Podcasts about Notre Dame High School

Alyson Habetz: Coming Home to Lead Louisiana Softball with Faith, Purpose and Heart Alyson Habetz, head coach of Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball, joins Discover Lafayette to share the remarkable journey that brought her from the baseball fields of Crowley to collegiate and professional competition, a 25-year coaching career at the University of Alabama, and ultimately back home to lead the program where her softball story began. We were honored to have legendary coach Yvette Girouard join us for this conversation. Girouard founded the Ragin' Cajuns softball program and coached Alyson during her years as a student-athlete at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Their affection for one another, their competitive spirit, and their deep love for Louisiana softball shone throughout the interview. A Childhood Built Around Baseball Alyson grew up in Crowley as the youngest of eight children. With four older brothers who played baseball and a father who coached the sport, the ballpark felt like home from her earliest years. “It was the sport in the house. I just fell in love with it at a very early age.” She began playing T-ball at age seven as the only girl on an otherwise all-boys team. Because she had grown up playing alongside the same boys, Alyson recalls that her teammates accepted her based on the things that mattered to them: “Can she hit? Can she throw? All right, let's go.” At age ten, Alyson met Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda at Blackham Coliseum. She asked him to autograph her glove, and despite members of the media pressing him to move along, Lasorda stayed, signed the glove, spoke with her, and gave her his business card. Alyson wrote to him, and he answered every letter. The two became lifelong friends, with Lasorda signing his letters, “Love, your adopted uncle Tom Lasorda.” He also saw something in Alyson that she did not yet see in herself. “He told me a long time ago I was going to be a coach,” she recalls. “I'm like, no, I'm going to law school. I'll be an attorney.” Fighting for the Right to Play When Alyson entered Notre Dame High School in Crowley, the school did not have a softball team. She expected to continue playing baseball with the boys she had competed alongside for years, but she was told Louisiana rules did not permit girls to play on boys' teams. Her coach and principal sought an exception, but the request was denied. On the ride home from Baton Rouge, Alyson's father told her the family would support her if she wanted to challenge the rule in court. She agreed, beginning a legal battle that lasted roughly two years. The original ruling went against her, but her attorneys appealed. Alyson was sitting in class near the end of her sophomore year when her coach received the news: “Aly, by the way, they changed the rule. You can play.” Alyson went on to play baseball during her junior and senior years, becoming the first female in Louisiana to play high school baseball and earning all-district honors as a pitcher and first baseman. She was also an all-state basketball player and the salutatorian of Notre Dame's 1990 graduating class. Discovering Softball at USL Alyson came to USL on a basketball scholarship and eventually became a member of the 1,000-point club. One day, while walking across campus, she noticed what looked to her like “this miniature baseball field” and learned that walk-on tryouts were being held for fast-pitch softball. With her basketball coach's permission, she showed up and met head coach Yvette Girouard and assistant coach Patrick Murphy. Alyson told them she played first base, then positioned herself behind the bag as she would have in baseball. Girouard quickly corrected her: “This isn't baseball, girl. You’ve got to play way up here for the slappers.” The larger ball, underhand delivery, different release point, and defensive positioning required an adjustment. Still, Girouard immediately recognized Alyson's ability. “She was a natural,” Girouard says. “We knew she was making the team.” Alyson competed in both basketball and softball, at times traveling extraordinary distances to meet the obligations of both teams. She also excelled academically, earning Academic All-America recognition while majoring in communications. Her softball career included third-team All-America honors and a place on the 1993 team that made the program's first appearance in the Women's College World Series. Alyson vividly remembers walking onto the field in Oklahoma City and seeing a sea of Ragin' Cajuns fans. “There are no fans like the Ragin' Cajun fans.” As other teams were eliminated, many of their supporters became Cajun fans, drawn to the warmth of the Louisiana contingent, the food shared in the parking lot, and the Mardi Gras beads handed out by supporters. Girouard remembers that first World Series appearance just as clearly: “Till the day I die, even if I have Alzheimer's, I think I will remember that.” For Alyson, reaching the World Series also meant helping Girouard realize the dream she had built from the ground up. “You just wanted it for her because she was a Louisiana girl. She's a Cajun and she built the program.” Professional Baseball and 25 Years at Alabama After college, Alyson returned to baseball. She pitched for the Colorado Silver Bullets, an all-women's professional baseball team managed by Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. Alyson spent three years with the Silver Bullets, barnstorming across the country and playing in major league parks, before joining the Long Beach Aces as a pitcher and first baseman, for which Tommy Lasorda helped open the door for her tryout. When Patrick Murphy became head coach at the University of Alabama, he called Alyson and asked her to help build the young softball program. She planned to stay only a couple of years before returning home for law school. Instead, she remained for 25 years. “I never thought coaching would fill me so much. They're away from home for the first time, you're just a part of their journey. And I love the game. Having an impact on college athletes, it was special.” Alabama had no softball stadium when Alyson arrived. The team played at a city park, set up portable outfield fences, and even sprayed ant piles before games. Alyson and Murphy helped build the program into a national power. Their Alabama teams won six SEC regular-season titles, five SEC Tournament championships, advanced to 14 Women's College World Series, and captured the 2012 national championship, the first in SEC history. The Call to Come Home Alyson stepped away from coaching after the 2023 season following her father's death. Her parents had been married for 65 years, and she felt called to return home and care for her mother. Although leaving Alabama was difficult, she found purpose in spending that time with her mom. When the Louisiana head coaching position opened in 2024 with the departure of Coach Gerry Glasco, her phone starting ringing. Alyson's answer was repeatedl ‘no.’ She had retired for a reason, and she had never aspired to become a head coach. While driving across the Atchafalaya Basin one day, however, she began to wonder whether the job might actually be good for her mother, giving her games to attend and something joyful to anticipate. Still anxious about the decision, Alyson drove directly to the Adoration Chapel at St. Michael's in Crowley to pray. She ultimately felt that God was making the answer unmistakable. “I realized that faith is whenever you go out into the deep, into the scary stuff that you don't really think you can do, that you really trust Him.” Once she accepted, the anxiety gave way to peace. Louisiana officially named Alyson the fifth head coach in program history on June 25, 2024. Her return also created a beautiful gift for her family. The University opened a viewing panel in a suite at Lamson Park so Alyson's mother could sit in her recliner and watch her daughter coach. Building a Team with Equal Value and Equal Love Alyson is fiercely competitive and deeply aware of the standard established by Coach Girouard and sustained by generations of Cajun players and fans. Yet she does not want winning to come at the expense of the people entrusted to her. “I didn't want being a head coach to change me.” Her players are her “why.” She wants each young woman to leave the program as a better version of herself, whether she becomes an All-American or serves the team in other ways. With only nine athletes on the field, every team has more players waiting than playing. Alyson calls the willingness of those role players to put the team first a “death to self.” Their energy, observation, encouragement, and ability to help from the dugout can determine whether a team wins. “I will love and value and appreciate you, whether you're the pinch runner or you're the four-time All-American. It's equal value, equal love.” She begins with each player's fingerprint, a reminder that no one else who has ever lived has precisely the same one. If God is that intentional about a fingerprint, Alyson tells them, He is equally intentional about their gifts, talents, and opportunities. “If you're not here, guess what? The world misses out on a purpose and a greatness that only you can have.” That belief also helps young women resist the destructive comparison encouraged by social media. “Compare leads to despair,” Alyson says. When players become secure in their own gifts, they can experience genuine joy in a teammate's success. “That's when the magic happens.” Character is also central to recruiting. “If I make a mistake on a kid, I always want it to be on talent and not character,” Alyson says. She looks for versatile athletes, strong pitching, speed that can create chaos for a defense, and powerful hitters, but never apart from the character required to strengthen the entire team. Facing Breast Cancer with Faith In one of the interview's most personal moments, Alyson speaks candidly about her breast cancer diagnosis. She noticed something did not feel right during the Sun Belt Conference Tournament in May and promptly arranged a mammogram. An ultrasound and biopsy confirmed cancer. Even as she met with physicians and began treatment, Alyson remained focused on caring for her mother, protecting her players, and managing the critical transfer portal recruiting period. She initially told only a small circle of family members and colleagues because she did not want her mother, whom she describes as a worrier, to carry that fear. Alyson shares that her prognosis is good and that she has benefited from major advances in treatment. At the time of this interview, she had completed four of six planned chemotherapy treatments, with surgery and possible radiation to follow. She expressed profound gratitude for the patients and researchers whose journeys helped make today's treatments possible, as well as for the support of her physicians, family, friends, staff, and her dedicated “cold cap pit crew.” “There was no part of me that feels like I'm not getting through this and that anything's going to change.” Her faith remains the foundation beneath that confidence. Alyson finds peace in prayer, adoration, and daily Mass whenever possible. As she tells her players, “You don't want me without Jesus, I promise you.” A Cajun Story of Courage, Calling and Home Alyson's life has rarely followed the script she once imagined. She planned to play for the Dodgers and later attend law school. Instead, she helped change the rules for girls in Louisiana sports, became a two-sport college athlete, played professional baseball, helped build an SEC softball dynasty, and returned to Acadiana to lead a program that helped shape her. “None of my life has been my plan. But again, I could not have written the script any more beautifully and any more fulfilling.” We thank Coach Alyson Habetz for sharing her inspiring story with such openness, faith, and humor, and Coach Yvette Girouard for adding her priceless memories and perspective to this conversation. We wish Alyson continued healing and every success as she leads Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball into its next chapter. Learn more about Louisiana Softball, its coaches, schedule, tickets, and program news at RaginCajuns.com. Discover Lafayette is recorded at Rader Solutions Studios. Special thanks to our producer, Jason Sikora.

