The Asian American Athlete podcast

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Playing College & Pro Soccer, Goalkeeping for an Undefeated Team at Santa Clara, and Coaching Soccer for Over 30 Years with Eric Yamamoto 36:55

27 hari yang lalu36:55

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Eric Yamamoto on his soccer journey as a player and coach. During the episode, Eric talks about his family’s background, growing up in San Jose, playing sports in his childhood, and how he got started playing soccer (2:49). He gives us an inside look at how he landed at Santa Clara University to play college soccer (7:31) and his college career starting from his freshman season (10:45) and culminating in an incredible senior season, during which his team went undefeated and won a co-National Championship (15:50). He also shares about his pro soccer experiences (20:06), his 30+ year soccer coaching journey, including coaching for both the men’s and women’s soccer teams at Santa Clara, the US National Team, youth teams (24:22) - and much more. Eric Yamamoto - Santa Clara Men's Soccer Associate Head Coach Bio Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Building a 20-Year Career in MLB Operations with the San Francisco Giants and Becoming an All-American Swimmer at Texas A&M with Clara Ho 36:52

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Clara Ho, the Director of Baseball Personnel Administration for the San Francisco Giants, about her career and journey in the sports world. During this episode, Clara shares about her family’s backstory, where she grew up, and her youth swimming days (3:06). She talks about her collegiate swimming career at Texas A&M (9:51), her experience competing internationally for the USA Women’s Swimming National Team (10:58), her experience as an Asian American athlete (12:23), and her favorite memories from her swimming career (13:28). She gives us an inside look at how she landed her first opportunity with the San Francisco Giants (16:38), her career journey with the Giants (21:36), her long-term career aspirations (29:44), Asian American representation within the world of Major League Baseball operations (31:26), and much more. Clara Ho - San Francisco Giants Bio Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Playing D1 College Baseball at Boston College & Holy Cross, Developing Athletic Ability, and Life as a College Baseball Star with Nick Wang 35:40

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews D1 college baseball player Nick Wang. Nick talks about playing sports in his childhood, how he got started playing baseball, and how the winning sports culture in Boston impacted him while he was growing up there (4:13). He gives us an inside look at the training and skill development that helped him become a college baseball player (11:29), playing multiple sports (13:23), and his favorite memory from his high school baseball career (14:39). Nick talks about his college baseball experience, including landing at Holy Cross for his freshman season (18:11), transferring to Boston College (20:05), and favorite memories from his college career so far (22:25). Nick shares his baseball aspirations for next season and beyond (26:30), how being Asian American has impacted his athletic career (28:14), helping younger athletes and being viewed as a role model (32:36), and much more. Nick Wang - Boston College Baseball Bio Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Life as a Pro Soccer Player, Playing D1 College Soccer at Minnesota & Stanford, and Representing the US on the International Stage with Katie Duong 26:45

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews pro soccer player Katie Duong. During this episode, Katie talks about where she grew up, her family’s background, and how she got her start playing soccer (3:35). She talks about her college soccer experiences, including her experience with college recruiting and how she landed at the University of Minnesota (9:08), transferring to Stanford (12:48), and her favorite memories from her college soccer career (15:05). She talks about her pro soccer experiences, including the experience of getting drafted (15:51), her pro soccer career path thus far (16:35), and a day-in-the-life for her as a pro soccer player (19:57). Katie also shares about representing the US in international competition (21:12), her experience as an Asian American athlete (23:12), and much more. Katie Duong - Stanford Women's Soccer Bio Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Prospect Watch (2024 Edition): 11 Up & Coming Asian American Basketball, Baseball, and Football Players We’re Excited to Follow with Patrick Pratumrat 47:15

