The Road to D1

Episode 24 - Alli Schroder

In the SEASON 1 FINALE of "The Road to D1" hear from the baseball trailblazer herself, Alli Schroder. Alli is set to be the first female in Canadian Collegiate Baseball Conference (CCBC), as a pitcher for the VIU Mariners. Alli is also a member of the Canadian Women's National Baseball Team, helping to grow the game for women around the world, while representing her country with pride. Schroder goes in depth on her choice to stay in Canada for college and what her recruitment process was like as a first in her field. Listen to hear all about her extraordinary journey from start to finish!

Episode 23 - Makenna Smith

This week’s guest is level 10 gymnast Makenna Smith! Makenna has been a competitive gymnast since age 6!! She is now committed to Utah Gymnastics, hoping to be an all-arounder for the team. Hear all about her journey from choosing her school twice, to national competitions, to learning from Olympians and world-renown coaches on this episode of The Road to D1!

Episode 22 - Val Whiting

Our very special guest is the one and only Val Whiting! Val is a former 2x NCAA Champion as part of a dominate Stanford women’s team. As well as being named Pac-10 Women's Basketball Player of the Year two years in a row. Not only was she highly regarded in college she was also a part of the founding years of the WNBA and ABL starting Women’s basketball ball here in the States. Make sure to listen to hear her complete story from high school till present. 🏀⛹️‍♀️ #ncaa [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ncaa/] #d1 [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/d1/] #wnba [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/wnba/] #abl [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/abl/] #olympic [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/olympic/]#recruiting [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/recruiting/] #standford [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/standford/] #teamusa [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/teamusa/]#bball [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bball/] #basketball [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/basketball/] #womensbasketball [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/womensbasketball/]#theroadtod1 [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theroadtod1/] #ncaad1 [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ncaad1/]

Episode 21 - Phil Mattingly

Before award-winning journalist, Phil Mattingly was in front of the camera for CNN, he was behind the plate for OSU baseball! In this episode, you’ll be able to hear Mattingly’s journey from playing catch on the military base with his dad to THE Ohio State’s baseball team, to the magic wall during election week 2020. You’ll hear some pretty exclusive takes from the reporter (Michigan fans you’re going to want to hear this), as well as what the recruitment process was like in the early 2000s. Be sure to give this very special episode a listen!

Episode 20 - Jamal Scott

You’ve seen him on Netflix’s “Last Chance U” now get ready to hear Jamal Scott on this week's episode! The California native spent two seasons in JUCO at Independence Community College before playing with the Division 1 football team at Eastern Illinois University. To hear all about his unique journey and experiences on “Last Chance U,” the differences between JUCO and D1, and where he is now, hit the play button and sit back and enjoy!