Kids Empowerment), written a children's book, given a TedX talk, been an honorary Espy award winner and selected to be on Forbes 30 un...2021-04-0251 minAnother Season in the BooksMarina LizarazuUna conversación divertida, genuina e interesante. Marina Lizarazu nos cuenta como han sido sus caminos académicos y deportivos, en España y en los EEUU. Entre risas y profundidades hablamos de todo un poco; como las dificultades de estar lejos de casa en un ambiente no tan acogedor, los kilitos de más que se suele ganar estando en USA, el gran cambio a Iona College, lo feliz que puede estar una cuando encaja bien en un lugar y entre otras tantas cosas (la humildad, la psicología, sus carreras etc) Con mucha cercanía y poca timidez...2021-03-241h 05Another Season in the BooksAmy OkonkwoToday's episode is with Rancho Cucamonga native, Amy Okonkwo. We cover the whole gamut of topics, three of which stand out in my mind. 1.) What's the college transfer process like and what was important to you the second time around. 2.) The process of getting a work visa to play overseas and 3.) The importance of finding joy while playing and living in a different country, far away from friends and family. Amy keeps it real, opens her heart and shares where her athletic and academic journeys have taken her. From being the rambunctious child in her youth to getting college paid...2021-03-111h 15Another Season in the BooksAitor (ShooB) ZubizarretaEsta semana tenemos a un invitado que pasó cuatro años estudiando y jugando en los EEUU donde comía muchas hamburguesas de pavo e iba a ver a Victor Claver y los Portland Trailblazers. Aitor Zubizarreta lleva una vida entera sumergido en el mundo de basket, pero siempre ha estado compaginando su pasión por el deporte con los estudios y su interés en el diseño gráfico. ShooB nos cuenta un poco de todo, y lo que está claro es que con solo 25 años el base de Azpetia desprende muchísima madurez que sin duda le ha ay...2021-03-0253 minAnother Season in the BooksAdaora ElonuNCAA Champion, Spanish League Champion, Copa de la Reina Champion, MVP of various games and tournaments, future Olympian and more than likely future PHd. candidate and Doctor. Adaora Elonu has a decorated past but she doesn't dwell too much about what she's done, she's more concerned about what she can do in the present and how that will help her in the future. Humble, focused, centered, grounded, positive, calm, consistent, shall I go on? AD is a professional on and off the court, giving her all academically and athletically. Her quiet confidence is captivating and motivating. Listen in!
2021-02-211h 02Another Season in the BooksBrittany Brown Follow UpA few follow up questions for last week's guest. What advice does Brittany have for future professional athletes who want to play overseas? What kind of mentality will help you to be successful? How will you stay fit? How might you get an agent? Where can you go to get noticed? Who should you look to for advice? Brittany shares just a little bit more with all of us on what she thinks it takes to succeed overseas.
2021-02-1510 minAnother Season in the BooksBrittany BrownShe's an older sister, daughter, granddaughter, teammate, friend, world traveler, peanut butter lover and basketball aficionada. Brittany Brown says she started taking basketball seriously when she was just six years old, and I believe her. As a little girl she was already attending basketball camps provided by Florida and Florida State, the beginning of what would be some long lasting friendships. Fast forward 15 years or so and Miss. Brown is strutting across the stage at Florida State on graduation day. She had a glimpse at the WNBA and is now in her 4th year as a professional playing overseas. Full...2021-02-071h 09Another Season in the BooksIrene GariDesde Oliva a Barcelona a Texas a Georgia a Madrid a Valencia y ahora a Ferrol, Irene Gari ha viajado, jugado, vivido y estudiado en muchos lugares. Desde pequeña lo tenía claro, ella quería ver el mundo, tener nuevas experiencias y disfrutar de gran oportunidades que le ayudaría a crecer y a aprender. Abierta, inteligente, honesta, trabajadora, son solo unas de las palabras que usaría para describir a Irene. Y lo que más me gusto de nuestra conversación fue aprender de su experiencia con su psicóloga y lo que esta aprendiendo sobre si mi...2021-01-211h 02Another Season in the BooksEdwin JacksonHe wishes he would have been eight inches taller, however, at six foot two and a half he's not considered short at least not in the "normal" world, but as a professional basketball player he's definitely not tall. The bottom line though is that Edwin Jackson made the most out of what he was given. Hard work and an "I won't take no for an answer" mentality have brought this charismatic and genuine athlete to where he is today with more than a decade of professional experience, multiple medals, championships, friendships and