Send us Fan MailThe podcast episode features a conversation between Denny and Scorp about youth baseball, coaching, and the life lessons the sport provides. They discussed the challenges of managing multiple teams and the importance of kids playing on teams where they get the most playing time, rather than focusing on being on an "A" team. They emphasized the value of self-evaluation and hard work over complaining about team placement. Denny shared updates about his busy schedule with the Dodgers scout team and Notre Dame High School baseball, highlighting the success of former players. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan MailThis episode featured an interview with Jacob Madrid, a recently graduated catcher from Notre Dame High School who was preparing for the MLB draft. The conversation covered Jacob's baseball career, including his growth to 6'4" and 220 pounds, his impressive draft process involving conversations with 22 of 30 teams, and his commitment to the University of Oregon. Jacob discussed his unique approach to the game, his preference for hunting breaking balls rather than fastballs due to his size, and his experience with professional team workouts including physical testing and skill assessments. The interview also touched on Jacob's family support, particularly his parents who have attended countless games over the years."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

 UNEDITED>>Drummer Cody Ash came to Niagara to speak with the students at Notre Dame High School. Following that I sat down and chatted with him at STK at the Embassy Suites in Niagara Falls about his drumming career and tour like playing drums with Country Star Jelly Roll.Cody Ash is the energetic touring drummer for country-rap artist Jelly Roll, known for his powerful style, originating from Mount Washington, Kentucky, and transitioning from a metalcore background with bands like Sylar and O'Kingdom to country music, earning endorsements from drum brands like DW Drums and Remo, and showcasing his skills in viral videos playing heavy metal tracks. 

