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3P Champions

by Greg Stern; Rob Stoller

The 3P's are Passion, Purpose and Principle, and the people presented on 3P Champions, by co-hosts Greg Stern and Rob Stoller, exemplify those qualities. Former coaches, athletes, artists, teachers, authors, mentors discuss their lives and careers, those who helped them along the journey, and the ways in which they are each inspiring young people to succeed.

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Episodes

  1. Dr. Jeni Hopkins— Coach • Mentor • Broadcaster • Performance Psychology Expert

    Dr. Jeni Hopkins has dedicated her life to helping athletes and young people become champions—not just in sports, but in life. In this episode of the 3P Champions Podcast, we sit down with Jenny Hopkins — coach, educator, broadcaster, sports counselor, and performance psychology expert — for a...

  2. James Donaldson: NBA to the Brink of Suicide to Purpose

    What happens when an NBA All-Star reaches one of the darkest moments of his life—and then discovers a new purpose on the other side? James Donaldson spent 14 seasons in the NBA. He played for five franchises, became an NBA All-Star in 1988, and lived the dream that millions of basketball players...

  3. PAUL SORENSEN: The Fire Within — A H.O.F Life, Passion, Purpose, Principle

    What does it take to live a life with Passion, Purpose, and Principle? In this powerful episode of the 3P Champions Podcast, Greg Stern and Rob Stoller sit down with Paul Sorensen — former NFL player, Washington State football HOF, coach, official, broadcaster, businessman, mentor, and community...

  4. Tyrone “Hollywood” Brown: Cut 15 Times, Never Quit!!!

    What would you do if you were told “no” 15 times? Tyrone “Hollywood” Brown never stopped. At just 9 years old, Tyrone wrote down a goal: “I want to become a Harlem Globetrotter.” Years later, after setbacks and being cut from professional basketball opportunities 15 times, he achieved the dream…

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  5. Mike Nilson: The 5-Minute Commitment That Can Change Your Life | Principles, Leadership & Building Champions Episode Description

    What if just five minutes a day could completely transform your life? In this powerful episode of the 3P Champions Podcast, Greg Stern and Rob Stoller sit down with legendary Gonzaga University strength coach, leadership educator, investor, and former Gonzaga basketball standout Mike Nilson for…

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  6. John Stockton: The Principles That Built a Hall of Fame Life | Passion, Purpose & Character

    What truly makes a champion? In this inspiring episode of the 3P Champions Podcast, NBA Hall of Famer John Stockton joins Greg Stern and Rob Stoller for one of the most personal conversations of his career. While many know Stockton as the NBA's all-time leader in assists and steals, this…

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  7. The Truth About Youth Sports Today | Scott Laigo on College Recruiting, NIL & Saving Kids' Sports

    Has youth sports lost its way? In this powerful episode of The 3P Champions Podcast, hosts Greg Stern and Rob Stoller sit down with Scott Laigo, founder of Student Athlete Advocates, to discuss the biggest challenges facing young athletes and their families today. Scott shares decades of…

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  8. Leigh Steinberg: The Power of Purpose, Leadership & Building a Lasting Legacy | 3P Champions Podcast

    What does it truly mean to be successful? In this powerful episode of the 3P Champions Podcast, hosts Greg Stern and Rob Stoller sit down with legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg, whose career has inspired generations of athletes, leaders, and even Hollywood's iconic Jerry Maguire.…

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  9. Alan Stein Jr.: The Habits, Mindset & Leadership That Create Champions | 3P Champions Podcast

    What separates elite performers from everyone else? In this inspiring episode of the 3P Champions Podcast, hosts Greg Stern and Rob Stoller welcome renowned performance coach, keynote speaker, and bestselling author Alan Stein Jr. Having worked with NBA superstars, NCAA programs, and some of the...

  10. 3P Champion Avis Brown Riley/Golfing Legend, Trailblazer, and Champion

    In this powerful episode of the 3P Champions Podcast, Greg Stern and Rob Stoller sit down with LPGA teaching professional, author, motivational speaker, and golf pioneer Avis Brown Riley. From becoming the only African American female golfer to win four Junior World Championships to sharing a...

  11. 3P Champion John Saintignon

    3P Champion and HOF Coach and Player John Saintignon joined Greg Stern and Rob Stoller on The 3P Champions Podcast discussing how he represented the 3P's framework of Passion, Purpose, and Principle in the world of Basketball and Coaching.

