Gwynne Grasberger, Associate Vice Provost for Research Development, joined by Paul Jensen, Executive Vice President and Nina Henderson Provost, and David Unruh, Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement discuss the process of refining and advancing Drexel's area of excellence and opportunity within the three primary focus areas outlined b…

Assistant Vice President for Inclusive Culture and Belonging Patience Ajoff-Foster is joined by Angela Dowd-Burton, Marcella Stokes and Richelle Parham, contributing authors of A Legacy to Share: Navigating Life’s Challenges and Celebrating Our Greatest Achievements, presented by the Drexel University Black Alumni Council. In this roundtable they d…

It's Nate, Evan and Claire on the call this week at they breakdown an exciting week of Dragons basketball with the men visiting La Salle and the ladies in New Haven taking on the Yale Bulldogs. The trio saw both games live and has plenty to share.

Dan, Nate, Bill and Leon connect with Greg Cusick, the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Marketing and Communications/External Relations on his background, plan for increasing attendance and driving engagement with Drexel Basketball and sports in general.

Bill Martin leads Dan and Leon through a tour of the 22-23 edition of the Dragons roster. With seven new faces coming in alongside four returning players who will be starting, how is the Drexel coaching staff putting together this puzzle? Also, some thoughts on the the fresh, local trends that we're seeing in the recruiting landscape.…

Episode Summary Nate and Dan talk to Mike Brodsky to review the CAA changes since their last conversation in the beginning of the year, the road to 14 teams and all the other factors driving the decision of the CAA and direction of the legacy and new teams within it. Show Notes College Basketball Realignment CAA Conference Study Guide…

Episode Summary Nate and Bill sit down with Robert Battle once more to hear about his prolific 18 year pro career, the overseas experience, lessons learned and the next chapter in his post basketball life. Show Notes Pro Career: France, Turkey, Summer League, Mexico, Argentina, Spain Summer League stint for Sacramento Kings Post Basketball: Investm…

Episode Summary Nate and Dan sit down with Drexel Athletic Director Maisha Kelly to find out more about her background, the changes in the Collegiate Athletic world and her vision for revolutionizing the Drexel Athletic Program. Show Notes - AD Maisha Kelly on Good Day Philadelphia - Little League World Series 2022 - CAA Conference New Members: Ham…

The Dragons Head Coach speaks Dragon with Nate and Dan. From the transfer portal to NIL, a whirlwind of topics are covered, and the table is set for a productive summer in West Philadelphia (and Italy).

Nate, Bill and Dan wrap up the season finales for the Drexel men and women, and turn the page to 22-23. A discussion of the Portal, Cam Wynter and Xavier Bell, and why it is easier to figure out who is a Dragon right now than who isn't. A Spiker outlook comes in and all in all... This offseason is going to be nuts. Strap in.…

Nate and Dan give their thoughts ahead of the CAA Women's Basketball Championship that will be hosted in the DAC this weekend. Led by Hannah and Keishana, the defending champion Dragons walk in with six seniors and a number one seed as they set out to go back to back. The guys also talk about the all tourney teams, and drop some hints around the me…

Nate, Dan and Eric talk about end of season awards and the tourney to be. Does it get better than a first round rivalry game with the conferences big dog on deck for round two? The guys preview the entire bracket and pick a winner next - actually each guy picked a different winner. They then pivot over to talk about the Drexel Women's Basketball te…

Nate breaks down the 2-1 Drexel weekend, Dan and Eric talk about some of the best senior classes this school has ever seen and then Eric baits Dan into talking about attendance at the DAC. Apologies for our first explicit lyrics but as Nate said, sometimes it is deserved. Then we start looking onto March Madness which starts this weekend! More to c…

Drexel University is executing a strategic plan to effectively and intentionally address shifts in higher education and broader challenges facing society. These challenges were magnified in 2020 with nationwide calls for anti-racism movements. The initiatives developed and executed through Drexel's Strategic Plan will ensure that we establish a div…

Nate, Dan and Eric are joined by Bill Martin to breakdown the week in Drexel hoops. They add some thoughts on Robert Battle and later a certain Dr. Z's name comes up. With the tournament around the corner tag along and see how the teams are shaping up (hint: it's very well)