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Host Justin Hong is joined by Patrick Pratumrat on the 2024 edition of “Prospect Watch,” which showcases and celebrates up-and-coming Asian American athletes. On this episode, they shine the spotlight on 11 electrifying, young basketball, baseball, and football players: college basketball players Dylan Harper (9:12), Ishan Sharma (12:25), Ashley Chea (15:16), Skye Belker (19:07), and Xaivian Lee (22:56), college baseball players Christian Lim (26:13), Justin Lee (30:40), Cameron Kim (33:09), and Nick Wang (36:53), college football player Noah Fifita (39:55), and NFL player Johnny Wilson (43:23). Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Playing D1 College Volleyball at USC, Skipping a Year of High School to Play Early in College, and Life as a Volleyball Sensation with London Wijay 27:59

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews D1 college volleyball player London Wijay. During this episode, London talks about her family’s background, how she got started playing volleyball, and how playing against older competition helped her develop as a volleyball player (3:38). She shares about her experiences playing club (9:19) and high school volleyball, including her favorite memory from her high school career (11:20). London gives us an inside look at her decision to skip her senior year of high school to enroll at the University of Southern California early to play for the women's volleyball team (15:36), her first collegiate game (19:25) and freshman season experience (20:39), and much more. London Wijay - USC Women's Volleyball Bio Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Playing Baseball at Stanford, Developing Into a D1 Level Starting Pitcher, and Life as a College Baseball Star with Christian Lim 30:51

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews D1 college baseball player Christian Lim. Christian talks about growing up in Nashville, playing sports in his childhood, and his early baseball days (3:20). He shares about his training regimen (7:09), his college recruiting experience, and how he landed at Stanford to play college baseball (9:36). He gives us an inside look at his freshman year at Stanford both on and off the field (13:16) and what it was like to take a no-hitter into the 8th inning of a game (18:05). Christian shares his experience as an Asian American athlete (19:57), his advice for Asian American athletes (25:15), and much more. Christian Lim - Stanford Baseball Bio Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Playing D1 College Hoops at Stanford, Life as a College Basketball Player, and Becoming a Basketball Hero with Ryan Agarwal 36:34

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Stanford men’s basketball player Ryan Agarwal. During this episode, Ryan talks about his family’s background (3:13) and his early basketball experiences (5:09). He shares about his high school basketball career at Coppell High School (10:05), his college recruiting experience, and how he decided to go to Stanford to play college basketball (15:36). Ryan gives us an inside look at his most memorable experience so far with the Stanford basketball team (23:04), what a travel day looks like for him as a D1 college basketball player (23:55), how he’s navigated the media spotlight (28:11), and much more. Ryan Agarwal - Stanford Men's Basketball Bio Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Winning the Wimbledon and US Open Doubles Titles, Life as a Pro Tennis Player, and an Incredible Tennis Journey with Vania King 50:22

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former pro tennis player Vania King. During this episode, Vania talks about her family's background, where she grew up, and how she got her start with tennis (2:40). She shares about her early tennis days, including playing in her first tournament and what her training regimen looked like (7:18). Vania gives us an inside look at the years leading up to her becoming a pro tennis player, the experience of turning pro (15:38), and how she handled the spotlight of being a pro tennis player (22:56). She shares about playing both doubles and singles (27:37), what it was like to win the Wimbledon and US Open doubles titles in the same year (29:09), and other memorable moments from her career (31:09). She talks about her experience as an Asian American athlete (33:29), retiring from tennis (36:09), co-founding the Asian American Pacific Islander Tennis Association (41:14), and much more. Vania King - WTA Profile Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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The Journey to Becoming the 1st NCAA D1 Basketball Coach of Full Asian Heritage, Coaching UC Riverside’s Men’s Basketball Team, and Founding the Asian Coaches Association with Mike Magpayo 43:25

