Swarm and Shoot Football Show

Lynn Groll sits down with Coach Matsakis to discuss the wrapping up of recruitment for summer 2021 while speaking about the post-season expectations for the program. With the upcoming season only 4 months away, Coach Matsakis also discusses the summer workout plan for the student athletes.

With summer recruiting in full swing, Lynn Groll sits down with Coach Matsakis to discuss summer recruiting plans and expectations. Coach Matsakis recognizes that Covid19 has set new standards for recruiting efforts moving forward but is optimistic of the anticipated talent of this year's recruiting class as well as current athletes. Listen in and subscribe to hear the latest details of the DC program!

With summer quickly approaching, Coach Matsakis and Lynn Groll discuss off-season details regarding recruiting and summer expectations. On the cusp of the 2021-2022 season, Coach Matsakis talks about the personnel changes occurring within the staff and evaluates the spring season. Be sure to listen in for all of the latest Yellow Jacket details in anticipation for the upcoming fall season!

After the spring 2021 season, Coach Matsakis and Lynn Groll discuss the players that made a big impact on the field. The All-HCAC Yellow Jackets include Thomas Coltrain, Richard Pope IV, Rigo Villa, Steven Lucas, Terry Geiger, Tyshaun Freeman, Nazavious Williams, Te'von Carson-Payton, Eric Moultrie, Derrell Walker, and Izaiah Robinson. Listen in to hear about each of these players, and also to hear what Coach thinks the next steps are going forward for the program!

After finishing the season this past Saturday, Coach Matsakis recaps the game at Franklin and the spring season as a whole. Lynn Groll brings up questions about the differences between this season and the 2019 season, what to look forward to this fall, and how the team is shaping up in recruiting. Stay tuned for more in the upcoming weeks!

Coach Matsakis and Lynn Groll recap the game last week against Bluffton University, then dive into the upcoming game at Franklin College. Find out what to expect this Saturday when the Yellow Jackets take on the Grizzlies! Game Information: Saturday, April 17th | 2:30pm Kickoff Livestream Link:  bit.ly/DCvsFranklin

The Yellow Jackets take on the Beavers of Bluffton University in the annual rivalry game for the Hammer. Coach Matsakis speaks about the win this past week against Anderson, then looks forward to the challenges going in to this week. Don't miss the always exciting DC vs BU matchup this Saturday! Game Information: Saturday April 10, 2021 | 1:30pm Kickoff Livestream: bit.ly/DCvsBU

Lynn Groll sits down with Coach Matsakis to recap the week 4 game against Mount St. Joseph, and then gets into the upcoming matchup with Anderson University. The Yellow Jackets look to add another win to their record this week, so make sure to support us by watching through the live link below! Game Information: Saturday April 3rd | 1:30pm Kickoff Live Link: bit.ly/DCvsAU

Lynn Groll sits down with Coach Matsakis to recap the win against Manchester this past week, then they look forward to the matchup with the Lions of Mount St. Joseph. Make sure to check out the game online this Saturday and cheer on the Yellow Jackets! Game Information: Saturday March 27, 4:00pm Kickoff Live stream link: www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Lh7H3ktyrOl7yI3nNtH9Q

Coach Matsakis and Lynn Groll are back to recap the week two game against Hanover College, as well as preview the upcoming game against Manchester University. Seeing improvement through the first two weeks, Coach Matsakis updates you on what to look for going forward this season. Be ready for the game this weekend, and make sure to check out the live stream! Game Information: Saturday March 20, 1:30pm Kickoff Live stream link: bit.ly/DCvsMU

The Yellow Jackets take on the Panthers from Hanover College this Saturday in Defiance, Ohio. Coach Matsakis sits down with Lynn Groll to recap the week one contest against Rose-Hulman, and also what to look for this week in the first home game of the season.

The time has finally come! The spring 2021 season gets underway this Saturday with the Yellow Jackets traveling to Terre Haute, IN to take on the Fightin' Engineers of Rose-Hulman. Lynn Groll speaks with Coach Matsakis about what we can expect from DC this week, as well as the rest of the season. Game Information: Saturday, March 6 2:00 PM Kickoff Live Stream: https://bit.ly/DCvsRHIT

**Recorded for 2/4/21** - Coach Matsakis speaks to Lynn Groll about the outlook for the team going into training camp. Listen to what the Yellow Jackets have planned for the inclement weather incoming, also what Coach Matsakis expects from the offensive and defensive units.

