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On this episode, Coach Sherm is joined by Stevenson University Assistant Coach, Jeff Smith. Coach Smith discusses: - growing up in Maryland - knowing early that he wanted to coach - his coaching career to date including getting his first job as a teenager - coaching two college sports - coaching in the D1 All Star Game - why Stevenson is special - recruiting the Baltimore/DMV area We want to thank Coach Smith for taking the time today! He is the hardest working recruiter in the area, and we're sure if you go to a high level high school basketball game this winter, you will see him in the stands! Best of luck to Stevenson this season! Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com Special thanks as always to Preston Suggs (IG: @kingpsuggs ) for the music! #basketball #dIIIhoops #ncaa #dmv #stevenson

On this episode, Coach Sherm sits down with the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Coach of the Year, and National Championship Coach, Josh Merkel, from Randolph Macon College. Coach Merkel is as good as they come! A tremendous coach, leader, mentor, and speaker, as well as a devoted husband and father. He has built an elite program at Randolph Macon, compiling a record over the last four years of 100-7. The two discuss: - Learning to lead early - Playing on a nationally ranked team for legendary coaches in high school - Coach Merkel's coaching journey - Leading a "player led" team - The importance of leadership on the court and a cohesive coaching staff This is one interview that you will not only enjoy, but learn from! A huge thank you to Coach Merkel for joining us today, and for sharing his incredible knowledge. Be sure to check out Randolph Macon hoops this season. Coach Merkel is one of the best coaches in college basketball, and after this interview, you'll know why. As always, thank you to Preston Suggs (IG: @kingpsuggs) for the music! Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com #RMC #NCAA #Basketball #DIIIHOOOPS

On this episode, Coach Sherm sits down with Etan Thomas! This is a big interview with a huge voice in the social justice arena. Etan discusses: - growing up in Tulsa, OK and NYC - playing for Coach Boeheim at Syracuse - his 11 year career in the NBA - his books that he has written, and what has inspired him to write - his life in social activism - his transition to coaching AAU This is a can't miss episode! Coach Thomas has had a huge impact on the country with his commentary, his work with the youth, and his tremendous writing. Please check out his website: etanthomas.com where you can purchase all of his books as well as see the other things he is working on. You can also follow him on all IG and Twitter at etanthomas36 You can also listen to his podcast on all platforms, The Rematch with Etan Thomas As always, thank you to Preston Suggs (IG: @kingpsuggs ) for the music! Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com #nba #highschoolsports #ncaa #basketball

On this episode, Coach Sherm sits down with Coach Miriam Tesfamikael (Coach T), the new Springbrook High School Boys Basketball Coach. Coach T discusses: - Growing up in Columbia, MO - College career at University of Chicago - Coaching in Chicago - Coaching JV at Springbrook - The differences in play between Chicago and the DMV This was a great interview that you don't want to miss! Coach T has been successful at every stop in her career, and her teams will be exciting to watch in the years to come at storied Springbrook High School in Montgomery County. Best of luck to Coach T, and a big thanks to her for joining the show this week! Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com As always, thank you to Preston Suggs (IG: @kingpsuggs ) for the music! #dmv #highschoolsports #basketball

On this episode, Coach Sherm sits down with former Toronto Raptors Security, Will Richardson. This is a great interview and our longest episode to date, but you won't want to miss one minute of it! The two discuss Mr. Richardson's life and career: - growing up in Upstate New York - college basketball days - career in law enforcement - career with the Toronto Raptors These stories are incredible! Enjoy the show, and thank you again to Mr. Richardson for spending the time to share these memorable moments. As a side note, he called back to say that Jesus would have been the first one at his dinner...so we'll allow him to have 6 guests. Thanks as always to Preston Suggs (IG: @kingpsuggs ) for the music! Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com #nba #sports #highschoolsports #ncaa

On this episode, Coach Sherm is joined with producer, Preston Suggs. "P" is the man behind the music of the show, but is also an avid NBA fan. The two sit down to discuss: - P's journey in music - The college football playoff structure - The NBA playoffs and their predictions You'll really enjoy this episode, as P is a very funny guy! There are plenty of laughs, and some good back and forth on the NBA and the playoffs so far. Sit back and enjoy this one! Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com

On this episode, Coach Sherm sits down with Catonsville High School's Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Mike Mohler. The two discuss: - Growing up in Catonsville - His coaching career before Catonsville - His more than two decades of success at Catonsville - Jasmine Dickey's success and ultimate WNBA draftee Plus more! A big thanks to Coach Mohler for joining us this week. He is on the Mount Rushmore in the state of Maryland coaching. Thank you to Preston Suggs (IG: @kingpsuggs ) for the new music! Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com

