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The Student Manager

Michael’s personality, talent and content delivers the #1 College Search and Admission podcast with guests sharing raw, real stories and experiences that help high school students and parents with the process that will educate them as they make choices about pursuing post-secondary education. Michael Fong, the founder and host, is a former Division I college basketball student manager communicating knowledge, information and real life experiences with a variety of guests. The goal and objective is to help parents and students find schools that are a good match academically and personally with the college search and admission process. Also, included are life lessons from over 29 years of sales and leadership experiences that they don’t teach you in business school!
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#57 On the road with former NHL Journeyman Sean Pronger

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.

Feb 26, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 57

#55- Cierra San Roman - Colby‘s College Goalie

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.

Feb 12, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 55

#52 - Jordan Burner - Regional Admission Director at University of Tennessee

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

Jan 22, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 52

#50 - The Pitch Podcast

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...

Jan 02, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 50

#49 - Producer Murphy Karges recaps the first 50 episodes

Download and listen to my executive producer Murphy Karges share his favorite guests from our first 50 episodes! Yes, Half Century Club and counting! Karges also shares memories of his time with the band Sugar Ray.

Dec 24, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 49

#48 Cal Poly‘s Basketball Coach John Smith

Download and listen to Cal Poly’s men’s basketball coach John Smith talk about the challenge of Covid during this basketball season and why Cal Poly is a 40 year degree and not a 4 year degree.

Dec 19, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 48

#46 - Notre Dame students Jack Hanle and Bridgit Doyle

So-Cal finds love in the Midwest. Download and listen to Notre Dame 16’ graduates Jack Hanle (Mater Dei 12’) and Bridgit Doyle. This episode discusses how they got to South Bend, four years at Notre Dame and how they met and the iconic proposal on the football field.

Dec 05, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 46

#43 - Two Buckeyes discussing the impact of Covid

Download and listen to past guests Jake Bays and Blake Ludes. Find out how Covid interrupted their freshman year at the Ohio State and the impact it has during their second year in Columbus.

Oct 10, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 43

#39 -Orange Coast College Director of Admission Efren Galvan

Download and listen to Director of Admission Efren Galvan who is the Director of Admissions at Orange Coast Community College in Costa Mesa. During this global pandemic, find out how this elite community college is helping parents and students financially and guarantees a transfer to the UC system.

Jun 06, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 39

#37 - Tommy Hanle shares his experience at Boston College

Download and listen to Mater Dei 18’ Tommy Hanle. Tommy discusses what he loves about Boston College University. Find out how this college sophomore got into BC and how he adapted to the transition from high school.

May 09, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 37

#36 - Sean Flanagan, Delbarton School‘s College Counselor

Download and listen to Delbarton School’s College Counselor of 14 years, Sean Flanagan, discuss the impact of Covid-19 to high school students, as well as, higher education. Also, he gives tips on how his graduates get into Notre Dame, Georgetown, Boston College and Villanova.

May 02, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 36

#34 - COVID-19 Coronavirus Impact To College Decisions

This is episode features facts and detailed information on colleges and the impact it’s having to the high school Class of 20’. Listen to some tips on how to pick a college during the coronavirus.

Apr 04, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 34

#33 - March Sadness

Download and listen to Episode #33 “March Sadness”. This is a special podcast that features ESPN college basketball analyst and my former coach Seth Greenberg, Cal Poly’s basketball coach John Smith, UC Irvine’s basketball coach Russ Turner, LBSU’s athletic director Andy Fee and long time basketball writer and scout Frank Burlison. Listen to their perspective on Covid-19 Coronavirus and how it impacted the NCAA basketball tournament and the cancellation of NCAA spring sports.

Mar 28, 20201 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 33

#32 - Not Sweet Spring

Download and listen to Episode #32 “March Sadness” – The NOT SWEET SPRING. This is a special podcast that features Long Beach women’s volleyball coaching duo Joy McKenzie Fuerbringer and Matt Fuerbringer, Concordia volleyball student-athletes Jordan Hoppe and Avery Keathley and LBSU’s softball coach Kim Sowder. Listen to their perspective on the NCAA canceling spring sports due to Covid-19 Coronavirus and the impact to the programs and their college experience.

Mar 21, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 32

#30 - Syracuse's Office of Admissions Director Camille Crites

This episode features Syracuse Associate Director, Office of Admissions in Southern California. Listen to how 200 high students from last year decided to leave Southern California and experience first year in college in Syracuse, New York.

Mar 06, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 30

#29 - Bryn Rasner sharing her experience at Iowa State

This episode features a former high school student from the Windy City adventuring into Ames, Iowa on the campus of Iowa State. Listen to Bryn’s first year experience away from home.

Feb 28, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 29

#28 - Wash University student Liam Mulkerin

This episode features Servite High School 17’ alum Liam Mulkerin. Listen to how this freshman didn’t get accepted to his top schools, however, definitely found the right choice at Washington University in St. Louis.

Feb 21, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 28
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