Coach Wilson joins Coach Matsakis this week to update you on how the program is doing now, and how far they've come for just a few years ago. From the growing roster, updated facilities, and people helping the program around campus, find out how the Yellow Jackets are progressing going into the spring campaign.

This week Coach Matsakis lets you in on what's been happening on campus, as well as the plan for the 2 weeks leading up to training camp. Listen in to keep up with the Yellow Jackets as we get ready for our 2021 Spring season!

With the 2021 Spring Season fast approaching, Coach Matsakis discusses the latest happenings with the Yellow Jackets in an interview with Lynn Groll. They touch on topics of weightlifting and training camp, the schedule and outlook for the season, and being on the maintenance department's good side to help out with the facilities. A little more than a month away from week 1, start keeping up with what's happening around the DC football program!

Happy New Year to all the Yellow Jacket supporters! Kicking off 2021 with this episode, Coach Matsakis and Lynn Groll get back into the swing of things. They discuss how the fall practices went for the team, how the program dealt with the Covid-19 guidelines and breakout, and watching football on Saturdays instead of playing. We're excited to kick off the New Year!

This week you can learn more about sophomore Defensive Back Ja'qway Janvier. Originally from Miami, FL, Qway speaks with Lynn Groll about why he decided to come to Defiance, what the fall practices were like, and what to expect from the Yellow Jacket defense this upcoming spring.

Lynn Groll speaks with sophomore Linebacker Hunter Stettner on this episode of the podcast. They speak about improving the defense late last season, what the next steps are for the team, and playing high school football in Tennessee. Listen in to learn more about another Yellow Jacket!

Sophomore Longsnapper Noah Pistory joins the show and discusses a number of topics with Lynn Groll. On top of being a good young player for the Yellow Jackets, Noah works as an intern with the DC football staff. He speaks with Lynn about the energy at fall practices, what he expects from the team this season, and how he came to be a student-athlete at Defiance.

For this Thanksgiving episode, Lynn Groll speaks to one of the DC quarterbacks, Daylon Lange. A man of few words, Daylon discusses his transition to DC as a transfer, what he thinks of the offense so far, and what the team needs to do to prepare for the spring season. Happy Thanksgiving from the Yellow Jacket family!

This week Lynn Groll is joined by Carlens Elisias, one of the Senior leaders in the defensive secondary. They discuss how things are looking for the defense this fall, Carlens' journey from Florida to Defiance, and also what he's looking to do in the future after DC. Listen in to learn more about another great player in our program!

Devon Hewitt joins the show this week, another Senior leader on the offensive side of the ball. Lynn Groll (Black Swamp Football) asks Devon about the current season, his path to Defiance from New Jersey, and what his future holds after graduation. Learn more about another Yellow Jacket that will help bring the program success this upcoming season!

Coach Yeomans joins the show this week to discuss how he's transitioned into his new role as Defensive Line coach. Him and Coach Matsakis also speak about recruiting, special teams, and how the Kentucky Wildcats and SEC is looking this season.

This week we take a break from meeting some of the players to hear from Coach Matsakis. He breaks down how practice has been going, what the fall continues to look like, and what to look forward to heading into the last stretch of the year. Listen in to hear what's new at DC!

Maurice Brewer (Defensive Line) sits down with Lynn Groll to discuss how things are going for him this fall. Get to know more about another one of our senior leaders in the program. Learn about what Maurice expects from this fall, the spring season, and also who he thinks is the toughest player on the team!

Lynn Groll sits down with another senior Yellow Jacket this week; Kage Hayes (Quarterback). Kage suffered an injury last season, so they discuss his rehab during the pandemic and how the team is looking this season. Being a local Ohio player, Kage also discusses why Defiance was the right place for him!

This episode you can listen in and learn more about another one of our senior leaders, Steven Lucas (Defensive Back). Lynn Groll interviews Steven and asks about how school has started off, practices this fall, and who he thinks is the toughest player in the program. Get to know one of the Yellow Jacket leaders!

All-Conference Wide Receiver Terry Geiger sits down with Lynn Groll to discuss everything that's been happening lately. They talk about how he felt when the season was postponed, working out over the summer, and the current state of the program and what Terry expects out this upcoming season. Learn more about one of the senior leaders that make DC Football what it is!

Coach Matsakis starts off Season 2 of the Swarm and Shoot Football Show by sitting down with Lynn Groll (Black Swamp Football). They discuss what's happening at DC this fall and how the schedule looks for the 2020-21 campaign. The Yellow Jackets are back on the field and things are exciting on campus!