Hundreds of athletes, dozens of sports, and just one coach. Nick Garcia is a master of building an efficient and effective athletic development program. He joins us again on this week's GAINcast to walk us through his setup at Notre Dame High School, how he started the program, its critical success factors, and all the nitty gritty logistics of coaching. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2025/10/gaincast-episode-293-the-program-with-nick-garcia/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:  The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN and by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. Pre-orders are now open for Vern's new book Building the Complete Athlete. If you enjoy this topic, we have a lot more from Garcia in the HMMR Classroom. In GAIN Video 19 is his presentation from GAIN 2023 breaking down his training session structure and design. We also have videos of his warmup, med ball routines, jump series, and leg circuits. He also discussed the evolution of his program in GAINcast 209. Garcia has frequently been a guest in our year-end episodes to discuss trends in coaching in 2023 (GAINcast 258), 2022 (GAINcast 234), 2021 (GAINcast 206), 2019 (GAINcast 150), 2018 (GAINcast 98), and 2017 (GAINcast 46). Garcia will be hosting a shot put and discus clinic on December 27 in the Bay Area. You can learn more here.

Send us a textThis week Denny talks to Notre Dame High School standout pitcher Beckett Berg. Denny and Beckett talk about the pressure of being a starting pitcher in the mission league. Plus Denny shares valuable insight on college recruiting, and competing in the summer. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Hey Dude, I trip out on being a heathen freshman at a Catholic high school, and then I goof on the reason why I left. QUOTE: "I didn't want to sell the chocolates." CAST: Pope Francis, Jesus of Nazareth, Spartacus, Chris Prine, Danny DeVito, Annette Bening, Jennifer Jason Leigh LOCATIONS: Notre Dame High School, Beth Meier Preschool, Corvallis High School, Descanso Gardens, Altadena PROPS: Bible, Old Testament, New Testament, My Own Private Idaho, The Chocolate War, Poolman, The Big Lebowski, Chinatown FAITHS: Catholicism, Judaism, Unitarian Universalist SOUNDS: wind, footsteps, gravel,  Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes , car, airplane PHOTO: "Frosh Football" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: April 24, 2025 in "The Cafe"  under the flight path of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Step back into 1962 with Johnny Rabbit as he shares fascinating stories of St. Louis life. Hear about the opening of the Playboy Club at 3914 Lindell, the thriving Grand Burlesque Theater, and sports highlights like Sonny Liston's heavyweight championship win. Johnny also recalls the unique entertainment area at Johnny Noll Tire Company, a Notre Dame High School fundraiser for leukemia victims, and the tense violence in Kenlock that year

Send us a Text Message.Coach Garcia is one of the leading high school coaches in the country. He has served as the strength coach and throws coach at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California since 2003. As of 2018 he has coached 17 boys over 55 feet in the shot put using both the spin and glide techniques. He has also coached two girls over 49 feet (15 meters). In total, he has produced 60 CIF finalists, 5 CIF champions, and 10 state qualifiers. Garcia was also an active shot putter himself. As a student at California State University Northridge, Garcia was a two-time Big Sky conference champion in the shot put. In ten years of post-collegiate training, he increased his personal best to 18.35 meters. Garcia has a bachelor's and master's degree in Kinesiology, IAAF Level 5 certification, CSCS certification, and USA Weightlifting credentials, Coach Garcia is also an experienced presenter on both strength training and throws training. He is a faculty member forthe Gambetta Athletic Improvement Network (GAIN) and has presented at the Canadian National Throws Conference, LA84 Advanced Clinic, and multiple courses and clinics for both the World Athletics Center and HMMR Media. Garcia has also consulted on athletic development topics with professional teams in rugby and was the NHSSCA state and regional coach of the year.https://www.instagram.com/nick_g_garcia?igsh=ZDNtdWM1NXN4M2s4https://x.com/nick_g_garcia?s=21http://www.hmmrmedia.com/garcia/https://www.ussportscamps.com/track-field/nike/nike-track-field-nike-throw-clinic https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

“Living With Grief" explores the ways people navigate the journey of losing a loved one. The series is produced by WRFI's JT Stone. In this episode Jessica Ryan, a teacher at Notre Dame High School in Elmira, opens up about how she copes with the death of her daughter, Rebecca Ryan, who was struck by a car in 2021. 

