D3toPro
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -D3toPro is dedicated to covering the stories of NCAA Division III athletes who have transitioned to the professional level. We believe every athlete has a story of struggle and achievement that is worthy of sharing. By collecting the athletes' journeys in one place, we hope to further strengthen the bond of the DIII community.
Homepage Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Luke Campbell (Salisbury Track & Field): 11x NCAA Champion and German National Team 400m hurdler
September 17, 2020 18:59 - 51 minutes - 38.5 MBLuke Campbell graduated from Salisbury University as the most decorated Track and Field athlete in the history of DIII. He now has his sights set on competing in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Connor Hudson (Pomona-Pitzer Tennis): Singles and Doubles All-American
August 13, 2020 01:52 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBConnor Hudson was a singles and doubles All-American at Pomona-Pitzer. Connor and I discuss how training on a squash court and doing “wild” fitness training helped him going into his All-American senior year, the value of spending a year playing local money tournaments, how the international Futures experience differed from the comforts of Southern California tournaments, and how not constantly adapting your plan and approach to the game can ultimately lead to a lack of drive.
Al Reeser (Claremont McKenna College/USC): Director of Player Development and Biomechanics at Sports Rehab LA
July 30, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBAl Reeser is the Director of Player Development and Biomechanics at Sports Rehab LA. In this episode, we discuss why he is so passionate about training and movement, the importance of training focused around preventing injuries versus rehabbing only when you’re hurt, authenticity and how it helps him connect with the athletes he trains, mental health and the connection between movement and emotion, what it takes for DIII athletes to make it as pros, and much more!
Amanda Conway (Norwich Hockey): 3x All-American and NWHL's Connecticut Whales forward
July 16, 2020 17:24 - 34 minutes - 30.5 MBAmanda Conway was drafted 19th overall by the Connecticut Whales in the 2020 NWHL draft. In this episode, she discusses growing up in a hockey family, why she chose DIII, winning a National Championship, and realizing the dream of getting drafted.
Tom Aubrun (Norwich Hockey): 2x All-American and AHL's Rockford IceHogs Goalie
July 02, 2020 20:16 - 42 minutes - 37.1 MBTom Aubrun discusses his amazing career at Norwich, the French hockey scene, learning to deal with pressure, learning to understand himself, acting like a pro at the D3 level to set himself up for success, and much more!
Noah Droddy and Stu Newstat (DePauw Running): Co-hosts of D3 Glory Days
June 25, 2020 21:14 - 56 minutes - 39.6 MBCo-hosts of the “D3 Glory Days” podcast Stu Newstat ‘14 and Noah Droddy ‘13 were teammates at Depauw University and both are still immersed in the world of running. When they aren’t podcasting, Stu works as an assistant coach for the Amherst cross country and track & field teams, and Noah is busy training and recovering as a professional runner in Boulder, Colorado. After graduating, Stu served as an assistant cross country coach and recruiting coordinator at Lake Forest College from 2015...
Noah Droddy and Stu Newstat (DePauw Running): Co-hosts of D3 Glory Days
June 25, 2020 21:14 - 56 minutes - 39.6 MBNoah and Stu discuss the D3 running experience, Noah's incredible pro running journey, whether runners give up their dreams too soon, Stu's coaching message, and much more!
BONUS: Olympic Fencers Ysaora Thibus and Race Imboden
June 25, 2020 02:05 - 37 minutes - 35.3 MBYsaora Thibus and Race Imboden join as special guests to discuss their fencing backgrounds, navigating a career in a niche sport, giving back, and how they’re handling uncertain times.
Felix Minjarez (Redlands Baseball): All-American and Pitcher in the San Diego Padres Organization
June 18, 2020 14:47 - 45 minutes - 31.8 MBFelix Minjarez discusses his All-American pitching career at the University of Redlands, going undrafted but staying prepared and seizing his pro ball opportunity, and the lessons he's learned along the way.
Chelsie Schweers (Christopher Newport University Basketball): 4 time All-American and 8+ year pro
June 11, 2020 15:13 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBChelsie Schweers discusses her amazing collegiate career and all she has learned playing professionally in Greece, Australia, Iceland, and Portugal.
