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"The Grind" is joined by Mr. Martin McNair; Founder and Creator of "The Jordan McNair Foundation". We discussed how one family's foundation turned a tragedy into a much needed conversation; how the foundation is working to prevent heat strokes; how parents should pay close attention to details and signs in sports; his love for golf; his work in the Mental Health community and whats next for "The Jordan McNair Foundtion".

"The Grind" is joined by the MILK HOUSE legend himself, Rob Nickens, head boys basketball coach at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Washington, DC. We had an in-depth conversation on his life as a Rover Leader; MILK HOUSE basketball; the role of Rough Riders Nation Alum in his success; creating his own narrative; how his assistant coaches add balance and a big piece to the puzzle; and how a 29-1 basketball season has been the true meaning of hard work, dedication and family.

"The Grind" is joined by one of the youngest sports geniuses in the game, Mr. "33" himself, Kavon "Martez" Rayford. We had a great conversation about his Independent Award Winning Documentary "33"; his journey growing up in the city and finding a love in being creative; maintaining a normal life in his neighborhood Rec Center; and what's next for his basketball journey.

"The Grind" is joined by Coach Kirk Keys & Coach Ant Berry from The Creative School and Stanton Elementary in SE Washington, DC. We had a crazy dope conversation about life, growing up in sports, mental health, and how sports and arts are creating a survival culture in the city for the youth.

Starting of 2020 with Episode 6 of "The Grind", we are joined by Dionne Caldwell, a Licensed Certified Therapist. We had a great conversation on her early start in therapy and her passion for the mental state of our youth. We also discussed the struggles of today's youth in their communities and coping with tragic events of these communities and how her company "Destined for Change Therapeutic Services" is moving forward to help the epidemic in mental health.  

"The Grind" is joined by the Head Football Coach, Coach Bink, from the legendary Dunbar Senior High School in Washington, DC. We had a great conversation about his late start to football and how his transition from HS sports to college sports changed his life and love for the game. We also discussed how he started one of the biggest Youth Football programs in the city, creating a football culture, coaching at his Alma mater and the future for Dunbar Senior High football program. 

"The Grind" this week is joined by no other than, Dr. Dawn "Boss Chick Tru" Clarke, DDS. We discuss how dance had and continues to play a major role in her life from teaching " Twerk Dancing" classes and other forms of dance all while managing her life as a Dentist.

" The Grind" is joined by no other than Coach Marcus, the "Big Man" Coach, out of Raleigh/Durham, N.C. We had a great conversation about his basketball journey from high school to professional, changes he had to make, changes within the game, coaching AAU vs HS, and whats next in his journey.

 "The Grind" is joined by no other than Coach Gibson founder of GPT (Gibson Performance Training)! We talked about his early beginnings of training, owning his own gym, growing up playing football, training Professional Athletes, and what is next in his journey! 

"The Grind" is joined by its first guest, Lenora "Beauty" Dawkins, to talk about her thoughts on recent basketball games, her favorite ball players, and whats next in her basketball journey.