Our guest today, Husband, Father, Princeton Alum, Head Coach of Notre Dame High School Matt Sergeant! Tune in as we discuss Playing Every Role as a Player, Transfers in the Current High School Landscape, Work Life Balance on a National Basketball Schedule !

The BODYARMOR Senior Spotlight is one of the SportTalk features everyone looks forward to! Join the team for this week's very special segment with Rily Roberts from Notre Dame High School, Chattanooga, TN. This 4 year-3 sport athlete not only plays baseball, basketball, and football, but is in the National Honor Society and the National Art Honor Society!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Denny and producer Rob talk about Opening Day, Ohtani, March Madness and Notre Dame High School baseball.  Plus, Denny talks about how to be a good teammate.   And, Denny and Rob share some great “teammate” stories. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Nationally ranked Notre Dame High School basketball Coach Matt Sargeant joins the walk on boys to talk about playing at Princeton, coaching at a high level in high school, transferring, and much more. They finish the episode with starting 5 hoopmixtapes.

Kirsten continues her discussions in the Talking to the Student Athlete Series, speaking to Holy Cross Soccer Player, Matt McGonigle. Matt has been a 4-year starter at Holy Cross, serving as one of the Crusaders' team captains for the fourth straight year. Matt enters the season tied for 11th all-time at Holy Cross with 10 career assists. Matt played four seasons of varsity soccer at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Calif. Kirsten and Matt talk about the Captain's arm band, leadership and accountability. They talk about leaders on the pitch and leaders on the bench as these teams have 30 players with 11 on the field at a time, and empowering all the roles. Listening is one of his strengths – pushing Matt towards a learning and growth mindset. Matt talks about what's next and how his growth mindset is leading him towards traveling and living overseas after his graduation. There's a ton of good information here and always fun to hear from the Student Athlete! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kirsten-jones0/support

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Every year the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation awards a select set of High School Seniors the Coca Cola Scholarship. Asanshay is a 2023 Coke Scholar.  In this Podcast, Anna talks about her passion for Poetry, Beekeeping, Winning the Coca Cola Scholarship, her college search process, and his advice to high schoolers. #CokeScholars In particular, we discuss the following with her:  Who is Anna Yang? Extracurricular Interests Winning the Coke Scholarship College Process Advice for High Schoolers Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing Anna Yang, Coke Scholar [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Who is Anna Yang? [] High School Interests [] Poetry [] Poet Laureate [] The Winning Poems [] Is Poetry in Anna's Future? [] Beekeeper [] The College Process [] Applying for the Coke Scholarship [] The Coke Scholarship Difference [] College and Beyond [] Advice to High Schoolers [] Our Guest: Anna Yang is a 2023 Coke Scholar, and a recent graduate of Notre Dame High School, San Jose, California. Anna will be a Freshman at Stanford University in Fall 2023. Memorable Quote: “I went to coffee shops, and I like talk to the youth poets who are also involved. It felt like more, like both daunting and like, very empowering, to be speaking, like your poetry to an audience where they clap and they like, tell you, Oh, your poem was so good.” Anna Yang. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Similar Episodes: College Experiences Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.

Welcome to Wednesday's episode of the Sports Scouting Report! Today, Lee interviews the legendary coach Lewis Cook of Notre Dame High School and gets some insight about the college World Series championship. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, and follow us wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for watching!

