Make A Difference with Phil Martelli

NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss the current landscape of college basketball in the NIL era, what the NABC does to help coaches at all levels navigate these challenges, and what it's like being Michelle Obama's brother. How does Craig Robinson Make A Difference? Listen to find out! Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella. Wa...

President and founder of Scholastic Play By Play Classics Jeremy Treatman joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss how he created one of the biggest high school basketball platforms in the country, detailed stories of a young LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, and shared what's next for the high school basketball circuit, including the Jameer Nelson Classic! How does Jeremy Treatman Make...

Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to detail her journey from South Jersey basketball star to commissioner of the A10, discussed her experience on the NCAA selection committee, delivered her take on NCAA Tournament expansion, and even took a stab at which A10 teams will get a bid in March. How does Bernadette McGlade Make A Difference? Listen to...

Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to detail his journey growing up as a highly touted prospect out of DeMatha Catholic High School, discuss his Buffalo Bills fandom, and explain how his upbringing has inspired him to use his platform to give back. How does Hunter Dickinson Make A Difference? Listen to find out! Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by...

David Auto Group President David Kelleher joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to detail his journey to becoming a car dealership owner, how he gives back by providing children with coats in the winter, the Adopt A Child Christmas toy drive, and how the 76ers can break out of their slump. How does David Kelleher Make A Difference? Listen to find out! Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nic...

Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to detail his journey to becoming a member of the Philadelphia City Council, lessons learned coaching high school basketball, and how he can help inspire change in the city of Philadelphia. How does Isaiah Thomas Make A Difference? Listen to find out! Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella. Watc...

College Basketball Hall of Famer Lon Kruger joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to highlight Coaches vs. Cancer's mission, describe the awesome experiences available with the Coaches vs. Cancer Auction, following his son Kevin as the head coach of UNLV, and how family allowed him to take a step back into retirement from coaching. How does Lon Kruger Make A Difference? Listen to find out! P...

Phil Martelli (C/O '72) returned to his old stomping grounds on 17th and Girard to St. Joseph's Prep to speak with a trio of Prep students who are Making a Difference in their school community. Emilio Diaz ('25), Ciaran McGahey ('27) and Henry Thiel ('25) joined the show to share their service work with the school and inspire others to join in. How do St. Joseph's Prep students Make A Difference?...

UConn Huskies Women's Basketball Coach and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Geno Auriemma joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to talk about the start of their coaching days together at Bishop Kenrick, his rise to the greatest women's basketball coach of all time, how the women's game has grown, and how a motherly instinct has had an impact on him as a coach. How does Geno Auriemma Make A...

Arkansas Razorbacks Men's Basketball Coach and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer John Calipari joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to talk shop on a golden era of the A10 conference, being present for his players at all stages of their lives, and did not mince words when discussing the state of college basketball. How does John Calipari Make A Difference? Listen to find out! Produced by Ja...

Saint Joseph's University history professor and dear friend of the podcast Dr. Randall Miller joined the show to discuss the vibrancy of the city of Philadelphia and detail how everyone can Make A Difference in the upcoming election on November 5th, far beyond casting their vote for our next president. Phil Martelli also gave us a look under the hood at scheduling in the college basketball world a...

Penn-Delco School District Superintendent Dr. George Steinhoff joined the Make A Difference podcast to discuss how he builds a better future for his students in his school district, the importance of extra-curricular activities, and who has made a difference for him in his journey as an educator. Phil also updates us on where he's been and where he's headed next as he Makes A Difference, and react...

Phillies play by play broadcaster Tom McCarthy joined the Make A Difference podcast to lament the Phillies early playoff exit, discuss adjusting to the NFL and college hoops schedules, detail how he can Make A Difference, share his relationship with a son who followed in his footsteps, and reminisce on calling St. Joe's games back in the day. Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella. C...

As Philly and college hoops legend Phil Martelli puts basketball in the rearview, he has one question on his mind: how can you Make A Difference? Phil aims to do that with his new campaign, changing the way schools, businesses and most importantly people approach everyday challenges. Along with co-host Jared Phillips, Phil will welcome in guests from sports, entertainment, education and business t...