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KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon explores the untold stories of the Philadelphia sports scene with the people who make it interesting: players, coaches, media members, historians, and more. Each week, Matt sits down with a Philly sports figure with a story you haven't heard before.    

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    Aronimink's Jeff Kiddie - Growing the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 31:34


    Jeff Kiddie is the Head Golf Professional at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square. This is a position he has held since 2008. He was inducted into the Philadelphia PGA Hall of Fame in 2024. He also has served as a rules official for multiple major tournaments. In Episode #259 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Kiddie in studio to talk about his career in golf. They break down the differences between being a golf professional and a professional golfer, talk about the work that is going on to prepare Aronimink for the 2026 PGA Championship, discuss his work as a rules official and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    La Salle College High School's Kyle Werman – ‘You're Never Done Learning the Game'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 60:53


    Kyle Werman has been the head baseball coach at La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor since 2015. He has enjoyed a ton of success, leading the Explorers to four Philadelphia Catholic League titles and the 2021 PIAA 6A state title. In Episode #258 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Werman in studio to talk about his life in baseball. They discuss Werman's success at LCHS, look back at his path as a player and much, much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Villanova's Josh Steinbach - Setting Players Up For Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 46:31


    Josh Steinbach has been the head women's volleyball coach at Villanova University for nearly two decades. His 286 career coaching victories with the Wildcats are the most in program history. In 2015, he led the Villanova to its second-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament. In Episode #257 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Steinbach in studio to talk about his career in volleyball. They discuss how he was introduced to the sport, the coaching road that led him to the Main Line and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Malvern Prep's Paul Romanczuk - The Right Fit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 50:06


    Paul Romanczuk is one of the area's top boys basketball coaches. He has been at Malvern Prep since 2021 and prior to that he enjoyed a long run of success at Archbishop Carroll, which included a PIAA State Title in 2009. As a player, Romanczuk starred at both Malvern Prep and Carroll before enjoying a very successful college career playing for Fran Dunphy at the University of Pennsylvania. In Episode #256 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Romanczuk in studio to talk about his career in basketball. They discuss his success at Malvern Prep, why he decided to step away from coaching after that long run at Carroll and why he decided to come back and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Penn's Fran McCaffery – Back Home at the Palestra

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 49:41


    Fran McCaffery is the new head coach of the men's basketball team at the University of Pennsylvania. This opportunity is a homecoming for the La Salle College High School product, who was a standout player for the Quakers. He has enjoyed tremendous success as a head coach, winning 548 games during stops at Lehigh, UNC Greensboro, Siena and Iowa. In Episode #255 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes McCaffery in studio to talk about coming back to Penn. They discuss what his first few weeks back on campus have been like, reflect on his coaching success, look back at his playing days and much, much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Kevin Minnick - Everyone Has A Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 26:14


    Kevin Minnick has spent more than three decades covering high school sports in South Jersey. He currently is the senior high school sports reporter for NJ.com. His resume also includes stints at South Jersey newspapers like the then-Gloucester County Times and the Courier-Post. In Episode #254 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Minnick in studio to talk about his career. They discuss what goes into covering high school sports in 2025, talk about what led him to get into journalism after originally pursuing the law, discuss some of the best South Jersey athletes he has covered and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Swarthmore's Shane Loeffler - 'This Is My Dream Job'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 45:03


    Shane Loeffler is the new head men's basketball coach at Division III Swarthmore College. He has spent most of his adult life at the school. Loeffler played at Swarthmore, then after a year as an assistant at Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia, he returned to Swarthmore as an assistant coach, rose to associate head coach and now runs the program. In Episode #253 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Loeffler in studio to talk about his career. They discuss what it has been like since he was named head coach in late March, talk about the success the Swarthmore program has enjoyed over the last decade, look back at his playing days and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    DelVal's Muhamadou Kaba – Resisting Comfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 34:17


    Muhamadou Kaba is the head men's basketball coach at Division III Delaware Valley University in Doylestown. The 2024-25 season was his fourth leading the program and it was special. The Aggies captured the MAC Freedom title and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament. Prior to coming to DelVal, Kaba was an assistant at his alma mater, East Stroudsburg University. In Episode #252 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Kaba in studio to talk about his career. They discuss this season's ride to the NCAA Tournament, look back his playing days at ESU, talk about his brief time as an 8th grade teacher helped shape him as a coach and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Salem Community College's Mike Green - Constantly Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 39:07


