The Monarchists

Coach Tennant McVea joins us in In the Lion's Den to break down ODU's win over George Washington, a tough road draw at Elon, and preview a huge home rivalry clash vs. VCU. We talk game strategy, player highlights, fan support, and dive into the rules of college soccer you didn't know you needed!Don't miss this deep dive into Monarchs Soccer – and be there this Friday night to support the team!Subscribe for more ODU Athletics coverage and behind-the-scenes insights!CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro & Welcome to Tennant McVea01:00 – Breaking Down the George Washington Win04:00 – Forcing Opponents Into Our Game Plan06:00 – Jake Lane's Big Impact Off the Bench08:00 – Fan Support & Creating a Game Day Atmosphere12:00 – Recap of the Elon Road Draw17:00 – VCU Rivalry Preview: Why This Game Matters19:30 – Building Rivalry Culture in College Soccer21:00 – Understanding Substitutions in College Soccer27:00 – The Reality of Offside Calls30:00 – What's Really “Out” in Soccer? Rules Explained33:00 – Final Push: Friday Night vs. VCU – Be There!

Aaron and Mike are joined by Justice of the G5Hive to talk about the different position groups for this 2025 ODU football team and preview the game against Indiana.

Join the fellas as we sit down with Old Dominion legend Ryan Jensen, one of the best offensive linemen to ever suit up for ODU Football, to talk about the early days of ODU football, building a winning culture, and his thoughts on the current team.00:00 - Introduction & Show Opening01:00 - Welcoming Ryan Jensen02:00 - Building ODU's Early Offensive Line Chemistry03:00 - Ryan's Late Start in Football & Early Challenges05:00 - JUCO to ODU: Recruitment Story & First Impressions08:00 - Playing with Mobile QBs & Blocking Challenges10:00 - Developing a Winning Mentality at ODU12:00 - Current ODU Offensive Line & 2025 Season Outlook14:00 - Maintaining Mentality Throughout the Season16:00 - Favorite Memories at ODU (JMU & Chowan Games)19:00 - Handling Adversity & Bouncing Back from Losses24:00 - Locker Room Leadership & Stopping Finger-Pointing27:00 - Playing Mean & Setting the Tone on the Field30:00 - Dirtiest On-Field Moments & Rivalry Stories31:00 - NIL & College Football Video Game Talk34:00 - Indiana Game Preview & Keys to Victory41:00 - NIL Reflections & What Ryan Would've Wanted42:00 - 20-Year Reunion Plans for ODU's First Team44:00 - Pushing for Offensive Line Recognition & Hall of Fame45:00 - Closing Thoughts & Go Monarchs!If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more ODU football content!Own The Line was founded by Ryan. A passion project, the mission of this program is to increase the culture of the BIG MEN in Northern California. NorCal is deep with talent and is often overlooked in recruitment to collegiate football. By creating specialized training, camps, and establishing it is cool to be a linemen, we are shifting the culture of an often unloved and unsung community.Learn more at https://owntheline.org/ and follow them at @ownthelinefootball on Instagram

Mikey Eberle and Evan Watt join the fellas In the Lion's Den this week. We chat with the two ODU veterans about the transition to playing under the current staff, changes for this season, this team's identity, play style and why fans should come out, fun questions, and so much more. Tune in today and get out to The Lion's Den Thursday at 7PM for the home opener vs. George Washington.If you haven't subscribed, please smash that subscribe button to help us grow our YouTube channel and if you're not a member of The Pride of ODU yet, please consider joining at: https://theprideofodu.com/pages/membershipsCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:40 Transition to the Current Staff and Why ODU01:37 Changes This Season02:45 Team Identity03:45 Club Soccer Before College04:56 Moment You Knew Soccer Was Your Sport06:40 Play Style and Why Fans Should Come Out 09:25 Defense and Elite Goal Keeping10:15 Academics and Career Aspirations (post playing careers)11:20 Summer Pro Soccer Trials 13:30 Welcome to Wrexham and Ted Lasso14:54 Cheat Meals16:34 Weight Training Music17:36 Zombie Apocalypse Crew (pick 3)19:55 Team Chemistry 21:19 Message to Monarch Nation

Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Paul Panik joins CB, Finny and Gary to talk about the incoming transfers, stadium updates and MLB Expansion.

