LIFE GAME

Game on Game Foundation
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Education
  • Monthly

GAME on GAME exists to equip athletes with the tools, knowledge, and relationships they need to thrive—not just in sports, but in life.​​ GAME on GAME is a mission-driven platform helping athletes prepare for life before, during and after their careers through mentorship, media, education and storytelling.

Episodes

  1. Oct 31

    What Are Some Young Men Struggling With That We Aren't Talking About Enough

    In this episode, Javorn Farrell interviews Malik Crowder, a dedicated mentor and director of the Sweat Center for College Males Athletes at the University of Texas at Austin. They discuss the importance of exposure, mentorship, mental health, and developing a well-rounded identity beyond sports. Malik Aaron Crowder is the director of the Heman Sweatt Center for Collegiate Males UT-Austin. He arrived at UT in 2003 to help supervise Jester Residence Hall. He became the inaugural advisor for UT Black Studies when it became a department. He provided mentoring and leadership guidance to the Longhorn Football Team in their academic center. Malik worked with a team in the School of Undergraduate Studies as a senior advisor with Discovery Scholars Program. Malik has had the pleasure to advise New Black Student Weekend, help teach the MEC course and to travel with students on the cultural immersion trips. He has supported the global trips to Beijing, China, Dubai and Cape Town, South Africa. Malik earned his bachelors and masters in human development at Abilene Christian University. He and his wife Sharon are involved in the greater Austin community and attend church at the Eastside Church of Christ.

  2. Sep 24

    The Road to Success: How Sports Taught Me What Matters Most

    In this episode, Talen Watson shares her journey from a highly recruited basketball player to a coach at the prestigious Sidwell Friends school , highlighting the importance of finding your fit, resilience, and leadership. Discover how her experiences shaped her approach to coaching and life. Related Resources: Sidwell Friends Girls Basketball Director  Talen Watson became the girls’ varsity basketball coach and program director at Sidwell Friends in 2025. Most recently, she coached the Nike Girls Elite Youth Basketball League’s Philly Rise program and the Maryland Belles AAU team. Under her, the Belles captured three Nike Tournament of Champions titles. She also coached the U16-17 Philly Rise team to four Nike championships. Watson graduated from Arundel High School, where she played basketball all four years, including on the team that won the Maryland 4A State Championship in 2010. She earned a spot on the All-Met team that year. After one season at the University of Massachusetts, she played for three years at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), competing at a high level and sharpening the skills that would later define her as a coach.

  3. Aug 29

    How I Found New Meaning and Impact After the Game

    Javorn Farrell with Ryan Le Roux A former athlete shares his journey from professional rugby to creating impactful youth programs in Africa, including teaching coding without computers and addressing youth unemployment and inequality. Ryan Le Roux is a former South African rugby union player who played center and wing. He was an international player for the Spanish national rugby union team. Le Roux is currently CEO of Leva Foundation, focused on unlocking opportunities by empowering our local and global community.

  4. Jul 25

    From NBA Draft to Self-Discovery: Understanding and Mastering the Inner Game

    In this episode, Jerome Moizo shares his journey from international basketball star to mental health advocate, exploring the internal struggles athletes face even after achieving their dreams. His story highlights the importance of self-awareness, healing, and redefining identity beyond sports. Jérôme Moïso played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other top leagues. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. He was selected 11th overall in the 2000 NBA draft by the Celtics in 2000, and played for the NBA clubs the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, New Orleans Hornets, Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers. He was also traded from the Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, though he never played for them. In total, Moïso played 145 games in his NBA career. He would end his NBA career as a Cavalier. He has also played in Europe with the Italian League clubs Lottomatica Roma and Climamio Bologna, the Spanish ACB League clubs Real Madrid, DKV Joventut, and Bilbao Basket, and the Russian Super League club Khimki BC. He's the author of Play Small in a Big Man's World.

  5. Jun 26

    Using Sports to Teach the Life Skills That Lead to Life-Long Success

    In this inspiring interview, Brett Gunning shares his journey from elite basketball coaching to founding ‘On The Right Path,’ a nonprofit dedicated to using sports as a vehicle for teaching life skills and faith to youth. Discover how early character development, faith, and intentional coaching can shape the next generation. Related resources: On the Right Path | The book series | Game on Game Foundation | Game on Game book Brett Gunning came to Hofstra in 1994 from UNLV as a member of the incoming coaching staff under Hofstra Head Coach Jay Wright. During Gunning’s time as an assistant coach, Hofstra improved from a 10-win program in 1994-95 to back-to-back NCAA Tournament qualifiers and America East Conference champions in 1999-00, and 2000-01. Hofstra went 103-85 during his tenure, including a record of 72-22 from 1998 to 2001 that saw the Pride make three straight postseason basketball appearances, including those back-to-back trips to the NCAA Tournament. Gunning coached Hofstra basketball legends such as Norman Richardson, Jay Hernandez, Roberto Gittens and current Hofstra men’s basketball assistant coach Speedy Claxton. Following the 2000-01 season, Gunning left Hempstead to become an assistant coach under Jay Wright at Villanova University, where he has strong family ties dating back to his great uncle, who was an Augustinian priest. As a part of Wright’s Villanova staff from 2001 to 2008, the Wildcats played postseason basketball in all seven seasons, including four straight NCAA Tournament appearances from 2004-05 to 2007-08. Gunning was eventually elevated to the position of associate head coach in 2005. After seven years with Villanova, Gunning was hired as the director of player development with the Houston Rockets in 2008 and he was later named an assistant coach from 2011 to 2012. Gunning would later spend three seasons as an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic until he returned to the Rockets for the 2015-16 season. He would spend another five seasons with the Rockets before stepping away from coaching following the 2019-20 NBA season. During his time in Houston, the Rockets would make the NBA Playoffs six times, including a run to the NBA Western Conference Finals in the 2017-18 season. In 2020, Gunning launched On The Right Path, a non-profit organization whose mission is to guide inner-city youth on the right path to achieving their maximum potential through education, mentorship, and basketball skill development. With author Stacy Padula, Gunning is working on a children’s book series based on the principles of On The Right Path. Gunning is married and is the father of three children.

  • 5 Episodes

About

GAME on GAME exists to equip athletes with the tools, knowledge, and relationships they need to thrive—not just in sports, but in life.​​ GAME on GAME is a mission-driven platform helping athletes prepare for life before, during and after their careers through mentorship, media, education and storytelling.

Information

  • Creator
    Game on Game Foundation
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Game on Game Foundation 2026
  • Show Website
    LIFE GAME