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In this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Dr. Jon Skidmore. In our interview, we talk about having a great mindset, dealing with anxiety or butterflies, and pre-, post- and during game mental focus. We are focusing our efforts on these topics because it brings the mental aspect to the sport of basketball front and center.

We appreciate Dr. Skidmore for coming on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast and sharing his knowledge with our listeners!

About the 3RIPLE 3HREAT Podcast:

Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes!

Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents, parents of elite athletes and more.

About Dr. Jon Skidmore:

Dr. Jon Skidmore, Psy.D. is a performance psychologist, educator, researcher, author, and singer. For decades he has helped performers from around the world step out of stage fright and into “flow.” In March 2020 he co-authored Conquer Anxiety: How to overcome anxiety and optimize your performance.  For over 30 years he has been on the faculty of the Brigham Young University School of Music and teaches The Psychology of Music Performance. His goal is to share the psychological tools of peak performance so performers can find freedom on the court and in life.

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In this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Natasja Visser. Natasja is a Professional Counsellor and Master Live on Purpose Coach. This is Natasja's third time on the podcast. In their interview, they discuss the different impulses, the importance of the mind in game preparation, how players think about anxiety, and how athletes relate to being active. The topics they discuss can be used off the court as well.

To tune into Natasja's previous episodes, check out Season 1, Episode 17 and Season 2, Episode 10.

We appreciate Natasja for coming on the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast and sharing her expertise with our listeners!

About the 3RIPLE 3HREAT Podcast:

Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes!

Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents, parents of elite athletes and more.

About Natasja Visser:

Natasja is an experienced counselor and coach. Through her career, she has specialized in working with children, adolescents, and families.

She has developed expertise in teen-parent conflict resolution, especially in the context of healthy sexuality. Natasja inspires families, couples and youth to find the extraordinary in ordinary life. Her expertise is helping families cope with day-to-day challenges and discover answers in looking at life through the lens of simplicity.

Her nationality is South African and lives with her husband of 19 years and two children in Gauteng, South Africa. Natasja works as a Family Counsellor in South Africa, registered as Advanced Religious Professional in Christian Pastoral Counselling. Her professional registration falls under CPSC and ACRP. Natasja received her honorary degree in Psychology from The University of South Africa. She also holds a Bachelor degree from The University of Pretoria, in communication and marketing.

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In this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Sam Clements, Executive Director at Doors to Dream. They discussed the important role social competency plays, taking the lesson from tough times & the power of community.

Sam also shares with our listeners how Doors to Dream builds up their middle school students and then holds them accountable once they reach high school. Teaching confidence and then back ending that with the accountability involved in real world scenarios creates a recipe for success.

Tune into our great conversation!

About Sam Clements:

Hi, my name is Sam Clements. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2017 with degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Upon graduation, I joined Teach For America and taught two years of eighth grade science in Nashville, Tennessee. After completing the corps, I moved to Charleston and found Doors to Dream - a perfect opportunity to continue my newfound passion of children development and social justice. I steadfastly believe in the power of service to teach both professional and social-emotional skills that students will need to live their inspired, purposeful lives after graduation! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking, cooking, being a sports fanatic, and hanging with friends and family. 

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In this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interview Ben Webster, the Deputy Director of Emergency Management for Charleston County Government.

They discuss the importance of leadership, and different resources the community has access to following natural disaster moments like hurricanes, tropical storms, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc, and man-made disasters and acts of violence.

We appreciate Ben coming on and giving us the information we need to be effective following a natural disaster.

Please tune in to this episode to learn more!

About Ben Webster:

Ben’s passion for public service and public safety began very early when he joined the Boy Scouts of America in Virginia’s New River Valley. Servant leadership, honesty, integrity, and helping others became engrained in his daily life. So much so, that after completing his Eagle Scout and several other national level awards, he went to join the Blacksburg Rescue Squad as an Emergency Medical Technician. At Blacksburg, Ben solidified that his career would be in public safety and emergency services. Among many other positions, he served as a Field Supervisor, Heavy Rescue Technician, Public Safety Diver, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, and finally leaving as Captain of the Water Rescue Team. 

