Block CP Podcast
Attention Falcon Fans! New 2024/25 Block CP Podcasts!
Senior, Sarah Samhan (c/o 2025), will be kicking off podcasts with our standout athletes at College Park, past and present coaches, celebrating the accomplishments of familiar Falcon faces on campus as well as highlighting promising underclassmen players. Tune in to learn more about student athletes, their journeys within their sport(s) & at CP, and about other Falcon individuals that have had an impact on CP sports! Falcon UP!
Episodes
30 episodes
Girls Basketball: Challenging Season, Unbroken Spirits & Smiles
Tune in as Reece Mahay hosts the panel of CP Girls Basketball players, including your very own Block CP Podcast host, Sarah Samhan, as she takes the position as the interviewee. Join as the players describe this season's journey and how they en...
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8:22
Errol Marino Elaborates on His Next Steps at Saint Marys
Join your hosts, Sarah and Reece, as they interview the recent D1 soccer commit Errol Marino. Sit back as Errol explains his soccer journey, what has gotten him to this point, and more!
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4:59
Coach Sol Makes His Third Return to the Podcast as the Falcons Pose a Threat to the Broncos
In this episode, we sit down with Coach Sol of the Boys Basketball Team to discuss their electrifying 3-game win streak. From a nail-biting victory over Benicia to commanding wins against Concord and Berean Christian, the Falcons are firing on ...
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24:18
Dariyon Smith Describes his Junior Soccer Season So Far
Welcome to today's episode where Dariyon Smith joins us to describe the ups and downs of his Junior season so far. Hear about his first season goal, and who influences him on the field the most!
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3:29
Coach Sol Henik Highlights the Future of Boys Basketball
Today, Coach Sol Henik takes a deep dive into the Falcons Boys Basketball season, currently standing at 7-7 overall and 0-2 in league play. Despite the tough start in league, Coach Henik shares his optimism about the team's performance and high...
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24:11
Coach Sol Henik Returns Before the Hopeful League Season
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re joined by Coach Sol Henik, head coach of the Boys Basketball team. Coach Sol shares insights on his team's impressive 4-1 start as they head into the Liberty Tournament this weekend. We also dive into the...
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17:01
Coach Sol Henik Hypes Up This Basketball Season
Today, Shareef Dajani sits down with College Park High School Boys Basketball Head Coach Sol Henik. Coach Henik shares insights into the upcoming season, highlights key players to watch, and delves into his coaching philosophy both on and off t...
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23:17
Why Keck is Vital to CP- Part 4: Max Otero Marks Off All of Keck's Positive Impacts
Max Otero finds Keck inspiring both on and off of the wrestling mat, listen as he joins host Sarah Samhan to elaborate on the intricate details of how Keck has not only affected him as an athlete, but a person.
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4:39
Why Keck is Vital to CP- Part 3: Shareef Dajani Shares His Past and Present with Coach Keck
Welcomed back to the podcast once again, Shareef Dajani elaborates on his own personal experiences with Coach Keck. Follow Shareef as he takes you from his high school days at CP to the days of his own children attending CP. Shareef also talks ...
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11:53
James Voorhies Jams In As Much As He Can His Senior Year
Hosts Sarah Samhan and Reece Mahay welcome football and baseball player James Voorhies as he talks about the current football season at hand and how he has developed as a College Park athlete these past 4 years to get him to reach his greatest ...
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5:02
Why Keck is Vital to CP- Part 2: Mark Weiler Remarks on his Magnanimous Moments with Keck
Host Sarah Samhan welcomes Coach Mark Weiler, as he shares his personal experience with Coach Keck, how he has seen Coach Keck's impact on CP students, and Coach Keck's impact on College Park.
