Why Lukas Sanker Turned Down Harvard for Virginia | The 5th Side

Why Lukas Sanker Turned Down Harvard for Virginia | The 5th Side

University of Virginia defensive back Lukas Sanker joins Donovan Platt on The Fifth Side to discuss his unique football journey, choosing UVA over Harvard, growing up in a family with six brothers, lessons learned from his father, playing alongside elite athletes, earning a role on special teams, and his goals for the future of Virginia Football.Lukas also shares what it's really like stepping onto the college football field for the first time, the receivers who challenge him most in practice, his relationship with older brother and NFL player Jonas Sanker, and why preparation, discipline, and trusting the process have shaped his path.Chapters:00:00 Welcome Lukas Sanker01:45 Transitioning To UVA Football02:27 High School vs College Football03:17 The Wild Recruiting Journey Begins04:16 Harvard Enters The Picture05:41 UVA Changes Everything06:36 Teammates Who Helped Him Adjust07:32 Freshman Year Highlights08:32 The Feeling Of Playing College Football09:45 Earning A Role On Special Teams10:52 Learning From Veteran Defensive Backs13:06 Hardest Receivers To Guard At UVA16:51 Growing Up In Charlottesville20:13 Life In A House With Six Brothers22:42 Lessons From NFL Brother Jonas Sanker24:37 Wrestling, Baseball & Music27:27 Future Chef Influencer?30:45 Goals For The 2026 Season32:49 What Fans Don't Understand About Playing DB38:56 Final ThoughtsLearn more about our partnership with UVA Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/college-sports-co-and-uva-athletics-launch-corner-media-coFOLLOW CORNER MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://x.com/CornerMediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@cornermedia?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/cornermediaco utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrkEdk9Xb9w_grF_kwMoYA► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CornerMediaCo#UVAFootball #VirginiaFootball #LukasSanker

The Mindset That Built a National Championship at Virginia

Fresh off another NCAA Championship, Virginia men's tennis head coach and National Coach of the Year Andres Pedroso joins Corner Media and host Caroline Lang to discuss the Cavaliers' incredible title run, the culture behind one of college athletics' most successful programs, and why winning a championship won't change your life.Pedroso shares the emotional story behind Virginia's comeback-filled NCAA Tournament run, the leadership of Mons Dahlberg, the growth of Keegan Rice, recruiting elite international talent, navigating NIL, and what it takes to build championship-caliber young men both on and off the court.Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes access, and stories from Virginia Athletics.Chapters:0:00 The Speech Before The National Championship01:10 What Went Through His Mind When UVA Won02:34 Why This Championship Was Different03:43 Defining Moment04:15 "Winning Won't Change Your Life"06:08 The Most Improved Player On The Team07:39 Why UVA Is Different09:36 Recruiting The World's Best Players13:41 What's Next For Virginia Tennis16:45 Why Coaching Is Now A Business17:41 The Truth About Winning Championships22:04 Coach Pedroso's Perfect Day Off23:27 His Childhood Tennis Hero26:30 The Assistant Coaches Behind The Success27:57 Final ThoughtsLearn more about our partnership with UVA Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/college-sports-co-and-uva-athletics-launch-corner-media-coFOLLOW CORNER MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://x.com/CornerMediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@cornermedia?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/cornermediaco utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrkEdk9Xb9w_grF_kwMoYA► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CornerMediaCo#UVATennis #VirginiaAthletics #NCAATennis

Charlottesville Native Delaney Poindexter on Repping UVA & the Future of Virginia Lacrosse

Charlottesville native Delaney Poindexter joins Corner Media to talk about what it means to wear the orange and blue for University of Virginia.From growing up around UVA athletics to becoming a freshman on Virginia women’s lacrosse, Delaney opens up about choosing to stay home, adjusting to Division I competition, navigating adversity, and the goals driving the team into next season.She also shares stories about being a multi-sport athlete, competing in an athletic family, favorite Charlottesville spots, locker room culture, pregame traditions, and what UVA fans should know about the player she is on and off the field.Chapters:0:00 Intro to Delaney Poindexter0:15 Growing up in Charlottesville and staying home for UVA1:14 Athletic family1:48 Why being a multi-sport athlete helped2:50 Recruiting experience3:23 Adjusting to Division I lacrosse4:41 Virginia’s goals for next season5:14 Adversity and growth through losses6:31 Favorite UVA athletes growing up8:01 Pregame routine10:05 Favorite Charlottesville food spots12:05 Basketball and possible future plans13:02 Coaches who shaped her career14:13 Favorite sports memory watching family15:59 Closing thoughtsFOLLOW CORNER MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://x.com/CornerMediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@cornermedia?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/cornermediaco utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrkEdk9Xb9w_grF_kwMoYA► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CornerMediaCo