    Mike Green is the head men's basketball coach at Salem Community College in South Jersey. The 2024-25 season was his first full season at the head of the program, and he led the Mighty Oaks to a 26-8 record and the program's first ever appearance in the NJCAA Division III National Championship Tournament, where they earned a fifth-place finish. As a player, the Philadelphia native was a standout at Franklin Learning Center and played at Towson and Butler in college – helping Butler to a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Following college, Green played pro basketball for a dozen years overseas. In Episode #251 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Green in studio to talk about his life in hoops. They discuss his team's success this past season, look back at his playing days, talk about his favorites stops he made while playing overseas and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    La Salle University's Darris Nichols - Success Leaves Footprints

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 34:53


    Darris Nichols was hired in March as the new head men's basketball coach at La Salle University. He replaces Big 5 legend Fran Dunphy, who retired after two seasons leading his alma mater. Nichols comes to La Salle after a successful four-year stretch as the head coach at Radford University. As a player, Nichols was a standout point guard at West Virginia, playing first for John Beilein and then Bob Huggins. In Episode #250 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Nichols in studio to talk about his life in basketball. They talk about why he took the job at La Salle, discuss how he got into coaching, look back at his playing days and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Sean Westerlund - Torchlighter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 41:28


    Sean Westerlund led the Bryn Athyn College men's basketball team to its first-ever United East Conference title and Division III NCAA Tournament appearance in 2025. The Lion's accomplished this feat in Westerlund's fifth year as head coach. Prior to coming to Bryn Athyn, Westerlund served as an assistant at Hood College and head varsity boy's basketball coach at Harford Christian High School in Maryland. Shortly after this interview was recorded, Bryn Athyn announced it was discontinuing all athletic programs at the end of the current academic year. In Episode #249 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Westerlund in studio to talk about his life in coaching. They look back on Bryn Athyn's run to the NCAA Tournament, talk about how his twin brother helped get him into coaching and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Philadelphia Phoenix's Dr. Christina Lee Chung - Unconventional

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 40:15


    Dr. Christina Lee Chung is a dermatologist and the managing partner of the Philadelphia Phoenix of the UFA (Ultimate Frisbee Association). She and her husband bought the team more than six years ago and the Phoenix are preparing to open their 2025 season in April. In Episode #248 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Dr. Chung in studio to talk about life as a sports owner. They discuss how she was introduced to ultimate frisbee, what led to the purchase of the Phoenix and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Darren Daulton Foundation's Brett Datto - Fulfill the Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 35:05


    Brett Datto is the President of the Darren Daulton Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to those suffering from primary malignant brain tumors. Datto was personal counsel and a close friend of Daulton's for more than two decades. Daulton, of course, was a star catcher for the Phillies who died of an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2017. In Episode #247 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Datto in studio to talk about the foundation. They discuss the important work the foundation does, talk about Datto's friendship with Daulton and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Immaculata University's Kate Stopford – Two Feet In

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 40:53


    Kate Stopford is the head field hockey coach at Division III Immaculata University in Chester County. She is preparing for her 11th season leading the Mighty Macs and looking to build on one of the most successful campaigns in program history as in 2024, Immaculata advanced to the Atlantic East Conference Championship Game. Prior to Immaculata, Stopford served as an assistant coach at Cardinal O'Hara High School and she played college field hockey at Widener. In Episode #246 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Stopford in studio to talk about her career. They discuss Immaculata's 2024 campaign, talk about the road that brought Stopford to the Mighty Macs, look back at her playing days and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    West Chester University's Tina Tharp - Dig Deep, Play Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 39:00


    Tina Tharp is the head men's and women's tennis coach at Division II West Chester University. This is her 17th season leading the programs and her resume includes multiple Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Coach of the Year honors as well as multiple PSAC Eastern Division regular-season titles and two NCAA Atlantic Regional appearances. In Episode #245 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Tharp in studio to talk about her career. They discuss her success at West Chester, talk about how she was introduced to tennis as a child, look back at her favorite coaching memories and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Saint Joseph's University's Mike Glavin – The More You Put Into It, The More You Will Get Out Of It

