Rich Take On Sports

The daughter of a high school football coach growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Victoria Carmen has only known that sports and family are synonymous which is one of the reasons she wanted to pursue a career in sports. Her journey as a sports reporter and anchor has taken her to Wyoming, Ohio, Florida, upstate NY and now she continues that journey in Greenville, SC as the news anchor for Fox Carolina News where sports continues to be one of her loves.

Live moves so fast that most of us only focus on what's next but once Roy Philpott truly understood the importance of being great where you are in life he began to see how this would guide him on his path to follow his passion becoming a play-by-play broadcaster. Now he's living that dream as an ESPN play-by-play broadcaster and you can even find him on SiriusXM as a sports talk radio host as well.

ESPN Senior Writer Andrea Adelson has been able to flourish in a male-dominated industry because of her belief that strength is power and the importance of setting goals which include even having incremental goals. After telling her dad as a kid that she wanted to be a sports writer, Andrea would attend the University of Florida before she would embark on her career with various stops ultimately landing with ESPN where you can find her covering colleges sports with an ACC emphasis.

Sports talk radio host and play-by-by broadcaster William Qualkinbush understands that in life there will be times that we must choose a side but he also believes that sometimes the answer to which side you choose can simply be yes. Currently, you can find him co-hosting "Out of Bounds" from 12-3 PM each weekday with Kelly Gramlich heard on 105.5 & 97.5 The Roar while he also serves as the radio play-by-play voice for Clemson baseball and women’s basketball.

Jonathan Gantt has experienced the power of paying it forward throughout his life from his mentors which is why it's so meaningful for him to do the same in his Associate AD/Creative Solutions role at Clemson University where he's been helping lead the digital transformation for Clemson Athletics beginning in 2013. His team’s work has helped the Tigers earn recognition from Forbes, Sports Business Journal, Sports Illustrated, and others. He would begin understanding the power of social media and digital content while working for Ripken Baseball and the Tampa Bay Rays in media relations roles before helping Clemson Athletics become a nationally recognized leader in social and digital content. To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/richtakeonsportspodcast (Rich Take On Sports) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richtakesports (@richtakesports) To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richmondweaver (@richmondweaver)

"What drives you?" is a question that Jason Donnelly not only has asked himself but also uses this question to help understand what motivates others throughout his basketball coaching career in high school and college where he served as an integral part of the 2 National Championships in 2016 and 2018 for Villanova University and Hall of Fame Coach Jay Wright. Since 2019, Jason has served as the Director of Athletics for Furman University in Greenville, SC where he continues to focus on the Optimist Creed while striving to inspire, educate and develop outstanding student-athletes through a culture of excellence, prestigious liberal arts, and sciences education, and nationally competitive athletics programs. To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/richtakeonsportspodcast (Rich Take On Sports) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richtakesports (@richtakesports) To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richmondweaver (@richmondweaver)

Show Notes: Bryton had the unique experience of being at Clemson pre-pandemic and then during the pandemic Had dreams of playing in the NFL but he never let it consume him and does regret not enrolling at IMG Academy because he thinks about what could have been at times Knew after the third time when he tore his ACL in the same knee that he would no longer pursue playing the game that he loved The decision to stop playing was based on his understanding of the importance of having a long-term vision mindset and thinking about 40-year decisions instead of the here and now Never had a true relationship with his biological father and it does matter but his mom raised him by herself and they are truly best friends To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/richtakeonsportspodcast (Rich Take On Sports) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richtakesports (@richtakesports) To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richmondweaver (@richmondweave

Show Notes: Some days it doesn't seem real that Marcus opened a HIIT studio and even more amazed at watching the growth Most of the time it doesn't even feel like work and communication has been the key for him and co-founder Ben Boulware Grew up in a sports family with his dad playing football at Clemson and he always looked up to his older sister While he might not have lived out his dream of playing in the NFL, he still experienced success by playing college football at Newberry College Marcus believes that success can be measured and defined in many ways Doing what you enjoy will ultimately lead to success in life To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/richtakeonsportspodcast (Rich Take On Sports) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richtakesports (@richtakesports) To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richmondweaver (@richmondweaver) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richtakeonsport

Show Notes: Sports allowed Sarah to find her place and fit in even at an early age Her family was always active in sports by playing various sports but her parents were never considered sportspeople It was a magical time living in Chicago during the Jordan years and she basically cried the first time she got to meet Michael Jordan She never really thought about a true career in sports but has always loved writing and being in front of the camera Sports has meant so much to Sarah but she does caution that sports is not always perfect. To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/richtakeonsportspodcast (Rich Take On Sports) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richtakesports (@richtakesports) To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richmondweaver (@richmondweaver) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richtakeonsports/?hl=en (@richtakeonsports) To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: https://www.