  12. "We Are All Called"

    In this past conversation and inspiring episode of The 3P Champions Podcast, Greg Stern and Rob Stoller sat down with Derek Sparks for a powerful conversation centered around resilience, leadership, mindset, and personal growth. Derek shares his journey, lessons learned through adversity, and the...

  13. 3P Champion Dale Brown

    3P Champion Dale Brown is an extraordinary human being, who exemplifies passion, purpose and principle. His entire life has been spent fighting for the underserved, underrepresented - the underdog. This 3-way phone conversation was the foundation for the 3P Champions, and Dale Brown represents…

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  14. 3P Champion Bill Krueger

    This week's 3P Champion, Bill Krueger, has a large story to tell, and tells it well. He had a long and distinguished Major League baseball career, but took a very unconventional and circuitous route in getting there, and during his baseball days, Bill and his wife Jo raised an autistic daughter,...

  15. 3P Champion Casey Manning

    Groundbreaking, Hall of Fame basketball player, esteemed and admired Circuit Court Judge (ret.), color commentator for the SC Gamecocks Men's Basketball Team, and 3P Champion Casey Manning shares an amazing story of success and appreciation, with hosts Greg Stern and Rob Stoller.

  16. 3P Champion Steve Kelley

    An award-winning, widely acclaimed journalist, engaging raconteur, and fervent youth advocate, Steve Kelley epitomizes passion, purpose and principle. The 3P Champions podcast, hosted by Greg Stern and Rob Stoller, is proud to feature Steve as this week's esteemed guest.

  17. 3P Champion Timothy Drury

    This week's 3P Champion, Timothy Drury is an accomplished musician and photographer, and the son of a famous TV star. His story is engaging and enlightening; he is modest, driven, giving and candid. We're sure you'll find Timothy's 3P interview worthwhile listening - presented by Greg Stern and…

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  18. 3P Champion Chris Majer

    This week's 3P Champion, Chris Majer, is an extraordinary speaker, trainer, author and athlete, who's worked with olympic athletes, military elite and the highest corporate entities. In all these cases, he has brought about the highest levels of performance, and he shares his wisdom and…

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  19. 3P Champion Trinity Bursey

    Former collegiate athlete, school counselor, children's book author, and this week's 3P Champion Trinity Bursey is someone worth listening to, and we encourage you to do that on the 3P Champions podcast - presented by Greg Stern and Rob Stoller. You'll be glad you did.

  20. 3P Champion Mike Dunn

    Whereas we believe all our 3P Champions to be "Educators," in the broad sense of the word, this week's guest, Mike Dunn, is a career Educator, having served as Teacher, Principal and as School Superintendent - not to mention basketball coach. He's forged an exemplary career, and has had a…

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  21. 3P Champion Tom Newell

    Veteran basketball coach Tom Newell has spent over 40 years in the highest levels of professional and international basketball programs. This extensive basketball experience has earned him the reputation as an authority on player development. His non-profit organization, Coaches Who Care, Intl.…

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  22. 3P Champion Brad Meyers

    Through "Rise Above," (and with another 3P Champion, Jaci McCormack), Brad Meyers is changing our world for the better, with passion, purpose, principle and modesty. He is an exemplary individual, and his story is worth listening to, guaranteed.

  23. 3P Champion Rich Sheubrooks

    Rich Sheubrooks has had an extraordinary career as a global talent scout for Nike, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Charlotte Hornets, spending sixteen years in Spain and other parts of the world, recruiting legendary foreign players including Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker and Pao Gasol. He's worked…

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  24. 3P Champion Carlos Bradley

    Former NFL player, now Personal Trainer extraordinaire, Carlos is a motivator and educator, sharing his warmth and expertise with any and all seeking help. He's also established a non-profit benefitting scholar athletes, and is working with a new company, SAFR, to innovate more protective…

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  25. 3P Champion Bruce Lefkowitz

    3P Champion Bruce Lefkowitz has achieved greatness throughout his life, as a Hall of Fame Basketball player at University of Pennsylvania, as well as in his professional media career with Turner Broadcasting, Discovery Communications, and Fox Networks. Additionally, he and his wife Coco have…

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  26. 3P Champion Paula Boggs

    This week's extraordinary 3P Champion, Paula Boggs has had several stellar careers, following her time in the military. Paula worked at the highest levels of law and corporate achievement, with Dell Technology and as General Counsel for Starbucks, as well as having served four US Presidents,...