a look around the world, not too sh...2021-01-111h 05Another Season in the BooksChema MartinezNo viene de una familia de deportistas, pero por alguna razón este atleta se ha enamorado de las pistas, el asfalto, los desiertos y cualquier otro sitio donde se puede echar una carrera, la jungla también y tampoco dejamos fuera Antártida. Chema Martinez ganó su primera carrera con tan solo once años y desde entonces su pasión por correr ha ido creciendo. Con 49 anitos, Chema sigue entrenando, preparándose para una carrera ultra que le llevará a California y Death Valley. Además de preparar carreras de 200+km, Chema es padre de tres hijos, escritor de...2021-01-0150 minAnother Season in the BooksPaula Justel AldehuelaCon dieciocho años estaba jugando en la Liga Femenina Dos para Alcobendas y a la vez echaba una mano al equipo de Rivas, que en aquel época jugaban en la primera division. Paula Justel compartía pista con jugadoras como Amaya Valdemoro, Elisa Aguilar, Laura Nichols, Anna Cruz y Americanas que venían del WNBA. Vaya año de aprendizaje para la niña. Después, pasó por Léganes, Estudiantes volvió a Alcobendas y esta temporada de 2020-2021 la hemos pillado en Francia. Unos diez años lleva jugando como profesional pero hay que decir que también es Periodista...2020-12-2741 minAnother Season in the BooksNia CoffeyShe says she didn't start taking basketball seriously until her sophomore year of college, however, I'd argue she was taking it pretty seriously when she was doing baseline to baseline lunges with her dad and siblings while still in elementary school. Nia Coffey comes from an exceptional gene pool. Her father played in the NBA, mom ran track, her brother just got drafted and both Nia and her sister received college basketball scholarships. When she herself was drafted in 2017, however, those genes weren't necessarily her ticket to success. There were bigger, faster, stronger women in the WNBA and now Nia...2020-12-031h 02Another Season in the BooksAriadna PujolLa Barcelonesa no lo tenía muy claro, si irse a los EEUU para estudiar y jugar o si quedarse en casa e intentar a hacer lo mismo. Al final sus padres le convencieron para que abriera sus alas y echáse a volar, y así llegó a la Universidad de South Florida. Ariadna aprendió mucho aquel primer año, maduró y empezó a sentirse más cómoda. Al final de sus cuatro años había asistido y participado en tres torneos del NCAA y una del WNIT, tenía su carrera hecha y estaba de vuelta a reunirse con l...2020-11-2449 minAnother Season in the BooksJohn RobersonBasketball has been a focal point in John Roberson's life for years, ever since the tender age of three when he would watch with curious eyes as his dad played at the park. He grew up watching guys like Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant and then he himself became a highly sought after college prospect, so much so that legendary coach Bobby Knight would take interest. After a home visit from Coach Knight, John had made up his mind, Texas Tech it was. A Journalism degree in hand, John started his overseas career after graduation, finding himself playing in far...2020-11-1638 minAnother Season in the BooksArica CarterShe grew up in Long Beach, California and started out by spending time on the golf course with her Grandfather. Around eight years old, however, her cousins introduced her to basketball and ever since then it's been non-stop ball. Arica Carter is big on family, but her desire to compete at the very highest level encouraged her to take a leap of faith when she accepted a college scholarship to play at Louisville, a short thirty-one hour drive from home. Five years at Louisville, AC grew and matured into a consistent, classy, responsible student-athlete. At the end of her 5th y...2020-11-0853 minAnother Season in the BooksSergio OlmosEmpezó a jugar al baloncesto con 14 años y después de tan solo cuatro años de experiencia se veía volando a los EEUU para probar en la Universidad de Temple en Philadelphia. Sergio Olmos lleva muchos años buscándose las habichuelas él solo. Con un nivel de inglés más bien básico, hizo la carrera de Mates. Volvió a España a seguir jugando de manera profesional y decidió matricularse en otra carrera de una Universidad Británica. Después de otros cuatro años estudiando y jugando, se apuntó a un master, y hasta ahora, Sergio...2020-11-0352 minAnother Season in the BooksAtonye NyingifaAs a young girl she used to sit in the living room with her dad, watching Kobe, Shaq and the rest of Lakers, little did she know that she too would be a professional basketball player some day. Atonye Nyingifa tried many different sports growing up but basketball was the one that stuck. She accepted a college scholarship to play at UCLA, received her undergrad and masters degree before saying yes to her first professional gig in Thailand. She's since played in Israel, Spain and Africa, the next big stop being Japan and