The fellas kick off season two of In the Lion's Den with Tennant McVea, ODU Men's Soccer Head Coach. The crew wraps up last season, discusses off-season priorities, recruiting, both returning and incoming players, and much more. Tennant answers Aaron's question of whether he's a soccer simp because he likes Welcome to Wrexham and whether Ted Lasso is a smash or trash. Strap in, it's going to be a fun ride this season. If you haven't subscribed, please smash that subscribe button to help us grow our YouTube channel and if you're not a member of The Pride of ODU yet, please consider joining at https://theprideofodu.com/pages/membershipsCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:57 Last Season Wrap Up03:30 Off Season Priorities04:55 Returning Players06:30 Spring Goals - Development10:13 Incoming Class, Players to Watch For, and Recruiting Model24:45 Facility Upgrades 30:00 Building Schedules33:45 Diversity of Sun Belt Soccer Styles41:30 Welcome to Wrexham and Ted Lasso46:25 Tennant's Message to Monarch Nation

Assistant Coach Mike Marron joins CB, Gary and Coach Finny to recap the MLB Draft. They also take a look at the incoming class this fall and the Monarchs' approach to reloading the pitching staff. Plus we chat with Blake Morgan about his bright future with the Rays.

Assistant Coach Jonathan Hadra joins CB, Gary and Coach Finny to talk all things recruiting and the portal. Plus an update on the stadium, rev share, summer leagues and Monarchs in the pro.

CB, Gary and Coach Finwood wrap up the 2025 ODU Baseball season. We get some insight on the offseason process, who is on the schedule in 2026 and what the roster may look like.

Coach Finwood joins CB and Gary from the road to Montgomery. The guys recap the Coastal series and preview the Sun Belt Tournament.

CB and Gary go live as the Monarchs wrap up a weekend sweep of the Dukes. ODU hosts a very tough Coastal Carolina team Thursday-Saturday at War Memorial to wrap the regular season.

Tahraun Hammond joins the guys talk ball and give his video game rating. CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap a series win over Marshall and what lies ahead for SBC tourney positioning.

Alex Hunt joins the guys to recap a series win over ULM and his journey to ODU Baseball. Coach Finwood gives us his take on the weekend, umpire stories and a look ahead to Marshall.

Outfielder Scotty Young joins the show to talk about his grand slam, hitting a homerun off Zach Leite and where he's playing this summer. Coach Finwood hops on to chat about the VCU and Louisiana games then a look ahead to ULM.