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Mike Magpayo, Head Coach of the UC Riverside men’s basketball team and Founder & President of the Asian Coaches Association. During the episode, Mike shares about his family’s background, where he grew up, and his experiences playing sports (3:07). He talks about his early basketball coaching experiences, working in business and real estate for a number of years, and when he started seriously contemplating a career in coaching basketball (5:40). He gives us an inside look at how he landed his first opportunity in college basketball at Columbia (8:35), how his experience in business and real estate has helped him in his basketball coaching career (14:46), and his college basketball coaching career journey to becoming the Head Coach for the UC Riverside men’s basketball team (18:55). Mike discusses his experience as an Asian American college basketball coach, what led to him founding the Asian Coaches Association (22:53), what it means to him to be the first NCAA D1 men’s basketball Head Coach of full Asian heritage (28:30), and much more. Mike Magpayo - UC Riverside Head Men's Basketball Coach Bio Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Life as a D1 Collegiate Swimmer, Becoming an All-American at UVA, and Swimming Career Highlights with Zach Fong 44:32

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former D1 All-American swimmer Zach Fong. During the episode, Zach talks about his family’s background, where he grew up, playing sports in his childhood, and his early swimming days (2:01). He talks about his weekly training regimen in high school (9:26), his college recruiting experiences, and how he landed at the University of Virginia (11:24). He gives us an inside look at his swimming career at UVA (17:43), his preparation and routine for a swim meet (24:04), and favorite memories from his college swimming career (29:55). Zach also shares about his experience as an Asian American athlete (34:45), advice for Asian American athletes (38:35), and much more. Zach Fong - University of Virginia Bio Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Playing D1 College Football at Notre Dame, Becoming Notre Dame Football’s All-Time Leading Scorer, and a Legendary Kicking Career with Justin Yoon 1:06:48

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former D1 college football player Justin Yoon. During the episode, Justin talks about growing up in Korea and Tennessee as well as playing sports in his childhood (2:52), how he first got started playing football (8:06), and when he started pursuing football as his primary sport (12:34). He gives us an inside look at what his training program looked like (19:12), his experience with college recruiting (24:53), and how he landed at Notre Dame (29:50). Justin shares about his experience as a football player at Notre Dame (35:19), his favorite memories and biggest kicks from his college football career (52:46), the experience of becoming the Notre Dame football program’s all-time leading scorer (55:23), and much more. Justin Yoon - Notre Dame Profile Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Life as a Sports Agent, Launching Upper V Athlete Management, and Representing Women’s Pro Soccer Players with Lenny Lun 30:32

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews sports agent Lenny Lun about his journey working in the sports world. During this episode, Lenny talks about his background (2:27) and his career path, including landing his first job in sports with the San Francisco 49ers and why he decided to start his own sports agency representing women’s professional soccer players (3:46). He discusses the process he went through to become a sports agent (10:01), his sports agency Upper V Athlete Management (11:52), and the roles and responsibilities of sports agents (15:50). He also shares how he helps his clients as a sports agent (20:12), his career advice on how to break into the sports world (23:54), and much more. Lenny Lun - Santa Clara University School of Law Bio Page Upper V Athlete Management Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Leading Team Travel for the LA Dodgers, Working with Japanese Baseball Players, and Finding a Job in Sports with Scott Akasaki 42:16

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Scott Akasaki - the Director of Team Travel for the Los Angeles Dodgers - about his journey in sports. During this episode, Scott talks about the vibe and buzz around the Dodgers during spring training (2:55). He also shares about his family background, growing up in LA, and the role that sports played in his childhood (4:26). He discusses his experience playing college basketball for the Claremont-Mudd basketball program as well (4:26). Scott talks about learning about baseball in Japan, networking with Major League Baseball scouts, and landing his first job in sports with the Dodgers (12:54), his career path and experiences working for the Dodgers (21:27), breaking into the sports industry and his advice on how to do so (32:22), and much more. Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Life as a D1 College Tennis Star at Vanderbilt, Playing Singles & Doubles, and an Amazing Tennis Journey with Anessa Lee 28:21