Nate and Dan are joined by Bill Martin this week, and get a chance to speak with Drexel great Robert Battle. Robert takes us through the winding road that took him to Drexel, as well as highlights of his playing career under two different coaches in two different conferences. The guys also spend some time speaking to Robert about the current years …

Nate, Dan and Eric talk about, well, just about everything: Drexel men go 2-2 over the past eight days The ladies recover and roll through a road trip with an easy 2-0, going into their BIGGEST GAME OF THE SEASON There's good Japanese food in Newark, De?? Jill Axel and the Drexel front office does right by Nate (and others!) A whole section on just…

Nate, Dan and Eric discuss the week that was for the Dragons, including a big road win for Coach Spiker's team and a historic streak snapped (maybe a good thing?) for the Drexel women. At the half hour mark Nate takes it off the court for his first rant of the year. Then, at @39:34 the gang is joined by Long Island based sportswriter and Hofstra al…

Brian Mull joins the crew to walk through the CAA as we hit the season's halftime. Additionally, he discusses realignment with a focus on the southern end of the conference, and the strengths and areas of opportunity for the league as major changes begin. Then, Nate, Dan and Eric pivot to yet another 3-1 weekend for Drexel basketball, featuring a n…

It was homecoming weekend on campus and it began in dominating fashion for the men and women's team both. And that stopped abruptly. Nate, Dan and Eric go over the week that was, and what it means for a VERY important week to come for both squads. Next week: Sportswriter and guy we really like Brian Mull joins us to go around the CAA as we hit the …

Former NU manager Mike Brodsky and former DAC Pack President Anthony D'Angelo join Nate and Dan to try to figure out all the angles on realignment. Who comes and who goes? A very fun and enlightening discussion ensures, ending with predictions - of mayhem? PLUS: Two minutes on why we have it better (we should do this every episode!) and a rundown o…

Nate and Dan break down a busy 3-2 week among the Dragon programs. Then, prior to looking at the week ahead, a brief conversation on conference realignment, including the how, the why, maybe some of the who, and what it all means for Drexel

Special guest Marshall Fleming joins us to talk about a three win week as both the men's and women's team begin conference season with wins. Sometimes it doesn't need to be pretty, good teams find a way to win, and Drexel has two defending champs who are getting it done.

Drexel kicks off the CAA season from the comfy confines of the DAC vs Towson on national TV. Also, we talk JMU's departure, FloSports, Dirt Track Racing and why the Dragons need to throw a punch tomorrow.

"All She Wants to Do is Dance"We tend to think of dance as a female-dominated field. But is it? Assistant teaching professor Sandra Parks breaks down the ways the industry keeps women out of leadership positions, and what needs to be done to bring about change.Drexel University Podcasts

"The Kids are Alright"Despite what 80's teen movies told us, throwing "bad kids" into detention doesn't actually help them. Jim Connell, an associate professor at Drexel, draws on his own experiences and his work in behavioral health to find better ways to help troubled kids.Drexel University Podcasts

"Please, Just Change Your Password"Be honest, when's the last time you thought about how safe your personal information was online? Jim Goepel, an adjunct professor at Drexel, explains how to protect yourself online (and begs you to please, please, change your password every once in a while).Drexel University Podcasts

"Talk COVID to Me"To wear masks or not to wear masks, that is the question. The messaging we received about the COVID-19 pandemic was...confusing, to say the least. Tom Hipper, an assistant professor at Drexel, looks at exactly what went wrong, and how we can (and must) change the way we communicate to the public when the next disaster strikes.…

"Give (Inner) Peace a Chance"Learning to relax is a lot more stressful than it sounds. But Jackie Murphy, an assistant clinical professor at Drexel, thinks it's more important than ever that nurses (and pretty much everyone) learn how to find some peace in their lives.Drexel University Podcasts

"Having Fun Isn’t Hard When You’ve Got a Library Card"In the age of e-books and Amazon, what's the point of libraries? Danuta Nitecki, Drexel's Dean of Libraries, explains exactly why libraries still play a pivotal role, both on campus and in communities.Drexel University Podcasts

