Beyond the Game https://beyondthegameshu.podbean.com Beyond the Game is the podcast of the Office of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes. It will highlight the mission and goals of our department and discuss the factor of college athletics that play a part in the daily lives of our student-athletes.

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:32:17 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic beyondthegameshu beyondthegameshu No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22586724/BTG_Logoa1lk1.jpg Beyond the Game https://beyondthegameshu.podbean.com 144 144 Beyond the Game Episode 5...From the Sidelines to the C-Suite: Tatum Colitz on Leadership and the NCAA Pathway Beyond the Game Episode 5...From the Sidelines to the C-Suite: Tatum Colitz on Leadership and the NCAA Pathway https://beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/e/from-the-sidelines-to-the-c-suite-tatum-colitz-on-leadership-and-the-ncaa-pathway/ https://beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/e/from-the-sidelines-to-the-c-suite-tatum-colitz-on-leadership-and-the-ncaa-pathway/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:32:17 -0300 beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/bc07a4a1-d8ce-38b3-984a-68d33a65cdec Seton Hall Deputy AD Tatum Colitz joins Beyond the Game to discuss her selection to the NCAA Pathway leadership program and how authentic leadership, student‑athlete well‑being, and community shape modern college athletics.

They explore lessons from the Pathway experience, advice for women pursuing leadership, strategies for supporting student‑athletes through rapid change, and the importance of belonging and legacy in higher education.

]]> Seton Hall Deputy AD Tatum Colitz joins Beyond the Game to discuss her selection to the NCAA Pathway leadership program and how authentic leadership, student‑athlete well‑being, and community shape modern college athletics.

They explore lessons from the Pathway experience, advice for women pursuing leadership, strategies for supporting student‑athletes through rapid change, and the importance of belonging and legacy in higher education.

]]> beyondthegameshu false No 990 5 full Behind the Game Episode 4...Meet Carissa Leoni, Student-Athlete Champion Behind the Game Episode 4...Meet Carissa Leoni, Student-Athlete Champion https://beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/e/behind-the-playbook-meet-carissa-leone-student-athlete-champion/ https://beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/e/behind-the-playbook-meet-carissa-leone-student-athlete-champion/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:47:57 -0300 beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/2670d3b2-ad8e-3277-b3c2-61d0fd72a5f7 In the final episode of our three-part "Meet the Team" series, Associate Director Carissa Leone shares her journey from student-athlete to advisor and tutor coordinator. She discusses her work advising multiple teams, teaching University Life, supporting incoming students, managing stress with athletes, and what success looks like beyond grades.

Join us to hear memorable moments, trends in today’s students, practical advice for first-year students, and a look at the people who help student-athletes thrive off the field. Go Pirates!

]]> In the final episode of our three-part "Meet the Team" series, Associate Director Carissa Leone shares her journey from student-athlete to advisor and tutor coordinator. She discusses her work advising multiple teams, teaching University Life, supporting incoming students, managing stress with athletes, and what success looks like beyond grades.

Join us to hear memorable moments, trends in today’s students, practical advice for first-year students, and a look at the people who help student-athletes thrive off the field. Go Pirates!

]]> beyondthegameshu false No 1374 4 full Beyond the Game Episode 3...From Pirate Player to Trusted Advisor: Amanda DiDonato’s Story Beyond the Game Episode 3...From Pirate Player to Trusted Advisor: Amanda DiDonato’s Story https://beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/e/from-pirate-player-to-trusted-advisor-amanda-didonato-s-story/ https://beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/e/from-pirate-player-to-trusted-advisor-amanda-didonato-s-story/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:43:26 -0300 beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/504f491f-b75c-3ed3-a202-12944be94cca In this Meet the Team episode of Beyond the Game, host Matt interviews Amanda DiDonato — a Seton Hall alum, former women’s soccer player, and longtime academic advisor. Amanda shares her path from student-athlete to advisor, her nearly two decades at Seton Hall, and what motivates her work with student-athletes.

