Senior Coordinator of MLS Operations, Kyle Kempinski, talks about his experience in the MLS bubble and what it takes to run an MLS event.

Want to know what it takes to walk-on with a D1 college basketball program? Erando Halilaj details what that process was like for him at Fordham University. 

Mike Negrin and Donte Ward, founders of the NY Rising Rebels, discuss the challenges and successes they've experienced with starting a non-profit youth basketball league. To support their program, visit nyrisingrebels.com and check out their go fund me campaign.

Stephanie Rovetti joins the podcast to share how she went from college basketball player and later coach, to then becoming an athlete on Team USA Rugby. 

Want to know what it takes to become a goalkeeper in the MLS? Ben Lundgaard, goalkeeper for USL Championship club Atlanta United 2, joins the show to talk about his route to the MLS, the mentality of a pro, and more. 

This episode serves as an introduction to Talk the Chalk, including an explanation of its origin and goal.