the 2021 Olympic games. Academics and athletics, Ato...2020-10-2746 minAnother Season in the BooksClaudia Calvelo AmeijeirasDesde La Coruña, el deporte ha llevado a esta deportista a muchos sitios de España, como Lugo, Burgos, Rivas, Logroño, Gijón, Granada, Estepona y un año fuera en Alemania. Cambiando tanto de sitio uno podría pensar que hacer la carrera de enfermería resultaría imposible, pero no es así. Claudia Calvelo Ameijeiras se organizó bien, se esforzó mucho y tras seis años y medio de estudios ya pudo ejecutar como enfermera. De hecho, estuvo trabajando este verano del 2020 y merece mucha la pena escuchar su historia. Vaya deportista, capaz de hacerlo todo y con toda...2020-10-2146 minAnother Season in the BooksAlejandro Reyes AbadSu padre jugó muchos años en el ACB, sus hermanos menores juegan y como no, él también. Álex Reyes tiene baloncesto en su sangre y como detalle, mide dos metros. Una buena receta para llegar lejos en el mundo de las canchas, quizás, pero otras cosas que tiene Álex son una cabeza bien amueblada y la determinación de seguir trabajando. En mi opinión, el actitud de uno mismo puede ser más valioso que la genética. Los que llegan lejos en sus disciplinas suelen ser los que son capaces de aguantar las tormentas, se levantan cad...2020-10-1249 minAnother Season in the BooksPaula EstebasLa deportista de hoy juega muy bien al baloncesto, pero es que también es capaz de tocar canciones de Verdi y Mozart en su violín, y si tienes una pregunta sobre una equación de mates no tienes más que preguntarle y sabrá como ayudarte. Paula Estebas lleva más de 20 años compaginando sus tres amores, la música, el baloncesto y las matemáticas. Saliendo de casa con tres bolsas distintas y el taper para comer al medio día, la mujer ha podido con todo. Seguramente no fue un camino de rosas, pero organizándose...2020-10-0550 minAnother Season in the BooksIda AnderssonYoung, determined and ready to do whatever it took in order to accomplish her goals. Ida Andersson was in her senior year of high school and needed to increase her SAT score. All of the testing centers in Sweden were full so she booked a flight to Poland, took the test in an old gymnasium and got back on the plane, all by herself. She succeeded in raising her test score which allowed her to accept a Division I college scholarship. She spent four years in the U.S., experienced two different universities, graduated with a degree in Psychology and...2020-09-301h 06Another Season in the BooksJana RamanThe first sports experience she can remember is accompanying her dad at the track to watch the horses. It wouldn't be long, however, until she was dribbling, catching and trying to shoot a basketball. From the land of chocolate, waffles, fries and beer, Jana Raman speaks Flemish, French, English and is now improving her Spanish. She plays for Belgium's national team and helped them qualify--for the first time in history-- for the Olympics back in February of 2020. Hopefully they'll actually be able to participate in the summer of 2021. Jana has worked hard to combine academics and athletics. She's a licens...2020-09-2255 minAnother Season in the BooksLuiana LivuloWalking down the street in her hometown of Lisbon, Portugal, Luiana was recruited to come on over and try her luck on the basketball court. She was only 11 years old at the time and probably hadn't reached the beautiful 6'3 she is today, but whoever that coach was saw potential. Lu's knack for basketball took off running and it wasn't long before she was suiting up with the different age categories of Portugal's National Team. Basketball ended up taking Lu to the United States, Germany, Spain and the UK. She received her undergrad from UCLA and recently finished a Mast...2020-09-1453 minAnother Season in the BooksJanel McCarvilleShe grew up on a farm, country style in the midwest, Custer, Wisconsin to be exact. She didn't start playing basketball until the 6th grade which was fairly late even for the early 90s. Her passion for the game of basketball, her touch around the rim, her pin point passes and her feet--especially her feet--have taken her around the world (Spain, Slovakia, Russia, Turkey, Poland, China, Italy and Sweden) as a professional basketball player. WNBA Champion, Janel McCarville commands respect in the paint. Sneaky passes, put backs, rebounds, screens and beautiful post play, Janel does it all and she doe...2020-09-071h 47Another Season in the BooksCarmen GrandeLa deportista de Tres Cantos se fue a jugar al Movistar Estudiantes con 14 años y ahí es cuando cambió el chip. Ella misma decidió a cambiar su actitud y a dar lo máximo de sí en cada repetición y cada ejercicio. Este cambio le llevo a disfrutar aún más en la pista y le llevo a los EEUU con una beca donde triunfaría en las pistas y las aulas de sus clases. Carmen Grande gozó en el extranjero gracias a la mentalidad que llevaba cultivando desde los 14 añitos.
