Beyond The Game More Stories

Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Bryan Bell-Anderson From State Champion to Ivy League Football, Professional SlamBall, and Cancer Survivor | Bryan Bell-Anderson | Beyond The Game More Stories What does it take to overcome life's biggest obstacles when everything seems stacked against you? In this powerful episode of Beyond The Game More Stories , we sit down with Bryan Bell-Anderson ,...

Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Mark Berokoff On this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories , we sit down with Coach Mark Berokoff , a coach with experience at nearly every level of basketball. Coach Berokoff has won more than 400 career games , captured three national championships at Randall University , earned National Coach of the Year honors twice , and has coached at stops includi...

Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Maria Marchesano Some people leave their mark on a program as a player. Others leave their mark as a coach. Today's guest has done both. In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories , we sit down with Butler University Head Women's Basketball Coach Maria Marchesano , whose journey has come full circle—from standout player to leader of the very pr...

Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Chris Barclay (University of Louisville Football Coach)Before he became one of the top running backs coaches in college football, he was a kid chasing a dream. In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, we sit down with University of Louisville Running Backs Coach Chris Barclay to discuss a football journey that has taken him from high school standout...

Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Tayo Bailey-Duvall (Head Women's Tennis Coach Middle Tennessee State University)In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, we sit down with Middle Tennessee State University Women's Tennis Coach Tayo Bailey-Duvall to discuss leadership, resilience, and the life lessons sports teach us long after the competition ends. Coach Bailey-Duvall's...

Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Jeff Morrow (Legendary Kentucky High School Basketball Coach)What does it take to build a championship program, impact generations of athletes, and remain a lifelong teacher of the game? In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, I sit down with someone who had a profound impact on my life both on and off the court—legendary Kentucky high school baske...

What happens when creativity, consistency, and community all come together? On this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, we sit down with Pat Graves of Flipaday to talk about building something bigger than a brand — creating a movement through discipline, storytelling, and showing up every single day. Pat shares the journey behind Flipaday, the lessons learned through entrepreneurship, the imp...

We talk a lot about performance…We celebrate the wins…But we don’t always talk about what’s going on internally. In this episode, we sit down with Keisha Saunders-Waldron —a licensed clinical mental health counselor, professor, coach, and mental health advocate with over 18 years of experience helping individuals navigate life, pressure, and purpose. This isn’t just a conversation about mental hea...

What does it really take to push your body to the limit… and still come back stronger? In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories , we sit down with Jordan Ball — a marathon runner and physical therapist who lives at the intersection of endurance, discipline, and recovery. From logging miles on the pavement to helping others rebuild their bodies, Jordan shares what the sport has taught him ab...

Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Luke Hancock (2013 National Champion with University of Louisville, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player, TV Analysts ACC Network)What does it take to deliver when the moment is biggest—and what do those moments teach you about life beyond the game? In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, we sit down with Luke Hancock—former college basketball p...

Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Sarah Johnson (High Point University) What does it really take to compete at the Division I level—and who do you have to become along the way? In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories , we sit down with Sarah Johnson , attacker at High Point University, to talk about the journey behind the highlights. From the early days of falling in love with the g...

Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Bri Wilkins (Sacred Heart, Marshall University Signee)In this episode, we sit down with Bri Wilkins, a high school basketball standout who has officially signed to continue her journey at Marshall University. But this conversation goes deeper than highlights and rankings. This is about the work behind the moment. From early beginnings in the game, to naviga...

Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Coach McCray (University of Florida Basketball) The journey isn’t always seen in the highlights. It’s in the early mornings…the long practices…the moments where no one is watching—but everything is being built. In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories , we sit down with Coach Korey McCray , a Associate Head Coach at the University of Florida, to talk...

Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Zaniah Hoskins (University of Memphis Volleyball) The journey isn’t always seen in the highlights. It’s in the early mornings…the long practices…the moments where no one is watching—but everything is being built. In this episode of Beyond The Game:More Stories , we sit down with Zaniah Hoskins , a volleyball player at the University of Memphis, to talk abou...

Beyond The Game More Stories | Episode 4 | Featuring Mason Gordon (Creator of Slamball) What does it take to create something that changes the game forever? In this episode of  Beyond The Game More Stories , we sit down with  Mason Gordon , the visionary behind  Slamball —a sport that reimagined basketball, elevated creativity, and gave athletes a completely new platform to compete, express themse...

Trevor “TA 2Claps” Anderson | Beyond The Game More Stories PodcastIn this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, we sit down with one of the most electrifying personalities to ever touch the court and the screen — Trevor “TA 2Claps” Anderson. Known for his energy, creativity, and impact in the world of sports entertainment, TA shares the journey behind the name, the mindset that fueled his rise,...

Welcome to the Second Episode of Beyond The Game More Stories. This isn’t just another sports podcast. Beyond The Game More Stories is built on one core belief: the game teaches you more than how to score — it teaches you how to live. This platform is about the lessons, the identity shifts, the setbacks, the growth, and the moments that shape who we become long after the final whistle blows. In th...

Episode 1 – The Beginning: The Story Behind Beyond The Game More Stories Welcome to the premiere episode of Beyond The Game More Stories . In this first episode, host Duane Lightfoot, Jr. introduces himself and shares the inspiration behind creating the podcast. From his personal journey through sports to the lessons that competition teaches about life, this episode lays the foundation for the con...

Podcast about life lesson taught through sports