3RIPLE 3HREAT

Travis Smith broke the mold for Porter-Gaud Basketball. Jermel spent a season coaching with Travis at Porter-Gaud with Coach JP. They would have great talks about life and basketball, and basketball and life. One of the topics they heavily discussed was Skeezer vs. Public!! The transition from Public to Private and then advantages and disadvantages of transitions. Travis also spends his time helpi...

On today's podcast, we host the NCAA Eligibility Center in the first of a series of conversations continuing over the next few months. 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 scho...

When Jermel learned he would be interviewing Earl Brown his first words were "Burke Basketball." He would watch the news and hear family and friends talk about Burke Basketball and Earl B. Growing up downtown, everyone dreamed of playing for this icon. Jermel was fortunate enough to experience what it was like to be in the mix. Every player looks for that coach that carries themselves with confide...

Former student-athlete and now parent to a student-athlete, Jay Christmas, joins us with his son Tyler Christmas, committed to play baseball at Duke University, on Episode 16 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast. Tyler played baseball at Fort Dorchester High School and recently signed a letter of intent to Duke University. Jay and Tyler wake up early to prepare and train for this next chapter in Tyler's c...

Legendary coach, Bobby Cremins, sits down to chat with Jermel President in Episode 15 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast. Jermel had the opportunity to meet Coach Cremins during his stint at the College of Charleston. A New York native with over 40 years coaching experience, Cremins had a great career coaching and playing Division I Basketball. He coached the likes of Stephon Marbury, Kenny Anderson, an...

Janet is Program Manager and lead dietitian of the Heart Health program. She holds a certificate in training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management (in addition to adult) and is a Fellow of the National Lipid Association (clinical lipidology). Janet has been a practicing dietitian for nearly 20 years, with 14 of those in her current role. She completed her master's in science degree and die...

A high IQ, hard-nosed, grinding guard with a knack for putting the ball in the hole, BJ McKie was named "Mr. Basketball of SC" in 1995. From Jermel: "I can hear his voice right now from the 1999 Food Lion MVP Classic. I didn't start that game for whatever reason. By the time I got in the game, Mr. Basketball was already in a lather and his pot was boiling. I remember checking the game and making a...

Sedric Webber set a great example of what a student-athlete should be for his roommate, Jermel, at the College of Charleston. Our next quest is Sedric 'Webb' Webber! Webb grew up in the Big Apple and later moved to Columbia South Carolina and played at Keenan High School. He was dominant. He played the 2-4 with great hands and passing ability. Webb is 1 of only 3 NCAA D-1 players named POTY in 2 d...

On Episode 11 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, we have Coach John 'JP' Pearson. Jermel was fortunate enough to learn some great things when he was on Coach Pearson's staff for a couple of years. A very sound and calculated coach, Jermel remembers him talking about how an athlete has to be a "JYD" in order to play for him. JYD, standing for Junk Yard Dog, means exhausting, relentless effort on the cou...

On Episode 10 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, we have Jermel's college roommate, Stacy 'Big Game' Harris. Harris shares stories about playing in parks in Alexandria, Virginia growing up, then playing at the College of Charleston, and playing professionally in Sweden.   Growing up Harris didn't stay at his local park. He hunted to find where the good players were. And he didn't take his own crew with...

Coming up on Episode 09 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, we have Jermel's good friend, Coach Ben Betts.   Coach Betts spent 2 of 4 years with Jermel at the College of Charleston. They developed a great bond during that time. After games or on the weekends Jermel would go 'chop it up' with Ben just to be a sponge and soak up knowledge.   Coach Betts drops some of that knowledge in this podcast. TUNE I...

In Episode 08 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Melvin Watson. In Episode 08, Jermel interviews his main guy…  Arguably one of the fastest, most explosive guards that SC produced. Melvin "MW" Watson attended Burke High School in Charleston, SC. Mel and Jermel started playing together in 7th/8th grade "on the Hess, on the Mitch, and at the Boys and Girls Club". Melvin was a grade ahea...

In Episode 07 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Chuckie Robinson. Big Chuckie played at James Island High School. He could run the floor and finish. He was agile and athletic with good hands. He was responsible for that era of great James Island players.   Hear all about it on Episode 07 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast airing every Thursday!   The stories never change, just the times.

In Episode 06 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Marcus "The Glove" Woods. Jermel and Marcus didn't play together, but they did pay a few pickup games... "You talking about having a loooooong wing span. This guy locked up the referees if he had to. An offensive player's nightmare!" -Jermel Hear all about the glory days in Episode 06 of 3RIPLE 3HREAT with Jermel President.

In Episode 05 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Reverend Dallas Wilson. In this episode, Jermel speaks with Reverend Wilson about a number of topics including The Big Apple, moving to South Carolina, AGAPE Ministries, Midnight Basketball, and helping Jermel transition from Burke High School to Fork Union Military Academy to College of Charleston. Dallas shares about his experience gr...

In Episode 04 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Marvin "Mr. Basketball" Orange. Growing up in Columbia, South Carolina, Marvin played at Irmo High School. He then made his mark at the The University of Alabama. Jermel remembers reading the "Sports Report" prior to the season to get updates on rankings and best players across the state. As a player, you always size up other players an...

In Episode 03 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Tony "Ciu" Ciuffo A part of growing is listening.   The 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast with Jermel President is primarily directed to parents, but it's still good to hear from one of your peers who has traveled the path you are traveling.   A good friend of Jermel's Tony "Ciu" Ciuffo talks about being a parent of a student -athlete. Ciu and Jerm...

In Episode 02 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Thaddeous "Big Baby" Delaney.  Remember Thaddeous "Big Baby" Delaney? He took Jermel under his wing as an incoming freshman. Delaney was from Columbia but Charleston was his city for the time being. Calling each other Suge and Pac, they had fun while kicking butt and taking names.

In Episode 01 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews College of Charleston head basketball coach, Earl Grant.  Grant shares the lessons he learned assisting with other college programs, the development of his team culture at CofC and how he is coping mentally with the shut down due to COVID-19.

A student-athlete can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Jermel President, a long time student-athlete activist and founder of the DAE Foundation, shares his experiences with guests supporting the topics of Community, Sports and Education. If you are a parent of a student-athlete or currently a student-athlete and passionate about getting to the next level, this podcast is for...