Cleats & Sneaks

05/30/2026

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Podcast · McKenzie J. and Sha G. · Cleats & Sneaks shares the stories of American basketball and soccer players, who compete across the globe, as well as international stories in those sports that American audiences find appealing.

05/29/2026

In this Cleats & Sneaks short, Filipinas and Pepperdine standout Ariana Markey talks about her mindset on the field — staying hungry to score, betting on herself, and using tough losses as fuel.
After facing Japan in the AFC Women's Asian Cup, she explains how competing against top teams is preparing her and the Philippines for the 2027 World Cup.
“You go out there to win — not trying not to lose.”

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05/29/2026

In this Cleats & Sneaks short, Filipinas and Pepperdine standout Ariana Markey talks about her mindset on the field — staying hungry to score, betting on herself, and using tough losses as fuel.
After facing Japan in the AFC Women's Asian Cup, she explains how competing against top teams is preparing her and the Philippines for the 2027 World Cup.
“You go out there to win — not trying not to lose.”

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05/29/2026

Part 1 is live 🔥
Philippines Women’s National Team and Pepperdine Waves player Ariana Markey sits down with Cleats & Sneaks and drops some real insight into her mindset:
“I’m hungry to score all the time.”
“You go out there to win — not trying not to lose.”
“I bet on myself.”
She also talks about facing Japan in the AFC Women's Asian Cup and how that experience is fueling her preparation for the 2027 World Cup 🇵🇭⚽️
If you like hearing how athletes think and approach the game, this one’s worth a watch! ⚽️⚽️
🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/CNoW4x48c58?si=uAllb4K6RqBKXyuj

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In Part 1 of this Cleats & Sneaks interview, Pepperdine Waves standout and Philippines Women’s National Team (Filipina...

05/29/2026

🏀🏀We had really enjoyable interview with pro hooper Stacy Wright Davis a few weeks after he was inducted into the Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame last October.
In this clip Davis, who has played around the globe for a decade, explains why he choose to return to Benedetto XIV Cento for a second season. He's the Italian club's star! Check it out and subscribe!
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Sella Cento Benedetto XIV star Stacy Davis, a professional basketba...

05/28/2026

Filipinas and Pepperdine star Ariana Markey names her GOATs — Mbappé, Serena Williams, and Michael Jordan — and explains why Obi-Wan Kenobi would be a perfect No. 6 on the soccer field.

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05/28/2026

⚽️ Full interview is live 🔥
Pepperdine soccer star Julia Quinonez sits down with Cleats & Sneaks to talk about her journey — from helping lead the Waves to back-to-back WCC titles to training with both the USA and Mexico U20 national teams.
We get into her growth as a player, her mindset, and what’s next as she heads into her senior season.
If you’ve seen the clips, this is the full conversation in one place.
🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/JD4J-7uDSKw?si=YXkeoi9Aks32-5k8
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In this full Cleats & Sneaks interview, we sit down with Pepperdine Waves soccer standout Julia Quinonez, one of the top players in college soccer. Quinonez ...

05/27/2026

What’s it like to be 7,000 miles from home chasing a basketball dream?
That’s one of the big themes in our interview with DJ Davis, who went from Southern California to UC Irvine, Butler, Washington, and then his first professional season in Georgia (Georgian Superleague • ქართული სუპერლიგა).
DJ talks about shooting, sacrifice, family, faith, and the reality of trying to make it as a pro overseas. DJ's agent, Edward W. Pilot also joins the discussion to talk about the business side of helping DJ land his opportunity abroad and more. Shah Good McKenzie Jackson 🏀🏀
The full interview is now up on YouTube.
▶️Watch here: https://youtu.be/AjE7_OgUfcM?si=TL_t1y0xyUIBqDkq

In this full Cleats & Sneaks interview, DJ Davis opens up about his...

05/24/2026

Pepperdine Waves star Julie Quinonez on why she is a footballer and not a soccer player. Check it out! Shah Good McKenzie Jackson

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05/22/2026

In the final part of our interview, Pepperdine Waves standout Julia Quinonez says competing in both Team Mexico and Team USA U20 camps has “really upped my game.”
Julia is now focused on helping Pepperdine win a third straight WCC title, while continuing to grow her game with goals of playing professionally and representing a national team. Shah Good McKenzie Jackson

Pepperdine Waves standout Julia Quinonez says competing in both Tea...

05/21/2026

Quick 1v1 clinic with Julia Quinonez 🔥
Her favorite scoring moves when she’s isolated: “jab and then go” or “big touch and then run” — just get past the defender.
Julia has been a go-to finisher for Pepperdine, leading the Waves with 11 goals and 26 points en route to their WCC championship last season. Shah Good McKenzie Jackson Pepperdine Athletics

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