My Sports Life
Since 1983, I’ve been part of a sports team.
It started my freshman year of high school, when I was a manager for the varsity baseball team.
Since then: the Williams Bulldogs, the Winston-Salem Spirits, Elon University, Duke Athletics—and, since 2010, my own 2D Consulting, LLC.
That’s more than four decades of watching, learning, leading, asking questions and, occasionally, figuring things out the hard way.
I’ve spent 33+ years in sports administration, working alongside athletic directors, conference commissioners, external relations leaders and executives. I’ve served eight years on the NACMA Board of Directors, including as President, and I’m fortunate to be a NACMA Hall of Famer.
I haven’t seen it all.
But I’m getting pretty close.
And that’s the idea behind this podcast channel.
Perspectives and conversations about sports, leadership, communication, business, branding, fans—and the people doing the work behind the scenes.
No talking points. No corporate brochure language.
Just interesting stories, amazing people, good questions and a lifetime of experience in what I affectionately refer to as "my sports life."
Episodes
21 episodes
The Lady and the Laughter (Jeanne Robertson)
A walk down Memory Lane with one special lady. Our conversation was captured during her journey six years ago.
Part 3 - An Elon Football Odyssey ("Moving Forward")
As we close the series, a campus known for its spirit of community came together to move forward after an unthinkable crime. This final episode reflects upon the human equation, and what makes Elon such a special institution.
Part 2 - An Elon Football Odyssey ("Coming Home")
The journey of the Elon Football program from the mid-20th century through the beginning of the 21st was established in Episode 1. As the calendar turned and Elon opened a new campus stadium, an unimaginable tragedy strikes.
Part 1 - An Elon Football Odyssey ("Road Games")
Elon Football has stood a great many tests over the decades. What we establish in Episode 1 not only paints the picture of where the program had been, but where it was going.
Ep. 14, Josh Pastner - "Thank the Good Lord for Dr. James Naismith"
From the banks of the Ohio River in Glen Dale, West Virginia, to some of the biggest stages in college basketball, this week’s guest has built a career fueled by belief, energy, and an unshakable love for the game. Josh Pastner reflects on the ...
Ep. 13, Thad Matta - The Things We Learn When We Pay Attention
From the small gyms of Hoopeston, Illinois to the bright lights of college basketball’s biggest stages, this week’s guest takes us on a journey that’s as personal as it is powerful. Thad Matta opens up about the roots of his love for the game, ...
BONUS EPISODE - Rece Davis, From Kindergarten to Last Weekend
What if the kid in kindergarten clutching a toy microphone and plastic camera while everyone else finger-painted was already rehearsing for a life under the bright lights? On this episode, I sit down with Rece Davis—born in Chicago, raised in A...
Ep. 12, Part II - Jeff Capel, A Back Story of Joy and Lessons to Learn By
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Pitt head coach, Jeff Capel, for a reflective, deeply personal conversation that weaves together family, failure, and the moments that quietly define a career. Coach looks back on a...
Ep. 12, (Part I) Jeff Capel - A Back Story of Joy and Lessons to Learn By
In this episode, we chat with Pitt head coach, Jeff Capel, for a reflective, deeply personal conversation that weaves together family, failure, and the moments that quietly define a career. Coach looks back on a pivotal stretch in h...
Ep. 11, Steve Forbes - Traveling the Road As It Comes
In this episode, we visit with Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that traces his path from small-town Lone Tree, Iowa, to the bright lights of the ACC. Coach Forbes reflects on the values in...
Ep. 10, Mark Byington - The Twists and Turns of a Life on the Hardwoods
In this episode, we sit down with SEC head coach Mark Byington to trace a journey shaped by purpose, patience, and people. From backyard games in Salem, Virginia, and the steady academic influence of a teacher-mother, to stat-filled colle...
Ep. 9, Kyle Keller - Happiness, Heartbreak, and a Life in Coaching
In this episode, we sit down with a veteran coach whose journey through college basketball has been shaped as much by people as by wins and losses. From growing up in football-crazed Dallas to discovering the moment basketball became the
Ep. 8, Bob McKillop - Blacktop Roots and Hardwood Legacies
In this episode, we visit with legendary Davidson coach Bob McKillop to trace a remarkable life in basketball—from his first shots on New York playgrounds to building one of the most consistent programs in college hoops. Coach McKil...
Ep. 7. Ron Hunter - Where You've Been and Where You Are
Tulane head coach Ron Hunter takes listeners on a deeply personal journey that stretches far beyond the sidelines. From the early childhood moment that led his mother to place him in Catholic school — and the unlikely beginnings of his b...
BONUS EPISODE - Bryan Kersey and The Whistle
In this episode of At the Hashmark, longtime ACC official and administrator Bryan Kersey takes listeners behind the stripes to share the human side of officiating at the highest level of college basketball. From his e...
Ep. 6, Todd Golden - Around the World and the Top of the Mountain
Step into a globe-trotting basketball life with Florida’s head coach as he reflects on the forces that shaped him—from full-tilt teenage days at Sunnyslope High to a career that has zigzagged across states, countries, and cultures. ...
Ep. 5, Scotty Davenport - Family, the Derby City, and Leading by Example
In this episode, we sit down with longtime Bellarmine coach Scotty Davenport to trace the arc of a life shaped by Louisville’s energy—Derby mornings just down the street, a mother whose strength set his course, early mentors who sharpened his c...
Ep. 4, Mike Young - Homespun Sincerity
Step inside the mind of one of college basketball’s most respected teachers of the game. In this episode of At the Hashmark, Mike Young shares the experiences, influences, and competitive fire that shaped his journey from Radford, Virg...
Ep. 3, Archie Miller - Family, Humility, and Joy
His life as a journeyman has served him well. Coach Archie Miller has learned lessons throughout his life in basketball, and his candor about family, leaning on others, and perspectives of this world are both refreshing and enlightening.