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Vanderbilt tennis player Anessa Lee. During this episode, Anessa talks about where she grew up, how she got her start with tennis, and playing tennis during her childhood (3:31). She also shares about her high school tennis playing days (8:51), her experience with college recruiting, and how she landed at Vanderbilt (11:28). She gives us an inside look at her college tennis experience at Vanderbilt, including her daily routine during the tennis session (15:05), her favorite thing about being a student-athlete (17:56), her experience playing both singles and doubles (20:18), and a notable highlight from her college career (22:18). Anessa discusses her experience as an Asian American D1 college athlete (23:40), her advice for aspiring Asian American tennis players & athletes (24:35), and much more. Anessa Lee - Vanderbilt Profile Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Becoming the First Asian American Manager in Major League Baseball History, Playing & Coaching Pro Baseball, and the Oakland Ballers with Don Wakamatsu 35:16

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Don Wakamatsu, the first Asian American manager in Major League Baseball history. During the episode, Don shares about his family’s background, growing up in the Bay Area, and how he got started playing baseball (2:43). He talks about his college baseball experience at Arizona State (6:34), getting drafted and becoming a pro baseball player (9:28), and playing in the major leagues with the Chicago White Sox (12:02). Don discusses his transition from playing to coaching and the start of his coaching career (17:09), the experience of becoming the manager of the Seattle Mariners (17:09), and what it means to him to be the first Asian American manager in MLB history (18:15). He shares lessons learned from his career (22:20), how he got involved with the Oakland Ballers and his role with the team (31:25), and much more. Don Wakamatsu - Baseball Reference Profile Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Becoming a Major League Soccer Star, Playing on the International Stage, and a Legendary Soccer Journey with Brian Ching 51:10

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former pro soccer player Brian Ching. During the episode, Brian talks about his soccer journey, including how he got started playing soccer, his youth soccer experiences, playing college soccer at Gonzaga, and getting drafted into Major League Soccer (3:05). He also discusses his training regimen, the habits that he developed to become a better player (10:23), and what motivated him (14:40). He gives us an inside look at getting drafted into the MLS and his first few years as a pro soccer player (18:04), relocating with his team from San Jose to Houston (24:38), and the most memorable moments from his career (32:46). He shares how he adapted to playing on the international stage (40:13), career advice for aspiring soccer players (42:10), and much more. Brian Ching - MLS Player Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Life as a Pro Baseball Player in the Minors, Playing College Baseball at the University of Houston, and Supporting Youth Baseball Development with Hyung Cho 47:34

1 year yang lalu47:34

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews entrepreneur and former pro baseball player Hyung Cho. During this episode, Hyung shares about his family’s background, his childhood experiences playing sports, and how he got started playing baseball (2:48). He talks about his youth baseball days, developing athletically (7:42), his experience as an Asian Canadian athlete (12:48), and his experiences with the Canadian Junior & Senior National Teams (15:25). He discusses how he landed at the University of Houston to play college baseball (17:43) and some of his most memorable moments during his college baseball career (22:01). Hyung gives us an inside look at his pro baseball career, including signing with the Seattle Mariners (26:19), his experience as a minor league baseball player (28:58), and the unique experience of playing with other Asian baseball players in the minors (31:47). He talks about continuing his baseball career and how he got into coaching baseball (36:57), launching Oppotaco, a content-driven company that supports youth baseball development (42:08), and much more. Hyung Cho - MLB Profile Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Playing D1 College Hoops at UC-Irvine, Winning Championships, Skill Development, and Becoming a Basketball Star with Nikki Tom 26:13

