We are excited to share Harry Alford's lacrosse journey from St Albans (DC) to the University Of MD to his impact on the Washington, DC are community as a whole.  More than just a former lacrosse player, Harry is vested in building the community around him. 

As our guest, Harry touches on...

The summer of 2020 & BLM talks he's had across the LAX community
His grandfather as a Tuskegee Airman
How lacrosse opened doors for h...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had halted sports, in one way or another, across youth, high school, college & professional ranks.  As the return to sports looks different across each of those levels, teams, coaches and leagues are approaching the return in various ways.

For coaches Steve Turner & Casey O'Neill, competing in the WCAC is especially challenging with league schools geographically located in three different states...

When you get three Montgomery Blair Blazers on the same podcast, it's gonna be a bunch of fun.  But then again, Chick Hernandez brings an undeniable energy to this week's podcast, as he has done with his work over the years.  An Emmy award winning broadcaster, host & anchor, Chick has been behind the mic and in front of the camera for more than 30 years.

How did Chick make his way back to DC?
Why ask Tiger Woods about bab...

Ben Rubeor joins the podcast in season 2, episode 4.  The standout alum of UVA lacrosse (attacker), went on to play professionally in the MLL and now is the head coach of the PLL's Atlas Lacrosse Club.  Ben takes a T-O with us, and we chop it up and discuss everything lacrosse.

How does been feel the PLL has made such great strides in popularizing the sport?
As diversity emerges in professional lacrosse, what's next for the g...

Season 2, episode 3 takes us back to our "Coach Talk" series.  In Part III of our ongoing series, we head to Wisconsin Ave., where we find Coach Eric Singletary, head coach at the Sidwell Friends School.  As an alum, Coach Singletary returned to Sidwell and has found success in many ways as the Quakers' head coach.

Who are the coaches that challenge & inspire him?
With so much talent in the DMV, how did Sidwell land f...

Wednesday, January 6, 2021... a day in America which will not soon be forgotten.  We bring this conversation to the table, in an unscripted episode about the events at the Capitol Building. 

Hear our producer, Kurtis Cross, as discuss one America & two justice systems, Miriam Carey and the security failure which welcomed in this breach.  In his words,

"What I saw last week was a group of people, fighting to modernize white ...

Welcome to season two, episode one of "Take A T-O With Turner & O'Neill."  We open season two with a look at Washington, DC's unspoken gem in Friendship Collegiate School's Athletic Director & head football coach, Mike Hunter.  A native of the DMV, Hunter (A Gonzaga College High School & Catholic University alum) speaks to his purpose & drive at Friendship Collegiate.  Referencing the families, t...

Episode 26 of "Take A T-O With Turner & O'Neill", is our season 1  "Best Of" episode.  Take a listen at where it all began, how the show has evolved and of course, some bonus content that never made it to the podcast.  Also, you'll hear the absolute best/funniest blooper our show has ever witnessed.  It's all right here, in Episode 26!

Recorded all season long & released on 12.31.2020, this and al...

Episode 25 of "Take A T-O With Turner & O'Neill", is our season 1 finale.  Join us for "Operation Secret Santa" as we exchange gifts, surprise one another and close out the season with some holiday cheer.

Recorded on 12.21.2020 & released on 12.24.2020, this and all episodes are also available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio and other popular podcast platforms.

You ca...

Episode 24 of "Take A T-O With Turner & O'Neill", is an all new episode where we journey with David Vanterpool, Associate Head of the Minnesota Timberwolves.  As a former NBA & overseas player, Dave transitioned into coaching and has found his success yet again, on the hardwood.  From his days at Montgomery Blair High School (Silver Spring, MD) to St. Bonaventure to his NBA playing career ad now on the sidelines...

Episode 23 of "Take A T-O With Turner & O'Neill", is an all new episode and we welcome Scott Abraham of ABC7 in Washington, DC.  As ABC7's lead sports anchor, Scott joins us for what proves to be an awesome discussion about his journey from Utica, NY to Syracuse U to Lincoln, NE and then, finally here in the DC area.    

Which interview had Scott shaking in his boots?
How did he find his niche?
What's the best ...

Episode 22 of "Take A T-O With Turner & O'Neill", is an all new episode and the second installment in our "Coach Talk" series.  

Meet South Lakes High School coach & basketball analyst Christy Winters Scott who you have likely seen on NBC Sports Washington, ESPN or The BIG10 Network.  From Washington Mystics games to the Washington Wizards pre/post game show... The ACC Network to her legendary seasons as ...

Episode 21 of "Take A T-O With Turner & O'Neill", is an all new episode where the wives take over the studio for an episode like none other.  Listen in as Leah, Paula & Erica, scheme up with DJ Krissy to produce an instant classic.  This is one for the archives as the fellas are put to the test in the "Not So Newlywed Game!"  

Hear Erica in her competitive spirit
Leah debates the first sporting event that ...

Episode 20 of "Take A T-O With Turner & O'Neill", is an all new episode where we go back "Inside The Locker Room" for part II of our locker room series.  Coach Juan Hill & Coach Jeff King have helped build and maintain a level of success for the basketball & lacrosse programs at Gonzaga College High School.  Their experience & loyalty bring them to the podcast for a unique look at their respectiv...

Episode 19 of "Take A T-O With Turner & O'Neill", is an all new episode where we welcome two Purple Eagles who took their games & their intelligence to the Ivy League.  This week, we welcome Luke McCaleb (Brown University Lacrosse) & Jordan Abdur-Ra'oof (Cornell Basketball) to the podcast.

Recorded on 11.9.2020 & released on 11.12.2020, as always, your host is Kurtis Cross and he is joined by Coach St...

Episode 18 of "Take A T-O With Turner & O'Neill", is an all new episode where we welcome our first in-studio guest and we get a call from "Death Valley."  In this very special episode, Coach Casey O'Neill & Coach Steve Turner interview their sons.  Both coaches either have or are coaching their sons at a very high level in their respective sports.

Cole O'Neill is a sophomore at Clemson University,...

Episode 17 of "Take A T-O With Turner & O'Neill", is an all new episode where we open our "Coach Talk" series with two of the best in the coaching ranks. Listen in as Coach Mike Jones from DeMatha Catholic High School & former college & pro lacrosse player (and now coach) Bobby Horsey join the podcast..

Coach Mike Jones leads as nationally historic basketball program at DeMatha Catholic in Hyattsvill...

Episode 16 of "Take A T-O With Turner & O'Neill", is an all new episode where we welcome Ken Meringolo from 1st Amendment Sports. 

Ken is a familiar voice in the Washington, DC area.  As CEO of 1st Amendment Sports, Ken can be heard across the area as one of THE voices for WCAC sports.  More than just the WCAC, Meringolo is a DC sports aficionado.  We tap into his wisdom during a conversation covering the future of ...

Episode 15 of "Take A T-O With Turner & O'Neill", is an all new episode and we welcome ACC point guard from THE "U"... Chris Lykes, starting point guard for the Miami Hurricanes.

Chris Lykes is a dynamic yet humble & extraordinary student-athlete who began his pursuit of national status as a freshman varsity basketball starter at Gonzaga College High School.  As on of DC's own, Chris Lykes stands 5...