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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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Episodes

#87 - Barstool Riggs sharing his experience at Harvard University

Download and listen to a remote podcast from the Camelback Inn in Phoenix, Arizona with Sam "Riggs" Bozoian of Barstool Sports. Riggs is Host of Barstool's Fore Play Podcast and Commissioner of the Barstool Golf Classic. Riggs, originally from St. Louis and a graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall, shares his experience as a student-athlete at Harvard University. He discusses playing D1 hockey and balancing life on campus and in Boston. It's a must listen if you want to hear how he got to Barstool Spo...

Nov 05, 20211 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 87

#86 - Joy McKenzie-Fuerbringer, Long Beach State Women‘s Volleyball Coach

Download and listen to former Long Beach State Women's Volleyball Coach Joy McKenzie-Fuerbringer. Joy recently was removed after a week of this podcast recording from her coaching position during the middle of the volleyball season. Joy McKenzie-Fuerbringer is a former All-American at Long Beach State and owns the Mizuno Volleyball Club with her husband Matt Fuerbringer. On this episode, she discusses the recruiting process and gives great insight to help students and parents with the college se...

Oct 30, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 86

#85 - Remote from the campus of Newport Harbor High School

Download and listen to a remote podcast from a recent Regional Admission California Counselor College Fair on the campus of Newport Harbor High School in Southern California. Listen to upperclassmen and seniors Annie O'Brien, Lily Walton, Kate Bland, Taylor O'Neil and Tyler Cornuke discuss how to balance the search process with the social pressure from peers and parents. Also, find out what underclassmen freshman and sophomores are thinking about when it comes to the college search and admission...

Oct 23, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 85

#84 - Why Grand Canyon University? GCU‘s Admission Counselor Jessica Hagerty

Download and listen to Ep. 84 a remote podcast at Mater Dei High School's College and Career Night. Grand Canyon University's Jessica Hagerty shares insight on why GCU has become a top college choice in the last few years. This beautiful campus is located near Phoenix, Arizona and has been a destination for Southern California students. Listen to this brief episode and find out why you should consider GCU!

Oct 15, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 84

#83 - What should you being this fall to prepare for college? Mater Dei‘s Geri Campeau and Kelli Bauer share their thoughts

Download and listen to Ep. 83 with Mater Dei's Geri Campeau Assistant Principal Academics and Technology and Kellie Bauer Executive Director of Counseling. If you are a junior/senior student or parent, find out how you can leverage your high school resources during the college search and admission process. Listen to Geri and Kellie discuss what a student needs to be doing this fall for the college search and admission process. Great advice and insight from two administrators!

Oct 08, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 83

#82 - NHHS Principal Sean Boulton and Julie Crossen

Download and listen to Ep. 82 with Newport Harbor HS Principal Sean Boulton and counselor Julie Crossen. If you are a senior student or parent, find out what you and your kid needs to be doing this fall for the college search and admission process. Great advice and insight from two administrators!

Oct 01, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 82

#81 - ”Jump Around” - College Football Is Back!

651 Days and I finally experienced Camp Randall's "Jump Around" between the 3rd and 4th Quarter. Download and listen to my 36 hour weekend experience in what ESPN's Scott Van Pelt calls the Greatest College Sports Town - Madison, Wisconsin. I will give a student, parent and casual fan the high level notes on how to experience a unique tailgate experience in Madtown. You don't want to miss on where to stay, where to go and what not to miss on Game Day.

Sep 25, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 81

#80- MADtown - #1 ranked Public University...find out why from two SoCal students?

Download and listen to Newport Harbor's Jack Bibb 20' and Mira Costa's Ambria Benson 20’. If you can't get into a UC in California, find out why Madison, Wisconsin has recently become the "trend" for SoCal kids. Jack and Ambria share their search and admission experience and the road to the Midwest. The two discuss the "work hard - play hard" philosophy in MADtown. You don't want to miss out on them talking about fraternity and sorority rush or the "fun" places to hang out on State Street!...

Sep 17, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 80

#79 - Tess Meier and Grace Houlihan confirm why Indiana University is one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation!

Download and listen to Mater Dei’s Tess Meier 20' and Santa Margarita's Grace Houlihan 20’. These two former Trinity League students give great insight on what it's like to be a Hoosier and why Indiana University has been ranked one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation. Tess and Grace share their sorority rush experience and discuss favorite places to eat and things do do. Bottom line - everything works out and happens for a reason! You won’t want to miss these Hoosiers talk about their ...

