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- 5 days ago1h 13m
Episode 45 - Danny Piepoli - State Champion head coach for San Gabriel Academy boys, former international pro
Coach Danny Piepoli walks us through the historic 2025 state championship run for the San Gabriel Academy (SGA) boys—the big moments and the small ones. He talks about coaching best practices, impact players on his team, and the legacy of former SGA head coach Kevin McCloskey. He shares his own basketball journey, from playing Southern California high school basketball, to Division 1 Montana State, to playing professionally overseas for many years. Thank you for listening! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe to help us grow this community!Follow on Instagram, and learn more at adventisthoops.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 20, 202629 min
Episode 44 - 2026 All-American Debrief
AdventistHoops All-Americans Gwen Rosich and Elijah Denis, along with Union Adventist University athletic director and men's head coach Drew Mekelburg reflect on the experience at the 2026 All-American Weekend. From their favorite moments, to what they learned spiritually and on the court, the players and Coach Mekelburg share what the event was like from their perspective, including a thrilling OT buzzer beater in the boys game.Thank you for listening! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe to help us grow this community!Follow on Instagram, and learn more at adventisthoops.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 28, 202650 min
Episode 43 - Union College Legends - Ron Dodds and Matt Gal
On location from the historic Thunderdome at Union Adventist University, the show welcomes two legends of Union basketball, Coach Ron Dodds and Matt Gal, the best player to come through the school. **Correction: Ron was never the athletic director.Fresh off the 2026 Adventist Hoops All-American weekend, the group recaps highlights and their impressions of its impact, noting the rapid chemistry and genuine spiritual engagement shown by the athletes during small groups and worships.A major focus of the episode centers on the 40-year history of Union College basketball, which began in 1986. Coach Dodds recounts the early hurdles of launching the program, including severe financial constraints and pervasive institutional opposition to competitive sports. Gal speaks about his own journey, detailing his high school career, a walk-on offer at Colorado State University, and his ultimate decision to return to Union due to the school's unique community and Sabbath-keeping considerations.Thank you for listening! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe to help us grow this community!Follow on Instagram, and learn more at adventisthoops.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 24, 202654 min
Episode 42 - Andrea Hoover - Former LA Sparks guard and Spring Valley Academy standout
Andrea is a former standout athlete at Spring Valley Academy (SVA) in Ohio, a member of the University of Dayton’s Hall of Fame, and a former guard for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. She shares her early athletic journey, explaining how growing up with older brothers fueled her passion for all sports—initially favoring flag football over basketball. She discussed her competitive AAU experience, the pressure of being the top player at a small academy, and how she meticulously perfected her shooting form. The group explores the intersection of her faith and her career, touching on how she managed playing on the Sabbath and navigating criticism from inside the church community. Andrea also details her highly successful college career at Dayton and the surreal unexpected moment she was drafted into the WNBA. Finally, she highlights her current life coaching youth sports, getting to run with the current SVA girls team, and explains what basketball truly means to her.Thanks for listening! rate, review, and subscribe to help us grow this community!Follow on Instagram, and learn more at adventisthoops.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 17, 202651 min
Episode 41 - Jarrett Swain - Greatest Oakwood Adventist Academy team of all time?