2020-08-3156 minAnother Season in the BooksZoe HarperFrom a hobby farm in the small town of Albany, Australia, Zoe Harper made the five hour move north to Perth where she'd be adjusting to a city of one million plus habitants and attending a high school which specialized in basketball. Two years later she'd be crossing various time zones and landing in the city of Minneapolis where she'd spend the next four years of her life studying and playing Division 1 basketball as a Golden Gopher. Listen in as this country girl from Australia tells her tale.
2020-08-1948 minAnother Season in the BooksBarb SmithWith thirty years of Division 1 basketball coaching under her belt, Barb Smith shares her story as a young player, then college coach and now as a self made entrepreneur. From the 70s to the 2020s, Barb Smith has seen it, heard it and experienced it all from a player's and coach's perspective. Almost ten years ago she launched a consulting and motivational speaking business called Courtside Leadership, in the last couple weeks she published her first book, Beyond the Talent: Profile of a Winning Team, and now she's coming down the stretch with a business that's been quite a few...2020-08-101h 23Another Season in the BooksTemeka JohnsonTemeka Johnson never stopped believing in herself. She didn't listen to the naysayers, but instead, followed the little voice inside her heart. That little voice took her all the way to the WNBA where she became the Rookie of the Year in 2005, won a WNBA championship in 2009 and played professionally in places like Israel, Russia, Turkey, Poland, France and Spain. That little voice allowed Temeka to do great things and now that she's hung up her sneakers she continues to do great things. Check out Temeka Johnson and HOPE online to see what she's got going.
2020-08-021h 19Another Season in the BooksJimena AbejonUna deportista de Asturias, España jugando en el prestigioso Ivy League (Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Brown, Dartmouth, Columbia, Cornell y la universidad de Pensilvania), de los Estados Unidos, estudiando una carrera doble de Neurociencia y Psicología ademas de estar ejerciendo en el equipo de baloncesto. Jimena Abejon nos cuenta como es la vida de un Student Athlete dentro del campus de Dartmouth, como era el proceso de entrada, porque le gusta formar parte de una hermandad y que es lo que echa de menos de su tierra, cachopo, puede ser? Jimena nos dice como pasó sus primeros dos años e...2020-07-171h 32Another Season in the BooksAleksandar DžikićThe basketball world is very small, so when I met Coach for the first time I wasn't expecting him--a guy from Belgrade, Serbia-- to tell me he had coached for the Minnesota Timberwolves and lived in Minneapolis. In September of 2005 Aleksandar Džikić was the second European to be hired as a full time assistant coach in the NBA. At that time I was starting my sophomore year of college just across the Mississippi river from Coach's place, maybe we even passed each other on the Stone Arch Bridge. Aleksandar has coached in the top leagues around the world and...2020-06-281h 22Another Season in the BooksBea RoyoVeterinaria y deportista de elite, Bea Royo viene de la preciosa ciudad de Zaragoza y ahí es donde se hizo la universidad y donde desarrolló su pasión por el baloncesto. Siempre dispuesta a trabajar y echar horas, Bea iba compaginando su carrera con su vida como deportista. Y cuando ya tenia su diploma en mano, aprovechó para mejorar su ingles, yendo a sitios como Inglaterra y Australia para jugar al baloncesto. Una mujer inquieta, con ganas de comerse el mundo.
2020-06-2251 minAnother Season in the BooksDuje DukanThis week’s interviewee speaks multiple languages, was a two sport athlete growing up and might have become a CIA agent if it weren’t for his more than 6 foot 8 inch frame blowing his cover. Duje Dukan was born in Croatia, but just two months short of his first birthday he was crossing the Atlantic with his parents, embarking on an adventure that would shape and mold him into the bilingual Badger alum that he is today. Duje grew-up in the 90s, in Chicago, and his dad worked for the Bulls. As a young basketball fan or as a basketb...2020-06-151h 17Another Season in the BooksAmaya Gastaminza GanuzaLa deportista de élite de hoy ha viajado por muchos sitios distintos del mundo, y como no, sus libros de psicología también. Desde Pamplona hasta Barcelona, luego a Oregon en los Estados Unidos, a Argentina, a Portugal y a muchas otras ciudades Españolas. Su camino ha sido enriquecedora, completa con algún que otro bache pero al final, de todo se aprende. Amaya Gastaminza Ganuza es una entrevistada divertida con una perspectiva muy sabia sobre el deporte de élite y la vida de después.