Tony Kunczewski: Berry College Football Head Coach
May 31, 2020 15:24 - 55 minutes - 42 MBCoach Tony Kunczewski shares his journey through DIII football and his experience coaching two start-up football programs.
Jason Saltzman (Claremont McKenna College): Professional Cyclist
May 24, 2020 16:44 - 1 hour - 56 MBJason Saltzman is a professional cyclist. Jason shares his story and how the question of "how far can I push myself" is the motivation behind his journey.
Lake Bachar (UW-Whitewater Baseball and Football): Pitcher in the San Diego Padres Organization
May 17, 2020 05:11 - 59 minutes - 43.4 MBLake Bachar is a pitcher in the San Diego Padres Organization. He was selected in the fifth round (144th overall) in the 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft. We discuss his untraditional route to professional baseball and what he has learned from pursuing his craft.
Lake Bachar - UW-Whitewater Baseball and Football
May 17, 2020 05:11 - 59 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode, Lake describes his original goals before his baseball career took off, why and when scouts started to take notice of his pitching potential, how being a "sponge" for knowledge is the most important advice he's received, and how a difficult time in his personal life has taught him how to approach his baseball job differently. Lake Bachar took a very untraditional route to professional baseball. When his college search began, he opted to focus on his career as a kicker and ...
Ryan Muthiora (Kenyon Golf): All-American
May 10, 2020 16:00 - 49 minutes - 41.3 MBRyan Muthiora discusses his golf journey and how his deep belief in himself has led to his rapid improvement.
Ryan Muthiora - Kenyon Golf
May 10, 2020 16:00 - 49 minutes - 41.3 MBI say it in the interview and I'll say it again here, Ryan Muthiora lived the DIII dream. After picking up golf competitively at 16 years old, Ryan knew he wanted to play in college. What could be better for a hungry but relatively raw talent than a DIII school? What drew Ryan to Kenyon was the mixture of academics and an opportunity to play in the starting lineup from the beginning. It's safe to say that it turned out in his favor. With a strong head on his shoulders and a deep belief th...
Ben Rosen (Bates Tennis): 5x All-American
May 03, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 46.7 MBBen Rosen was a five-time All-American while playing for Bates before deciding to give the pro tour a shot. Ben found out the hard way that there's more to professional tennis than just playing tennis, and he describes the mental struggles he faced while on tour.
Ben Rosen - Bates Tennis
May 03, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 46.7 MBBen Rosen and I have a candid conversation about how hard the transition to professional tennis was for him. Unfortunately, Ben's career was cut short. Not by injury, but rather a difficulty adjusting to the lifestyle of a professional tennis player. In many ways, I found Ben's story to mimic how I feel a lot of the time. We discuss how we allow the perception of others to factor into how we view ourselves, not feeling like we belong, respecting our opponents too much, and whether he wishes...
Geoffrey Gray - Emerson Basketball
April 26, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this episode, Geoffrey and I discuss his childhood hero Paul Pierce, the challenges of changing technique, the Emerson basketball underdog story, how he's been adapting to the pro game and playing against guys he watched on TV growing up, and much more! Geoffrey Gray has nothing but hard work to thank for making his dreams at Emerson and now playing professional basketball come true. After a high school career that left him feeling unfulfilled, Geoffrey arrived at Emerson fresh off of r...
Geoffrey Gray (Emerson Basketball): Point Guard for Hapoel Eilat in the Israeli Premier League
April 26, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBGeoffrey Gray discovered what can happen when you mix hard work and belief at Emerson College. He has taken that same mindset to Israel where he competes for Hapoel Mall Hayam Eilat in the Israeli Premier League.
Anthony Maccaglia (Oglethorpe Golf): Team and Individual NCAA Champion
April 19, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 52.5 MBAfter an outstanding career at Oglethorpe which included a team and individual NCAA title his first year, Anthony Maccaglia decided to take his game to the professional level. Anthony now competes on the Mackenzie Tour in Canada and he shares his experiences and insights on becoming a professional golfer.
Anthony Maccaglia - Oglethorpe Golf
April 19, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 52.5 MBAnthony Maccaglia had an extraordinary college career while playing for Coach Owen at Oglethorpe. After a high school career that led to being under-recruited, Coach Owen saw something special in Anthony when he first saw him play as a high school senior. It didn't take Anthony long to make his mark at the collegiate level as he not only helped his team win the NCAA title his first year, he also walked away as an individual NCAA champion. Fittingly, he was named National Freshman of the Yea...
