1984 Olympic 100m hurdles champion Benita Fitzgerald Mosely was a powerful force on the track and hasn't slowed down. Now the Head of Community & Impact and President of FundPlay at LeagueApps, Benita is using the power of sports to strengthen communities and provide opportunities to young boys and girls in underserved areas. Benita talks about her careers, the confidence she built through success on the track, being a pare...
Basketball Hall of Famer, legend and pioneer Nancy Lieberman joins the Steel Sports Podcast to discuss breaking barriers and the struggle with challenging norms not just in sports but also society. Nancy's toughness and determination continues to drive her today to take on new challenges, but that toughness is balanced by empathy and care for others, something she believes is a key component to strong leadership.
Tziarra King, a forward for the Utah Royals of the National Women's Soccer League, showcases her incredible talent on the pitch, while off it, she uses her voice and actions to spur change and awareness when it comes to social justice and inequality. Tziarra joins the Steel Sports Podcast to discuss her rise to the professional soccer ranks, her unforgettable pro debut, the issues and causes for which she fights and why she wil...
Eric Karros enjoyed a 14-year Major League Baseball career, but his road to the show wasn't a slam dunk. Eric joins the Steel Sports Podcast to talk about a variety of topics, including the impact education had on what he achieved on the field and off it as an analyst for FOX Sports. As a father of three athletes, he gives advice that resonates with all parents, and he even taps into his analyst role to break down the Dodgers s...
Former Major League player and manager Bobby Valentine joins the Steel Sports Podcast for a conversation on the impact coaches have on athletes. Bobby talks about the main influence in his on and off field life, gives advice for coaches starting out in youth sports, and shares what he tried to instill in his players. As a current college athletics administrator at Sacred Heart University, Bobby's input on the current recruiting...
Soccer legend, broadcaster and mom Julie Foudy joins the show for a conversation on the all-important car ride home and the interactions between parents and their kids. Julie shares her stories and lends advice on navigating the car ride home so it has every chance of being a positive experience.
Steel Sports Director of Coaching Steve Jones and Steel Baseball Coach Developer Keith Osik discuss the challenges of teaching integrity to young athletes when a spotlight is sometimes cast on professionals breaking the rules.