The Student Manager

Download and listen to Newport Harbor High School 20' Lauren Richter and Grace Close share their freshman experience in a quaint South town - Oxford, Mississippi.  Hoddy Toddy gosh almighty who in the hell are we... don't want to miss these two Rebs discuss their passion for Ole Miss, rushing a sorority and their favorite hot spots to eat and socially hang out.  Flim, Flam, Bim Bam Ole Miss by dam...

Download and listen to Newport Harbor High School 20' Rachel Spataro and Sadie Pitchess share their freshman experience in Athens.  These two SoCal kids talk about the academic road to the South and why they love being a DAWG!  You don't want to miss them discuss about rushing a sorority and their favorite hot spots to eat and socially hang out.  SIC EM!

Download and listen to three different perspectives from Corona Del Mar High School 20' Simon Hall, Mater Dei 20' Joey Cefalu and Lady of Peace 20' Amy Hickman.  These three Southern California kids discuss why they chose to stay close to home in SoCal and discuss their freshman year experience in San Diego. 

Download and listen to Newport Beach High School 20' Sterling Solomon and Brendan Duffy share their freshman year at the University of Virginia.  The two friends discuss how life is on one of the most historical, beautiful campuses in Charlottesville.  You don't want to miss their knowledge on what it took academically to get into this prestigious ACC institution.  They also share favorite places...

Download and listen to how Mater Dei 20’ Kevin Campeau and his two future roommates Sophia Deshler and Kendall Hartley share their first year at University of Nebraska.  The three friends discuss the transition to Lincoln, Nebraska.  You don't want to miss their stories and how it is being part of Cornhusker Nation!

Download and listen why you should hire Mark Stucker as your kid's college counselor.  Mark has over 20 years of full-time experience in college and boarding school admissions, and in college counseling.  He's extremely passionate about finding the right college for every student and ensuring that the college selected is affordable for the family.  Also, he shares insight at his alma mater at Mich...

Download and listen to how Corona Del Mar 20’ Ella Jacobs and Newport Harbor 20’ Zach Forbath share their first year at UC Berkeley.  The two friends discuss how they didn’t know what they were missing and how they created a great freshman experience during Covid.  You don’t want to miss their stories on rush and Greek Life and how Cal wasn’t their top choice.   

Download and listen to Part 4 and final episode of The Fonger Four (4 Legendary Coaches).  The youngest tenure of Mater Dei's legendary coaches, Dan O'Dell shares stories from his past 8 years as the Monarch's volleyball coach.  O'Dell has won over 300 wins, including 7 consecutive appearances in the CIF-SS Finals with championships in 2015, 2017 and 2018 along with a State and National Championsh...

Download and listen to Part 3 of The Fonger Four (4 Legendary Coaches).  Mater Dei's Gary McKnight shares stories from his past 38 years as the Monarch's basketball coach.  McKnight has won over 1166 wins, including 23 CIF SS Championships, 11 State Championships and 1 National Championships.  Did you know his first love and passion is baseball and the Los Angeles Dodgers?  You don't want to miss...

Download and listen to Part 2 of The Fonger Four (4 Legendary Coaches).  Mater Dei's Kevin Kiernan shares stories from his past 14 years at the Monarch's girl's basketball coach.  Recently named interim Athletic Director, Kevin is the winningest girl's basketball coach in California with over 865 wins, including 5 CIF SS Championships, 3 State Championships and 2 National Championships.  You don't...

Download and listen to Part 1 of The Fonger Four (4 Legendary Coaches).  Mater Dei's Bruce Rollinson shares stories from his past 32 years at the Monarch's head football coach.  "Rollo" has won 303 games, including 7 CIF SS Championships, 3 State Championships and 4 National Championships.  You don't want to miss his opinions on the college search and admission process for any high school student....

Download and listen to Ep. 63 a few days early. B Tow is host of “Hit the Green” podcast - it literally has dual meanings!  This Stanford alum has hit 2 out of the last 4 PGA winners and gives his winner and sleepers for this amazing PGA tournament this weekend.  Listen and make money or find out how this native from Ohio reflects on his college experience and the advice he has for students and pa...

CAUTION - Explicit Language.  It’s real life and raw stories from three current University Washington students in the Greek System.  Download and listen to what it’s like being direct admit to a major, joining Greek or not and the top spots on The Ave.    

Download and listen to Ep. 61 with Ole Miss Basketball Student Manager Austin Roberts who joined me in Nashville at the SEC Tournament.  He shares how he dreamed of being a Rebel growing up in Alabama.  

Download and listen to Ep. 60 with Baylor University Shiv Patel.  He's a student manager from California and thinks his Bears have a chance to win the national championship!  This California native is a double major studying marketing and management.

Download and listen to Ep. 59 with Creighton University senior Jacob Taxdahl.  It's March Madness and his Blue Jays look to make a run in the Big East Tournament and NCAA Tournament.  Currently, Jacob is the senior student manager of the basketball team studying Marketing and Business Intelligence and Analytics.  

Download and listen to two guests on my trip to Madison, Wisconsin.   State Street Brats and Luchador & Taco Tequila Bar General Managers share their experience as a Badger and what it’s like to be in the heart of State Street on the University of Wisconsin campus.  

Download and listen to the raw stories of former NHL Journeyman and Bowling Green University alum Sean Pronger.  He shares his experience from college to the NHL and as a parent going through the college search and admission process.  

Download and listen to former Vanderbilt alum and current San Francisco Giant pitcher Sam Selman and current MLB free agent pitcher Brooks Pounders.  The two share insights from high school to college to the big leagues.  The behind the scenes stories are hilarious! 

Download and listen to Ep. 55 with student-athlete Cierra San Roman of Colby College.  The senior goalie from Southern California shares her experience from public high school, to prep school to being a Mule at the mini-Harvard of the East located in Waterville, Maine.

Download and listen to UCLA's Kelsey Campeau and Jake Kyman.  Campeau (Mater Dei 18') and Kyman (Santa Margarita 19') discuss the passion for being a Bruin, as well as, life as student-athletes.

Download and listen to Mater Dei 19' Daniel Williams.  This sophomore discusses how he loves the small school atmosphere at Gonzaga and is adapting to life in Spokane, Washington.  #GoZags!

Download and listen to guest Jordan Burner, Regional Admission Representative, for the University of Tennessee.  You can take the girl out of Big Orange Country, you can't take the Big Orange Country out of the girl.  She discusses why you should consider being a Volunteer! #GoVols

Download and listen to guest David Mills, Assistant Director of California recruitment for Arizona State, share his insight on being a Sun Devil.  #Feardafork!

Big goals for 2021!  The "Pitch" Podcast was created specifically for Dave Portnoy and Erika Nardini of Barstool Sports.  Believe in yourself, have passion and dream BIG!  Let's see where this goes...