They discuss how the student-athlete experience has changed, the growing focus on mental health and financial literacy, and the impact of NIL. Amanda’s key advice to students is to ask questions, and she shares a favorite success story tied to the Allegory of the Cave from the Journey of Transformation curriculum. She also reveals personal details like her love of cooking and stresses that education and learning continue after college.

]]> In this Meet the Team episode of Beyond the Game, host Matt interviews Amanda DiDonato — a Seton Hall alum, former women’s soccer player, and longtime academic advisor. Amanda shares her path from student-athlete to advisor, her nearly two decades at Seton Hall, and what motivates her work with student-athletes.

They discuss how the student-athlete experience has changed, the growing focus on mental health and financial literacy, and the impact of NIL. Amanda’s key advice to students is to ask questions, and she shares a favorite success story tied to the Allegory of the Cave from the Journey of Transformation curriculum. She also reveals personal details like her love of cooking and stresses that education and learning continue after college.

]]> beyondthegameshu false No 819 3 full Beyond the Game Episode 2... Meet Matt Geibel: The Heart of Seton Hall Academic Support Beyond the Game Episode 2... Meet Matt Geibel: The Heart of Seton Hall Academic Support https://beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/e/meet-matt-geibel-the-heart-of-seton-hall-academic-support/ https://beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/e/meet-matt-geibel-the-heart-of-seton-hall-academic-support/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:50:29 -0300 beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/d1f4ffa1-b614-31d8-b256-0acac4770c45 In this first episode of "Beyond the Game: Meet the Team," host Matt Geibel, Director of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes at Seton Hall, shares his career path from graduate assistant to director, and how college athletics and academic support have changed over three decades.

Matt discusses what he finds most rewarding—helping students grow and find success—common misconceptions about student-athletes, practical advice to incoming students (be curious and learn to problem-solve), and personal insights like his running habit and love of coffee.

This episode gives listeners an inside look at the people supporting student-athletes and what to expect from the podcast series.

]]> In this first episode of "Beyond the Game: Meet the Team," host Matt Geibel, Director of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes at Seton Hall, shares his career path from graduate assistant to director, and how college athletics and academic support have changed over three decades.

Matt discusses what he finds most rewarding—helping students grow and find success—common misconceptions about student-athletes, practical advice to incoming students (be curious and learn to problem-solve), and personal insights like his running habit and love of coffee.

This episode gives listeners an inside look at the people supporting student-athletes and what to expect from the podcast series.

]]> beyondthegameshu false No 663 2 full Beyond the Game Episode 1...Inside Academic Support for Student‑Athletes Beyond the Game Episode 1...Inside Academic Support for Student‑Athletes https://beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-game-inside-academic-support-for-student%e2%80%91athletes/ https://beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-game-inside-academic-support-for-student%e2%80%91athletes/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:44:44 -0300 beyondthegameshu.podbean.com/4fd3d94f-a038-3553-9bf6-d9f6e06d7510 Hosts Matt Geibel, Amanda Di Donato, and Carissa Leoni introduce Beyond the Game and explain how Seton Hall’s Academic Support Services helps student‑athletes balance competition and coursework. They describe their roles, tutoring, study hall, academic advising, and collaboration with campus partners, and preview future episodes on eligibility, NIL, and the transfer portal.

This inaugural episode offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the staff, resources, and priorities that support student‑athlete success both in the classroom and beyond the game.

]]> Hosts Matt Geibel, Amanda Di Donato, and Carissa Leoni introduce Beyond the Game and explain how Seton Hall’s Academic Support Services helps student‑athletes balance competition and coursework. They describe their roles, tutoring, study hall, academic advising, and collaboration with campus partners, and preview future episodes on eligibility, NIL, and the transfer portal.

This inaugural episode offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the staff, resources, and priorities that support student‑athlete success both in the classroom and beyond the game.

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