Former college baseball player Perry Quartuccio and coach Drexel from H.A.W.K. Baseball talk about the importance of mindset and Perry new book that came out, (Reaching Home Plate). If you are an athlete and wanting to build a better mindset on the field this a great podcast for you! 💯💪👍

Coach Drexel Interviews Coach Earnest who is a coach out in Chicago dedicated to growing the game of baseball in the Chicago area and the African American Community. He shares his perspective and what is happening in Chicago to grow the game of baseball. Lastly, coach Drexel shines in on how the game of baseball can grow.…

Chad Rhoades and Drexel Smith talk about baseball mindset together as Chad breaks down how Baseball is 90% mindset & 10%. We all hear the phrase all the time but Chad has blown up Coach Drexel's mindset and perspective of the game after talking to Chad. This podcast will completely change your perspective of the game!…

Conditioning your arm is important and a huge component of your success on the mound. I answer Gavins question and share with you guys five tips to conditioning your arm!

In this podcast Coach, Drexel covers the misconceptions of goals, how to set up goals, and lastly, he covers the seven reasons why people fail to accomplish their goals.

Coach Drexel interviews College Scout Bobby Roberts about how to get notice and get recruited onto a college baseball team. Covering each position and how to get noticed in each one and so much more! Let's dominate life and baseball together!

Providing some baseball coaching insights and expressing the value and advantages of youth sports having parents being coaches. We hope to educate support and provide an advance for all coaches and parents who have their kids in sports.

Coach Drexel and Andrew Carter both dive into faith and how to build a strong relationship with God. Andrew Cater talks about his faith journey with God and how he Built a strong relationship with him. In addition coach Drexel and Andrew Answer three questions from @drexel.smith Instagram #hawkfam to answer some questions from the community!…

There are four levels of athletes and their ability to achieve greatness! The only question is, where do you find yourself within this list? There are 4 levels of how good or great an athlete can be. More importantly covering the difference makers and how to become a better baseball player.

As a coach and player we are all different and it is important that a coach works with the athlete to meet their specific needs to becoming an exceptional player. In addition it takes self awareness in order for the athlete to be able to learn and feel the movements and understanding of what they are doing too.…

"When Health Gets High-Tech"Technology is the solution for everything, right? Well, yes and no. Here, Michelle Rogers, an associate professor at Drexel's College of Computing and Informatics, talks about how technology is helping our health care system - and how it still has a long way to go.Drexel University Podcasts

"It's a Scandal!"When a crisis happens at your business, who you gonna call? Carl Francis has spent his career handling scandals and threatening situations for organizations. He gives his Drexel students in the LeBow College of Business (and us) insight on handling high-stakes issues.Drexel University Podcasts

"Tell Me a Story"They say to write what you know. That's why Nomi Eve, a writer and the director of Drexel's creative writing MFA, places her Jewish heritage at the center of her novels. Here, she talks about the process of writing historical fiction, and what she hopes her students get out of their MFA.…

"Good Universities Make Good Neighbors"How can you be a good neighbor? If you're a university, finding your place in your surrounding community can be tricky. Jen Kebea, the executive director of the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement, breaks down how universities can become more civically engaged.Drexel University Podcasts

"Girls Just Want to Have Healthcare"Not all healthcare is created equal, especially if you're a woman. Kymberlee Montgomery, an associate clinical professor of nursing and medicine at Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions, explains to us the biggest health issues facing women today.…

"Diagnosis: Racism"How can where you live affect your health? For Black communities, their neighborhoods can literally make them sicker. Sharrelle Barber, an assistant research professor at Drexel's Dornsife School of Public Health, looks at the intersection of place, racism, and health.Drexel University Podcasts

In this episode we cover the true meaning of recovery in sports. In addition we answer three questions from our #hawkfam⚾ on Coach Drexel Instagram account @drexel.smith.

Diving into what it really takes to build a solid relationship between catchers and pitchers. Understand what a bad and good relationship looks like and how it will effect the way you perform as an athlete!

Great discussion covering mindset in the batter's box with Justin Sharman and finished off with three questions from you guys in our #hawkfam We hope this interview supports, educates and helps you become better hitters on the baseball field!

The tone in to learn how you can get and stay hydrated so you can perform your best on the field!