On this episode, Coach Sherm sits down with Gil Otoo from Trinity College. Gil is a shooting guard with Trinity, who is majoring in biomedical engineering, with a focus on electrical engineering. Gil and Coach discuss: - Growing up in P.G. County - Playing at Pallotti and his favorite memories - His scholastic career - His prep year at Perkiomen - Choosing Trinity College and his first year playing there - His plans for after basketball This was a great interview, and Gil is destined for greatness both on and off the court! You'll really enjoy this one, and Gil is an inspiration to student athletes everywhere who juggle the rigors of a high intensity major while playing basketball at a high level. Thanks as always to Preston Suggs (IG: @kingpsuggs) for the music! Follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com

We're back! After a much deserved break, Coach Sherm is back with another great guest. This week, Coach sits down with Miles Mallory who just won the NCAA Division III Championship with his teammates at Randolph Macon College. On this episode, the two discuss: - Growing up playing ball in P.G. County - His time at St. Vincent Pallotti - His first three years at Randolph Macon and the many accolades he has received - His future plans after college Miles has been named an All American twice already, and has already set the school record in blocked shots...he's only a Junior! You will enjoy this interview, and Miles is a model student athlete. Congratulations to Miles, his teammates, and Coach Merkel. Thank you to Preston Suggs (@kingpsuggs) for the music as always! Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com

On this episode, Coach Sherm is joined by Stevenson University's Bo Wesley. Bo is coming off of a season where he led the MAC in blocks, and he is leading the conference in blocks again this season! Bo is also a Chapelgate graduate. On this episode, Bo discusses: - growing up in Owings Mills, MD - his high school career and getting the name "Bo" - choosing Stevenson University and his journey there - his major in school, and what he hopes to do when he graduates - going on a mission trip to Balize last summer that involved playing basketball and sharing the gospel Bo is a great interview, and he was a lot of fun to have on the show! Be sure to check out his team as they close out the season, and we want to wish Bo all the best as he finishes his college career. As always, thank you to Preston Suggs (IG: kingpsuggs) for the music! Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com

On this episode, Coach Sherm sits down with one of the DMV's best...Coach Steve Turner from Gonzaga College High School in D.C. Coach Tuner discusses: - Growing up in Montgomery County - His coaching influences and early coaching days - His route to Gonzaga and the many accomplishments in 18 years at the helm - Being named the Gatorade National Coach of the Year - Coaching with USA Basketball - Coaching in the best league in the country, the WCAC - His teams culture of excellence, including an astounding team GPA! - Plus so much more! This is an incredible interview that you don't want to miss with one of the best high school basketball coaches in the country! Gonzaga is ranked #7 in the country at the time of this interview, and already had 2 top 15 wins on the young season. We'd like to wish Coach Turner and his Gonzaga team the best of luck the rest of the season. Please check out his podcast on all podcast networks: Take a T.O. with Turner and O'Neill. It's a great podcast that you should add to your regular rotation! Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com Thank you to Preston Suggs (IG: @kingpsuggs) for the music!

Happy New Year to all of our listeners, new and old! May 2022 be healthier, brighter, and better for all of us! On this episode, Coach Sherm sits down with Archbishop Spalding combo-guard, Tyheil Peterson ('22). The two discuss: - Tyheil's AAU experience - Choosing Spalding over other schools - Playing for Coach Pratt and with Cam Whitmore - The early success of this season - The struggles of the recruitment process during a global pandemic We'd like to wish Ty and his Spalding teammates luck as they continue their season. Ty is a great young man, in the classroom, on the court, and off. Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com Thanks as always to Preston Suggs for the music. You can find him on IG @kingpsuggs

On this episode, Coach Sherm sits down with his long time mentor, Coach Rusty Valentine from the Maryland Blazers AAU organization. Coach Sherm gives an update on the dominance of high school hoops in the D.C. and Baltimore area, and gives an update on his Chapelgate team. After that, Coach Valentine discusses: - growing up in Howard County - his experience with the Blazers as a kid, and now as the head of the organization - his life as an educator - his many years of coaching experience over several sports Finally, they end with a really cool story about Coach Valentine's brother in the music industry. We're pretty sure that our music producer, Preston Suggs (IG: @kingpsuggs) will love this one! By the way, a big thank you to him for always providing the music! Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com #highschoolsports #basketball #dmv

On this episode, Coach Sherm sits down with Coach Santina Ford from Orange High School in Hillsboro, N.C. Coach Ford discusses: - her DMV roots - her early years love of the game and coaching - her beginning years coaching - her current coaching stop at Orange High School - the differences in play in the DMV and N.C. - the differences between coaching boys and girls It was a great conversation that you don't want to miss! Good luck to Coach Ford and her Panthers this season! Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com Thanks to Preston Suggs (IG: @kingpsuggs) for the music!

