Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Zaniah Hoskins (University of Memphis Volleyball)

The journey isn’t always seen in the highlights.

It’s in the early mornings…the long practices…the moments where no one is watching—but everything is being built.

In this episode of Beyond The Game:More Stories, we sit down with Zaniah Hoskins, a volleyball player at the University of Memphis, to talk about the path behind the performance.

From her development as an athlete…to the mindset it takes to compete at the college level…to the lessons the game continues to teach her beyond the court…This is more than volleyball.

We talk about:
The discipline and consistency it takes to play at the next level
Balancing life, school, and sport as a college athlete
The mental side of competition and staying ready
Growth, identity, and becoming more than just an athlete
What the game is teaching her that will last beyond it

Because the game may end…but the lessons don’t.

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Beyond The Game More Stories | Episode 4 | Featuring Mason Gordon (Creator of Slamball)

What does it take to create something that changes the game forever?

In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, we sit down with Mason Gordon, the visionary behind Slamball—a sport that reimagined basketball, elevated creativity, and gave athletes a completely new platform to compete, express themselves, and chase opportunity.

From building Slamball from the ground up…
to navigating the challenges of bringing a new sport to life…
to creating opportunities for athletes who didn’t fit the traditional mold…

This conversation goes deeper than highlights. We talk about:
-The inspiration behind Slamball and how it all started
-The risks and challenges of creating something new
-Lessons learned from failure, growth, and persistence
-The mindset it takes to build, lead, and innovate
-What sports can teach us about life beyond the gameBecause the game may end…
but the lessons don’t.

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Trevor “TA 2Claps” Anderson | Beyond The Game More Stories PodcastIn this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, we sit down with one of the most electrifying personalities to ever touch the court and the screen — Trevor “TA 2Claps” Anderson.Known for his energy, creativity, and impact in the world of sports entertainment, TA shares the journey behind the name, the mindset that fueled his rise, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. From the evolution of his brand to the moments that tested him most, this conversation goes deeper than highlights and viral moments.We talk about:The story behind “TA 2Claps” and how it all startedNavigating identity beyond the gameThe mental side of performance and staying readyLessons from wins, losses, and everything in betweenHow sports continue to shape life after the spotlightThis episode is a reminder that the game may end — but the lessons don’t. Beyond The Game More Stories is where athletes, coaches, and professionals share the real stories behind the journey — the ones that don’t always make the headlines.

Welcome to the Second Episode of Beyond The Game More Stories. This isn’t just another sports podcast.Beyond The Game More Stories is built on one core belief: the game teaches you more than how to score — it teaches you how to live. This platform is about the lessons, the identity shifts, the setbacks, the growth, and the moments that shape who we become long after the final whistle blows.In this premiere episode, we lay the foundation:-Playing basketball in the "mecca of basketball", Indiana-Work took to become elite shooter -Recruitment process-Chasing NCAA record for most consecutive free throws made-playing professional basketball-Recruiting the college basketball landscape in today's gameSetting the standard for why your story matters.This podcast is for athletes, former athletes, coaches, parents, leaders, and anyone who understands that competition builds character — and character builds legacy. Whether you’re still playing or long removed from the game, the lessons don’t stop. They evolve.Subscribe, share, and join the conversation. Because the real stories begin… Beyond The Game.Episode sponsor: Confidential Confessions CounselingWebsite: www.cccounsel.meCall: 336.355.1811

Episode 1 – The Beginning: The Story Behind Beyond The Game More Stories

Welcome to the premiere episode of Beyond The Game More Stories.

In this first episode, host Duane Lightfoot, Jr. introduces himself and shares the inspiration behind creating the podcast. From his personal journey through sports to the lessons that competition teaches about life, this episode lays the foundation for the conversations to come.

Duane also explains how the idea for Beyond The Game evolved from a book into a podcast focused on real stories from athletes, coaches, and leaders about the moments that shaped them beyond wins and losses.

You’ll also get a preview of the upcoming episode schedule and the types of guests who will be joining the show in future conversations.

If you believe sports teaches lessons about leadership, resilience, discipline, and personal growth, this podcast is for you.

Because the game may end…
but the lessons continue Beyond The Game.

Podcast about life lesson taught through sports