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When Jermel learned he would be interviewing Earl Brown his first words were "Burke Basketball." He would watch the news and hear family and friends talk about Burke Basketball and Earl B. Growing up downtown, everyone dreamed of playing for this icon. Jermel was fortunate enough to experience what it was like to be in the mix. Every player looks for that coach that carries themselves with confidence and holds a high level of respect from their community. Earl B also pulled the grit and tenacity out of every player IF you had it in you. This created a transferable skill that’s applied to Jermel's life right now. The will to FIGHT and WIN. Jermel appreciated the tough love as it made him a soldier! The stories never change, just the times. Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents and more.

Former student-athlete and now parent to a student-athlete, Jay Christmas, joins us with his son Tyler Christmas, committed to play baseball at Duke University, on Episode 16 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast. Tyler played baseball at Fort Dorchester High School and recently signed a letter of intent to Duke University. Jay and Tyler wake up early to prepare and train for this next chapter in Tyler's career. Getting your child student-athlete to buy in and accept the challenge of being great is a skill set that you as a parent have to learn. It takes time and trial and error and patience. Also, understanding, timing, positive reinforcement. It's not easy. Don't reinvent the game... Just listen to the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear from parents who have succeeded and their children who are on a path to success! The DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to STUDENT-ATHLETES, PARENTS of student athletes and THE COMMUNITY that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews, the stories are from former COLLEGIATE PLAYERS, PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS, COLLEGIATE COACHES, SPORT AGENTS and this list goes on…

Legendary coach, Bobby Cremins, sits down to chat with Jermel President in Episode 15 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast. Jermel had the opportunity to meet Coach Cremins during his stint at the College of Charleston. A New York native with over 40 years coaching experience, Cremins had a great career coaching and playing Division I Basketball. He coached the likes of Stephon Marbury, Kenny Anderson, and Dennis Scott to name a few. The DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to STUDENT-ATHLETES, PARENTS of student athletes and THE COMMUNITY that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews, the stories are from former COLLEGIATE PLAYERS, PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS, COLLEGIATE COACHES, SPORT AGENTS and this list goes on…

Janet is Program Manager and lead dietitian of the Heart Health program. She holds a certificate in training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management (in addition to adult) and is a Fellow of the National Lipid Association (clinical lipidology). Janet has been a practicing dietitian for nearly 20 years, with 14 of those in her current role. She completed her master’s in science degree and dietetic internship at Boston University and has enjoyed working with families on healthy habits ever since. Featured on Episode 14 is Jermel's good friend, Janet Carter. Jermel met Janet on a CCSD/MUSC/DAE collaboration called Options a couple years ago. Janet and Jermel remained friends after the project. She also participated in our nutrition segment for DAE TV! For DAE TV, Janet’s main focus was to educate student-athletes about proper foods to eat pre and post workouts, certain diets to consider to gain and/or lose weight, tactics to gain muscle, and foods not to eat if you are sick or injured during that time period. In my conversations with athletes and coaches everyone stresses the importance of DIET, NUTRITION and SLEEPING. Sometimes, we see kids eating McDonalds, Skittles and drinking sodas pre and post games. Athletes should be more intentional about health as well as talent. Your talent needs you to be healthy so it can perform! The DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to STUDENT-ATHLETES, PARENTS of student athletes and THE COMMUNITY that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews, the stories are from former COLLEGIATE PLAYERS, PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS, COLLEGIATE COACHES, SPORT AGENTS and this list goes on…

A high IQ, hard-nosed, grinding guard with a knack for putting the ball in the hole, BJ McKie was named "Mr. Basketball of SC" in 1995. From Jermel: "I can hear his voice right now from the 1999 Food Lion MVP Classic. I didn't start that game for whatever reason. By the time I got in the game, Mr. Basketball was already in a lather and his pot was boiling. I remember checking the game and making a B-line to the player I was guarding, BJ. I knew he smelled the energy. As the shot clock ran down, he called a 1-4. He dribbled left, crossed over, spun and before you know it, I was in the lane. He turned around, dropped a smooth hook and yelled 'YOU TOO LITTLE!'. To this day it gives me nightmares!" BJ had an amazing career in athletics and ministering through coaching. Coach McKie is currently the Assistant Coach at Wake Forest University. Tune in to hear about his playing career, recruiting athletes and the life of a collegiate coach.  Our 3RIPLE 3HREAT message is to bring quality information to STUDENT-ATHLETES, PARENTS of student athletes and THE COMMUNITY that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews. The stories are from former COLLEGIATE PLAYERS, PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS, COLLEGIATE COACHES, SPORT AGENTS and this list goes on.

Sedric Webber set a great example of what a student-athlete should be for his roommate, Jermel, at the College of Charleston. Our next quest is Sedric ‘Webb’ Webber! Webb grew up in the Big Apple and later moved to Columbia South Carolina and played at Keenan High School. He was dominant. He played the 2-4 with great hands and passing ability. Webb is 1 of only 3 NCAA D-1 players named POTY in 2 different conferences (TAAC/SoCon). Jermel and Webb roomed together at the College of Charleston. Webb set a great example as a student-athlete, studying on Friday and Saturday nights. Hear all about the recruitment wars, the college years, the Philippines, Australia and the student-athlete experiences. The stories never change, just the times.