In this episode of The Monarchists, Mike and Aaron are joined by Jay from The Pride of ODU, Old Dominion University's official NIL collective. The conversation offers a comprehensive update on the collective's goals, progress, and challenges. Jay answers fan-submitted questions, delving into membership growth strategies, revenue distribution among sports, NIL-related regulations, and the evolving impact of revenue sharing (rev share). He also sheds light on ODU's strategic approach in the competitive NIL landscape, touches on collaboration with university groups like ODAF and the Alumni Association, and previews upcoming events to build community engagement and support. The episode blends transparency, strategic insight, and a call to action for Monarch Nation to get involved and support ODU Athletics.For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://theprideofodu.com/pages/the-monarchist-podcastTo learn more about The Pride of ODU collective, how to support NIL, and how to become a member, please visit our website at: https://theprideofodu.com/ and https://theprideofodu.com/pages/membershipsConversation Timeline:[00:00] – Intro to the episode and welcome to Jay[01:00] – Purpose of the episode: answering fan questions about the collective[02:00] – Current membership numbers and goals for 2024[05:00] – Spring campaign incentives and upcoming membership push[06:00] – Marketing efforts and digital outreach strategy[08:00] – In-game promotion and working with ODU's MMR partners[10:00] – ODU's learning curve and comparisons to other schools' collective setups[11:30] – Coordination with ODAF and Alumni Association[13:00] – How funds are distributed across sports[15:00] – Budget comparisons with rivals (JMU, ECU, VCU, etc.)[17:00] – Challenges with revenue numbers and market inflation[19:00] – Competitive concerns around sharing financial plans[21:00] – Strategic budgeting and the need for more support[23:00] – Who makes the financial decisions: collective or coaches?[24:30] – How revenue sharing may change the collective's role[27:00] – Rev share vs. NIL and potential benefits of regulated incentives[28:00] – Have any sports met their NIL goals?[30:00] – Market value inflation and sustainability challenges[32:00] – Evolution of The Pride's internal structure and strategy[34:00] – Merging the collective with the university – a possibility?[37:00] – Retention rates of top NIL earners[39:00] – Portal vs. internal retention and cost/value comparison[42:00] – Rise of NIL agents and regulatory issues[45:00] – What are Sun Belt competitors paying? Market overview[48:00] – Playing time as the new NIL value driver[50:00] – Strategic, sustainable budget planning in NIL spending[52:00] – Upcoming events: Spring Game, Mane Event, Watch Parties[53:00] – Summer plans: alumni events, VIP events, beer festival[56:00] – Women's Basketball Golf Tournament promotion[59:00] – Final thoughts: supporting ODU through collective membership[01:01:00] – Wrap-up and call to action

CB, Gary and Coach Finwood recap a series win at Georgia Southern. Evan Holman joins later in the show to talk about his huge day on Sunday, Pitch Com and more. Plus a look ahead to games with VCU and Louisiana.

Efrain Morales is our player guest this week after a four hit game on Sunday. CB, Gary and Coach Finny chat through the Troy series and look ahead to Norfolk State and Georgia Southern. We've also got a new way for you to track Monarchs playing pro ball later in the episode.

CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap the series at App State and look ahead to UVA and a home series with Troy at Harbor Park. Zach Leite stops by to chat about his hot start to the season and his journey to ODU from Southern California.

CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap a series win over Georgia State plus a little sneak peak at the 2026 schedule. Kyle Edwards joins to give us his take on the road heavy schedule.

CB and Gary recap the ODU Baseball series at Southern Miss and look ahead to Georgia State. Bailey Matela stops by to chat about the long road trip and how he's looking forward to a "home" series.

Kainen Jorge's three run homerun proved to be the game winner Saturday. He joins CB, Gary and Coach Finny to recap the weekend series at Auburn and look ahead to Mississippi State and Southern Miss.

Coach Finny joins CB and Gary to recap the week for ODU Baseball and look ahead to Auburn. Blake Morgan stops by to talk about his performance on the mound Sunday.

CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap a series win over Charlotte then look ahead to ECU and three games in Tennessee. Outfielder TJ Aiken joins the podcast to give us some insight to his big weekend at the plate.

Mike talks with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about their recent road trip, this week's trip to the peach state, the adversity they've faced, the lessons learned and a lot more.

Starting Pitcher Dylan Brown joins CB, Gary and Coach Finny as they recap the weekend at Georgia Tech.

Aaron sits down with Vytautas Zygas, the 6'6" guard from Kaunas, Lithuania, for Old Dominion Men's Basketball. Vy talks about why he chose ODU, his shared philosophy with Coach Mike Jones, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

Opening Day is Friday! CB, Gary and Coach Finny welcome new members of the ODU Baseball Coaching Staff Ryne Moore, Paul Panik and Brandon Pond. Plus a preview of Georgia Tech.

The fellas chat with Kelsey Thompson, 5'10" JR Guard from Mobile, Alabama, for Old Dominion Women's Basketball. They talk about her path from Alabama to being a Monarch, her game, why ODU fits her so well, and so much more.

