Nick & Aisha sit down to reflect and discuss lessons learned from season 1. Season 1 included 17 inspiring guest who shared their powerful testimonies to inspire us and our listeners to pursue GREATNESS. We want to give a special THANK YOU to each guest for sharing with us and each and every one of our listeners who took time to go on this journey with us. Season 1 episodes include: When Failure Turns Into A Billion Dollar Education with C.Y. Young She Believed She Could So She Did... The WO...
Sep 07, 2022•22 min
We have placed Joi Walker on the throne as she joins us to share her brilliant perspective on her life and how she helps the next generation become successful. She shares her life testimony from transitioning from athlete to professional to coach to administrator and now full-time entrepreneur, author, podcast host and thought leader. You will be blown away by her perspective as she dives into her story discussing how landing her dream job was not enough for her to maximize her potential. This w...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min
We have placed Rob Knox on the throne as he joins us to share his life testimony and how he has navigated his career telling the incredible stories of the athletes you love from high school students to legends like Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Dawn Staley and Lisa Leslie. Rob, an award-winning & industry leader in strategic athletic communications, is currently the Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications at UNC Greensboro. He is a one of a kind talent and has had a lot of suc...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 17 min
We have placed Kevin Sutton on the throne as he joins us to share his life testimony of how he has navigated his career with servant leadership, humility and faith. At an early age Coach Sutton was destined to be a successful basketball coach, getting an early start as a student assistant and coaching high school along with being mentored legends such as George Raveling. He has spent time at Pitt, Georgetown, George Washington, James Madison and Old Dominion. Sutton also has more than 20 years o...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 19 min
We have placed Britney Anderson on the throne, as she joins us to share her life testimony of how she continues to do to navigate a successful college coaching career. In this conversation we discovered that because her unique approach of following her purpose and embracing her journey one step at a time is what has led her to a life beyond her dreams. She is currently the assistant women’s basketball coach at Stanford with Tara Vanderveer, who is the All-time winningest coach in women’s college...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 18 min
We have placed Adell Harris on the throne as she joins us to share her life testimony of what he has done and continues to do to navigate her way to self actualization. Adell is currently the Cheif of Staff for Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball where she utilizes the knowledge that she obtained in her early coaching career to help elevate the Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball coaching staff led by Jerry Stackhouse. Adell began her coaching career early which led to success and some failures personally and p...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 16 min
We have placed Tiffany Smith Hayden on the throne as she joins us to share her life’s testimony and her successful career in college athletics. At the time of the interview she was entering into her 11th year as an academic counselor at the University of Kentucky. After earning a promotion, she is currently the Assistant Athletics Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Regardless of her title, Tiffany is committed to developing students holistically. Success for her is impacting lives and...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 12 min
We have placed Mike Boynton on the throne as he joins us to share his life testimony of what he has had to overcome to achieve greatness. During this interview Coach Boynton sets the tone for what it means to be unapologetically himself in a profession where it is easy to want to fit a certain stereotype. His level of confidence and authenticity is evident in this interview. As the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Oklahoma State University, he his priorities as leader of the program which include ...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 21 min
We have placed Dave Leitao on the throne as he joins us to share his life testimony of what he has had to overcome to achieve greatness. During this interview Coach Leitao reminds us of the importance of hard work, developing professional relationships and being authentic in who you are. Coach Leitao is currently the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at DePaul. Coach Leitao entered into this profession when it was difficult for Black men & women to even get their foot in the door as assistant coac...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr
We have placed Dr. KiKi Baker Barnes on the throne as she joins us to share her life testimony navigating an authentic leadership journey. Dr. Barnes has the confidence and positive energy that inspires you in her presence. She is driven to guide others and provide opportunities for other young women to lead in athletics. She is currently the Athletic Director at Dillard University and she has a very long list of impressive accomplishments and positions held. However, success for Dr. Barnes is i...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 15 min
We have placed Coach Jayson Gee on the throne as he joins us to share his life testimony of what he has done to navigate his college coaching career by keeping God First. Success for Jayson is serving others, using his faith to inspire and setting as a husband. He is currently the an assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Cincinnati. He began his career as one of the youngest college coaches at 23. In his career, he has led by being a servant leader and encouraging others in the p...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 13 min
We have placed Coach Tarrell Robinson on the throne as he joins us to share his life testimony of what he has done to cultivate a unique leadership journey. Success for Tarrell is following his dreams and leading young women to success. He is currently the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at North Carolina A&T and that is his dream job. He has had tremendous success leading the program to basketball success but he does so much more than coach basketball. Tarrell is a determined, caring, leader ...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 10 min
We have placed Coach Jamion Christian on the throne as he joins us to share his life testimony of what he has had to overcome to get on the path to success. Jamion is a passionate and energetic leader dedicated to bringing the best out in others. He is currently the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the George Washington University. We tap into his mindset, his leadership style and how he has developed into the impactful leader that he is today. In this conversation you will learn: How to use vulne...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min
“The #1 component of any culture is the players.” We have placed Coach Shaka Smart on the throne as he joins us to share his life testimony of what he has had to overcome to get on the path to success. Coach Smart has dedicated his life and career to helping others maximize their potential. He is currently the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Texas and has had a successful coaching career so far. However, we tap into his mindset, his way of being and his way of thinking that has ...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Overcoming adversity is an understatement so get ready to remove excuses as you listen to this episode. We have placed Coach Wendale on the throne as he joins us to share his life testimony of what he has had to overcome to get on the path to success. As a young professional he has mastered the art of seeking mentors and learning from the people around him to help him be successful. Wendale is currently an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Cal Berkeley and an up and coming star in the coachi...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min
“When things get tough, always believe in yourself, when things are going well, always challenge yourself.” We have placed Coach Rob Lanier on the throne as he joins us to share his life testimony of what he has had to overcome to achieve greatness. Rob Lanier is currently the Head Coach at Georgia State University. Prior to Georgia State he spent the previous 4 years at The University of Tennessee. Rob has accumulated a wealth of knowledge, growth and experience as he started his career very yo...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 17 min
"Sometimes everything has to be as perfect as possible just to have a chance.” We have placed Coach Rekha Patterson on the throne as she joins us to share her journey to becoming a successful Head Coach! Rekha Patterson is the Head Coach at Southeast Missouri State University and in 5 seasons she achieved the goal of leading her team to become conference tournament champions! Her success started early on as she began her career as a graduate assistant coach at Baylor. She has been a part of seve...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 19 min
“No one makes it to the promise land by themselves.” We have placed Coach Charlton “C.Y.” Young on the throne as he joins us to share his life testimony of what he has had to overcome to achieve greatness. Coach C.Y. is currently an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Florida State University and has proven himself to be one of the top assistant coaches in the country. We sit down with him to talk about the path to success in his life and in his career. In this conversation you will learn: The i...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Rising Stars Presents hosts Aisha Foy and Nick Lagroone: The Black Excellence In Sports Podcast is a platform to highlight excellence and achievements of Black leaders in sports. We interview those who we believe have demonstrated Black Excellence in their life and their career to inspire other men and women to unlock their greatness. Your mic and crown are ready for you!
Aug 25, 2020•3 min
