CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap the series at South Alabama. Freshmen pitchers Ben Tanton and Jackson Okonkwo hop on to chat all things pitching, hidden talents and getting the win on Saturday.

The Monarchists are back with another edition of The Monarchists Basketball Show, joined by Mike Jones to break down the season, what went wrong, and what comes next for Old Dominion Monarchs Men's Basketball.

Coach Jones gets brutally honest about expectations vs. reality, roster construction challenges, and the evolving landscape of the Sun Belt Conference. From recruiting JUCO talent and navigating the transfer portal to building a defensive identity that can win in March - nothing is off limits.

🔥 Topics include:

- Season recap and tough lessons learned

- Fixing the defense without sacrificing offense

- Transfer portal strategy (April 7–21 window)

- JUCO recruiting insights from Kansas

- How to build a roster to survive the Sun Belt gauntlet

- Rule changes that NEED to happen in college basketball

Coach Jones also delivers a powerful message to Monarch Nation about the future and why ODU basketball is far from finished.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro (ODAF Support)

01:00 – Season recap: expectations vs reality

02:30 – Tough non-conference schedule lessons

04:00 – Fixing scheduling strategy moving forward

05:00 – Sun Belt expectations & roster evaluation

06:00 – Year 1 vs Year 2 roster construction

07:30 – Offensive improvement vs defensive struggles

08:45 – The challenge of finding two-way players

09:30 – Recruiting breakdown: JUCO scouting in Kansas

11:00 – Evaluating players beyond film

12:00 – The importance of coaching networks

13:30 – Truth vs bias in recruiting intel

15:00 – JUCO vs Division I mindset differences

17:00 – What players value about ODU facilities

18:30 – Building culture through recruiting

20:00 – Transfer portal strategy explained

21:30 – Selling opportunity at ODU

22:30 – Coach Jones’ growth as a head coach

24:00 – Sun Belt style diversity & challenges

26:00 – How close the Sun Belt really is

27:30 – Rule change #1: Goaltending review issue

30:00 – Rule change #2: Unlimited correct challenges

32:00 – Officiating consistency debate

35:00 – Building a roster to beat multiple styles

38:00 – Vision for ODU basketball’s future

39:00 – Message to Monarch Nation

CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap a 2-2 week and a series loss to App State. The guys dive into the pitching staff and how they can get back on the right track. Patrick Johnson joins to talk about earning the win on Friday out of the pen and much more!

We recap a 1-3 week against ECU and Troy then look ahead to Norfolk State and App State. Outfielder Tyler Zedalis joins to talk about his hot start to the season and growing up in a baseball family.

CB, Gary and Coach Finny recaps ODU's 2-2 week against UConn and VCU. Catcher Jack Slater joins the pod to talk about baseball and what is lined up for him after his final season.

The guys recap a 1-2 week against Norfolk State and Charlotte and look ahead to VCU midweek before UConn comes to town. Plus, Coach Finny becomes a grandfather!

Monarch Nation — this one is different.

In this powerful episode of The Monarchists Podcast, we sit down with ODU alum, retired Navy SEAL, New York Times bestselling author, and leadership expert Jason Redman — and if you didn’t know he was an Old Dominion graduate before today… you’re not alone.

Jason enlisted in 1992, became a Navy SEAL, later earned selection into the ultra-competitive Seaman-to-Admiral commissioning program, and chose Old Dominion University as his path forward. His journey includes:

1. Elite SEAL leadership
2. Battlefield injury in Iraq
3. The legendary “Sign on the Door”
4. Founding Wounded Wear
5. Launching TurboVets (AI + automation for veterans)
6. Becoming a nationally recognized leadership speaker
7. And helping bring Patriot Hard Seltzer to Virginia

But more importantly — this is about mindset.

If you:

1. Love ODU and the Hampton Roads community
2. Respect the military and Navy SEALs
3. Are fighting through adversity
4. Want to become the elite version of yourself
5. Believe leadership starts within

…this episode is for you.

Jason breaks down:

1. How to build an Overcome Mindset
2. Why leadership is about leading yourself first
3. The difference between rank and real leadership
4. What he learned from failure
5. Why comfort is the enemy of growth
6. How to write your own “Sign on the Door”

This isn’t just an interview. It’s a masterclass in resilience.

🌐 Website: https://jasonredman.com

📖 Books: Trident & Overcome

TurboVets (Veteran tech platform): https://turbovets.com

🥃 Patriot Hard Seltzer (Whiskey-based / supporting first responders & veterans): https://patriothardseltzer.com

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#GoMonarchs #Overcome #Leadership #Veterans #ODU

0:00 – ODAF Introduction

1:00 – How ODU Fans Discovered Jason Was a Monarch

2:00 – “Who Is Jason Redman?” in 60 Seconds

3:00 – Growing Up in a Family of Service

5:00 – Becoming a Navy SEAL & BUD/S Reality

8:00 – Starting ODU’s Special Operations Club

10:00 – 9/11 & Commitment to Serve

13:00 – SEAL Team Leadership & Elite Performance

18:00 – Enlisted to Officer (Seaman-to-Admiral Program)

22:00 – Failing as a Leader & The Ranger School Redemption

27:00 – Leadership Lessons That Changed His Life

33:00 – The Gunfight in Iraq

38:00 – The “Sign on the Door” That Went Viral

41:00 – Building an Overcome Mindset

47:00 – Trident vs. Overcome — Which Should You Read?

49:00 – TurboVets: Fixing the Veteran Transition System

53:00 – Patriot Hard Seltzer & Supporting Heroes

56:00 – Write Your Own “Sign on the Door”

CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap a weekend sweep of Niagara. Cole Lanford joins after a key outing to complete the sweep. He also tells his comeback story from brain surgery a year ago.