Show Notes: Completed a social media cleanse in 2020 and continued to prove to Brian that as humans we're not meant to handle all of the content available We have to be careful because emotions can be contagious and addictive at the same time He first felt freedom on the football field and even though he was the smallest player most of the time, he was never nervous about competing Believes that the power of sports is that it requires you to understand yourself in relation to the people around you Discipline can be best obtained when there's a system and the system is simple Words of Wisdom from Brian Kight: "DMGB: Doesn't matter, get better." and "Outlast your cynics." To Subscribe to Rich Take On Sports YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/richtakeonsportspodcast (Rich Take On Sports) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richtakesports (@richtakesports) To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richmondweaver (@richmondweaver) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Inst

Show Notes: Damon realizes that every day is a gift and often times it's even hard for him to understand his journey Grew up in Port Arthur, TX where his dad, Bob West, was the Sports Editor for the "Port Arthur News" and he describes Port Arthur as a melting pot It wasn't until he was around 11 years old that he realized he could throw the football really well When he was 9, a female babysitter sexually abused him which ultimately led him to seek out adult vices such as drinking and smoking marijuana Would attend the University of North Texas on a football scholarship as the starting QB Addiction to methamphetamine would derail his post-college career in the financial sector and he would resort to burglarizing people's homes to pay for his addiction He would be sentenced to 65 years in prison in 2009 and heard the message of the coffee bean from an inmate (Mr. Jackson) in the county jail before he was moved to a Texas maximum-security prison Was paroled in 2016 and wrote his first book and autobiography call

Show Notes: Sports have always been part of her family as her grandfather played college basketball and was a high school basketball coach Comes from a military family with her parents being in the Army Her parents played basketball and whenever her family moved they would always try to find out what basketball team she should try to play with and was very competitive with her brother in more than just sports Was very fortunate to get a job with ESPN directly out of college after graduating from the University of North Carolina She's still motivated by her inner drive to be the vest version of herself by always looking at different ways to learn Being someone who is continuously helping others is another source of fulfillment for her and why she wanted to be involved with The Winning Edge Leadership Academy Words of Wisdom from Alystia via Maya Angelou: "Do the very best you can until you know better but once you know better, do better." To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/richtakeonsports

Show Notes: Son of an Air Force pilot and mechanical engineer and he's always loved the challenge of building things Was the scrappy guy on the basketball court and loved basketball Wanted to be an Air Force pilot like his dad but having to wear glasses would derail that dream Continues the quest with each patient to find perfection while having the best outcomes Often times he's competing against himself internally to find solutions for patients One of his proudest moments came when he became an instrumented-rated pilot and his dad gave him the "High Flight" poem Is always looking for new challenges through his entrepreneurial spirit, being a pilot and hopes to one day to work directly for a medical device company Words of Wisdom from Dr. Ellington: "You are who you are because of someone else." To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/richtakeonsportspodcast (Rich Take On Sports) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richtakesports (@richtakesports) To Follow Richmond

Show Notes: Saw the power of having opportunities through sports firsthand with his sisters playing college basketball and what it has allowed him to do in his career Once you're a coach, you'll always be a coach Loves coaching because of his passion for helping others and facilitating those opportunities that create a positive transformation Enjoyed his time at the NCAA but many times it was a very slow process to make significant changes Was an assistant women's basketball coach at the University of Alabama during the same time that Dabo Swinney was an assistant coach for the football team and believes that Dabo is the same person now as he was then Spent time as the Director of Student-Athlete Development at Xavier University Would work for the Southwestern Athletic Conference as the Associate Commissioner Dedicated 8 years of his career at the NCAA a Director of Academic and Membership Affairs Words of Wisdom from Kelly: "Wisdom in itself is pretty much the key to everything we do in life." To Subscrib

