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Category: Athlete Interviews

Athlete Chat: John Gilchrist, Part I - The Journey

by Susan Zaro 07-18-2009 05:50 PM Athlete Interviews | Athlete Career Development | Human Relations | Sports Psychology

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Former University of Maryland basketball star John Gilchrist opens up to Sports Psychology Consultant, Susan Zaro, about his journey to play in the NBA, as part of a 3-part series called "Passion for Professional Success."

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Athlete Chat: Alcorn State University Cornerback Roderick Williams

by Matthew Allinson 06-12-2009 11:29 PM Athlete Interviews | Athlete Career Development

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Alcorn State University cornerback, Roderick Williams, hopes to hear his name called in the 2010 NFL Draft. He talks about his big dreams and the mentoring he has received from NFL legend and Hall of Famer, Darrell Green, along his journey.

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Athlete Chat: Milwaukee Bucks Charlie Villanueva

by Matthew Allinson 05-26-2009 01:03 AM Athlete Interviews | Philanthropy | Athlete Career Development | Athlete Representation | Athlete Services | Education | Sports Business

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An exclusive Access Athletes interview with Milwaukee Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva about The Charlie Villanueva Foundation, NBA life, and the player-agent relationship and his bond with superagent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management.

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Athlete Chat: Kentucky Derby Winner Calvin Borel

by Sharon Soileau 05-08-2009 12:34 AM Athlete Interviews | Athlete Career Development | Athlete Representation

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He is currently one of the most recognizable faces in sports. Calvin Borel soared to victory this past Saturday in the 135th Kentucky Derby aboard 50-1 long shot Mine That Bird.

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Athlete Chat: Kelvin Amayo

by Matthew Allinson 04-29-2009 01:22 AM Athlete Interviews | Athlete Career Development

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Last season, Amayo was a key reserve for St. Benedict's Prep (Newark, NJ), averaging nearly 13 ppg, 5 apg, and 4 rpg. The 6-foot-4, 195-pound sophomore sensation is an explosive point guard out to prove that his name belongs with the nation's elite.

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Athlete Chat: St. Patrick's Derrick Gordon

by Matthew Allinson 04-15-2009 02:00 AM Athlete Interviews | Athlete Career Development | Human Relations | Recruiting

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As the self-proclaimed “defensive playmaker,” basketball player Derrick Gordon has made his mark amidst the star-studded St. Patrick High School lineup and is going to be one of the top juniors in the nation next year.

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Athlete Chat: Ex-NFL Player Tommy Polley

by Matthew Allinson 01-29-2009 02:00 AM Athlete Interviews

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Athlete Chat with Tommy Polley: High school prep all-american in football and top 60 basketball prospect at Dunbar; Star LB at FSU and National Champion; 6-year NFL career; and life as a businessman with Big Vision Films.

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Athlete Chat: MLS Players Chris & Stephen Wondolowski

by Matthew Allinson 01-07-2009 02:00 AM Athlete Interviews

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MLS soccer players, Chris and Stephen Wondolowski are teammates on the Houston Dynamo and discuss how they selected their agent and the Major League Soccer Players Union.

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Athlete Chat:Ex-NFL player Keion Carpenter

by Reeve Cononi 12-04-2008 02:00 AM Athlete Interviews

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Baltimore native and former NFL player Keion Carpenter discusses life after football and his charity work.

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Athlete Chat: Pro-Skater Darren Harper ("D-Streets")

by Matthew Allinson 11-29-2008 02:00 AM Athlete Interviews

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Athlete Chat with Pro-Skateboarder Darren Harper of DGK Skateboards, DC Shoe Company, and Famous Stars and Straps Clothing.

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