The Final 2
By Oliver Tavares & Sal Xheraj
The Final 2Jan 21, 2021
DIVISION 1 DREAM COMES TRUE, TURNING COVID 19 INTO SOMETHING POSITIVE, NEW YEAR GOALS| The Final 2
A DREAM COME TRUE FOR SAL! From Mascot to manager to D1 Player, Sal completed the journey to make his dream a reality in becoming a Division 1 Basketball Player for the FDU Knights. The guys talk about the challenges and responsibilities that take place in the D1 Lifestyle and Oli shares some great tips to Sal and our viewers that are transition into collegiate athletics. The guys also share their thoughts about 2020 as well as share their goals for the new year. Tune in and enjoy the show! Thanks for watching! Please leave a like and share with your friends!
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Ben Freund the Future Surface Warfare Officer in The Navy
Michigan State Alum who did not let Covid-19 effect him. Not being able to take his MCAT due to the virus did not discourage him from finding another way. That's when he made a decision that would change his life forever!
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CRAZY GIANNIS STORY!, FOUNDER OF "SCOUTING & SCAVENGING", WORKING WITH JASON KIDD- The Final 2 DanMarks
Front office Executive for the Milwaukee Bucks, Mr. Daniel Marks, shares his incredible stories of his road to success, creating his own charitable organization "Scouting & Scavenging", and his time working at the Bucks facility! Make sure to like and subscribe! Signup for the pledge to
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CAN BARSTOOL SAVE LASALLE BASEBALL? | S2 E2 | Lasalle Baseball Team
SAVE LASALLE BASEBALL!!!! Can we please take a moment and listen to what is going on to this poor program. A difficult situation for these kids and its all because the school wants to maximize the other sports. So was it even Covid-19 related? Hear how much these kids are doing to be able to save the program. 100 Million to save the program?? Can the Barstool President become the king of Philly by bringing back this program? How did LaSalle baseball get in touch with the GOAT of sports gambling?
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"LeBron already has the respect", ESPN Analysis, College Basketball | S2 E1 | Seth Greenberg
Seth Greenberg a legend in college basketball and on ESPN. Coach came on to talk about what guys need to be successful at the next level. A frequent star on First take, Get Up and college game day. Coach does not back away when giving his opinion on who the best of the best is. He talks about this years NBA Championship. He feels like it was hard but everyone had to go through it so no excuses. Go check out coach and his words of wisdom for the youth. Number one thing to pick up is to always give back no matter how big you get.
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NCAA Division 1 Freshman Reacts to The Last Dance, From Bloomfield, NJ : Danny Rodriguez
Danny Rodriguez a big man for the FDU Knights came on the show and embraced us with a couple cool stories. He shared to us how important family is to him and how hard he had to work to go Division 1. A hardworking kid who is willing to do anything to see his team win. Also he shares his thoughts on the Last Dance and how much he respects Jordan. A kid from Bloomfield NJ trying to make his dream a reality.
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The Tinder Of Education? 8 Million On One Video On TIKTOK , The Final 2 : Episode 20 John Rondi
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NBA Playoffs and College Hoops Talks with NBA Contributor, Actor, and Speaker Bill Herenda
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Oliver's Life Changing Accident, Joe Kelly Astros Brawl, UFC Fight Island, NBA Bubble : Sal & Oliver II
This video is about reflecting on the process and seeing how much we have grown. We have grown so much since the start of the summer to where we are now. Ollie shares his story on having a cardiac arrest that would not only change his life forever but also take away the sport he loves. Hitting rock bottom at age 19 is a scary feeling. Listen to how he coped with this life changing experience.
Sal talked about how he has grown over the past couple months and talked about his back to school plan. He shared his thoughts on UFC fight island and the NBA Bubble. Also we touched basis on the Joe Kelly incident.
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Inspiring Career Development Story, FDU Silberman College of Business, Motivating future Business Students with Mary Sakin and Jacob Whalley
In this episode, we have UK Sports Marketing & Promotions Executive & Trade Marketing Coordinator at Babolat, Jacob Whalley, as well as, Executive Director of Placement, Outreach, and Alumni Relations, Mary Sakin, join “ The Final 2” Podcast!
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NC State Football Legend, Never Missed a Field Goal, Business Man Niklas Sade
Niklas Sade NCSTATE Football Star
Talks about how he broke records at his school and how hard he had to work to get to where he is today. A Finance Major at NCState telling us how he balanced being a successful student athlete and a hardworking business student.
Make sure you take notes while hearing this man speak about his journey and realize the importance of confidence in everything that you do!
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Former Astros Player gives thoughts about cheating scandal, Miami Hurricane Alumni, Division 1 Coach Bryan Rasziewski
Bryan Rasziewski is a Miami Hurricane Alumni, former Houston Astros Pitcher, former Assistant Baseball Coach at FDU, and is now the Assistant Baseball Coach for Lasalle University!
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Witnessing LeBron James at the ABCD Camp, 2 Time NEC Champion, Division 1 Head Coach : Greg Herenda
Coach Herenda and his path to becoming a Division 1 head coach and how he continues to motivate his players. He also touches on the fact of having to coach remotely and keeping his guys motivated. He has become the face of FDU athletics!