2020-06-081h 05Another Season in the BooksRaquel Terrer van GoolYa verás la fuerza mental que tiene ésta maña, la que decidió irse a los Estados Unidos tan solo 13 días después de haber sido operada del cruzado. Cogió sus maletas y muletas y se fue a embarcar en una aventura deportiva y académica. Aterrizó en la desconocida tierra de Fargo, North Dakota. Manos a la obra, Raquel Terrer van Gool se puso a rehabilitar su rodilla, a ir a sus clases de ingeniería y a formar parte de su nuevo equipo. Vamos a escuchar la historia de esta guerrera que no sabe lo que es rendirse2020-05-311h 11Another Season in the BooksGeorgina BahíComo todas y todos que se van a estudiar y jugar a la Blume, Georgina Bahí se fue de casa con tan solo 14 años. Durante su primer año fuera, los padres de Geo venían a menudo a ver a su hija jugar y a llevarla a casa para pasar el fin de semana. Desde entonces el baloncesto ha estado siempre presente en la vida de la gerundense, convirtiendose en un estilo de vida. Entrenos, partidos, viajes y una carrera universitaría enfocada en el deporte. Cinco años de carrera y un master a sus espaldas, Geo sigue...2020-05-2451 minAnother Season in the BooksPhillip Pressey"Let's not talk about who spilled the milk, let's talk about who's going to clean it up." Phillip Pressey is a positive, proactive leader who likes to get stuff done and move on. He doesn't dwell on the past but looks towards the future, thinking about what he can do better the next time around. Ever since the 6th grade Phil has been a competitive and passionate basketball player. The walls in his bedroom were covered with posters of Tim Duncan and other NBA greats. He pursued his passion throughout elementary school, junior high, high school and into college where...2020-05-171h 00Another Season in the BooksNick WashburnNear Champaign Illinois there’s a small town of less than 10,000 called Mahomet. Growing up in Small Town USA, Nick Washburn played multiple sports, basketball, hockey and American Football. However, after many hours spent in the driveway with his dad and after growing into a 6 foot 10 inch frame, Nick decided basketball was his passion. He accepted a full ride scholarship to a small, private school in Michigan. He started all four years as a Charger and signed his first professional contract seven years ago to play in Spain. That being said, Nick’s had to overcome several obstacles along the way, fr...2020-05-111h 22Another Season in the BooksJuana Molina PradosDesde pequeña empezó a vivir lejos de sus seres queridos, todo para poder llegar lejos como deportista. A día de hoy, esta niña de Manzanares dice que jamás imaginaba que su carrera deportiva le iba a llevar a jugar en un equipo de Euro Cup o que pelease para liderar la clasificación de la Liga Endesa. Pico y pala, pico y pala, hasta que un día, sin querer, se dio cuenta que había llegado. Y no solo llegó deportivamente sino que también académicamente. El esfuerzo físico, la fuerza mental y unas buenas len...2020-05-0355 minAnother Season in the BooksJazz CovingtonAdel Georgia is a town of 5,300 people, complete with fields and country roads. When Jazz Covington grew up in Adel the town had one stoplight, everybody knew everybody. As a young girl, Jazz spent her time playing outside with the boys and eventually picked up a basketball because it was something else to do. Little did she know she'd turn into an athletic phenom who would attract hundreds of college coaches and fill the high school gym with fans. She left Adel when she was 18 and headed off on a Full-Ride scholarship to Louisville. Her small town life was becom...2020-04-271h 39Another Season in the BooksSebastian MbansogoSebas, un base que deja que su juego habla por sí mismo. Fuera de la pista es bromista y le gusta charlar pero él diría que como persona es más reservado. Le gusta escribir y se sienta cómodo y capaz de poner sus pensamientos y sentimientos en una forma tangible, como en una carta de cumpleaños, por ejemplo. Sus buenos amigos lo saben y estoy segura de que muchos de ellos aún guardan las palabras de su gran amigo, leyendolas de nuevo cada vez en cuando. Sebas ha estado jugando baloncesto desde que era pequeño, y...2020-04-2044 minAnother Season in the BooksMike BruesewitzFrom a small town in Minnesota, Mike grew up learning how to have quick feet as he constantly escaped the grasp of his bigger and older brother. Those twinkle toes would carry him on a college scholarship to play for the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he would spend four years as a Badger. Upon graduation, Mike signed his first professional contract to play overseas in Israel. For the past seven years Mike has been country hopping, playing ball and soaking up his share of culture. His favorite word in Norwegian? His broken noes experience in Latvia? The food item he b...2020-04-1158 minAnother Season in the BooksAlonso MeanaDesde los 12 años Alonso sabía que el baloncesto era lo suyo y que se iba a organizar bien para poder seguir jugando y estudiando a la vez. Después de un año compaginando la universidad con su equipo de LEB Oro en Oviedo, le surgió la oportunidad de irse a los EEUU a la Universidad de Springfield en Illinois. Su año se ha quedado corto por lo que estamos viviendo todos ahora mismo con el Coronavirus, pero mirando hacía atrás esta muy satisfecho con su primera experiencia y deseando volver para seguir con lo académi...2020-04-051h 03Another Season in the BooksNick NovakMotivation√