Notre Dame Football Coach Lewis Cook, Jr. and Gaylon White, the author of the soon-to-be-released book, Coach of a Lifetime: The Story of Lewis Cook Jr., Legendary High School Football Coach, join Discover Lafayette to discuss Louie's incredible and historical journey in coaching over the past 50 years. Coach Louie Cook is renowned for being among the best high school football coaches ever and for his winning teams. He has been inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame. In 2019, the New Orleans Saints honored him as their High School Coach of the Year. One of Coach Cook's favorite movies is "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." There is a great quote, " When the legend becomes fact, print the legend! Gaylon says, "We printed the legend!" Getting to the top of Coach Cook's field has involved staying true to the three F's: Faith, Family, and Football, in that order. Young men learn that character, discipline, and doing the right thing will lead to a bright future. Coach Cook playing quarterback for Rayne High School. Coach Cook's mission is to build young men into adults who respect others, follow the rules, and develop discipline in all areas of life. It's not about winning....it's about the process, about showing up and doing the right thing. All the other things, such as winning, take care of themselves if you get the fundamentals down. And Coach Cook motivates his young players to do the right thing by treating them as people who are capable of doing the right thing! We wish all young men had mentors such as Coach Louie Cook who took the time to look them in the eye when they are talking....and treat them as they were the only person in the room...in the world! Gaylon White's newest book on Lewis Cook, Jr. may be pre-ordered at Barnes & Noble or Amazon. One of his proteges was the outstanding Orlando Thomas who played under Coach Cook at Crowley High School and then USL, before going on to play for the Minnesota Vikings. Coach Cook and Thomas enjoyed a bond that was unbreakable and full of love. Orlando Thomas was one of many stars that Cook coached, including Brandon Stokley and Jake Delhomme. Pictured here with a sculpture given to him by NFL Defensive Back Orlando Thomas commemorating him as "Coach of a Lifetime" is Coach Lewis Cook, Jr. Sadly, Orlando Thomas who wore the number 42 on his jersey passed away at 42 years of age. His father passed away at the age of 42. Gaylon Thomas pointed out the poignancy of his life: Orlando was the 42nd draft pick in the NFL draft in 1995. Coach Cook was in effect, his father. "The one word you hear the least from our staff is 'winning.' We preach more to the kids that if you do the right thing, if you work hard, everything takes care of itself. We don't harp on the outcome of what they are doing. A winning record doesn't make you a winner. A losing record doesn't make you a loser. It's how you go about doing the things you do every day. We preach to the kids, just do things right." Coach Louie Cook, pictured center, being honored as Saints High School Football Coach of the Year in 2019. There are 160 young men at Notre Dame High School this year....and in this summer's first practice on June 5th at 5:30 a.m., 73 boys showed up. By 6 am, when everyone was present for practice, there were 121 boys. They average between 110 and 115 for seven days now! The coach doesn't cut players; anyone who wants to play is on the team. We first met Gaylon White a couple of years ago on this podcast when he released a book entitled, The Best Little Baseball Town in the World” which highlighted Crowley LA and the Evangeline Baseball League. His writing style is impeccable and he pulls the reader in with his attention to detail and ability to become a part of the story being shared. He is also able to solicit well-known sportsmen and coaches who vouch for the stories he tells. Interestingly,