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews UC-Irvine women’s basketball player Nikki Tom. During this episode, Nikki shares about her family’s background, where she grew up, and how she got her start playing basketball (3:45). She talks about how playing with older kids during her childhood helped her become a better player (4:42), her experience as an Asian American basketball player (7:20), and how she continued to develop her abilities as a basketball player (9:00). She shares a memorable moment from her high school basketball career (11:17), when she first set her goal to play college basketball (13:58), her experience with college recruiting, and how she ultimately decided to attend UC-Irvine (15:00). She gives us an inside look at her college basketball experience, including the biggest adjustments for her going from playing high school basketball to college basketball (16:59), how she prepares both physically and mentally to play heavy minutes on a consistent basis (18:13), and the biggest highlight of her college career so far (19:17). She discusses what aspects of her game she wants to improve upon this upcoming season (20:35), what it means to her to be an Asian American D1 women’s college basketball player (23:11), and much more. Nikki Tom - UC-Irvine Profile Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Becoming a Pioneer in Women’s College Basketball, Playing & Coaching College Hoops, and Celebrating a Legendary Career With Colleen Matsuhara 39:30

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Colleen Matsuhara on her incredible basketball journey as a player and coach. During the episode, Colleen shares about her family’s background, where she grew up, and how got started playing basketball (2:59). She also talks about her basketball playing career, including playing collegiately at Sacramento City College and Sacramento State (4:56) and her experiences as an Asian American player (6:30). She talks about her transition into coaching (8:04), what drew her to coaching as a profession (10:26), and the experience of winning a national championship while she was on the coaching staff for the UCLA women’s basketball team (12:36). She discusses her head coaching experiences for the women’s basketball teams at the University of Nebraska and UC-Irvine (15:52), her experience as a member of the coaching staff for the LA Sparks (20:36), and if she thinks about returning to coaching (23:12). She gives us an inside look at her experiences in the movie industry (24:53) and media industry (29:52), her experience as the Secretariat of Basketball at the 1984 Summer Olympics in LA (31:06), and much more. Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Prospect Watch (October 2023 Edition): 12 Up & Coming Asian American Baseball, Basketball, and Football Players We’re Excited to Follow with Patrick Pratumrat 44:33

1 year yang lalu44:33

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Host Justin Hong is joined by Patrick Pratumrat on the 2023 edition of “Prospect Watch,” which showcases and celebrates up-and-coming Asian American athletes. On this episode, they shine the spotlight on 12 electrifying, young baseball, basketball, and football players they’re excited about: college football quarterbacks Indiana Wijay (4:30) and Noah Kim (7:18), college basketball players Kaitlyn Chen (10:00), Nikki Tom (13:05), Kayla Padilla (15:16), Ryan Agarwal (18:25), and Zach Edey (20:24), recent MLB first round pick Arjun Nimmala (24:00), MLB rookies Bryan Woo (27:53), Anthony Volpe (31:03), and Corbin Carroll (34:32), and NFL wide receiver John Metchie III (38:04). Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Playing & Coaching for the Pomona-Pitzer Women’s Basketball Team and a Lifelong Basketball Journey with Alaina Woo 38:14

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Alaina Woo, Head Coach of the Pomona-Pitzer women's basketball team, on her basketball journey as a player and coach. During the episode, Alaina talks about her family’s background, where she grew up, and how she got started playing basketball (3:35). She also shares about her high school basketball career at Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California (7:42), what she did to improve as a player (9:08), and how she landed at Pomona-Pitzer to play college basketball (10:28). Alaina discusses the biggest transition for her from playing high school to college basketball (13:18), her favorite part of being a student-athlete (15:04), and a career highlight from her college basketball career. She gives us an inside look at her transition into coaching and landing her first college coaching opportunity at Tufts (18:08), how she made her way back to Pomona-Pitzer as a coach (21:10), and becoming the Head Coach at Pomona-Pitzer (22:19). She also talks about her experience as an Asian American athlete (27:16) and coach (30:03), advice for up-and-coming Asian basketball players and Asian Americans who are looking to get into coaching (34:08), and much more. Coach Alaina Woo - Pomona-Pitzer Profile Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Coaching UCLA Women’s Soccer Team, Winning a National Championship, and Making History with Margueritte Aozasa 43:57