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 44:59


    Mike Glavin is the Director of Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field at Saint Joseph's University. He is in his third year in that role, but he has spent more than three-and-a-half decades on Hawk Hill coaching cross country and track and field. He has been named the Atlantic 10 Cross Country Coach of the Year five times and led the Hawks to five Men's Cross Country A-10 titles. In Episode #244 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Glavin in studio to talk about his career. They talk about what goes into his job as director, look back on some of his favorite memories from his coaching career so far, talk about his days as an athlete on Hawk Hill and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Temple's Dr. Shemeica Binns – Helping Athletes Become the Best Version of Themselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 40:25


    Dr. Shemeica Binns was named the new head team physician for Temple University athletics in January. She brings an impressive medical resume to North Broad Street, including time working with the athletic departments at Drexel Univeristy and Chestnut Hill College. In Episode #243 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Dr. Binns in studio to talk about her career. They discuss why she decided to take the job at Temple, talk about the role of the head team physician, discuss the road that brought her to sports medicine and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Villanova Big 5 Hall of Famer Courtney Mix Davis – ‘A Good Call To Get'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 27:22


    Courtney Mix Davis was a star women's basketball player at Villanova University who was enshrined into the Big 5 Hall of Fame in 2024. She was a key member of the Vilanova team that stunned UConn in the 2003 Big East Championship Game, snapping the Huskies 70-game winning streak. She was a 1,000-point scorer at Villanova and finished her career in the program's all-time top ten in rebounds, assists and steals. She is the daughter of former 76ers player and broadcaster, Steve Mix. In Episode #242 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Davis to look back on her career. They talk about that win over UConn, discuss what it meant to her to join the Big 5 Hall of Fame, look back on some of her favorite memories and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Lansdale Catholic's Tom Lonergan – Play Hard, Work Hard, Have Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 44:59


    Tom Lonergan is the head girls basketball coach at Lansdale Catholic High School in Lansdale. This is his first year leading the Crusaders, but Lonergan's career spans more than four decades coaching girls basketball in the Philadelphia area. Earlier this season he won his 800th career game. His previous coaching stops include Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School, Central Bucks East High School and Bishop McDevitt High School. In Episode #241 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Lonergan in studio to talk about his career in coaching. They discuss coming on board at Lansdale Catholic, look back at some of his favorite memories, talk about how being 1 of 8 children growing up has helped shape him as a coach and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    DelVal Football's Mike Isgro – Upholding the Standard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 41:30


    Mike Isgro is the head football coach at Division III Delaware Valley University in Doylestown. In his first season in 2024, he led the Aggies to a record of 8-3. Isgro is a graduate of Absegami High School in South Jersey and he starred at quarterback for four years at DelVal, graduating in 2010. In Episode #240 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Isgro in studio to talk about his life in football. They look back at his first year leading his alma mater, reminisce about his playing days and much, much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    John Doman – Ad Man By Day, Clandestine Actor By Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 33:30


    John Doman is an accomplished actor who has an incredibly impressive and diverse resume. His credits include playing William Rawls on The Wire, Carmine Falcone on Gotham and multiple appearances as various characters on Law & Order. Doman's acting career is even more impressive when you consider that he didn't get into the profession until he was in his forties, after a very successful career in advertising. Doman went to Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia and was a standout college football player at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1966. In Episode #239 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon, Matt catches up with Doman to discuss his unique career path. They talk about how he got started in acting, discuss his favorite roles, look back at his days playing for the Quakers and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Dave Johnson – The Side Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 44:54


    Dave Johnson spent a quarter century as the Frank Dolson Director of the Penn Relays. He took over leading the world's oldest and largest track & field relay competition in 1995 and announced his retirement in 2020. In Episode #238 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Johnson in studio to talk about his career at the head of the Relays. They look back his favorite memories of the Penn Relays, talk about his work as a journalist covering the world of track and field, discuss why he decided to retire when he did and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Roman Catholic High School's Rick Prete – ‘Whatever We Do, We're Going To Do It Together'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 35:43


    Rick Prete has spent the last six years as the head football coach at Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He has led the Cahillites to tremendous heights, including an appearance in the PIAA 5A state championship game this past season. In Episode #237 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Prete in studio to talk about his career. They reflect on Roman's special 2024 season (the episode was recorded a couple days before the Cahillites lost to Bishop McDevitt 34-31 in that state title game). They also talk about his coaching career overall, his decision to join the military and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Father Judge's John Dunlop – Enthusiasm and Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 30:43