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MLB Draft 2022, Lasalle Baseball, Transfer, Lasalle Pitcher : Emmanuel Corporan
A Dominican Baseball Player who transferred from FDU to Lasalle after a coaching change. A walk on who ended up getting a scholarship to get one step closer to his dreams. A story you guys should defiantly worth hearing about. Draft class 2022!
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Butler Commit, NEC Champion, Future Olympian : John Besselink
This video is about John Besselink who just recently committed to Butler. This star track athlete talks about his life at Division 1. He also talks about what it takes to get to the next level! Recently committed to Butler after graduating from Wagner University. Just went from a mid/low division 1 school to one of the top track and field schools.
He also adds his life as a Finance Major and stories about his life in the Finance world!
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Iceland World Record Holder, Mental Health, Inspiration from Kevin Love : Trausti Thorsteins
Trausti Thorstein talks about how he became so gifted at the sport of track. Coming to college from Iceland and dominating the sport of track. Talks about breaking the Iceland record for track! Also talks about the importance of mental health.
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Former WNBA Liberty Coach believes Sabrina Ionescu is the NEXT BIG THING, College Hoops Talk, Succeeding at the next level Coach Bruce Hamburger
On this episode of "The Final 2" we have FDU Assistant Basketball Coach Bruce Hamburger joining the podcast. Coach Hamburger has a tremendous resume and told us amazing stories throughout his career as a college coach and as a WNBA coach with the New York Liberty. We also hear his thoughts on current headlines and events, as well as what he has been doing to help coach his team during the pandemic. Coaches and players at any level can really gain insight on the advise and information Coach Hamburger presents for the game of basketball.
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HIGHSCHOOL TRACK PHENOM, Decided not to run in college? : Haylle Thomas
This episode we have Sal's hometown friend and high school track phenom, Haylle Thomas, joining the podcast and telling her story about her career in track and the elements she took from that sport into her college experience now. This episode resonates with students and adults that didn't take the next step in collegiate sports, but still utilized essential teachings from their high school coaches to bring into their future careers and for the rest of their lives.
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NBA 2k League Players talk about the competitive gaming field, getting drafted by Hawks & Nets Gaming Teams, NBA 2k20 : Isiah "Wavy" Hancock and Levi "Lee2k" Lamb
On this episode of "The Final 2", NBA 2K League gamers, Isiah "Wavy" Hancock and Levi "Lee2k" Lamb, join the podcast and share their journeys to the league, as well as sharing tips and advice for amateur NBA 2K gamers in the gaming community. "Wavy" plays for the "Nets Gaming Crew" in Brooklyn and "Lee2k" plays for the "Hawks Talon Gaming Crew" in Atlanta. We get to hear about what life is like for these professional gamers, and this will inspire young gamers that seek to play in the professional level just like these gentlemen are doing now!
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COVID-19 NEC FDU Basketball, NCAA Tournament, Life of a College Basketball Athlete : Xzavier Malone-Key & Devon Dunn
In this episode, we have two incredible D1 athletes, Xzavier Malone Key and Devon Dunn, give their take on what they did to be in the position they are in today. They also speak about the world they are living in due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Really shows how much work a person needs to do to be in the position these athletes are in today.
BLM, D1 Basketball Player, Historic Season with FDU Women's Basketball! : Lauren Francillon
Lauren Francillon joins the podcast and really blesses us with her unique story. The way she views different topics such as failure and setbacks as well as times she's succeeded is incredible. She talks about her HS career, college, accounting degree and most importantly coming up as a Biracial woman in a predominately White community. The power she has as a woman to express how she feels and grows truly is inspirational.
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MLS First Round Pick, Meeting Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson, UCONN and Seattle University, Nkosi Burgess
Nkosi Burgess talks about how he got into soccer and how much it’s impacted his life. He also shares stories of his time in UCONN and transferring to Seattle University. Which made him grow, became a better player and helped him get drafted. Really shows how hard you need to work to make it! Tells us an amazing story about meeting Kobe and Magic Johnson. A kid from Oliver's Hometown of Deer Park New York who is on the way to set his mark on the MLS.
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MLB Agent, Discovering Jose Reyes, Future of the MLB : Chris Leible
Chris Leible MLB Agent!!
Talks about life as an agent as well as staying true to himself and accomplishing his goals.
He also talks about his humble beginnings and how he became an agent in the first place.
This podcast is all about positivity and growth and learning from everyone and there unique stories to be where they are.
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COVID Quarantine Syracuse Wide Receiver, Perspective of "The Last Dance" Doc from a Football Player, NCAA Division 1 : Cam Jordan
Introduction: Oliver Tavares & Sal Xheraj
Syracuse WR Cam Jordan
Talks about Failure, Comebacks, Dedication, Focus
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Meeting Reggie Miller, March Madness, Division 1 College Life : Sal & Oliver
Introduction to "The Final 2" Podcast as Sal Xheraj and Oliver Tavares share their stories and explain what the podcast is all about.
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