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Sam Brooks & Athlete to Community Leader

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On today’s Local Matters Podcast, host Sam Brooks is joined by local athlete and coach turned local community leader and business owner Britt Akers. They discuss his career in sports as a player and as a coach and mentor.

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7 Jun 2018 7PM English United States Society & Culture · Education George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jennifer Mabry, Ben Rodgers

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