  27. 3P Champion Gregg Gelb final

    This week's 3P Champion podcast features one of my closest personal friends since high school, but that's not why he's a 3P Champion. Through Jazz, Gregg Gelb continues to enhance the lives of hundreds of young people in North Carolina. A former high school and college athlete, Gregg ultimately...

  28. 3P Champion Merrill Brick podcast

    This week’s 3P Champions podcast features Merrill Brick, a member of the Board of Directors of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation. He has always had a passion for health and fitness, and for helping other people, his life having revolved around education, sports and fitness. Merrill also...

  29. 3P Champion Matt Santangelo

    Matt Santangelo exemplifies the 3Ps - passion, purpose and principle. After having been an over-achieving HS basketball star in Portland, Oregon, Matt became the 3-time all-league point guard at Gonzaga University, leading them to their first ever Elite 8 NCAA appearance, and National exposure.…

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  30. 3P Champion Christine Cox

    Since her time as a dancer with the Pennsylvania Ballet, Christine has worked tirelessly to promote and present modern ballet to new audiences in her home city of Philadelphia and around the world. Her company, BalletX, has emerged as one of the most innovative and exciting dance companies in the...

  31. 3P Champion Dr. John D. Kelly IV

    In my experience, there's never been anyone like Dr. John Kelly, with the possible exception of his late identical twin, Mike, who succumbed to cancer just last year. Doc Kelly helps people, through his orthopedic expertise, his humor and his service-driven character, deep within his DNA. A…

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  32. 3P Champion Coach Tommy Williams

    Coach Tommy has positively impacted countless young people on the court, on the field, and in life. He is kind, smart, strong, wise and dedicated. This podcast is loaded with life lessons, worth listening to.

  33. 3P Champion John Saintignon

    3P Champion John Saintignon has already had an extraordinary life journey - on the basketball court as the country's leading scorer, as a professional coach in the US and many other countries - and in his personal life, the search for his biological family became an international story. A black...

  34. 3P Champion Danny Beard

    3P Champion Danny Beard is a passionate and principled man, guided by his faith and purpose and has spent his life positively impacting youth and communities. Through hard work and determination, Danny overcame challenging times and surroundings as he became a basketball star in high school and...

  35. 3P Champion Leon McGlaughlin

    Leon McGlaughlin is an extraordinary human being. From his shoe-shine stand in the busiest corporate building in Seattle, Leon conducts business on behalf of his Clean Water Foundation, now with his water purification "carts" spread across 35 water-challenged countries! He lives life with…

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  36. 3P Champion Kevin Parker

    We quarantee you've never met anyone like 3P Champion Kevin Parker! A former self-proclaimed under-achiever in high school, Kevin ultimately attended Harvard, became a State Representative in Washington State, created a substantial coffee company, and established a significant ongoing foster care...

  37. 3P Champion Jaci McCormack

    3P Champion Jaci McCormack is unique and extraordinary. A member of the Nez Perce Indian Tribe, Jaci has an amazing story, which includes being the only Native American to be named 2-time basketball Player of the Year in Idaho. Her foundation, Rise Above, supported by many high level athletes and...

  38. 3P Champion Anthony Prior: Defining determination, perseverance and belief.

    3P Champion Anthony Prior was "cut" by seven NFL teams before signing with the Minnesota Vikings. He went on to enjoy a distinguished NFL career, as well as a career in the CFL (Canadian Football League). He is now a youth speed coach, author of multiple books and a mentor on life, belief and the...

  39. 3P Champion Derek Sparks - ”WE ARE ALL CALLED.”

    The late Derek Sparks lived a meaningful life, which ended much too soon. As a child growing up in dirt poor Texas with only his mother, Derek became one of the premier HS running backs in the country, only to be taken advantage of by family, coaches, administrators, and others who believed they...

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The 3P's are Passion, Purpose and Principle, and the people presented on 3P Champions, by co-hosts Greg Stern and Rob Stoller, exemplify those qualities. Former coaches, athletes, artists, teachers, authors, mentors discuss their lives and careers, those who helped them along the journey, and the ways in which they are each inspiring young people to succeed.

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Greg Stern; Rob Stoller

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The 3P's are Passion, Purpose and Principle, and the people presented on 3P Champions, by co-hosts Greg Stern and Rob Stoller, exemplify those qualities. Former coaches, athletes, artists, teachers, authors, mentors discuss their lives and careers, those who helped them along the journey, and the...

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