    John Dunlop has spent more than two decades as the head boys soccer coach at Father Judge High School in Philadelphia. His program is one of the top ones in the region and this past season, Dunlop registered his 300th win as the head coach of the Crusaders. In Episode #236 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Dunlop about his life in soccer. They discuss his tremendous success at Father Judge, talk about the road that brought him to Father Judge, look back at his playing days and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Rutgers-Camden's Bob Cardea – Attention and Intention

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 38:50


    Bob Cardea has been the head golf coach at Division III Rutgers University-Camden since 1995. On his watch, the Scarlet Raptors have consistently been one of the top programs in the country. In addition to his work at Rutgers-Camden, Cardea is also Owner/Director of South Jersey Golf Schools. In Episode #235 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Cardea in studio to talk about his career. They discuss his three decades at Rutgers-Camden, talk about his work at South Jersey Golf Schools, look back at how he got into playing golf and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Drexel's Hannah Nihill - Always A Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 27:00


    Hannah Nihill was one of the best players in Drexel University women's basketball history. A Cardinal O'Hara product, Nihill played in a Colonial Athletic Association record 153 games over her career and she is one of just two players in Drexel history to record career totals of more than 1,000 points, 500 assists and 300 steals. Currently, she serves as Drexel's Coordinator of Strategic and Player Development - a role she has filled since the summer of 2023. In Episode #234 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Nihill in studio to talk about her career. They talk about her current role on staff and look back at her outstanding playing career. They discuss some favorite memories from her playing days, talk about the road that brought her to Drexel and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Jay Accorsi – Life's Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 65:59


    Jay Accorsi spent 22 seasons as the head football coach at Division III Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey before in the spring of 2024. He finished with a career record of 143-78 and seven appearances in the NCAA Playoffs. Prior to taking over the program, he spent eight years as an assistant for the Profs. In Episode #233 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Accorsi in studio to talk about his career. They discuss his decision to retire, look back on the highlights of his career, talk about the road that brought him to Rowan and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Brian Voelker – ‘You Have to be Yourself'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 49:33


    Brian Voelker spent 15 years as the head men's lacrosse coach at Drexel University before retiring in the summer of 2024. He led the Dragons to a pair of Colonial Athletic Association titles and he is the second winningest coach in program history. He previously spent seven seasons as the head coach at the University of Pennsylvania. As a player, Voelker was a star at Johns Hopkins and played for the US National Team and for the original Philadelphia Wings. In Episode #232 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Voelker in studio to talk about his life in lacrosse. They discuss why this was the right time to retire, talk about some of his favorite coaching memories, look back at his playing days and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Strath Haven High School's Brian Fili – Making Each Kid The Best Baseball Player They Can Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 38:08


    Brian Fili has been the head baseball coach at Strath Haven High School in Wallingford, Delaware County for a quarter century. On his watch, the Panthers have spent years as one of the area's top programs – in 2023, Strath Haven finished just a win away from a state title. In 2024, Fili was inducted into the Delco Athletes Hall of Fame. Prior to coaching, Fili was a star baseball player at Upper Darby High School and Villanova. In Episode #231 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Fili in studio to talk about his career. They talk about his career not just coaching at Strath Haven High School, but also teaching at the middle school. They look back on his playing days, reflect on some of his favorite memories and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Swarthmore's Melissa Finley – ‘I Found My People'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 38:54


    Melissa Finley has been the head softball coach at Division III Swarthmore College since 2017. Since taking over she has won about two-thirds of her game as head coach, leading the Garnet to a 2023 Centennial Conference title and appearance in the NCAA Tournament. As a player, Finley starred in college at Princeton – winning Ivy League Player of the Year honors in 2003. In Episode #230 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Finley in studio to talk about her life in softball. They discuss how she was introduced to the sport, look back on her playing days at Princeton, talk about her success at Swarthmore and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Temple's Adam Fisher – Preparing for the Unpreparable

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 30:23


    Adam Fisher is preparing for his second season as the head men's basketball coach at Temple University. His first season was highlighted by his Owls making a fantastic run to the finals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament as the #11-seed, winning four games in four days. In Episode #229 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Fisher about his career. They look back on that incredible conference tournament run, talk about his road to Temple, discuss when he first knew he wanted to coach and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    DelVal's Lauren Stackhouse – Hustle and Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 30:31


