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The Student Athlete Sessions

Hosted by D3Direct · sports · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

D3Direct shares the stories of NCAA Division 3 student-athletes, and explores their journeys from Recruit to the Real World.

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31%

Guest openness

Selective

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Who hosts The Student Athlete Sessions?

The Student Athlete Sessions is hosted by D3Direct. The show has published 62 episodes to date.

What has The Student Athlete Sessions covered recently?

Recent episodes include "#63: Carly Assimon - Head Coach of Vassar College Women's Basketball" (27 October 2026, 33 minutes), "#62: Sam Clements - 3x All-American Thrower (Nebraska Wesleyan)" (21 October 2026, 25 minutes), and "#61: Umar Rashid - From Case Western Basketball to Overseas Pro" (13 October 2026, 42 minutes).

How often does The Student Athlete Sessions publish?

The Student Athlete Sessions publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 62 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Student Athlete Sessions?

Booking probability for The Student Athlete Sessions is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Student Athlete Sessions requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Student Athlete Sessions's contact route on record: public web form.

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D3Direct hosts The Student Athlete Sessions, a sports podcast with 62 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    #63: Carly Assimon - Head Coach of Vassar College Women's Basketball

    Oct 27, 202633 min

    Carly Assimon is the head women’s basketball coach at Vassar College, bringing experience as both a former Division III student-athlete and collegiate coach. A four-year player and three-time team captain at Clarkson...

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    #62: Sam Clements - 3x All-American Thrower (Nebraska Wesleyan)

    Oct 21, 202625 min

    In this Episode Sam Clements is a current D3 student-athlete (Nebraska Wesleyan University). In this episode of the Student-Athlete Sessions, Sam discusses his college sports recruiting process, the realities of...

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    #61: Umar Rashid - From Case Western Basketball to Overseas Pro

    Oct 13, 202642 min

    In this Episode Umar Rashid is a former D3 student-athlete (Case Western Reserve University Men's Basketball) who is currently playing professional basketball in Europe. In this episode of the Student-Athlete Sessions...

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    #60: How Recruits Can Prepare for FAFSA and Common Mistakes to Avoid

    Sep 25, 202617 min

    In this episode, we help you get ready for the release of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on October 1st - with items to gather ahead of time, plus common mistakes to avoid that could delay your D3...

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    #59: Stop Ruling Out D3 Schools Because of the Sticker Price

    Sep 21, 202616 min

    This year, nine D3 schools have +$100,000 sticker prices to attend. That is insane. But, recruits and families who assume that going D3 means “no athletic scholarships, so full price” will miss out on opportunities by...

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    #58: D3 Golf Recruiting with Mike Deckert - Creator of D3 Golf Guys

    Sep 14, 202643 min

    Mike Deckert is the creator and host of D3 Golf Guys, a podcast and media platform dedicated to NCAA Division III golf. Since launching D3 Golf Guys, Mike has built a community of current and prospective D3 golfers...

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    How to Start the College Recruiting Process

    Sep 5, 202623 min

    Choosing where to go to college can be a daunting decision to make as an 18 year old. The choice helps shape future relationships, career path, and worldview - so it is definitely something to take seriously. In this...

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    #56: Jenna Street - Linfield Volleyball Head Coach & Former D3 Athlete

    Aug 12, 202634 min

    Linfield University's head volleyball coach Jenna Street nearly walked away from the sport before ever playing in college. Now leading a resurgent program coming off its best season since 2013, she opens up about her...

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    #55: D.J. Campbell - Stockton's All-Time Leading Scorer Goes Pro

    Aug 5, 202628 min

    Stockton University's all-time leading scorer didn't pick up a basketball until he moved to the U.S. from Jamaica. Now, starting his second year playing professional basketball overseas, D.J. Campbell shares his...

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    #54: Is This the Future of D3 NIL? - Center of the Universe NIL (Buzz Anthony & Miles Mallory)

    Jul 21, 202625 min

    A Senior-Focused D3 NIL Collective? Center of the Universe (COTU) NIL was created by Buzz Anthony & other Randolph-Macon Men's Basketball alumni to reward Seniors who stay & play all years with the Yellow Jackets. Could...

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    #53: Elsebeth Birman - D3 Coach & Founder of Hoops Through Life

    Jul 15, 202639 min

    Elsebeth Birman is a former college student-athlete who is currently the Director of Player Development at Shenandoah University (D3) and the founder of Hoops Through Life. In this episode of the Student-Athlete...

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    #52: 10 Things We Wish Every Recruit Knew About College Scholarships

    Jul 9, 202619 min

    Here's what we've learned after researching college scholarships for nearly 50 weeks... Every weekend, we release a new edition of Scholarship Sunday - our weekly series where we share resources & upcoming scholarships...

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    Scott Brosius - Linfield Baseball to World Series MVP

    Jun 25, 202652 min

    If you grew up watching baseball in the late 1990s, you know Scott Brosius as the third baseman who helped the New York Yankees win three consecutive World Series titles, and whose iconic 1998 World Series MVP...

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    10 Factors to Consider When Evaluating D3 Schools

    May 20, 202618 min

    For most recruits, the college search process starts with athletics. But in our experience the athletes who end up happiest with their decision usually think much bigger than just playing time, facilities, or conference...

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    Jordan Pettway - From D3 Sports to Elite Content Creator

    May 13, 202641 min

    Jordan Pettway is a former D3 student-athlete (Endicott College) who is currently creating basketball content for Barstool Sports and under his own brand, ShakeHoops. In this episode of the Student-Athlete Sessions...

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    Mike Klinzing - D3 Parent & Founder of Head Start Basketball

    Apr 22, 202658 min

    Mike Klinzing is a former D1 student-athlete (Kent State) who is the Founder and Executive Director of Head Start Basketball - and the parent of a current D3 Athlete. In this episode of the Student-Athlete Sessions...

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    Eugene Campbell III - From NJCU Basketball to Overseas Pro

    Apr 14, 202640 min

    Eugene Campbell III is a former D3 student-athlete (New Jersey City University) who is currently playing professional basketball, with recent stops in Malta, Lebanon, and Jordan. In this episode of the Student-Athlete...

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    John Adams & Jeff Hunter - D3 All-Americans Team Up to Create Athlete Mentorship Group

    Apr 8, 202653 min

    On this episode, we sit down with two former D3 basketball All-Americans, Jeff Hunter (Keene State) and John Adams (WPI), to break down their D3 athletics experience and what they're building with Champions Corner. Both...

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    Nick (aka SlimDookie) - Franciscan University Men's Basketball

    Mar 4, 202647 min

    On this episode, we speak to a former D3 athlete who is making a name for himself as a content creator. Nick shares his recruiting process and why he picked Franciscan, the impact of playing multiple sports in high...

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    Carlo DeMarco - Director of ID Sports USA

    Feb 25, 202638 min

    On this episode, we sit down with Carlo DeMarco, a director at ID Sports USA, to break down the realities of the college recruiting landscape. Carlo shares how ID camps actually work, what college coaches are really...

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