Former students recall legendary record hops of the 1960s, '70s and '80s at Notre Dame High, and their benefactor, Fr. Bryson Show notes: (0:04) The narrator sets the scene of the 1960s, when teenagers looked forward to Friday nights at the record hops at Notre Dame High School in Harper Woods. Those legendary memories weren't complete without the memory of Fr. John “Hollywood” Bryson, a Marist priest who rubbed shoulders with celebrities and brought in the era's hottest acts to play sets. (2:26) Fr. Bryson's former students, including musician Simone Vitale, actor Dave Coulier (of “Full House” fame) and Notre Dame alum Jerry Alderman describe their memories of “the rock ‘n' roll priest.” (6:28) Alderman talks about serving as a DJ for Fr. Bryson's legendary dances. Often, this led to opportunities to meet stars in the music industry — and even to pick up girls. (13:27) Vitale recalls the impact Fr. Bryson had on his budding music career, particularly the humility he instilled in his students. Fr. Bryson's rules helped keep students with “big egos” on the straight and narrow. (16:47) Coulier, who played “Uncle Joey” on the hit 1990s sitcom “Full House,” talks about how Fr. Bryson identified talent in students — especially those who might otherwise be dismissed as a “class clown.” (23:05) Notre Dame High School Alumni Association president Jim Mandl recalls Fr. Bryson's legendary jukebox, and how he was known for playing songs in the school cafeteria. (26:08) Alderman remembers how Fr. Bryson didn't just understand young people — he cared deeply for his students and worked to ensure they made the most of the gifts God gave them. (27:12) Vitale talks about the excitement of the era, the unrepeatable music and the legendary record hops that Fr. Bryson and others made famous. Vitale agrees with others' assessment: There will never be another Fr. John “Hollywood” Bryson. Reporting, script and narration by Gabriella Patti; production by Ron Pangborn This episode is brought to you by Alliance Catholic Credit Union. Does your bank make you feel like you belong there? At Alliance Catholic Credit Union, you're a member of a financial institution that serves the Catholic community, providing you with an opportunity to align your banking with your Catholic identity. You receive all the products and services you need to manage your money, and your membership helps support Catholic schools, parishes and organizations. It's time to put your money where your faith is. Visit alliancecatholic.com (https://allianceccu.com/) to get started today. Service. Community. Catholic. Alliance Catholic Credit Union. Federally insured by the NCUA. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter After taking Spanish in middle school, Vismaya had dreamed of spending a semester in Spain. However, when she got to high school, she found out that it wasn't going to be easy to get away to Spain for a semester. It hadn't been done before. But Vismaya and the school found a way. Vismaya Gopalan will be a Freshman at Dartmouth College in Fall 2023. In this Podcast, Vismaya talks about her High School Experiences, Semester Abroad in Spain, her college search process, and her advice to college aspirants. In particular, we discuss the following with her:  Who is Vismaya Gopalan? High School Interests Semester in Spain College Process Advice for High Schoolers Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing Vismaya Gopalan[] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Who is Vismaya Gopalan? [] High School Interests [] Being a Tutor [] Junior Semester in Spain [] Coming Back for the Senior Year [] Colleges Criteria [] College Guidance [] Number of Colleges [] Major? [] College Process Surprises [] College Readiness [] Advice to Rising Seniors [] Our Guest: Vismaya Gopalan is a recent graduate of Notre Dame High School in San Jose, California. Vismaya will be a Freshman at Dartmouth College in Fall 2023. Memorable Quote: “I'm really looking forward to going there [Dartmouth]. So one of the best parts, something that I really appreciate was that I am, I'm not locked into a major like I, you know, I only have to declare at the end of my sophomore year. So I'm really excited to sort of go there and try different things.” Vismaya Gopalan. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Similar Episodes: College Experiences Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.

In today's episode, we are chatting with Ashley Vernon, Development Director at St. Mary's Grade School & Notre Dame High School. Ashley's goal in her role is to continuously push the schools to move forward and grow. She has two daughters of her own that attend St. Mary's.St. Mary's offers Christ centered education for Pre-K 3 through 6th grade, and Notre Dame offers 7th through 12th grade.  Ashley shares that there is opportunity for everyone in their schools. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to reach out with any questions.We hope you enjoy listening to this episode and learning more about these great schools!Episode Highlights:Intro to Ashley VernonBackground on St. Mary's and Notre DameClass SizesSports & ExtracurricularsParent InvolvementHope ScholarshipMore on St. Mary's & Notre Dame: Find St. Mary's on Instagram HEREFind Notre Dame on Instagram HERESt. Mary's WebsiteNotre Dame WebsiteMore on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!Kim@loveyourschoolwv.orgLeah@loveyourschoolwv.org www.loveyourschool.orgVisit our Facebook HERE!