Lynn Groll (Black Swamp Football) interviews the newest addition to the Yellow Jacket Football staff, Emily Cotten. Coach Cotten will be joining Defiance College as an Offensive Assistant and the Director of Football Operations. In this episode, learn about where she's from, how she got here, and what she's looking forward to bringing to the program!

After a brief hiatus from the show, Coach Matsakis returns to update you on what's happening here at Defiance. Joined by Lynn Groll of Black Swamp Football, Coach Matsakis answers questions surrounding the program and what to look for this season around College Football.

From the latest episode of The Manny Matsakis Show, hear about what's been developing around the country in regards to football. The Covid-19 Pandemic has taken a strong hold on our country, and football in the fall is slowly slipping away from a lot of different areas and leagues. On this episode, Manny sits down with Lynn Groll of Black Swamp Football, and Jerry Buti, the Athletic Director at Defiance High School. They discuss what is currently happening in Northwest Ohio at all levels of football, as well as around the country. A great listen to stay up to date on what's happening with fall football, as well as getting an inside perspective on how different places are dealing with the pandemic.

In Part 7 (and final install) of our 2020 season outlook, Coach Bolen joins Coach Matsakis to discuss the Quarterbacks. They talk about the returning players and what to expect, as well as the incoming class and how they will impact the program.

In Part 6 of our 2020 season outlook, Coach Taylor joins Coach Matsakis to discuss the Defensive Line. They talk about the returning players and what to expect, as well as the incoming class and how they will impact the program.

In Part 5 of our 2020 season outlook, Coach Wehrhahn joins Coach Matsakis to discuss the Linebackers. They talk about the returning players and what to expect, as well as the incoming class and how they will impact the program.

In Part 4 of our 2020 season outlook, Coach Johnson joins Coach Matsakis to discuss the Defensive Backs. They talk about the returning players and what to expect, as well as the incoming class and how they will impact the program.

In Part 3 of our 2020 season outlook, Coach Wilson joins Coach Matsakis to discuss the Superbacks. They talk about the returning players and what to expect, as well as the incoming class and how they will impact the program.

In Part 2 of our 2020 season outlook, Coach Yeomans joins Coach Matsakis to discuss the Wide Receivers. They talk about the returning players and what to expect, as well as the incoming class and how they will impact the program.

As the first part of our 2020 season outlook, Coach Shank joins Coach Matsakis to discuss the Offensive Line. They talk about the returning players and what to expect, as well as the incoming class and how they will impact the program.

This past week, Coach Matsakis sat down with Lynn Groll of Black Swamp Football on the Black Swamp Football Podcast. We didn't want you to miss the great insight, so listen in to how things are going at Defiance and around the local area.

Coach Matsakis sits down with Coach Shank and discusses how our Virtual Visit came about and the process that went into creating it. You'll hear some great statistics on how well it's done, and also about some of the other strategies other programs are using to recruit during the pandemic.

Coach Matsakis reaches out to his brother and Special Teams Analyst at the University of Kentucky, Louie Matsakis. The two talk about how things differ between Div. 1 and Div. 3 football during the pandemic, and also how the Wildcats have been dealing with operating virtually with their players.

Coach Matsakis discusses the current state of recruiting here at Defiance College and how the Covid-19 Pandemic has affected our efforts.

Coach Matsakis looks into what's happening around the country during the pandemic. He speaks on different views of how things are developing, while also discussing the future of College Football once this is all over. Music: Bensound.com

This week, Coach Matsakis speaks with three of our players (Devon Hewitt, Noah Pistory, Terry Geiger) to discuss how they've been handling being at home during this unprecedented time. They speak about working out, staying on top of their school work, and what they've been watching on Netflix to stay entertained. Music: Bensound.com

Summary: In this weeks podcast, Coach Matsakis gives an inside perspective of how our program is working efficiently in the current situation and staying in touch with our players. We wish you the best and hope you stay safe!     Music: Bensound.com

Defiance College Football has a new virtual visit for recruits. The college and football program are showcased by a variety of presenters and coaches. This unique experience is previewed by Coach Matsakis in this week's episode.   Music: Bensound.com

Defiance College Football Coach Wilson and Coach Matsakis explore what makes a great Superback, how to develop at the position, drills and more.         Music: Bensound.com

Coach Taylor and Coach Matsakis discuss D-Line technique, skills, drills and more. Coach Taylor doubles as the Chair of Arts and Humanities Department as well as the Defensive Line Coach.

This weeks episode features our Offensive Line Coach, Chris Shank. The coaches discuss what is looked for in O-linemen, developing the position, different skills of the line and more.       Music: Bensound.com