Episode 6 - Mike Slonina

Season 3, Episode 6 of The Locker Room Podcast features Mike Slonina, CEO, President, and Founder of A Shot For Life (ASFL). ASFL is a sports-based nonprofit organization that fundraises for cancer and other health research initiatives. Mike and his team raise hundreds of thousands of dollars each year through various competitions and events across New England. Mike shares his amazing origin story, breaking a World Record by shooting a basketball for 24 hours straight, and dives into how he and ASFL have grown over time.

0:00-1:14 Intro

1:15-5:02 Mike’s childhood obsession with sports/basketball

5:03-7:50 The tragic end to Mike’s basketball career

7:51-11:55 Keeping his hopes alive with basketball in high school

11:56-27:33 Mike’s Mom - The beginning of ASFL/Breaking the World Record

27:34-37:18 The growth of ASFL 

37:19-40:09 A day in the life

40:10-46:53 The impact of ASFL on Mike/Key moments in his career

46:54-49:36 The realities of Mike’s career

49:37-51:34 What drives Mike

51:35-54:28 Looking back and forward - the future of ASFL

54:29- 56:26 Mike’s life advice

56:27-57:28 Maryland Minute

57:29-58:04 Outtro