On Episode 11 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, we have Coach John 'JP' Pearson. Jermel was fortunate enough to learn some great things when he was on Coach Pearson's staff for a couple of years. A very sound and calculated coach, Jermel remembers him talking about how an athlete has to be a “JYD” in order to play for him. JYD, standing for Junk Yard Dog, means exhausting, relentless effort on the court and competing at a high level all the time. Winning has always been in John Pearson's blood. He’s taken Porter-Gaud to national heights, players to major colleges and even the NBA. The DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to STUDENT-ATHLETES, PARENTS of student athletes and THE COMMUNITY that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews, the stories are from former COLLEGIATE PLAYERS, PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS, COLLEGIATE COACHES, SPORTS AGENTS and the list goes on. Listen to hear all about the NAIA, Porter-Gaud, recruitment tips, and more student athlete stories… "As an alum of both Porter-Gaud and College of Charleston, I look forward to the podcast. I have watched and admired JP for 30 plus years. Great work Jermel. Keep it up."  -John M. "First time I saw John Pearson was when he played in the North-South High School All Star Game in 1984. Was thrilled when he transferred to CofC a couple of years later. Enjoyed watching him play on several outstanding teams, 1988 NAIA Final Four. Unbelievable coaching job at Porter-Gaud." -Martin A.

On Episode 10 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, we have Jermel's college roommate, Stacy 'Big Game' Harris. Harris shares stories about playing in parks in Alexandria, Virginia growing up, then playing at the College of Charleston, and playing professionally in Sweden.   Growing up Harris didn't stay at his local park. He hunted to find where the good players were. And he didn't take his own crew with him. He showed up at the new park ready to play ball. He gravitated to where the good basketball was.   The parks are where Harris developed a passion to play this game.   The stories never change, just the times.

Coming up on Episode 09 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, we have Jermel's good friend, Coach Ben Betts.   Coach Betts spent 2 of 4 years with Jermel at the College of Charleston. They developed a great bond during that time. After games or on the weekends Jermel would go 'chop it up' with Ben just to be a sponge and soak up knowledge.   Coach Betts drops some of that knowledge in this podcast. TUNE IN!

In Episode 08 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Melvin Watson. In Episode 08, Jermel interviews his main guy…  Arguably one of the fastest, most explosive guards that SC produced. Melvin “MW” Watson attended Burke High School in Charleston, SC. Mel and Jermel started playing together in 7th/8th grade “on the Hess, on the Mitch, and at the Boys and Girls Club”. Melvin was a grade ahead so Jermel got the opportunity to learn a lot of great tools from him. A true point guard, he made Jermel's job easy. "He stirred the pot and I just served the food!” They are both products of Midnight Basketball with Dallas Wilson and The Drive. Melvin attended Winchendon Prep while Jermel attended Fork Union. They ate, studied and slept working on their craft. Tune in Christmas Eve to hear the Burke stories, the student-athlete life, the overseas grind and the life of two Charleston Boys putting in that work. The stories don't change, just the times.

In Episode 07 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Chuckie Robinson. Big Chuckie played at James Island High School. He could run the floor and finish. He was agile and athletic with good hands. He was responsible for that era of great James Island players.   Hear all about it on Episode 07 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast airing every Thursday!   The stories never change, just the times.

In Episode 06 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Marcus "The Glove" Woods. Jermel and Marcus didn't play together, but they did pay a few pickup games... "You talking about having a loooooong wing span. This guy locked up the referees if he had to. An offensive player's nightmare!" -Jermel Hear all about the glory days in Episode 06 of 3RIPLE 3HREAT with Jermel President.

In Episode 05 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Reverend Dallas Wilson. In this episode, Jermel speaks with Reverend Wilson about a number of topics including The Big Apple, moving to South Carolina, AGAPE Ministries, Midnight Basketball, and helping Jermel transition from Burke High School to Fork Union Military Academy to College of Charleston. Dallas shares about his experience growing up in the streets of New York City. His mother gave him two choices: "Either you stay in school and do well, or you leave my house and find a new home." Dallas Wilson shares how Midnight Basketball began. "We saw young lives change because of academic persistence and athletic prowess." He saw people in Charleston who did not have all the tools academically, but they had all the athletic tools. Tune in!

In Episode 04 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Marvin "Mr. Basketball" Orange. Growing up in Columbia, South Carolina, Marvin played at Irmo High School. He then made his mark at the The University of Alabama. Jermel remembers reading the "Sports Report" prior to the season to get updates on rankings and best players across the state. As a player, you always size up other players and compare yourself in order to progress. In their era, going to a big school like Alabama was a huge hurdle. So seeing a player you idolize do it big, makes you want to do it big too!   Tune in Thanksgiving Day to hear about high school battles, recruitment wars and the student-athlete experience.   The stories never change, just the time.

In Episode 03 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Tony "Ciu" Ciuffo A part of growing is listening.   The 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast with Jermel President is primarily directed to parents, but it's still good to hear from one of your peers who has traveled the path you are traveling.   A good friend of Jermel's Tony "Ciu" Ciuffo talks about being a parent of a student -athlete. Ciu and Jermel became friends at the College of Charleston where Ciu was Director of Media Relations and Assistant AD from 1990 to 2010. His son Nick Ciuffo is currently with the Texas Rangers (MLB). Tune in to hear Ciu's stories from the Kresse days and the road to MLB!

In Episode 02 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Thaddeus "Big Baby" Delaney.  Remember Thaddeus "Big Baby" Delaney? He took Jermel under his wing as an incoming freshman. Delaney was from Columbia but Charleston was his city for the time being. Calling each other Suge and Pac, they had fun while kicking butt and taking names.

In Episode 01 of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews College of Charleston head basketball coach, Earl Grant.  Grant shares the lessons he learned assisting with other college programs, the development of his team culture at CofC and how he is coping mentally with the shut down due to COVID-19.

A student-athlete can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Jermel President, a long time student-athlete activist and founder of the DAE Foundation, shares his experiences with guests supporting the topics of Community, Sports and Education. If you are a parent of a student-athlete or currently a student-athlete and passionate about getting to the next level, this podcast is for you!