In this episode of the AdventistHoops Podcast, recorded on location at Oakwood Adventist Academy in Huntsville, Alabama, the hosts discuss a social media controversy regarding which era of the academy’s boys basketball team reigns supreme. Host Adrian Hargrove faces friendly scrutiny after claiming his own past team was the greatest in school history.To weigh in, they welcome special guest Jarrett Swain, current head coach. Coach Swain playfully challenges Adrian's claim by showcasing the team's modern championship hardware. Beyond the lighthearted debate, Coach Swain shares his personal background growing up in St. Louis and his journey through college football to basketball coaching.The conversation delves into deeper territory as Swain discusses his coaching philosophy of teaching life lessons through sports. He reflects on the program's hard-fought battle to accommodate their Sabbath-keeping traditions in the state tournament and takes accountability for a heartbreaking scheduling error that disqualified his otherwise stellar, top-ranked 2025–2026 team. Ultimately, the episode serves as an inspiring celebration of sportsmanship, mentorship, and bridging the gap between generations of alumni.Thanks for listening! rate, review, and subscribe to help us grow this community!Follow on Instagram, and learn more at adventisthoops.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 26, 202644 min
Episode 40 - Kia Williams - Andrews University Women's Coach - Why she cancelled the '24-'25 season
Coach Williams joins the guys to discuss the "fresh start" of this past season after cancelling the 2024-2025 season. This focused on establishing a solid foundation and team identity. The team consisted largely of first-time collegiate players, which created a learning curve for both the athletes and the coaching staff.Culture and Strategy: The program's culture is built on core values: "staying hungry," and "seeing the dream." Athletically, the team emphasizes playing at a fast pace, transition basketball, and prioritizing paint touches to create scoring opportunities. Williams credited her assistant coaches for providing essential support in skill development, scouting, and practice organization throughout the season.The "Reset": Addressing a previous decision to pause the program for a season, Williams explained that it was a necessary step to ensure the long-term sustainability of the culture, rather than "begging and pleading" for participation from players who were not fully committed. During that year, she gained valuable experience by assisting the men's basketball program at Andrews.Future Outlook: Williams is focused on fostering a competitive environment while using basketball as a tool to help players build personal value, resilience, and the ability to work as a team. She remains committed to continuous learning as a coach to better serve her student-athletes.Thanks for listening! rate, review, and subscribe to help us grow this community!Follow on Instagram, and learn more at adventisthoops.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 18, 202659 min
Episode 39 - Adrian Hargrove - Adventist academy to a D1 program, writing a student-athlete journal
Adrian Hargrove shares his experiences growing up as a standout at Oakwood Adventist Academy (OAA), and compares his squad with this year's team. He reflects on his high school experience at OAA, noting that, at the time, they were independent of the Alabama High School Athletic Association because the school lacked its own gym. He likened the program to a modern-day AAU team, traveling extensively for games against other Adventist schools and participating in tournaments. Adrian tells the story of his recruitment to Alabama A&M via a men’s summer league game, emphasizing the culture shock and intense demands of Division 1 basketball, especially coming from OAA, where the team relied on a full-court press, did not run many plays, and did no weight lifting. He eventually transferred to then Oakwood College, and finally to Pacific Union College (PUC).During his time at PUC, Adrian began working at a local group home, which solidified his passion for youth mentorship. He brought youth to the gym to interact with college athletes, and helped them through challenging life situations. Today, Adrian is the regional director for the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Alabama, where he focuses on mentoring youth and fostering their growth. He is the author of a new student-athlete journal titled "Master Your Slingshot," which is being adapted into a special AdventistHoops All-American edition for the upcoming 2026 All-American weekend.Thanks for listening! rate, review, and subscribe to help us grow this community!Follow on Instagram, and learn more at adventisthoops.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 4, 202644 min
Episode 38 - Makana Stone - Walla Walla University Women's Head Coach - Professional ball in Europe, coming home to Walla Walla, and discovering the joy of the Sabbath
New Co-Host! Josh Boyko joins the podcast as a regular fixture. He is a 2024 graduate of Minnesota State University, Moorhead, with a degree in sports broadcasting and journalism, and has been contributing writing to the AdventistHoops blog.At the end of her first school year as the women's head coach at Walla Walla University, Makana Stone, grew up in Coupeville on Whidbey Island, Washington. She played basketball at Whitman College (D3) and later played professionally overseas in England, Norway, and the Netherlands.Coaching Transition: Following a career-ending concussion in the Netherlands, Stone returned to the U.S. and accepted the coaching position at Walla Walla University, where she values the program's alignment with her own beliefs.Thanks for listening! rate, review, and subscribe to help us grow this community!Follow on Instagram, and learn more at adventisthoops.com.Coaching Philosophy:Stone emphasizes effort, hustle, and accountability in her players. She prioritizes intensity in practice to allow players to flow naturally during games. She values the holistic development of her athletes, noting that the Seventh-day Adventist environment—including the observation of the Sabbath—provides a healthy balance for students.Program Outlook: After finishing her first season with a small roster, Stone is looking forward to her first full recruiting cycle to increase team depth and improve the program's competitiveness within the NAIA and the Cascade Conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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