Childhood Best Friends Reunited at UVA Soccer

Learn more about The Graduate Charlottesville! https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chogcgu-graduate-charlottesville/?WT.mc_id=zLADA0AA1GU2PSH3GGL4AMPHTBRD_Oct5GNPLTPMWBRNLAB6CHOGCGU7EN8i142435__z22287935179z__&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22287935179&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4PPNBhD8ARIsAMo-icwW-Bnqp-nJ1P2szeTejK3ilpnKIpJUuwZSeOkwUjB_m__9uXmtM8gaAtiCEALw_wcB Two UVA men’s soccer players take a walk through Grounds and open up about their journey from New England club teammates to college rivals, roommates, and now teammates chasing championships at Virginia. Marco Dos Santos and Alex Parvu talk about getting cut when they were younger, finding their way back, the Pro Project, their chemistry on the field, the culture inside UVA men’s soccer, and why this upcoming season means so much. From carpooling to training every morning, to competing at the highest levels of academy soccer, to chasing ACC and national championship rings, this is a deeper look at friendship, adversity, belief, and the standard of UVA soccer. Chapters: 0:00 Meet Marco and Alex 0:36 Growing Up in New England 0:51 The Daily Carpool That Built Their Friendship 1:11 The Pro Project and Training Like Pros 1:55 Pre-Game Energy Drink Ritual 2:17 Marco’s Transfer Journey 2:56 Why UVA Checked Every Box 3:29 Reuniting as Roommates at Virginia 5:47 Helping Each Other Improve 7:14 New England Revolution Academy Days 8:11 Winning a National Championship Together 9:42 Inside UVA Men’s Soccer Culture 10:23 The Funniest Player on the Team 11:37 Best FIFA Player on the Team? 15:10 Wearing the Captain’s Armband FOLLOW CORNER MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://x.com/CornerMediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@cornermedia?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/cornermediaco utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrkEdk9Xb9w_grF_kwMoYA ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CornerMediaCo #UVASoccer #CollegeSoccer #VirginiaCavaliers

Inside UVA Volleyball Life with Sarah Brodner and Caroline Lang

Learn more about The Graduate Charlottesville! https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chogcgu-graduate-charlottesville/?WT.mc_id=zLADA0AA1GU2PSH3GGL4AMPHTBRD_Oct5GNPLTPMWBRNLAB6CHOGCGU7EN8i142435__z22287935179z__&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22287935179&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4PPNBhD8ARIsAMo-icwW-Bnqp-nJ1P2szeTejK3ilpnKIpJUuwZSeOkwUjB_m__9uXmtM8gaAtiCEALw_wcB Go inside life as a UVA Volleyball student-athlete with Caroline Lang and Sarah Broadner as they walk around The Corner in Charlottesville, talk recruiting, team culture, academics, favorite local spots, off-day hobbies, and what they’re excited for heading into the 2026 season. Sarah shares her unique journey from tennis burnout to starting volleyball late, driving hours for club, and eventually becoming a Division I volleyball player at the University of Virginia. Caroline gives a local’s perspective on Charlottesville, UVA student life, team chemistry, and what makes playing for the Hoos special. Chapters: 0:00 Meet Caroline Lang and Sarah Broadner 0:36 First impressions of UVA 1:25 Favorite Charlottesville restaurants 2:02 Recapping the past UVA volleyball season 2:56 Walking The Corner 3:37 Favorite spots on The Corner 4:22 A day in the life of a UVA student-athlete 5:18 Morning practices, lifts, and spring schedule 6:27 Team Bonding 8:04 Stopping at Corner Juice 8:57 Smoothie hot takes and ratings 10:07 Sarah’s recruiting story 14:13 Off-day hobbies 17:02 Favorite Charlottesville hikes 19:33 Looking ahead to UVA Volleyball’s 2026 season 20:47 Closing #UVAVolleyball #VirginiaCavaliers #VolleyballRecruiting