Paul Settles: Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Men's Tennis Head Coach
April 12, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBPaul Settles was Director of Player Services at the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) before he became the Head Coach of the CMS tennis team. Paul shares his journey from DI college player to DIII tennis coach, and also explains what he looks for when he thinks a DIII player should go try playing on tour (hint: it's not talent).
Paul Settles - CMS Tennis Head Coach
April 12, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBWe switched things up a bit this week here at D3toPro and we're bringing you our first interview with a coach! After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania and earning a Master's degree from Cambridge, Paul Settles went on to work for the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) as Director of Player Services. But in 2003, he found his true calling coaching DIII tennis. So with the incredible impact he's had on DIII tennis and beyond, we won't hold his DI college playing days again...
Daniel Rosenbaum (Pomona-Pitzer Basketball): All-American
April 05, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBDaniel Rosenbaum graduated from Pomona College in 2019 as an All-American and finished third on the program's all-time scoring list. Daniel's Jewish background and passion for basketball led him to Israel where he just wrapped up his rookie season playing for Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem in the Israeli Premier League.
Daniel Rosenbaum - Pomona-Pitzer Basketball
April 05, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBHaving started in every single game during his collegiate career at Pomona-Pitzer, Daniel Rosenbaum capped his career with a slew of awards. The 6’5” shooting guard from Los Altos Hills, California, was named to the All-SCIAC (Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) First Team his junior season. In his last season, Daniel went one step further as he was honored as the David Wells SCIAC Player of the Year. He was also honored as a Third Team All-American, Academic All-Americ...
Hannah Saiz - Kenyon Swimming
March 29, 2020 16:41 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBOriginally from Plattsburgh, N.Y., Hannah, a self-described "slow swimmer," walked on to a Kenyon swim team that had a long history of success. In her senior season, Hannah won the NCAA Division III National Championships in the 200-yard butterfly, the 200-yard medley relay and set an NCAA record time with her teammates in the 400-yard medley relay. She was also named the 2013 North Coast Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Year. Hannah's professional swim career took her to Milwaukee, Wis...
Hannah Saiz (Kenyon Swimming): 3x NCAA Champion
March 29, 2020 16:41 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBMy conversation with Hannah Saiz was a wide-ranging one. Having struggled to fit in with the Kenyon team in her first year, she opens up about how her time at Kenyon shaped her belief about the power of competing for something bigger than herself. When Hannah decided to swim professionally due to "unfinished business," she sought out a training environment that felt like a family.
Eudice Chong - Wesleyan Tennis
March 14, 2020 05:12 - 48 minutes - 43.5 MBIn the inaugural D3toPro podcast episode, Skyler is joined by DIII tennis legend Eudice Chong. While competing for Wesleyan, Eudice won the NCAA singles title all four years and added an NCAA doubles title with her teammate Victoria Yu her junior season. The number of DIII losses she had in her singles career can be counted on one hand, but probably most remarkable was her commitment to her team. She was a program-changer as she established Wesleyan as a National Power after being barely ran...
Eudice Chong (Wesleyan Tennis): 4x NCAA Singles Champion
March 14, 2020 05:12 - 48 minutes - 43.5 MBEudice Chong is a DIII tennis legend. While competing for Wesleyan, Eudice won the NCAA singles title all four years and added an NCAA doubles title with her teammate Victoria Yu her junior season. After graduating from Wesleyan in 2018, Eudice began competing on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tour. She has achieved career highs of 366 and 153 in the WTA singles and doubles rankings respectively.
#1 Eudice Chong - Wesleyan Tennis
March 14, 2020 05:12 - 48 minutes - 43.5 MBIn the inaugural D3toPro podcast episode, Skyler is joined by DIII tennis legend Eudice Chong. While competing for Wesleyan, Eudice won the NCAA singles title all four years and added an NCAA doubles title with her teammate Victoria Yu her junior season. The number of DIII losses she had in her singles career can be counted on one hand, but probably most remarkable was her commitment to her team. She was a program-changer as she established Wesleyan as a National Power after being barely ran...