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Nick Novak was somewhat of a tweener, on that rift between being a top D2 point guard or being a backup PG for a D1 school. In the end, Nick decided to accept a D2 scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown where he proceeded to forge a name for himself. Four years later Nick graduated with a diploma in Marketing and a desire to continue his basketball career. Nick spent the whole summer away from Pittsburgh at IMG Academy in Florida, where he was abl...2020-03-291h 26Another Season in the BooksVictoria ViñeDesde muy joven Vicky tuvo que organizarse bien y hacer todo lo que estaba en su mano para poder con todo. A veces pasaba hasta cuatro horas en el pabellón haciendo doble sesión, entrenando con su equipo y luego echando una mano al equipo de las mayores. Con la energía y felicidad de una niña deportista y las ganas de una competidora, Vicky gozaba en la pista con sus compañeras y daba igual las horas que tuvo que echar. A largo plazo su trabajo tuvo sus frutos y ella acabo siendo campeona de España en bast...2020-03-2348 minAnother Season in the BooksRobyn ParksHer older brother went to VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) and was a scout guy for the women's basketball team. One day the coaching staff asked him, "Do you have a younger sister named Robyn?" Once he confirmed with a yes the staff proceeded to shout back, "WE WANT HER!" Robyn played Division 1 basketball at VCU for four years, graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and upon completing school started preparing herself for her first year as a professional overseas. She's had an interesting journey, living in countries such as Hungry, Poland, Spain and Angola. She's improved her game, grown...2020-03-1551 minAnother Season in the BooksMike CarlsonSixteen years old, 6 foot 4 and 140 pounds, Mike Carlson was the weakest guy in the weight room; he fell over trying to do olympic lifts. He had no college scholarship offers at the end of his senior year, but even so, he knew he wanted to play and was willing to do anything to make that dream a reality. He played division III basketball his freshman year on the JV squad at Hope College in Michigan. Five years later he was 6 foot 9, in his 5th year at Truman State University, being recognized as an All American and getting constant calls fro...2020-03-091h 59
Another Season in the BooksAngel RobinsonAngel Robinson is one of the best female basketball players the State of Minnesota has ever seen. She was crowned Miss Basketball of Minnesota in 2007 and from there went on to play four seasons at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While at Marquette she accumulated awards in almost every category possible, sending her to the WNBA draft and getting picked up in the 2nd round by the New York Liberty. 15 minutes later she was being passed along to the Minnesota Lynx where she had to compete against some of the best players in the world for a spot on th...2020-02-1757 minAnother Season in the BooksAlfredo Ott IIIAlfredo Ott III has been playing professional basketball overseas since 2005. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Fredo played college ball at Dillard University, graduated with a Visual Arts degree and then marketed himself to teams overseas and found his first job in England where he would play for two seasons. After the 2007 season he got picked up by a team in Pamplona, Spain and has been forming part of playoff teams ever since in towns like Logroño, Azpetia, Palencia, Melilla, Castellon and Ourense. Along with his professional basketball career, Fredo has been establishing himself as an artist and talented pain...2020-02-0952 minAnother Season in the BooksSuné SwartBorn in South Africa Suné grew up playing and watching sports like rugby, cricket, judo, tennis and track and field. Basketball wasn't in the picture, in-fact, Suné had never seen anyone dribble a ball, let a lone shoot one. In the 5th grade her family made a move that would take them from South Africa all the way to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where