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13:58
Why Keck is Vital to CP - Part 1: Chloe Van Boekhout Makes a Return for Coach Keck
Host Sarah Samhan welcomes back former Falcon Chloe Van Boekhout, as she shares fond moments and memories of Coach Keck.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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6:04
Yousif Dajani: The Falcon Turned Duck Part 2
Welcome back to a lively conversation between Oregon Duck Yousif Dajani and host Mariah McCoy. Tune in to the second part of the conversation to learn how Block CP has prepared Yousif for his dream job and how he feels about serving as a mentor...
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4:53
Yousif Dajani: The Falcon Turned Duck Part 1
Host Mariah McCoy welcomes back former Falcon Yousif Dajani to the Block CP Podcast where he reflects on his journey with relaunching Block CP. Tune in to hear Yousif identify how Block CP assisted him with succeeding at the collegiate level. A...
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7:00
Shareef Dajani: The Mastermind Behind Block CP Part 3
In part 3 of the engaging conversation with the mastermind himself, Shareef Dajani, he discusses his favorite moments as a CP parent with host Mariah McCoy. Tune in to hear Shareef’s preferences during an interactive this-or-that game and hear ...
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6:30
Shareef Dajani: The Mastermind Behind Block CP Part 2
Block CP Founder Shareef Dajani returns to the Block CP Podcast with host Mariah McCoy to explain how he emphasized student voices to create a stronger community of support at College Park. Tune in to hear about his experiences as a Falcon stud...
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5:53
Shareef Dajani: The Mastermind Behind Block CP Part 1
Shareef Dajani, the mastermind who relaunched Block CP, is welcomed back to the Falcons' Nest by host Mariah McCoy to provide a window into the process of spearheading the advancement of this amazing organization. Stay tuned to discover the way...
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7:45
Diablo Valley Dana Giacomino Discusses Her Flight as a Falcon - Part 2
Welcome back, Falcons! Diablo Valley Dana Giacomino is back for part 2 with host Mariah McCoy to share her journey off the field/mat coupled with being a leader on College Park’s campus. Tune in to discover the ways Dana has embodied the values...
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7:45
Diablo Valley Dana Giacomino Discusses Her Flight as a Falcon - Part 1
In the first part of this engaging podcast, senior Dana Giacomino discusses her experiences playing softball, flag football, and wrestling with the Falcons’ Nest. Tune in to hear her share the best advice she’s received from a coach.
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5:20
Lila Nikolich Flips Between Her Roles at College Park
Lila flips between her awards as a standout stunt performer and her roles as a member of the College Park Leadership team during a conversation with CP Podcast host Mariah McCoy. Tune in to discover her favorite musical artist, hear how Block C...
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8:14
Matthew Northrup Wrestles to Overcome Challenges - Part 2
Host Mariah McCoy continues the conversation with senior wrestler Matthew Northrup who exhibits his versatility on the mat and in the Sports Medicine program at College Park. Tune in to hear Matthew’s advice about avoiding injuries and his futu...
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8:11
Matthew Northrup Wrestles to Overcome Challenges - Part 1
Senior wrestling champion Matthew Northrup reflects on his successful journey within his sport with host Mariah McCoy. Tune in to hear how Matthew wrestles with challenges on and off the mat, learn about Matthew's honest pre-match routine, and ...
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5:48
Mathys Joseph's Takeoff from French Guiana to College Park
Standout junior basketball player Mathys Joseph engages in a bilingual conversation with host Mariah McCoy to discuss his trek from French Guiana to College Park High School. He reveals his biggest challenges in moving across the Atlantic Ocean...
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10:07
Mikhail (Misha) Popov: The CP Record Breaker - Part 2
Junior Mikhail (Misha) Popov joins host Mariah McCoy to share details about his busy water polo schedule and how he fosters meaningful relationships with his teammates on campus. Tune in to hear Misha’s secret recipe for becoming a leader at Co...
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3:28
Mikhail (Misha) Popov: The CP Record Breaker - Part 1
Junior Mikhail Popov, nicknamed Misha, discusses his outstanding accomplishments playing water polo as a CP Falcon with host Mariah McCoy. During part one of his impactful two-part conversation, he reveals his inspiration for joining water polo...
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