The Asian American Athlete
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Building a Career in the Sports Industry, Working in Pro Soccer, and Becoming a Leader in Sports Medicine with Meeja Richards

In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews certified athletic trainer and sports medicine leader Meeja Richards. During this episode, Meeja shares about her family’s background, growing up in Indiana, and her experience pla...

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Dec. 16, 2025

Building a Career in the Sports Industry, Working in Pro Soccer, and …

In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews certified athletic trainer and sports medicine leader Meeja Richards. During this episode, Meeja shares about her family’s background, growing up in Indiana, and her experience pla...

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Oct. 29, 2025

Playing College Baseball at Ole Miss & Illinois State, Developing Int…

In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former D1 college baseball player Luke Cheng. Luke talks about his background, where he grew up, and how he got started playing baseball (2:52). He gives us an inside look at the t...

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Oct. 15, 2025

Prospect Watch (2025 Edition): 12 Up & Coming Asian American Baseball…

Host Justin Hong is joined by Patrick Pratumrat on 2025 edition of “Prospect Watch,” which showcases and celebrates up-and-coming Asian American athletes. On this episode, they shine the spotlight on 11 electrifying, young ba...

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Sept. 30, 2025

Launching and Building League One Volleyball (LOVB) and Re-Imagining …

In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews League One Volleyball (LOVB) co-founder and founding CEO Katlyn Gao. During this episode, Katlyn shares about her family’s background, where she grew up, and the impact of sports d...

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Sept. 16, 2025

Coaching in the NFL, Leading Sports Nutrition for D1 Athletic Program…

In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former NFL coach Pratik Patel. During this episode, Pratik shares about his family’s background, where he grew up, and the start of his health and fitness journey (2:28). He talks ...

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July 30, 2025

An Inspirational Basketball Journey, Playing D1 Basketball at Princet…

In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Princeton women’s basketball player Ashley Chea. During this episode, Ashley shares about her back story, how she got started playing basketball, and her early basketball days (3:16). She talks about her high school basketball career at Flintridge Prep i…

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