Ben’s desire to serve went further, after graduating from Radford University he became a Police Officer with the City of Charleston Police Department. Following this, he accepted a position as a Regional Emergency Manager for the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. During this time he was instrumental in assisting both very large and resourceful counties and smaller rural counties in developing quality emergency management programs. He also served on the Unified Command Group of the Federal Governments’ COVID19 Vaccination Response at the Columbia Place Mall. In addition to this, Ben responded to multiple tornados and other emergencies throughout the state. He earned many certifications, but most notably FEMA’s Advanced Public Information Officer. 

In May 2022 he was selected to serve in his current role as Deputy Director. This position meshed perfectly with his experience in Emergency Management, Emergency Services, and desire to serve and educate the community. Ben prides himself on his forward-thinking style, and desire to always look for a responsible and reasonable solution to any problem. 

Ben and his wife Emma reside in Charleston County with their two rescue dogs, Moose and Marina. They are both professional SCUBA Divers, Ben a Master SCUBA Diver Trainer and Emma a Divemaster. They are all around outdoor enthusiasts and spend many weekends exploring the outdoors throughout the region.

About 3RIPLE 3HREAT:

Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes!

Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents, parents of elite athletes and more.

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In this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Shanequa Renee Singletary. Shanequa's daughter, Marianna Singletary, was a local volleyball star at Porter Gaud and is now a letterman at the University of Texas at Austin. Marianna also plays with the USA Volleyball team.

The parental support and sacrifice is what we focus on in this episode. We spoke about the ways parents can best support their student-athlete children and the decions they have to make.

When one parent figures this out and helps their child reach the next level, we can all benefit from hearing their story.

Please tune in to this episode to learn more!

About 3RIPLE 3HREAT:

Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes!

Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents, parents of elite athletes and more.

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In this episode of the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast, Jermel interviews Peggyrose Dowd, Community Engagement Coordinator at the Charleston County - Department of Public Safety. 

They spoke about the important role social competence has played in her career. As a professional, Peggyrose has had to pivot and adjust to new roles. She was able to do this because of her proficiency in social competence. 

They also discuss career opportunities available to job searchers in Public Safety. If you are thinking about a career in Public Safety make sure to tune in!

Here is a little about Peggyrose Dowd:

Community Engagement Coordinator Peggyrose Dowd is a born and raised Jersey girl. She moved to Charleston in 2019 right before the pandemic hit. Her original plan was to work downtown in the hospitality industry, she has her Associates degree in Business and applied Science with a focus on planning events. As we all know, especially in public safety things don’t always go as planned.

At the time, nowhere downtown was hiring which turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Peggyrose applied to The Charleston County Consolidated Emergency Communications Center (9-1-1). She was hired on as a telecommunicator to answer non emergent calls, from there she worked her way up to be the recruiter and public educator. Attending events from job fairs, back to school bashes, college fairs, and more; all she wanted to do was educate the residents and tourists of all that The Department of Public Safety had to offer, whether that be a new career or information about some of our free resources. When often asked about her job as a recruiter she would tell people that she “hires heroes for a living and nothing is better than that”.

Peggyrose’s drive for public safety comes from her family, a long line of firefighters. Her grandfather one of the youngest Fire Chiefs in the state of New Jersey, her father a previous Captain for their local department, her uncle a member of FDNY and her husband is currently a Captain at James Island Fire Department.

“Growing up in the Public Safety environment inspired me to always want to better my community.”

Now in her new role Peggyrose is excited to showcase all the different departments under the umbrella of The Department of Public Safety. This includes The Charleston County Consolidated Emergency Communications Center (9-1-1), Charleston County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Awendaw-McClenville Fire Department, Charleston County Emergency Management, Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and The Tri-County Biological Science Center.

“I love when I get to go out and talk about the resources and job opportunities available, that one conversation could change someone’s life, whether it be a career opportunity or one of the resources helped them when they needed it most.”

