Chris Markwood (Maine '05) has spent nearly a decade playing and coaching in #AEHoops and begins his first head coaching job prior to the 2022-23 season.

UMaine Basketball Couple Returns to Home State

Jun 9th, 2022 6m 40s

Chris Markwood was hired as the head men's basketball coach at the University of Maine which brought him and his wife, Ashley (Underwood) Markwood, back to their alma mater.

Ep. 191 - Bryant Men's Basketball Coach Jared Grasso

May 25th, 2022 30m 20s

After leading Bryant to March Madness in 2022, Jared Grasso brings his re-vamped team to #AEHoops - a league in which he has coached previously.2:59 - Familiarity with elite level of #AEHoops9:03 - Doug Edert and transfer portal20:38 - Pers

Ep. 190 - UVM Lacrosse Sweeps America East Championships

May 11th, 2022 18m 47s

Grace Giancola scored the game-winning goal to give Vermont its first #AEWLAX championship. David Closterman and the Catamounts head to the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season.1:35 - Reactions from championships6:35 - Shifting

Ep. 189 - Celebrating Title IX with Tara Belinsky

Apr 27th, 2022 32m 4s

Tara Belinsky makes her return to the podcast as an America East alum and Community Relations and Youth Football Manager for the New York Giants. As part of her role with the Giants, Belinsky is spearheading girls flag football leagues in New Y

#SpreadRespect Forum - Jen Fry

Apr 14th, 2022 1h 17m

Jen Fry kicked off the 2022 #SpreadRespect Forum talking about "Understanding Microaggressions and Having a Racism Disruptor Conversation"

#SpreadRespect Forum Panel - Being Authentic Self: Understanding Identity and Intersectionality

Apr 14th, 2022 55m 44s

A conversation featuring Paralympian Deja Young and wrestler Mack Beggs. Hosted by RISE

#SpreadRespect Forum Panel - Fostering Environments of Belonging and Owning Difficult Conversations

Apr 14th, 2022 1h 1m

Samuel Caldwell and Karen A. Jones are diversity officers at UAlbany and Binghamton, respectively.

#SpreadRespect Forum Panel - Working in Sport: Aligning Passions with Paths

Apr 14th, 2022 1h 5m

Featuring Executive Director, DEI, Georgetown University Marissa Robinson, WNBA & G-League Official Fatou Cissoko-Stephens and Under Armour Collegiate Sports Marketing Lead Ayana Duncanson.

#SpreadRespect Forum Panel - The Business of College Athletics: Changing the Face of Leadership

Apr 14th, 2022 1h 13m

Three DI commissioners talk about creating a path for other minorities to reach leadership positions.

Ep. 188 - March Madness

Mar 16th, 2022 33m 31s

America East champions Morgan Haney and Isaiah Powell will play in the NCAA Tournament in their home regions as (16) UAlbany takes on (1) Louisville and (13) Vermont faces (4) Arkansas.3:38 - Haney19:20 - Powell

Ep. 187 - #AEPlayoffs are Here!

Mar 3rd, 2022 27m 29s

Sam Schwartz and Sean Tainsh preview the 2022 #AEPlayoffs and express particular excitement in fans returning to create great college basketball atmospheres.

Ep. 186 - Anna Metzler and Luka Zuric win Third Championships

Feb 17th, 2022 27m 27s

Hear from the 2022 #AESD champs! Both Anna Metzler and Luka Zuric received the Dave Alexander Coaches' Award following UNH and UMBC's championship weekends.

Ep. 185 - Actor Kamar Elliott

Feb 9th, 2022 39m 44s

Former UAlbany track & field star Kamar Elliott is pursuing an acting career in Hollywood, starring in the latest Netflix series True Story.

Ep. 184 - Celebrating Title IX with Courtney England

Feb 2nd, 2022 29m

Maine Associate Head Coach Courtney England followed her mother's footsteps as a collegiate basketball player and is now coaching as a mother herself.

Ep. 183 - Jason Steadman

Jan 26th, 2022 24m 43s

Maine assistant men's basketball coach Jason Steadman overcame a life-threatening medical experience and is enjoying the opportunity to continue doing what he loves.

Ep. 182 - #AEHoops Player of the Week Miles Coleman

Jan 12th, 2022 16m 5s

NJIT is 3-0 to start #AEHoops play and Miles Coleman earned his second Player of the Week nod following a career-high 30-point game.:35 - #AEHoops udpate5:31 - Coleman joins

Ep. 181 - Bill Herrion Ahead of ESPNU Game

Jan 5th, 2022 24m 8s

A wild opening week in #AEHoops conference play continues. UNH's coach Bill Herrion checks in ahead of his team's matchup with UVM on ESPNU Thursday, Jan. 6.:31 - #AEHoops conference openers recap4:46 - Coach Herrion joins

Chris Lester the Epitome of Student-Athlete

Jan 5th, 2022 2m 54s

UNH Head Coach Bill Herrion emphasizes that a degree is key after basketball and Chris Lester continues to exemplify the importance of pursuing higher education.

Ep. 180 - #AEHoops Conference Play Begins

Dec 29th, 2021 23m 21s

League play in #AEHoops starts Thursday with four women's games. Sean Tainsh and Sam Schwartz preview what to watch for as conference play begins.

Ep. 179 - Best of 2021

Dec 22nd, 2021 37m 49s

Celebrating athletic excellence, academic achievement and leadership from this year including #SpreadRespect, #BetterTogether, championship moments and more with select clips from previous #3Pillars Podcast episodes. :26 - Leadership20:25 -

Ep. 178 - Brad Walker

Dec 16th, 2021 27m

America East Commissioner Brad Walker underscores the student-athlete experience and talks #AEHoops as conference play approaches.:26 - #AEHoops Update6:33 - Brad Walker joins11:48 - Student-athlete experience15:20 - #AEHoops successes

Ep. 177 - #AEHoops Programs Tough to Beat at Home

Dec 9th, 2021 11m 48s

Get an update on records and numbers around the league as Sam Schwartz takes you through the latest news and notes in #AEHoops.

Ep. 176 - Officiating Coordinator Michael Stephens

Dec 1st, 2021 28m 36s

The America East Conference joined the Men’s Basketball Officiating Alliance which includes bringing in accomplished official Michael Stephens as men's basketball officiating coordinator.:30 - #AEHoops update3:28 - Stephens's journey which i