    Lauren Stackhouse was named the new head women's basketball coach at Division III Delaware Valley University over the summer. She was a star player for the Aggies and will be taking over for her college head coach, Laura Hogan, who retired. Stackhouse has an extensive coaching resume in the area having spent years leading the West Chester Rustin High School girls' basketball team and helped found the Delco Goats AAU squad. In Episode #228 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Stackhouse about taking over the program at her alma mater. They look back at her playing days at Upper Merion High School and Del Val, talk about her passion for hoops and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    Scott Graham – A Winding Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 48:48


    Scott Graham is one of the most recognizable voices and one of the most accomplished sports broadcasters in the Philadelphia area. His resume includes extensive work for NFL Films and several years calling Phillies games. Among his current projects, he works with Westwood One and anchors at KYW Newsradio. In Episode #227 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt sits down with Graham to talk about his impressive career. They talk about how he got his start, review some of the favorite calls from his career, discuss why he wanted to come on board at KYW Newsradio and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    2024 College Football Preview - University of Pennsylvania Quakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 8:29


    The University of Pennsylvania football team is coming off a 6-4 2023 season (3-4 in the Ivy League). The Quakers have a lot of returning talent as they look to challenge for an Ivy League title here in 2024. Matt caught up with Penn head coach Ray Priore to talk about his team as it gets ready to open its season on September 21st, on the road, against Delaware. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    West Chester University's Dick DeLaney – This Feels Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 45:29


    Dick DeLaney spent 21 years as the head men's basketball coach at Division II West Chester University before retiring in 2008. He won 370 games at the helm of the Golden Rams and made such an impact on the school that later this month the basketball court at West Chester will be named in honor of him and former women's basketball coach, Deirdre Kane. In Episode #226 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt catches up with DeLaney to look back on his career. They talk about his long run of success at West Chester, what it will mean to have his name on the court, look back at his two stints as an assistant for Hall of Famer Herb Magee and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    2024 College Football Preview - Lincoln Lions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 10:16


    The Division II Lincoln University Lions went 4-6 last season (3-5 in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association). Lincoln opens its 2024 season on the road on Thursday, September 5th against Clarion - the first of three straight road games to start the campaign. Matt spoke with Lincoln head coach Frank Turner about his team and his hopes for the season.  “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    2024 College Football Preview - Eastern Eagles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 9:37


    2024 will be the second year of varsity competition for the Division III Eastern University football program. The Eagles went 2-8 in their inaugural campaign (2-7 in the Middle Atlantic Conference). Matt spoke with Eastern head coach Billy Crocker to find out what's in store this season. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    2024 College Football Preview - West Chester Golden Rams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 8:25


    The Division II West Chester University football program saw one of the region's elite coaches retire after last season in Bill Zwaan. They replaced him with . . . one of the region's elite coaches in Duke Greco. Greco comes to WCU after a phenomenal run at Division III Delaware Valley University. He takes over a team that went 6-5 in 2023 (3-4 PSAC East). Matt spoke with Greco to get his thoughts on his squad. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    2024 College Football Preview - DelVal Aggies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 9:37


    The Delaware Valley University football program has been one of the elite programs in Division III for years. They are coming off a 9-2 2023 season which saw them win their sixth-straight Middle Atlantic Conference title. They are the preseason pick to win the MAC again and the Aggies will bring an incredible 53-game conference winning streak into 2024. Matt spoke with new DelVal head coach Mike Isgro about his team. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.  

    2024 College Football Preview - Delaware Blue Hens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 11:15


    The University of Delaware football team is coming off a 9-4 (6-2 Colonial Athletic Association) 2023 season that saw them advance to the second round of the FCS playoffs. Delaware is in the process of transitioning up to FBS and this will be their final season in the CAA. Matt spoke with head coach Ryan Carty about his hopes for the 2024 campaign. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    2024 College Football Preview - Ursinus Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 10:36


    The Division III Ursinus College football team is coming off an outstanding 2023 season. The Bears went 8-3 (3-3 in the Centennial Conference), winning their final four games, including a Centennial-MAC Bowl Series win over Stevenson. Ursinus has a lot of talent back here in 2024 and Matt caught up with head coach Peter Gallagher, to get his thoughts on his squad's potential this season.  “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

    2024 College Football Preview - Villanova Wildcats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 11:41


    The Villanova University football team enjoyed a tremendous 2023 season, finishing 10-3, winning a share of the Colonial Athletic Association title and advancing to the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs. The Wildcats have high hopes - and a lot of talent - here in 2024 and Matt spoke with head coach Mark Ferrante about what to expect on the Main Line. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

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