On this episode, Coach Sherm sits down with the Chapelgate Boys Basketball Seniors (class of 2022). This is a special episode each season, and the 5 Seniors, Jax Felder, Keon Wright, Julian Copeland, Austin Robertson, and John Cofield, discuss: - Players coming behind them - Recruiting process - Plans for after high school - Favorite part about playing high school basketball - Their experience being student athletes at Chapelgate Christian Academy This is a fun episode, and there's much more! Listen in, and come out to support this great class and their teammates! The first home game is 11/19 at 5pm! Good luck to the Yellowjackets this season! #thegate #gojackets

On this episode, Coach Sherm sits down with Penn St. - Fayette point guard, Taylor McCormick. Taylor discusses: - growing up playing basketball - her time at Eleanor Roosevelt in PG County - her AAU experience - choosing PS-Fayette - her successful Freshman year, followed by losing a year to COVID - post college plans The two finish with a nice discussion on Kobe Bryant, and what his game meant to Taylor. Good luck to Taylor and her Nittany Lions teammates this season! Thank you to Preston Suggs (IG: kingpsuggs) for the music! Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com

On this episode, Coach Sherm sits down with local coach, and former Maryland Terp, Mark Agent! Coach Agent has dedicated his last 32 years to education in the classroom, and much of that time to coaching high school football. Coach Agent discusses: - Growing up in Baltimore - His high school days, the good, bad, and the very ugly! - His recruitment (over 70 Division 1 offers) - His time at Maryland as a student athlete - His career in the classroom - His 2nd career on stage - His time coaching in the Baltimore area - Franklin's success over his 11 years there so far This is a great interview filled with incredible stories that you don't want to miss! Coach Agent has shaped lives in the classroom and on the field for 32 amazing years! We'd like to wish Franklin High School the best of luck this year as they will be looking for their 4th Maryland State Championship in the last 8 years. Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstatlk@gmail.com Thanks as always to Preston Suggs (IG: @kingpsuggs) for the music!

On this episode, Coach Sherm is joined by Howard County Sheriff, Marcus Harris, who discusses a range of things including: - growing up in Harford County - his journey to get to the University of Maryland - playing football at the University of Maryland - his career in law enforcement - his many years of volunteer coaching experience in youth football and youth basketball - his joy watching his children playing high school sports at the highest level - his and his families love for Howard County, Maryland It was a great honor to spend this time with Sheriff Harris! He has dedicated his life to his community and to his family, and we want to wish his children a healthy and successful season this fall in their respective sports, and Sheriff Harris a successful campaign in 2022! He is truly a treasure for the state and the county! Thank you to Preston Suggs (IG: @kingpsuggs) for the music! Follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com

After a month long break, Coach Sherm is back with a can't miss interview with former Oakton High (VA), UNC, and Washington Redskins player, Dan Burmeister. Dan has some incredible stories that you don't want to miss! They include: - life growing up in northern Virginia - his time at Oakton playing football and running track - the many talented athletes that have come from Oakton - his college recruitment and choosing UNC - life at UNC and battling back from injury - his NFL time and Arena Football time - life after football, and being a dad to two outstanding athletes, both who went on to play college football We promise, this is one episode that all sports fans will love! Dan is a DMV great, and it was a huge honor to have him on the show. We wish him and his family well, and will be rooting for his son Braxton as he takes the helm as QB1 for Virginia Tech this season. Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com Thank you to Preston Suggs (IG: kingpsuggs) for the music!

On this episode, Coach Sherm is joined by Oxon Hill Head Coach, Lew Howard. Coach Howard has been coaching in Prince George's County for more than 20 years! He offers great insight into his incredible career, and what it means to him to serve the youth of P.G. County. Coach Howard also discusses: - His upbringing in New York - His start in coaching in Virginia - His success at Largo - His success at Oxon Hill - The great games that ended the last two seasons at Poly and St. Charles Coach Howard is one of the great coaches in the DMV, and you can tell that he is one that Coach Sherm definitely admires! It was a pleasure to have him on the show this week, and we wish Oxon Hill the best next season! As always, thank you to Preston Suggs (IG: @kingpsuggs) for the music! Remember to follow us on social media: FB/IG: All Met Sports Talk Twitter: @allmettalk Email: allmetsportstalk@gmail.com Please rate and review where you listen to your podcasts.