3RIPLE 3HREAT

The 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast is back with another season! And our first guest of this season is Mike Hostilo! Mike moved to Beaufort, South Carolina in the 7th grade. Mike's dad is a marine and Mike grew up in Laurel Bay Military Housing. "In military communities, it was really important for the parents and the kids to be involved in youth sports."  Just like us, you've probably seen commercials for...

Season 02 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast debut with a Season 01 Blooper episode. Get ready to laugh! This episode does include language not meant for young ones ears but we bleep out all the bad words. In 2022, the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast is going in a different direction with a focus on psychology. For example, this year we will have guests on the podcast discussing mental health when it comes to the...

The Season 01 Finale of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, titled 'ME vs. ME' is now live! We want to thank every single guest that joined us during our debut season. Jermel had a great time interviewing guests and listening as they shared their stories and knowledge. With over 6,000 listens in Season 01, we are happy to say we're just getting started! What comes next? SEASON 02 debuting early next year!...

The Student-Athlete Informational In this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, the second to last episode of Season 01, we've created a Mixtape. We've gathered sound bites from our first season of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast. This mixtape is full of important information from ten of our guests. Guests include a student-athlete, collegiate coaches, community organizer, nutritionist, doctor, l...

On today's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, our guest is Jermel's good friend, Dwayne "Amazing" Grace. A long loved College of Charleston Cougar! When we talk about people and relationships, this guy knows it best.  When Jermel left Fork Union Military Academy, Clemson, Dayton and Wisconsin were left on the table.  Jermel and his mother met with Coach Grace and Coach Kresse....  The rest was...

On this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, our featured guest is AAron Lucas. AAron is originally from Richland Northeast, Columbia, SC. In 1997, he was named a Nike All American. After a great career at the University of South Carolina, Lucas transitioned to a 6-year career as a professional basketball player. During his career he was named Domestic Player of the year! On the podcast, L...

On this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, our guest is Rashard Alston. Rashard played on Team DAE for a few years and was co-captain of his team. Rashard, always the leader, gave 100% on every play! He was undersized for his position, but used his skills and mental approaches to overcome. Today, Rashard is a collegiate coach at Bluefield State College in West Virginia. Tune into the 3RI...

On this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast we have a special guest, Jim Yarbrough. Coach Yarbrough and Jermel had a stint at the College of Charleston. Jermel remembers Coach Yarbrough as a high energy coach, especially during game time!   They have a great conversation on the podcast about the evolution of the student-athlete.   The Valdosta State University team had not been to post-sea...

This week on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, our featured guest is Jermel's good friend, Bernard Jackson! Bernard had to work hard to earn his position on the court following an injury in high school. Serious injuries don't have to be career ending if you listen to your doctors and take your time healing the injury. As a young person, a few months off the court can seem like a lifetime. But in the gran...

In Episode 35 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast our featured guest is Derrick Coles. Derrick is the Assistant Director of Agent Development at the NCAA. In his position, he is the middleman of the 'test the water stage' program that the NCAA has with potential NBA/NFL players. Jermel and Derrick had a great conversation about what general managers, scouts and sports agents are looking for. Tune into th...

Our featured guest on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast this week is Joe Chealey. Joe was born in Florida and attended Apopka High School. Jermel watched Joe play over the years for the College of Charleston. He is a smooth, high IQ player that has plenty of tools. Joe graduated from CofC in 2018 and spent two years playing for the Charlotte Hornets/Greensboro Swarm. The student-athlete life is a journey...

Our featured guest on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast this week is Carl "Shake" Thomas (CT). Carl and Jermel met after Carl transferred from Western Kentucky to the College of Charleston. They immediately connected and the rest was history! Shake was a 6'8 two guard that could shoot off the dribble, get to the cup and had a smooth catch and shoot jumper to go with his package. We had a lot of success as...