Gary, CB and Coach Finny break down the 2025 Monarch pitching staff. Plus updates on the construction work underway at The Bud.

The fellas sit down with Roland Jones, Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator of Old Dominion Women's Basketball. Snowed into his hotel in New Orleans, Coach Ro joins the pod to talk all things recruiting. We discuss the pros and cons to recruiting high school, junior college, and the transfer portal in addition to much, much more.

Aaron sits down with Steph Walker, wing from Washington D.C., for Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about his path to ODU, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

ODU Baseball Head Coach Chris Finwood joins us again to preview the Monarchs' 2025 lineup. Plus a recap of Step Up to the Plate and the history of the Homerun Chain.

Mike and Aaron sit down with Simone Cunningham, senior forward from Pleasant Grove, Alabama, for Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to talk about her path to ODU, her game, her teammates and a lot more.

Hudson Homers is back for season 2. ODU Baseball Coach Chris Finwood joins us to talk stadium updates, the schedule and share a Coach Guzzo memory.

The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about winning five of their last six games and sweeping Louisiana and a first place, South Alabama team on the road. We get updates on a few key injuries, preview the four game homestand, discuss his coaching demeanor, and share some deals on tickets that will save you some $$$.https://theprideofodu.com/blogs/news/pack-the-ted-fill-chartway-support-odu-hoops

Aaron sits down with Sean Durugordon, guard from Harlem, New York, for Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about his path to ODU, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

The fellas sit down with DeLisha Milton-Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to talk about a 3-0 conference start, what stats Coach looks first to in evaluating her team's defensive and offensive performance, and their next two opponents - Coastal Carolina and Marshall. Coach also answers what her ideal NIL deal would have been when she was playing in college.

The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about the road win at ULM, the big win over Virginia Wesleyan, the progression they have made as a team, updates on a few of the team's younger players, and a lot more.

Mike and Aaron sit down with En'Dya Buford., graduate student guard from Memphis, Tennessee for Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to talk about her path to ODU, her game, her teammates and a lot more.

The fellas sit down with Delisha Milton-Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to talk about recent games, the progression they have made as a team, defense, hot and cold streaks and more.

Aaron sits down with Robert Davis Jr., sophomore guard from Detroit, Michigan for Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about his path to ODU, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

Aaron sits down with Jaden Johnson, freshman point guard for Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about his path to ODU, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about the trip to the Cayman's, recent home games, the progression they have made as a team, the hurdles they've hit and a lot more.

The guys go live to recap AState and the season. We also take questions live and cover the transfer portal.

Jonathan and Jarod join the guys to chat about the loss to Marshall, the transfer portal and the season finale at Arkansas State.

Mike and Aaron sit down with Delisha Milton-Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Women's and discuss the team's last three games. After wins against SMU, Morgan State, and Bowie State, the Monarchs ride a three game winning streak into this Thursday's contest vs. rival VCU at 6:30. See everyone at Chartway Arena.To learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/

The fellas get together to pine on the massive missed opportunity against JMU and preview the Oyster Bowl against Marshall.To learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/For football specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/football/

The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about the first week of season play, preview upcoming games, evaluation, injuries strategy and a lot more.

Jarod Brown joins Mike and Aaron to preview this Saturday's ODU game versus JMU in Norfolk. This week is our annual Toys 4 Tots drive. Please bring a new/unwrapped toy for a boy and or girl. We'll be collecting in the Blue Lot and on 49th Street across from the stadium.To learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/For football specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/football/

The fellas sit down with Delisha Milton-Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to learn more about her squad before the 2024-25 season kicks off their first home game on Monday, November 11, 2024 against Morgan State at 6:30pm at Chartway Arena.For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/To learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/

Jonathan Plisco and Jarod Brown join Mike and Gary to talk about ODU's 28-20 loss to Appalachian State.