Play. Learn. Thrive. is a YD3 Network original podcast that highlights the people and stories shaping the student-athlete journey, from youth sports to Division III. Through conversations with coaches, mentors, and thought leaders, each episode examines the academic, athletic, and career realities along the way. As part of YD3, the podcast reflects the platform’s recruiting and development philosophy while helping student-athletes navigate what comes next.

]]>https://yd3.org/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:44:27 GMTMon, 28 Sep 2026 20:36:16 GMT60YD3<p>Play. Learn. Thrive. is a YD3 Network original podcast that highlights the people and stories shaping the student-athlete journey, from youth sports to Division III. Through conversations with coaches, mentors, and thought leaders, each episode examines the academic, athletic, and career realities along the way. As part of YD3, the podcast reflects the platform’s recruiting and development philosophy while helping student-athletes navigate what comes next.</p>episodicYD3eli.hershkovich@yd3.orgnoWhat does it take to find the right fit in Division III basketball?

In this YD3 recruiting webinar, four coaches and D3 basketball alumni discuss what student-athletes and families should know as they navigate the Division III recruiting process, evaluate college opportunities, and find a program that matches their academic, athletic, and personal goals.

00:00 Introduction
02:18 Advice for D3 Basketball Recruits
13:17 Contacting D3 College Basketball Coaches
16:56 How Parents Can Support the Recruiting Process
22:15 D3 Student-Athlete Development
35:02 Coaching Careers After D3 Basketball
43:02 Quick Takes: Top Recruiting Tips

Featuring:

🏀 Marcus Kahn, men's basketball head coach at the University of Mary Washington
🏀 Pat Juckem, men's basketball head coach at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU)
🏀 Jonathan Safir, assistant coach at the University of Florida
🏀 Dan Bisaccio, member of the Miami Heat coaching staff

Play. Learn. Thrive. is a YD3 Network original podcast exploring the people, experiences, and lessons that shape student-athletes on and off the field.

Learn more about YD3: https://yd3.org/

Subscribe for more conversations, stories, and insights from across Division III athletics.

Follow YD3: @YD3_Sports on Instagram, X, and YouTube.

]]>https://yd3.org/123f937d-ee18-47ce-a854-baa873e59738Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:34:20 GMT<p>What does it take to find the right fit in Division III basketball?<br /><br />In this YD3 recruiting webinar, four coaches and D3 basketball alumni discuss what student-athletes and families should know as they navigate the Division III recruiting process, evaluate college opportunities, and find a program that matches their academic, athletic, and personal goals.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />02:18 Advice for D3 Basketball Recruits<br />13:17 Contacting D3 College Basketball Coaches<br />16:56 How Parents Can Support the Recruiting Process<br />22:15 D3 Student-Athlete Development<br />35:02 Coaching Careers After D3 Basketball<br />43:02 Quick Takes: Top Recruiting Tips<br /><br />Featuring:<br /><br />🏀 Marcus Kahn, men's basketball head coach at the University of Mary Washington<br />🏀 Pat Juckem, men's basketball head coach at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU)<br />🏀 Jonathan Safir, assistant coach at the University of Florida<br />🏀 Dan Bisaccio, member of the Miami Heat coaching staff<br /><br />Play. Learn. Thrive. is a YD3 Network original podcast exploring the people, experiences, and lessons that shape student-athletes on and off the field.<br /><br />Learn more about YD3: <a href="https://yd3.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://yd3.org/</a><br /><br />Subscribe for more conversations, stories, and insights from across Division III athletics.<br /><br />Follow YD3: @YD3_Sports on Instagram, X, and YouTube.</p>no00:51:21D3 Basketball RecruitingfullCaleb Durbin and Ryan Loutos join Play. Learn. Thrive. to discuss their journeys from WashU and Division III baseball to MLB, the experiences that shaped their careers, and what it takes to reach the highest level of the game.

Durbin, now with the Boston Red Sox, and Loutos, a fellow Washington University in St. Louis alumnus, offer a firsthand look at the path from D3 to the majors.

00:00 Introduction
07:48 Division III Baseball Recruiting Experience
16:05 Individual & Team Development
27:36 Managing MLB Aspirations
29:45 Grinding Through Minor-League Level
37:22 Big-League Worlds Collide
45:12 Tips for Current & Future D3 Student-Athletes

Play. Learn. Thrive. is a YD3 Network original podcast exploring the people, experiences, and lessons that shape student-athletes on and off the field.

Learn more about YD3: https://yd3.org/

Subscribe to YD3 Network for more conversations, stories, and insights from across Division III athletics.

Follow YD3: @YD3_Sports on Instagram and X.

]]>323329e1-a562-4342-88c0-023db5aa8ba0Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:24:50 GMT<p>Caleb Durbin and Ryan Loutos join Play. Learn. Thrive. to discuss their journeys from WashU and Division III baseball to MLB, the experiences that shaped their careers, and what it takes to reach the highest level of the game.<br /><br />Durbin, now with the Boston Red Sox, and Loutos, a fellow Washington University in St. Louis alumnus, offer a firsthand look at the path from D3 to the majors.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MjeMNywT1M" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">00:00</a> Introduction<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MjeMNywT1M&amp;t=468s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">07:48</a> Division III Baseball Recruiting Experience<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MjeMNywT1M&amp;t=965s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">16:05</a> Individual &amp; Team Development<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MjeMNywT1M&amp;t=1656s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">27:36</a> Managing MLB Aspirations <br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MjeMNywT1M&amp;t=1785s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">29:45</a> Grinding Through Minor-League Level<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MjeMNywT1M&amp;t=2242s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">37:22</a> Big-League Worlds Collide<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MjeMNywT1M&amp;t=2712s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">45:12</a> Tips for Current &amp; Future D3 Student-Athletes<br /><br />Play. Learn. Thrive. is a YD3 Network original podcast exploring the people, experiences, and lessons that shape student-athletes on and off the field.<br /><br />Learn more about YD3: <a href="https://yd3.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://yd3.org/</a><br /><br />Subscribe to YD3 Network for more conversations, stories, and insights from across Division III athletics.<br /><br />Follow YD3: @YD3_Sports on Instagram and X.</p>no00:51:45From D3 to MLBfullThe introduction to Play. Learn. Thrive. and the conversations ahead from YD3 Network.

]]>c9e5792a-ebc3-4d6e-9ba9-8c4cf8f5db08Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:59:27 GMT<p>The introduction to Play. Learn. Thrive. and the conversations ahead from YD3 Network.</p>no00:00:32Play. Learn. Thrive. | Trailerfull