The Grace Berger Show

The Grace Berger Show: Episode 4 AMA

December 8, 2021 By Jerod Morris Leave a Comment

In episode #4 of The Grace Berger Show, Grace and Coach Marlow discuss a series of questions submitted by our private community members.

Among the questions asked and topics discussed:

Her thoughts on high school hoops in Louisville
Grace’s academic major and post-college plans
What it’s like playing with international teammates and learning their culture
Her “go-to” workout when in a funk
Areas of improvement for her and the team
Reflections on the Bahamas trip
Her thoughts on the Stanford/NC State games
Her favorite TV show
A glance ahead at the upcoming schedule
And more.

Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.

About our presenting sponsor, Farrall Wealth

Farrall Wealth was founded by former IU All Big Ten defensive end Greg Farrall, who uses many of the principles he learned playing for Bill Mallory (like trust, integrity, and the importance of having a plan) to help high net worth individuals and business owners pursue financial success. Wealth planning is their passion so you can live yours.

Learn more and contact Greg: https://www.farrallwealth.com/

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 3 on Beating UK, Hitting 1K, and Inspiring Young Basketball Players

November 18, 2021 By Jerod Morris Leave a Comment

In episode #3 of The Grace Berger Show, Grace and Coach Marlow discuss Indiana’s hot start to the season, what it means to join the 1,000-point club, how much she enjoys inspiring young basketball players, and much more.

Among the topics discussed:

The Pro Camp with Hoosier Hysterics
Joining the 1,000-point club
Recap of the Butler win
Alumni Day at the UK Game
Beating Kentucky
Her half-court buzzer beater
Norfolk State Recap
Wearing red at home v. Norfolk
Aleksa Gulbe
Their upcoming schedule

And more.

Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.

About our presenting sponsor, Farrall Wealth

Learn more and contact Greg: https://www.farrallwealth.com/

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 2 AMA

November 3, 2021 By Jerod Morris Leave a Comment

In episode #2 of The Grace Berger Show, members of our private IU sports discussion community get the opportunity to ask Grace anything. It leads to a lively and insightful conversation between and Grace and Coach Marlow.

Among the questions asked:

Does Grace worry about any burnout or fatigue after playing for Team USA this offseason?
Who will be the surprise player this year?
Who is her favorite basketball players? And who did she pattern her game after? (She reveals why she wears the number 34.)
Is it more stressful to enter a season with such high expectations, as opposed to being more of an underdog?
What led to a player from Kentucky committing to Indiana?
What is the bar for success for this year’s team?
Any thoughts of revenge against Kentucky after getting “hosed” there last year?
Is there one game she has circled on the calendar for this season?

And much more, including a bunch of great follow-up questions from Coach Marlow. Enjoy!

Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.

About our presenting sponsor, Farrall Wealth

Learn more and contact Greg: https://www.farrallwealth.com/

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To watch the video, you need to be a member of our private IU sports discussion community.

The Grace Berger Show: Episode 1

October 25, 2021 By Jerod Morris Leave a Comment

Today, we are excited to introduce another new show made possible by the new NIL rules: the Grace Berger Show, presented by Farrall Wealth.

This episode begins with an intro from Jerod, who explains how the show came about, what you can expect, and why Coach Jeff Marlow from our community was the obvious choice to host this show.

Then, around the 6:00 mark, Coach Marlow’s first discussion with Grace begins.

They cover a wide range of topics, including:

What it will be like playing in front of fans again
How expectations for this season feel a little different
When Grace and her teammates started to realize they could have a special team
How having so many experienced returnees affects practice and preparation for the the new season
What it feels like to be in the midst of a tripe-double
How Grace’s handles those nights when shots just aren’t falling
How she and her teammates handled last year’s winning streak
Grace’s memories of last season’s big win in Iowa City
How she uses (and, importantly, doesn’t use) social media
How long it took to get over the Elite 8 loss to Arizona
How the opportunity to play for USA basketball came about (and where she stores her gold medal)
What is was like playing for Dawn Staley on Team USA
How Grace assesses her strength and weaknesses as a player
What Grace has been working on this offseason — including her 3-point shooting
Who influenced Grace to develop her midrange game as a young player
What she learned from her teammates playing on Team USA
How Teri Moren is approaching this season from a mindset perspective
What Ali Patberg is like as a leader, and the impact Ali had on Grace as a young player
Grace’s prediction for which players will take a big step forward this season
Grace’s favorite road venue to play in
And more