On this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, our featured quest is Tre Mclean. He has a real Charleston story! Tre is an example of how academics and athletics can change your picture frame. Tre grew up downtown in the city of Charleston Park and Rec sports. He played quarterback for Jermel's dad when we has so short he couldn't see over the offensive line. Now Tre is 6'8! He made his way...

Our featured guest this week on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast is Coach Seth Wilson. He's currently the head basketball coach at Fork Union Military Academy.   If you know the story, FUMA was the beginning step in my career. Prep schools can be a great asset to young student athletes, not only from a maturation stand point but from a social and academic perspective as well.   If you are considering att...

On this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Jamal Edmonson. Jermel spent a lot of time working with this monster! Jamal has the heart of a lion, a great work ethic and a desire to succeed. He's an undersized post and an oversized wing-combo player. Great passing skills, great hands and a knack to score the ball. He is also a gentle giant with a well supporting cast of fa...

Our mission to give student-athletes and their families the tools and information necessary to get to the next level continues by engaging with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Barrington Huntley's job with the NCAA Eligibility Center includes reaching out to high school student-athletes to ensure they are eligible to compete their first year of college.   In this second episode with the NCAA Eligibil...

Today we are again sharing our interview with Barrington Huntley of the NCAA Eligibility Center. Our mission to give student-athletes and their families the tools and information necessary to get to the next level continues by engaging with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Barrington Huntley's job with the NCAA Eligibility Center includes reaching out to high school student-athletes to ensure they are...

This week on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast we are serving our listeners something a little different.   Our guest is Natasja Visser. Natasja at Let's Explain is an experienced counselor and coach specializing in children, adolescents and families.   We have a terrific conversation for you to listen and learn from about student-athletes and sex and the confusion it can cause.   Jermel thought back to h...

On this week's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Terrell 'T Mac' McIntyre. Rewinding the clock… Jermel was at Fork Union and his last five options were Wisconsin, Clemson, College of Charleston, Dayton and NC A&T. He really wanted to stay in state so College of Charleston and Clemson were his final two options. Well Coach Barnes at Clemson gave T Mac the nod and Jermel NEVER...

Our featured guest on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast today is Raquel Thomas. Raquel's story of starting as a student-athlete to becoming a successful entrepreneur will be an episode you don't want to miss. Especially the female student-athletes and their parents. Tune in to hear stories from student-athletes on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast!

Our featured guest on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast today is Charlton Singleton. Charlton is not a former student-athlete, but every athlete wants to be a musician and every musician wants to be an athlete. This is why we as athletes listen to music before we perform… It soothes the soul. Things that familiarize these two crafts are the competitive nature, creativity, the ability to perform on the spo...

On today's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, our featured guest is Coach Chris Evans! Just like most Assistant Coaches and Players, over time they develop a great bond. Coach E and Jermel had an unforgettable encounter. During pre-game and on his stroll from class to class, Jermel would wear headphones. One day Coach Evans asked, "President, what are you listening to?" Jermel replied "That Pac...

On today's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast Jermel interviews Jamie Jenkins. Jamie and Jermel battled because of the local rivalry between The Citadel and College of Charleston.   Jermel has always respected student-athletes that attended The Citadel as they faced not only the rigorous student life but also the rigorous life as a student-athlete. They are being "double dipped" but in life you...

On today's episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews his good friend, DCA Eric Watson. Jermel was hesitant in his approach due to his posture with law enforcement. Growing up in neighborhoods where the police force gets a bad name, Jermel still carries that weight with him. Then it hit him. As someone with a voice in the community, he has a responsibility to knock the wall down and o...

On Episode 20 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast we interview Jermel's good friend Dr. Charles Michael Bowman, PhD, MD.   Dr. Bowman and Jermel met through the DAE Foundation and MUSC programs with elementary schools in the lowcountry. They kept in touch and remain working together to educate the Charleston community.   Being around the sport for over 30 plus years, Jermel has seen a lot of issues with...