Su touched a basketball for the first time. After deciding she didn't like the sport and that it was all too difficult and confusing she immersed herself in school theater, participating in all six school plays. At the en...2020-01-2545 minAnother Season in the BooksAitana Cuevas MediavillaAitana Cuevas y yo somos de la misma quinta, del 86', y cuando nacimos no teníamos la más mínima idea de que algún día nos tocará ser compañeras de equipo. Aiti creció en Madrid mientras que yo crecí en Minnesota. Cuando cumplió los 18 años ya empezó a conocer a su país, pasando por ciudades como son Zamora, Vilagarcía de Arousa, Burgos, Alcobendas y otra vez a Madrid y Estudiantes. Ha recorrido mucho terreno durante los últimos 15 años y ha podido sacar provecho de dos mundos, el deportivo y el académico. Ahora A...2020-01-1337 minAnother Season in the BooksAzania StewartFrom net ball to basketball, Azania knew she enjoyed team sports and that running track and field wasn't her thing. At a young age Z said goodbye to family and friends, leaving London with a suitcase her next stop would take her across the Atlantic, bringing her to the state of Virginia where she would attend high school, play basketball and eventually say yes to a college scholarship at the University of Florida. These teenage years for Z were survived without FaceTime, Whatsapp or Skype. She wrote letters home and learned how to tough it out when times got rou...2020-01-0653 minAnother Season in the BooksMaría Espín de SanchoEra una joven promesa en el mundo del Judo, pero con 11 años la llamaron para que probase a ver qué tal en las pistas de basket. La niña, alta y fuertota se engancho al baloncesto y con la energía y alegría que le daba jugar un deporte de equipo. Desde entonces, Espín ha ido marcando su territorio en las canchas de Madrid y en las Islas Canarias a la vez que estudió para ser fisioterapeuta. Compaginando una vida deportiva con sus estudios desde que era una niña, ahora en su vida adulta sigue siendo capa...2019-12-1646 minAnother Season in the BooksMariana GonzalezDesde su colegio en Usera a las canchas de Magariños, la capitana del Movistar Estudiantes lleva desde los 16 anos formando parte de la gran historia que es el Estudiantes. Maru ha compaginado el baloncesto, los estudios, el curro y siempre con una buena actitud y mucha clase. Su nivel de compromiso es ejemplar, una de estas personas que quieres en tu vida y en tu equipo. Sabías que hacía ballet? Aquí tenéis un trocito de la vida de la señorita Maru.
2019-12-0638 minAnother Season in the BooksIrene San RomanUna deportista Madrileña que no sabía si estudiar para ser bombero, psicóloga, fisio o enfermera. Al final, decidió tirar por el camino de la enfermería y desde entonces, no ha parado. Ha trabajado en un cole, en el hospital y ahora en la clínica que está dentro del mismo pabellón donde ella juega como deportista de élite con el Movistar Estudiantes. Irene San Roman ha conseguido compaginar sus dos pasiones, el baloncesto y la sanidad y lo ha hecho de maravilla. Entre dos cruzados y tres clubes distintos, ella ha seguido adelante y ha podido sab...2019-11-1839 minAnother Season in the BooksGracia Alonso de Armiño RiañoSi estás pensando en irte a los EEUU para jugar y estudiar algo relacionado con la sanidad, este es el programa que tienes que escuchar. Gracia fue a Tennessee y hizo un año de instituto, ahí le vieron algunos entrenadores universitarios y le ofrecieron un beca. Optó por la Universidad de Freed-Hardeman donde estudio para ser enfermera. Se graduó en 4 años y estaba a punto de empezar a trabajar ahí cuando le surgió la oportunidad de seguir jugando como profesional en Suecia. Después de un año en Suecia y ya otra vez en España si vió obli...2019-11-111h 05Another Season in the BooksAndrea MalandaLa Aguilarense nos cuenta como ha sido su camino desde la pequeña ciudad de las galletas hasta lucir en el Movistar Estudiantes. Desde los 14 añitos compaginando sus estudios y el baloncesto hasta llegar a graduarse, hacer un master, empezar a trabajar y mientras tanto, ejerciendo de base y liderando sus equipos en Liga Femenina 2. Hace poco pasó por quirofano, dos veces, para arreglarse la rodilla, pero como todo en su vida ha seguido trabajando y trabajando y ahora forma parte de la historia del Movistar Estudiantes. Andrea Malanda!
2019-11-0435 minAnother Season in the BooksMarta Moix Sagi-VelaVivió en tres estados diferentes, Maryland, West Virginia y New Jersey. Tuvo la experiencia de ir al instituto y a dos universidades distintas. Ella misma buscó las becas, habló con los entrenadores y viajó en tren a conocerles en persona, ella solita. Determinación, pasión y fuerza para conseguir lo que ella siempre quiso, jugar, estudiar y mejorar su inglés. Enhorabuena, Marta!