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Margueritte Aozasa, Head Coach of the UCLA women's soccer team, about her playing and coaching career. During the episode, Margueritte shares about her family’s background, playing sports in her childhood, and how she got started playing soccer (3:40). She talks about her training regimen and her development as a soccer player (6:42) and notable memories from her club and high school soccer experiences (8:30) as well as from her college career at Santa Clara (15:07). She discusses her soccer coaching career with the Mountain View Los Altos Soccer Club and Stanford University (17:18) as well as her experience as the Head Coach of the UCLA women’s soccer team (19:49). She gives us an inside look at the experience of winning a national championship at UCLA in her first year, her message to the team in overtime of the championship game, and what was going through her mind after her team won the championship (28:39). She shares her experiences as an Asian American athlete and coach (35:44), advice for up-and-coming Asian American athletes and Asian Americans who are looking to break into coaching (39:08), and much more. Coach Margueritte Aozasa - UCLA Profile Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Breaking Into the Sports Industry and Life as the Director of Basketball Operations for the University of San Francisco’s Men’s Basketball Team with Garrett Furubayashi 30:44

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Garrett Furubayashi, the Director of Basketball Operations for the University of San Francisco men’s basketball team, about his journey in sports. During the episode, Garrett talks about his family’s background, where he grew up, and his experience playing sports (2:23) as well as how he broke into the sports industry while he was still in high school, serving as an NBA draft analyst and working for the Locked On Podcast Network (6:59). He gives us an inside look at his career path with the University of San Francisco’s men’s basketball program (11:03) as well as his roles and responsibilities as the team’s Director of Basketball Operations (13:09). Garrett also shares about his work with the Asian Coaches Association (16:43), his advice for Asian Americans looking to break into the sports industry (20:58), and much more. Garrett Furubayashi - University of San Francisco Profile Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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A College Basketball Coaching Journey and Life as the Associate Head Coach for the Cal-State Fullerton Men’s Basketball Team with Anthony Santos 42:36

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews basketball coach Anthony Santos on his basketball coaching journey and experiences. During this episode, Anthony talks about his family’s background and how he got into basketball (3:25) as well as his basketball playing career (10:32). He details his career path with the Cal-State Fullerton men’s basketball program (12:56), what his typical day looks like during the season (19:57), what his responsibilities are during a game (22:11), and the most rewarding aspects of being a basketball coach for him (23:16). Anthony shares about his experience as an Asian American D1 men’s college basketball coach (25:32), his long-term aspirations in coaching (29:32), advice for up-and-coming Asian American hoopers (34:43) and Asian Americans trying to break into coaching (37:19), and much more. Coach Anthony Santos - Cal-State Fullerton Profile Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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Coaching the UC-Irvine Women’s Basketball Team, Playing D1 Hoops at Long Beach State, and a Storied Basketball Journey with Tamara Inoue 45:28

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Tamara Inoue, the Head Coach of the UC-Irvine women's basketball team, on her basketball journey as a player and coach. During the episode, Coach Inoue talks about growing up in Hawaii and how she got her start playing basketball (3:10) as well as her high school career at Laguna Hills High School in California, including winning a state championship (5:16). She also shares about starting her college career at Cal before transferring to Long Beach State (9:27), her career at Long Beach State (11:19), and her experience as an Asian American athlete (12:31). She gives us an inside look at her playing and coaching career in Australia (14:28), her transition into coaching (16:02), and her college coaching experiences - first, at Santa Clara, then moving on to New Mexico State, and eventually landing the head coaching opportunity at UC-Irvine (20:14). She also shares memorable moments from her coaching career at UC-Irvine (28:39), the experience of taking her team to Japan one summer (31:03), what it means to her to be an Asian American college basketball coach (33:46), advice for Asian American basketball players (36:08) and Asian Americans looking to pursue careers in coaching (39:22), and much more. Coach Tamara Inoue - UC-Irvine Profile Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

