#3Pillars Podcast America East Conference

Chris Markwood (Maine '05) has spent nearly a decade playing and coaching in #AEHoops and begins his first head coaching job prior to the 2022-23 season.

Chris Markwood was hired as the head men's basketball coach at the University of Maine which brought him and his wife, Ashley (Underwood) Markwood, back to their alma mater.

After leading Bryant to March Madness in 2022, Jared Grasso brings his re-vamped team to #AEHoops - a league in which he has coached previously.

2:59 - Familiarity with elite level of #AEHoops
9:03 - Doug Edert and transfer portal
20:38 - Personal background

Grace Giancola scored the game-winning goal to give Vermont its first #AEWLAX championship. David Closterman and the Catamounts head to the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season.

1:35 - Reactions from championships
6:35 - Shifting focus to NCAAs
13:49 - Comparing celebrations

Tara Belinsky makes her return to the podcast as an America East alum and Community Relations and Youth Football Manager for the New York Giants. As part of her role with the Giants, Belinsky is spearheading girls flag football leagues in New York state.

2:38 - Girls flag football
15:15 - Female influences and opportunities for women