Sep 10, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 79

#78 - Two SoCal girls dotting the ”i” in C-Bus!

Download and listen to Mater Dei’s Kaia Pronger 20’ and Newport Harbor's Zoey Palmquist 20’. The two SoCal girls discuss their journey to C-Bus. Kaia and Zoey each have unique experiences and perspectives on how they became Buckeyes. Columbus, Ohio is becoming a "popular" destination for Southern California students. Find out why and get some insight to rushing a sorority, where to eat, live and advice on classes!

Sep 03, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 78

#77 -Two different paths to USC! Becca Welsh 19’ and Sophia Thomas 20’

Download and listen to Mater Dei’s Becca Welsh 19’ and Sophia Thomas 20’. These two former Monarch volleyball players share their unique road to USC. Becca shares the Trojan Transfer program and her first year abroad. Sophia discusses what it was like getting rejected to several of her top choices. Bottom line - everything works out and happens for a reason! You won’t want to miss the Woman of Troy talk about their USC experience during Covid!

Aug 27, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 77

#76 - Life in Westwood! Austin Sun and Camryn Krueger share their first year as BRUINS!

Download and listen to Mater Dei 20’ Austin Sun and Wilson 20’ (Long Beach) Camryn Krueger discuss the impact of their college essay and how they were all set to enroll at another university not named UCLA. Yes, the two both got off the waitlist and give advice on the entire process and how they had an amazing Covid freshman year in Westwood! #eightclap

Aug 20, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 76

#75 - Riding the WAVE to the NCAA Tournament - Pepperdine‘s Meg Brown and Emma Ammerman

Download and listen to Mater Dei 20' Meg Brown and Chaparral 20' Emma Ammerman share their freshman experience in Malibu. The two Pepperdine women's volleyball players give great advice to student-athletes and parents on the recruiting process. You don't want to miss them discuss about their ride to Omaha, what it was like being on campus during Covid-19, as well as, their favorite hot spots to eat and socially hang out on this beautiful Southern California campus in Malibu.

Aug 13, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 75

#74 - ARE YOU READY? Hell yes, damn right! Ole Miss - Lauren Richter and Grace Close

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 damn!

Aug 06, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 74

#73 - Y‘all come back now, you hear? Find out why the University of Georgia is the HOT spot

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!

Jul 30, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 73

#72 -AZTEC Nation! Who wants to stay close to home in Southern California?

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.

Jul 24, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 72

#71 -Freshman life in Charlottesville from a few SoCal kids

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 to eat, go to social spots and how life was during their Covid-19 freshman year.

Jul 16, 20211 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 71

#70 - Life as a Cornhusker! Mater Dei 20‘ Kevin Campeau and his two future roommates

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!

Jul 09, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 70

#69 - Mark Stucker, owner of School Match 4U and Your College Bound Kid Podcast

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 Michigan State, as well as, his daughter's colleges...Davidson and University of Georgia.

Jul 02, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 69

#68 - GO Bears! Freshman Year at Cal - Ella Jacobs and Zach Forbath

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.

Jun 25, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 68

#67 - The Fonger Four (Part IV) Mater Dei Girl‘s Volleyball Coach Dan O‘Dell

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 Championship in 2018. He shares his experiences from Penn State as a student-athlete, to playing professionally ...

Jun 18, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 67

#66- The Fonger Four (Part III) Mater Dei Basketball Coach Gary McKnight

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 his opinions on the college search and admission process for any high school student.

Jun 11, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 66

#65- The Fonger Four (Part II) - Mater Dei Girl‘s Basketball Coach Kevin Kiernan

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 want to miss his opinions on the college search and admission process for any high school student....

Jun 04, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 65

#64 - The Fonger Four (Part 1)...Mater Dei Football Coach Bruce Rollinson

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. Rock and Roll Baby!

May 28, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 64

#63 - Masters Week - “Hit the Green” with Stanford 14’ Alum Brandon Towers

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 parents who think they are a fit for the elite institutions,

May 14, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 63

#62 - (Explicit) U-Dub on Spring Break in Newport

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.

May 01, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 62

#58 A visit to Madison, one of the best college towns in America

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.

Mar 05, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 58
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