The Asian American Athlete

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Anchoring ESPN’S SportsCenter, Breaking Into Sports Media, and Becoming an Award-Winning Communications Expert with Cary Chow 45:46

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews award-winning communications expert and former ESPN SportsCenter anchor Cary Chow about his journey and sports media career. During this episode, Cary talks about his family’s background, where he grew up, and why he wanted to pursue a career in media (2:24) as well as the importance of sports in his life (5:07). He shares about the early days of his media career (6:14), his strategy to break into sports media (9:16), and how he landed opportunities to work at national networks, including ESPN (13:50). Cary also talks about the first time he anchored SportsCenter (20:07), one of his most memorable shows (30:18), what it means to him to be an Asian American anchor for SportsCenter (33:41), advice for the next generation of Asian Americans pursuing careers in sports media, and much more. Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

The Asian American Athlete

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Walking On to the UConn Men's Basketball Team, Playing for a College Hoops Powerhouse, and Overcoming the Odds with Ace Watanasuparp 45:13

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former D1 college basketball player Ace Watanasuparp about his journey and basketball career. During this episode, Ace talks about his family’s background, growing up in New York, and his early experiences playing basketball (3:16). He also discusses his high school career at the Bronx High School of Science (9:53), his experience with college recruiting, what schools were interested in him, and why he decided to attend the University of Connecticut (15:08). He gives us an inside look at his multi-year experience of trying out for the UConn men’s basketball team (16:57), getting cut from the team both his freshman and sophomore years (18:37) before making the team his junior year (24:38), and the moment he found out he made the team (28:17). Ace also discusses his playing experience at UConn (30:02), the first time he appeared in a game for the Huskies (32:47), an upcoming documentary on his life called The Walk-On (41:37), and much more. The Walk-On - IMDB Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

The Asian American Athlete

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Playing Pro Basketball, Attending NBA Training Camp & Pro Workouts, and Breaking Stereotypes with Benji Kil 59:54

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On this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former pro basketball player Benji Kil about his athletic journey and basketball career. During this episode, Benji talks about his family’s background, growing up in Michigan, and playing a bunch of sports in his childhood (2:09), finding basketball when he was living in Los Angeles pursuing child acting, and the early days of his basketball career (6:27). Benji discusses his high school basketball career (11:03), his experiences with college basketball recruiting, and his pursuit of a college basketball career (21:09) before walking away from the game to focus on bodybuilding (28:48). He discusses when he started thinking about getting back into basketball again (31:45), a workout that he participated in for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Developmental League (now known as the NBA G-League) team that built buzz for him (37:15), his pro basketball experiences, including playing overseas in multiple countries and also attending training camp with the Orlando Magic (42:13), what he’s up to now with basketball training and running his own AAU team (51:14), and much more. Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

The Asian American Athlete

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Life as the QB1 at Cornell, Experiences as an Asian American Football Player, and Being a Leader & Role Model with Jameson Wang 36:03

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On this episode, host Justin Hong interviews quarterback Jameson Wang about his athletic journey and football career. During the episode, Jameson talks about his background, playing sports in his childhood, and his early experiences playing football (3:20). He also shares his experiences playing high school football in LA (8:40), working with trainers to develop his football skills and athletic ability (13:42), his experiences with college football recruiting (14:34), and how he navigated the publicity associated with being a star high school football quarterback (16:07). He gives us an inside look at his college football career so far (17:07), the experience of being the QB1 for a D1 college football program (21:05), and a typical day in the life of a college football player (22:04). He also discusses his long-term aspirations for his football career (28:06), advice for the next generation of Asian American football players (29:59), signing an NIL deal with Degree and being part of their 'Breaking Limits' campaign (31:15), and much more. Jameson Wang Player Page - Cornell University Jameson Wang - Wikipedia Page Please help support this podcast by: Rating & reviewing the show on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribing to this podcast so that you know when the next episode is ready Following the show's Instagram page @theasianamericanathlete Thank you for listening to the show!…

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