Show Notes: Grew up in St. Louis but was a Chicago Cubs fan watching games on WGN Lost his mom just before his 8th birthday and her gift of showcasing how to fight still inspires him today Would attend Michigan St. University through the life insurance policy his mom had which enabled him to understand the power of financial advising After he was married, Ben opened his mom's journal that she had kept during her battle with a rare and debilitating disease and was blown away by her toughness, vulnerability and positivity Ben would quickly become a very successful financial advisor before his first speaking engagement at his former high school for his former high school basketball team Now Ben works as a performance and mental coach for companies and sports teams from across the country like Kansas St. football and Alabama football He has written several books and his book “Own Your Success” was ranked by CEO READ as their #13 business book of 2012 Ben is also currently leading the Financial Advisor Academy whe

Show Notes: Steffi is recovering from her 3rd shoulder surgery Her parents knew immediately that she had a different drive and determination at an early age She's always looked up to her older brother and would always want to compete with and against him Her dad and uncle founded Firehouse Subs She loved tennis more at an earlier age but an injury stopped her from pursuing tennis and shifted her focus to basketball Earned Miss Florida Basketball in 2006 but wasn't heavily recruited and her dream was to play at the University of Florida Signed with Florida Gulf Coast out of high school and the team lost in the national championship game finishing with a 34-1 record She decided to transfer to be closer to home and enrolled at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, FL because she didn't want to sit out and her brother played there Entered Florida as a preferred walk-on but wasn't given any special treatment and would eventually be named team captain her senior season The cornerstone of her family is her moth

Show Notes: Pronunciation of her name is a challenge for people all the time and she even wanted to change her name to Michelle growing up Michelle is still her "club name" so if someone asks for her name while out and she doesn't want to give it to them she will say, Michelle Parents are Haitian immigrants and Corinne had to grow up fast interacting with adults since her mom didn't speak English She considers herself a risk-taker and a rebel as well because rarely do well-behaved women make or change history Joined the Air Force at 17 years old and had to get special permission from her parents Peer mentors have been a big part of her life but learned early in life about excellence as a graduate assistant for Pat Summitt Sports has always been something that she enjoyed but it was more from the social aspect and an opportunity to be with friends Co-founded The Winning Edge Leadership Academy with Maria Taylor after seeing that most student-athletes weren't prepared like non-student-athletes for entering the

Show Notes: Ebony grew up in Washington, DC Loved watching the NFL with her family but ultimately fell in love with basketball She became a huge Michael Jordan fan and would play against the boys which motivated her to work hard so she wasn't picked last Knew that she wanted to have a career in sports and be a player advocate Moving to Atlanta was a culture shock from living in the DC area and she lost some of her confidence on the basketball court and it's something that she regrets that she let happen She calls herself a "type A over-analytical perfectionist" Attended the University of Tennessee and then went to law school at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University Thinking like a lawyer can be very difficult at times to turn off Educating and empowering others is still what motivates her today Words of Wisdom from Ebony: "Give yourself grace." To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/richtakeonsportspodcast (Rich Take On Sports) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitt

Show Notes: Proper name of gym is The Junkyard not Junkyard Fitness; only used the word fitness because it was least expensive for website rights and social media Co-founding The Junkyard with Marcus Brown and name came from former Clemson football teammate Dorian O'Daniel His time at Clemson prepared him for this next chapter in his life as an entrepreneur because of his time with Coach Brent Venables who Ben believes is one of the greatest leaders that he's been around Started the gym in January 2018 and at the beginning and for the first four months they were conducting free classes until they officially opened on June 4th, 2018 in Anderson, SC Culture and community is different at The Junkyard and that has been Ben's goal is to build that type of community through relationships His dad raced motocross and that was the plan for him growing up as the family would travel so he and his brother Garrett could race Broke his arm which got infected and that ultimately ended his racing career as a young kid and tr

Show Notes: Courtney has always been into fashion and it started as a kid because his dad was into fashion Growing up as an only child, his why was to make his parents proud of him Grew up in SW Atlanta in a neighborhood of successful black people outside of making it in sports Baseball was his favorite sport but knew that his talent wouldn't afford him the ability to make a career in playing Knew he wanted to work in sports and fell in love with Florida A&M after visiting when he was 13 Learned persistence from his dad and it has carried him through life Has become involved with The Winning Edge Leadership Academy because there really isn't a traditional way to get into sports and he wants to help the next generation with uncovering different pathways to a career in sports Founded Kontent Incubator to help parents and families understand the business of sports Words of Wisdom from E. Courtney Scott: "Inch by inch is a cinch, mile by mile is going to take a while." To Subscribe to YouTube Channel: http://