The Sports Resort
Derrick Jonkins dives into the connection between sports, life, and the pursuit of goals and dreams. We're all about positivity and sharing valuable insights to empower our listeners on their journeys.
Episodes
32 episodes
The Sports Resort Episode 39 featuring Terrance Reed
On this Episode of The Sports Resort we have Terrance Reed, the father of a 5-star football recruit. Watch as he dives into getting multiple offers, giving his son the best exposure to top colleges, dealing with obstacles, and life after sports...
Episode 38 with Malorie Henderlong of Auburn University
Coach Malorie Henderlong, Assistant Director of Sports Performance for Women's Soccer at Auburn University joins us for Episode 38!. With her passion for playing soccer from youth to the highest point in College Sports, she took that passion an...
Episode 37 with Basketball Coach Bryan Bartley
Hoop fans! We have the legendary man, Coach Bryan Bartley on this episode! From working with future NBA pros on the Atlanta Celtics AAU team, to coaching NBA prospects at the collegiate level, and coaching Paul George's EYBL team, this man's re...
The Dish Series 1
The Dish is a new series where host Derrick Jonkins hits on all the real athlete questions that you have,
Episode 36 with Olympic Diver and Author, Cassidy Krug
We've got an Olympian in the building! We welcome diver extraordinaire and book author, Cassidy Krug! Watch as Cassidy dives into her successful diving career, her new book, life as a mom, and the next chapter in her life.
Episode 35 with College Track Stars, the Kowalski sisters
Track fans, we have a superstar line up for you! The Kowalski sisters, Ava, Sophia, and Grace are on this special episode of The Sports Resort. They talk about growing up as a sports family, their achievements in track at the highest level, and...
Episode 34 with former NFL star, motivational speaker, and coach Alex Molden
We're honored to have Alex Molden - former NFL star, motivational speaker, and coach on this special episode of The Sports Resort. Alex walks us through his life choices in choosing the right College/Conference to play in, his time in the NFL a...
Episode 33 with former NFL Player, Chris Okoye
Former NFL Player Chris Okoye joins us on this episode! Chris had his fair shares of ups and downs when he pursued his goal of making it to the league. Today, he inspires a new generation of athletes through his philanthropy and his motivationa...
Episode 32 featuring former College Soccer player, Meghan Gibbons - McAlpine
Meghan Gibbons-McAlpine has been through it all in the soccer world. From winning a High School State Championship to playing at Georgia, Meghan has lived a life most aspiring soccer athletes want. Graduating with a business degree, she put it ...
Episode 31 featuring Former College Basketball Twins Jalyn and Jordan Turner
Former College basketball twins Jalyn and Jordan Turner join us on this episode of the sports resort! Jordan talks about winning a Championship at Baylor University, the transfer portal, and graduating. Jalyn talks about hooping in College, gra...
Episode 30 featuring Track Pro Legend Stephanie Durst
Track and Field Royalty is in the house for this special episode of the sports resort. Stephanie Durst, the LSU multiple National Titles alumni and World Athletic Finals competitor tells us what it takes to get to the top of the totem pole and ...
Episode 29 featuring Pro Volleyball Player and College Coach Carly Graham
Volleyball fans! This one is for you! This week, Pro Volleyball Player and College Coach Carly Graham talks to us about coaching, recruiting, hard work, her drive, playing pro, and how it's okay to not look like the typical Volleyball player. T...
Episode 28 featuring Lauren Gates - Junior Golf Development Coach
Young golfers! We have an episode just for you! Lauren Gates, the Junior Development Coach at Summit Golf School talks to Derrick Jonkins about the skill development, hard work, focus, and determination to get to the next level of the golfing w...
Episode 27 featuring Tonja Stelly - Mother of NBA player Quentin Grimes and NHL player Tyler Myers
It's the ultimate goal of most sports parents to see their child make it to the highest level of sports. Tonja Stelly, gets to live the dream TWICE with her sons, NBA player Quentin Grimes and NHL player Tyler Myers. Tonja tells The Sports Reso...
Episode 26 featuring Assistant Coach Juan Hood with Univ. of Tennessee at Chattanooga Basketball
Hoopers! Host Derrick Jonkins has a great episode lined up for you with special guest, Assistant Coach Juan Hood with Univ. of Tennessee at Chattanooga Basketball. Juan has always been a hooper at the highest levels and has gone from playing at...
Episode 25 with Asst. Coach - Eastern Michigan Lacrosse, Mikela McCauley
On this episode, we have Asst. Coach - Eastern Michigan Lacrosse, Mikela McCauley! Mikela breaks down the recruiting process for College Lacrosse, discusses the commitment to becoming the best version of yourself, and the importance of educatio...
Episode 24 featuring Kara Pratt, Head Director of Volleyball Recruiting
For you Volleyball athletes, we have a major episode for you! Kara Pratt, Head Recruiting Director of Houston Juniors Volleyball Club joins us for Episode 24! For you young ladies looking for your scholarship opportunities, Kara breaks down the...
Episode 23 featuring former PGA Tour Golfer Bobby Gates
We've got a big one for you as Bobby Gates, former PGA Tour Golfer joins us for Episode 23! Bobby talks about playing at Texas A&M as one of the top recruits in the nation, playing in the PGA Tour, overcoming injuries, and his continued suc...
Episode 22 featuring former Texas A&M women's soccer player Haley Pounds Joubert
Haley Pounds Joubert, former Texas A&M Women's Soccer player, headlines this weeks episode! Haley is no stranger to the Sports Resort team as she was one of the host, Derrick Jonkins' original soccer players he first trained. From her succe...
Episode 21 with special guest, LSU Softball Star Danieca Coffey
LSU Softball Sensation Danieca Coffey joins us on this episode of The Sports Resort! Listen to her journey from being racially profiled at a young age, to thriving in softball, getting a full ride to prestigious LSU, overcoming injury obstacles...
Episode 20 with USC Asst. O-line Coach Grayson Reed
On this episode, USC asst. O-line coach Grayson Reed gives us insight on promoting yourself in high school, multiple ways to get noticed by college coaches for a potential scholarship, and working for one of the most prestigious football school...
Episode 19 featuring VYPE Magazine Co-Founder, Matt Malatesta
Mr. VYPE Magazine himself is in the building! In this Episode, host Derrick Jonkins and Matt Malatesta dive into the world of High School, Collegiate, and Pro Sports and the direction it's headed for all athletes. From the transfer portal, buil...
Episode 18 featuring D1 Soccer Player and Cancer Survivor, Jazzy Richards
Jazzy Richards is the definition of inspiring and resiliency. From ruling the world in youth soccer, High School soccer, to having a full ride playing D1 Soccer at Oklahoma University, her life is what most would deem as living the dream. Or at...
Episode 17 featuring 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA Pole Vaulter Brynn King
On this Episode of The Sports Resort, we chat with the King of the Queen of Pole Vaulting, Olympian Brynn King! This young woman had a wild journey to her Pole Vaulting career including not starting her sport until Junior Year of High School. L...
Episode 16 featuring 2024 D1 National Volleyball Champion Jessica Mruzik!
We have a major one here! Fresh off of her 2024 D1 National Volleyball Championship and Most Outstanding Player award, the Penn State beast herself Jessica Mruzik is on this Episode of The Sports Resort! Get a glimpse of what it was like for he...