The Road to D1

Lucy Fitterer & Josh Thomas
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Hear about the NCAA recruitment process from student athletes who are going through it. Featuring athletes of different sports, ranging abilities, and varying stages as they navigate their way through recruitment.

  1. 03/23/2021

    Episode 24 - Alli Schroder

    In the SEASON 1 FINALE of "The Road to D1" hear from the baseball trailblazer herself, Alli Schroder. Alli is set to be the first female in Canadian Collegiate Baseball Conference (CCBC), as a pitcher for the VIU Mariners. Alli is also a member of the Canadian Women's National Baseball Team, helping to grow the game for women around the world, while representing her country with pride. Schroder goes in depth on her choice to stay in Canada for college and what her recruitment process was like as a first in her field. Listen to hear all about her extraordinary journey from start to finish!

    30 min

  2. 03/16/2021

    Episode 23 - Makenna Smith

    This week’s guest is level 10 gymnast Makenna Smith! Makenna has been a competitive gymnast since age 6!! She is now committed to Utah Gymnastics, hoping to be an all-arounder for the team. Hear all about her journey from choosing her school twice, to national competitions, to learning from Olympians and world-renown coaches on this episode of The Road to D1!

    31 min

  3. 03/09/2021

    Episode 22 - Val Whiting

    Our very special guest is the one and only Val Whiting! Val is a former 2x NCAA Champion as part of a dominate Stanford women’s team. As well as being named Pac-10 Women's Basketball Player of the Year two years in a row. Not only was she highly regarded in college she was also a part of the founding years of the WNBA and ABL starting Women’s basketball ball here in the States. Make sure to listen to hear her complete story from high school till present. 🏀⛹️‍♀️ #ncaa #d1 #wnba #abl #olympic#recruiting #standford #teamusa#bball #basketball #womensbasketball#theroadtod1 #ncaad1

    39 min

  4. 03/02/2021

    Episode 21 - Phil Mattingly

    Before award-winning journalist, Phil Mattingly was in front of the camera for CNN, he was behind the plate for OSU baseball! In this episode, you’ll be able to hear Mattingly’s journey from playing catch on the military base with his dad to THE Ohio State’s baseball team, to the magic wall during election week 2020. You’ll hear some pretty exclusive takes from the reporter (Michigan fans you’re going to want to hear this), as well as what the recruitment process was like in the early 2000s. Be sure to give this very special episode a listen!

    36 min

  5. 02/23/2021

    Episode 20 - Jamal Scott

    You’ve seen him on Netflix’s “Last Chance U” now get ready to hear Jamal Scott on this week's episode! The California native spent two seasons in JUCO at Independence Community College before playing with the Division 1 football team at Eastern Illinois University. To hear all about his unique journey and experiences on “Last Chance U,” the differences between JUCO and D1, and where he is now, hit the play button and sit back and enjoy!

    42 min

  6. 02/16/2021

    Episode 19 - Khalil Dawsey

    Episode 19 will feature Khalil (the Thrill) Dawsey! Khalil, originally from Michigan, is a sophomore defensive back for Harvard. After a big rookie season, including an Ivy League rookie of the week title, Dawsey missed his sophomore season due to the Ivy season cancellation. Be sure to listen to hear Khalil’s journey to Harvard, as well as his plans for next season! 🏈 #football #ncaa #ncaafootball #d1 #crimson #harvard #harvarduniversity #crimsontide #harvardfootball #ncaadivision1 #podcast

    32 min

  7. 02/02/2021

    Episode 18 - Gabriel Jett

    Listen to episode 18 featuring the number one recruit in California, Gabriel Jett! Gabe is committed to swim at UC-Berkeley a top ranked school this year. He also will be swimming at this year’s Olympic Trails next to your favorite Olympians. Gabe didn’t have the normal journey up to the top so make sure you tune in this week to hear it as well as all things swim with Gabe this Tuesday. 🏊🏼‍♂️🥇 #ncaa #swim #olympics #olympicswimming #teamusa #calswim #ncaaswim #olympictrials #swimmer

    31 min

  8. 01/26/2021

    Episode 17 - Christain Mazzone

    Get ready for this Tuesday's episode featuring PLL player, Christain Mazzone! In college, Mazzone was an All-American and the team captain at Rutgers. Christain was drafted into the MLL in 2018 where he set league records, before transitioning to the PLL as the 11th pick in the league’s first entry draft. The two lacrosse leagues have now merged and Mazzone continues to tear it up on the field for the Archers! Listen to our conversation about all things lacrosse with Christain Mazzone in this episode! @chrismozo on Instagram

    34 min
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Hear about the NCAA recruitment process from student athletes who are going through it. Featuring athletes of different sports, ranging abilities, and varying stages as they navigate their way through recruitment.

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  • Creator
    Lucy Fitterer & Josh Thomas
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lucy Fitterer & Josh Thomas
  • Show Website
    The Road to D1