In her spare time Peggyrose enjoys hanging out at the beach with family and friends. She is also one of those people who always has a book in hand, constantly wanting to learn more.

“One of my favorite quotes is by Jacqueline Kennedy, 'One man can make a difference and every man should try'. That is what public safety is all about, making a difference for the community.”

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On this week's episode of the podcast, we have Eric Watson joining us. We talked about public safety, resources and the things needed to be safe in our community. We also spoke about Social Compentence and the important role it has played in the phenomenal career Eric Watson has had thus far.

Students, Parents, and Community Members, We need to be more aware of the resources available when it comes to public safety.

Please tune in to this episode to learn more!

Here is a little info about DCA Eric Watson:

Deputy County Administrator Eric Watson is a native son of Charleston. He was raised on the peninsula of Charleston, also known as Charleston’s eastside. He attended public schools in Charleston County and graduated from Burke High School.

Eric is a military veteran and has been employed by the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office for twenty-six years. His career in law enforcement started as a detention deputy at the Al Cannon Detention Center. He was sworn in as a deputy sheriff in 1997. He worked as a patrol deputy and as a detective in the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division.

After working in Criminal Investigations for several years, Chief Watson was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He worked in a variety of specialized units as a supervisor. He worked as a patrol supervisor, court security supervisor, worked in the Office Professional Standards, supervised criminal investigations as a lieutenant and captain, he also served as the Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, before being promoted to one of the highest command positions within the Sheriff’s Office; the rank of Chief Deputy.

In January 2018, Chief Watson was appointed by Sheriff Cannon as Chief Deputy of operations. He managed the patrol division, traffic unit, criminal investigations division, metro narcotics unit, SWAT, Bomb Team, Marine Patrol, Training, Community Affairs, Recruitment, and Criminal Intelligence Unit or just a few of his responsibilities. In February 2020, Chief Watson was appointed by Charleston County Government to establish and serve as Deputy County Administrator of Public Safety. He now manages Charleston County Emergency Management, Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, consolidated 9-1-1 Dispatch Center, Awendaw-McClenville Fire District, and he serves as law enforcement liaison for Charleston County Council.

Eric Watson holds an associate degree in Criminal Justice, B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration, and is currently working on his master’s degree in Leadership and Executive Management from Walden University. He is a graduate of the FBI Command College and the FBI National Academy. He currently attending the Department of Homeland Security Naval Postgraduate Executive Leaders Program. Eric serves as a special guest lecturer at the FBI National Academy. He sits on Trident Technical Criminal Justice Advisory Board, Board of Directors for Carolina Youth Development Center, Miller-Motte Criminal Justice Advisory Board, and he serves as Vice President on Father 2 Father, Inc. Board of Directors. Eric is a member of the Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, International Association of Chiefs of Police, S.C. FBI Association, FBI National Academy Association, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, S.C. Law Enforcement Officers Association and Police Executive Research Forum.

In his free time, Eric enjoys the Gym and spending time with family and friends. When people ask Deputy Administrator Watson to describe himself and what he enjoys most besides work, he does not hesitate to say my stress reliever is the gym, and first and foremost, he enjoys being a father and role model to his son. The best advice I can give a person is what my mother passed on to me “regardless of your struggles and successes, always remain humble and never use your circumstances in life as an excuse for failure”.

3RIPLE 3HREAT Season 03 is here! In this first episode, Jermel sits down for a solo podcast where he updates the listeners on everything going on with the DAE Foundation. We have a lot of exciting programs coming up and we can't wait to share them with you!

So grab a nutritious drink & snack, put on your headphones & let's chat.

Tune into the 3RIPLE 3HREAT podcast to hear about The Ultimate Student-Athlete Experience: stories about student-athletes, for student-athletes and by student-athletes!

Our DAE Foundation message is to bring quality information to student-athletes, parents of student-athletes and the community that supports them both. There is a wealth of knowledge being shared in our interviews with stories from former collegiate players, professional athletes, collegiate coaches, sports agents and more.