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Mountain Hawk Talk - NBA Superstar CJ McCollum '13
Mountain Hawk Talk
Published on 12/28/2020
Mountain Hawk Talk
Published on 12/28/2020
On episode 11 of the podcast, host Josh Liddick is joined by Lehigh men's basketball legend, NBA superstar and current Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum '13. They talk about the veteran entering his eighth season in the association (3:09), habits and traits he uses today that were developed during his time at Lehigh (4:02), learning the importance of family while in the Orlando bubble over the summer (5:27), working with youth pursuing a career in journalism through "CJ's Press Pass," and his work and goals in battling social injustices and systemic racism (12:20).
Fans "Ask CJ" their questions (16:35), while the Canton, Ohio native discusses the rare success of the Cleveland Browns this season (24:18). CJ gives his thoughts on how the Trail Blazers will perform this year (25:55), his brand new pinot noir wine, McCollum Heritage 91, released in the fall (26:50), how Lehigh's mantra "Learn, Grow, Lead" applies to him (28:57), and why thinks the prospective basketball student athlete should choose Lehigh University in the recruiting process (32:06). Special thanks to Roseann Corsi of the Lehigh Athletics Partnership for arranging this interview. Mountain Hawk Talk is presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network and Coordinated Health.
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The world's biggest game is coming to our backyard, and the Lehigh Valley is ready to celebrate in a massive way!
In this special edition of the Mountain Hawk Talk podcast, host Clark Boinis (Assistant Director of Sports Communications for Lehigh Athletics) sits down with two major figures shaping the local soccer landscape: Curt Mosel, Chief Operating Officer at ArtsQuest, and Dean Koski, The Ingrassia Family Lehigh Men's Head Soccer Coach.
Together, they dive into the highly anticipated SoccerFest 2026 at SteelStacks and discuss how this summer's events will blend modern FIFA World Cup 26™ excitement with Bethlehem's rich, historic roots in American soccer.
What's Inside the Episode:
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The Blueprint of SoccerFest 2026: Curt Mosel shares the vision behind transforming the iconic SteelStacks into a premier World Cup viewing hub and community festival.
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Growing the Game at Home: A look into the expanded youth programming, including 3v3 tournaments and fully inclusive, free/low-cost adaptive and Spanish-language clinics.
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Bethlehem's Historic Roots: Why the Lehigh Valley holds a sacred place in American soccer history and how SoccerFest bridges the past with the future.
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The Lehigh Connection: Coach Dean Koski discusses the evolution of local soccer culture, recruiting hometown talent, and the inspiration a global event brings to the next generation of athletes.
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World Cup Memories: Stick around until the end to hear personal tournament memories.
For full schedules, match screening times, and youth clinic registrations, head over to ArtsQuest.org. To stay up-to-date on all things Mountain Hawk soccer, visit LehighSports.com.
Published on 6/4/2026
On the season finale of Mountain Hawk Talk, sophomores Ronit Khromchenko and Alina Shyani of Lehigh Women's Tennis join the podcast to discuss their Patriot League Tournament run, what first got them into tennis, and the lessons this season has taught them. Mountain Hawk Talk is hosted by senior journalism majors CJ Abell and Jasuah Philemon.
Published on 5/1/2026
On Episode 17 of Mountain Hawk Talk, Benedict Horn-Bourque and Shiv Sastry from Men's Tennis discuss some clutch moments, game insight and what tennis means to them. Plus, don't miss everyone's favorite Rapid Fire round! Mountain Hawk Talk is hosted by senior journalism majors CJ Abell and Jasuah Philemon.
Published on 4/23/2026
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Mountain Hawk Talk is back for Episode 16! This week, senior Journalism majors CJ Abell and Jasuah Philemon sit down with Reese Hannon and Bella Scanapicco from Lehigh Women's Golf.
From the first swing to the final putt, we're diving into:
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The Origin Story: How they first got into the game.
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The Mental Edge: Why golf is as much a mental battle as it is a skill-based one.
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Behind the Scenes: A look at their season goals and team culture.
Plus, don't miss everyone's favorite Rapid Fire round!
Published on 4/17/2026
