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In this episode of Defying Gravity, we're joined by Alabama State University Men's Basketball Head Coach Tony Madlock and rising star Micah Simpson for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and making history.

Coach Madlock shares his journey through college basketball, the lessons that shaped his coaching philosophy, and how he’s building a winning culture at ASU. Micah Simpson brings the player’s perspective — what it takes to thrive under pressure, represent your school with pride, and stay focused in an era of distractions.

We also dive into:

How Coach Madlock and Micah connected at ASU
The impact of NIL on today's athletes
The mental toughness it takes to defy expectations
Jordan vs. LeBron debates (of course!)
Advice for young athletes chasing big dreams

🎙 Defying Gravity is all about real conversations with real leaders who rise above challenges and create new possibilities.

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