2019-10-2837 minAnother Season in the BooksLaura Marcos CanedoSe va a un campus de baloncesto de los EEUU y dentro de poco una carta de una Universidad Estadounidense apareció en su buzón...en Salamanca. Vaya sorpresa. Laura nos cuenta como ha sido el proceso de irse a estudiar y jugar a los EEUU y como fue cuando decidió cambiarse de Universidad. El proceso de adaptación a otra cultura, los altos y los bajos, homologar su carrera y empezar de nuevo en España. Otra historia interesante, gracias por compartirla con nosotros, Laura!
2019-10-2154 minAnother Season in the BooksPaula Rincon OteroPaula Rincon Otero nos cuenta como fue su camino hasta la Universidad de Minnesota en los EEUU después de haber estudiado un año en la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Nos cuenta como fueron sus 4 años estudiando en el Carlson School of Management y jugando tenis, lo que está haciendo ahora y como era el proceso de conseguir su green card para seguir viviendo en Minnesota.
2019-10-1452 minAnother Season in the BooksNatalia RodríguezUna historia muy completa de la vida de una deportista que se convirtió en una emprendedora. Natalia nos cuenta como fueron sus años estudiando telecomunicaciones mientras jugaba baloncesto profesional al mismo tiempo. Comparte su experiencia como estudiante, deportista y luego como CEO de su propia empresa. Una historia larga que merece la pena escucharla!
2019-09-041h 29Another Season in the BooksMar Piernavieja HerrmidaUna tenista de Madrid se va a Alabama con una beca para jugar y estudiar. Mientras que está ahí se saca su carrera en Chemical Engineering, luego decide quedarse y hacer un master y al final se da por hacer un Doctorado. Después de 10 años viviendo en Huntsville, Alabama, Mar vuelve a España con sus carreras homologadas. Nos cuenta un poco de todo, incluyendo alguna historia de armas. Escuchad para aprender de una vida universitaria de Huntsville, Alabama.
2019-07-2352 minAnother Season in the BooksQuinn DornstauderHow does a 17 year old Canadian girl catch the attention of Universities in the U.S.? By making her own highlight tape, of course, and by emailing more than 200 schools around the States. She's a go getter from Saskatchewan with academic and athletic aspirations taking her far in this game called life. Listen in and hear from Quinn Dornstauder.
2019-07-0946 minAnother Season in the BooksMarta MontoliuEl hecho de que empezó su carrera deportiva en Liga Femenina Dos ayudo a Marta Montoliu a empezar y posiblemente a terminar su carrera universitaria cuando ya estaba jugando en Liga Día. Las amistades y la confianza que había desarrollado sus primeros dos años le ayudaron en el principio, pero como muchas, Marta llegó a momentos cuando compaginar lo académico con lo deportivo no fue nada fácil.
2019-07-0243 minAnother Season in the BooksLaia FloresLaia Flores Costa nos cuenta como ha sido su experiencia estudiando y jugando en los EEUU (South Florida University), porque se fue, como su decisión afecto la relación con sus padres y como ha sido la vuelta a España. Todo no fue bonito pero merecía la pena, según la chica de Mataró.
2019-06-2540 minAnother Season in the BooksIrene LahuertaIrene Lahuerta nos cuenta su vida en cambios deportivos, cambios académicos y como una lesion le cambió la vida. De pequeña se fue de casa para estudiar y jugar pero al final tuvo que volver a casa y emprender otro camino. Eso si, lo hace todo con mucha clase y determinación. Las ganas interminables de Irene Lahuerta!
2019-06-1841 minAnother Season in the BooksPaulina HerslerPaulina Hersler shares her athletic and academic journey as basketball took her from her home town in Sweden to UCLA, then Florida, Spain and the Swedish National team. She'll talk about how she picked a University in the U.S. and what she thought about her life in America.
2019-06-1140 minAnother Season in the BooksTania Pérez Torres habla sobre lo académico y lo deportivoLa historia hasta ahora de Tania Pérez Torres, de una niña a quien le gustaba el deporte, sobre todo el baloncesto. Como fue creciendo en las canchas y en las aulas del cole. Una deportista profesional quien compagina los estudios con el trabajo, año tras año.
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Another Season in the BooksVega GimenoHablando con Vega Gimeno y sus experiencias jugando y estudiando en Siglo XXI, en la Universidad de Robert Morris en los EEUU, y su carrera como deportista profesional en España. Lo tiene todo, Vega Gimeno, pero lo mejor de ella? Su sentido de humor.
2019-05-1148 minAnother Season in the BooksAnother Season in the Books IntroAnother Season in the Books is the podcast featuring European Professional athletes who are pursuing their university degrees while competing in their specific sport.
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