This Week on Episode 97,  Denny and Producer Rob give their take on the World Baseball Classic. Did Trout and Ohtani bring back the wonderment of Baseball? Plus, Denny breaks down why Notre Dame High School is ranked #1 in the CIF! And “Swing Hard” talks about March Madness. Denny spends some time talking about his childhood friend and TCU basketball Coach Jamie Dixon! "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Former SMNT player for Canada Basketball and Brampton man, David Thomas, pulls up on Canada Hoops! David sits down with your boy Matty to share his incredible basketball story. David fills us in on life for he and his family in East Lansing, Michigan, and David then takes us into his time in the game of basketball. Dave tells us about growing up in Brampton, loving soccer at early age before finding basketball. David talks about growing his game at Notre Dame High School, getting exposure and recruitment for NCAA Division 1 basketball; and then ultimately making the decision to attend and play at Michigan State University. David speaks fondly about his time at Michigan State: winning a National Championship alongside some great teammates and playing for legendary Head Coach Tom Izzo. David speaks on what it means to forever be a Spartan as he was the Director of Basketball Operations for 6 years for MSU after he retired.David talks about turning pro, getting a couple of NBA workouts before he took his game to the NBL in Australia; where he would be a 2 time NBL Champion.And you know we get into Davids' time with Canada Basketball. Dave tells us about playing for Canada, his friendships with teammates from Canada Basketball, the growth and level of talent in Canada right now: And David gives us his awesome old and new school Top 5/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball.Much love to one of the OGs' David Thomas for joining us on Canada Hoops!IG: @canadahoopspodcastTwitter: @canadahoopspodHit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Today we discuss undefeated, quarterback Chuck Ealey, Toledo Rockets who is arguably the greatest college football quarterback of all-time. Chuck Ealey is the undefeated quarterback that holds the longest QB winning streak in amateur football history. Chuck Ealey was 18-0 at Notre Dame High School in Portsmouth, Ohio and 35-0 at Toledo. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jay-abramson/support

On Episode 83 of “Swing Hard” in case you hit it, Denny talks to Major League Baseball player Brendan Ryan. Brendan and Denny share stories about Notre Dame High School and Lewis-Clark college. Plus, Brendan gets a special visit from longtime Teammate Chris Mabeus. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

CW: self-harmOn this episode of the TBH Podcast we chat with Kaylyn Sangston, who is a 17 year old student at Notre Dame High School in San Jose. Kaylyn chats about her experience with depression from a young age, her mom's breast cancer diagnosis and her ADHD diagnosis. You can learn more about Kaylyn through her Instagram HERE.Thank you for listening to the To Be Honest podcast! We hope to be an open platform to youth and young adults across the Bay Area who would like to talk about their experience(s) with mental health, substance use and overall wellness.If you would like to share your own behavioral health story, please email Avery Cruz at acruz@momentumforhealth.org.  Learn more about the To Be Honest program and discover resources at www.tobehonest.todayFollow us!Instagram: @tobehonest.todayFacebook: @TobehonestTodayTwitter: @tobehonesttodayTo Be Honest is a program of Momentum for Health. If you live in Santa Clara County and are in need of behavioral health assistance, please call (800) 704- 0900. You can also reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24/7 by dialing or texting 988. Editors: Avery Cruz & Clare McCannIntro Music: Julia SteeleRecorded on: July 21, 2022

Join the SSOF Underground Community: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ssof-underground/ Nick Garcia is the head strength and conditioning coach and throwing coach at Notre Dame High School in California where he has helped produce champions across a dozen sports since 2003. He is also co-host of the HMMR Podcast. Timestamps 0:00 - Nick's background 3:28 - Nick's strength training philosophy 6:20 - How Dr. Bondarchuk's system works 10:35 - Can Bondarchuk's system be used for BJJ? 13:48 - Bondarchuk system classifications 18:55 - What kind of athlete benefits from this system? 21:10 - Strength training scheduling & mobility 27:55 - Extra grip training? 31:44 - How training changes when preparing for competition 35:35 - Tips for BJJ longevity 41:48 - Extra conditioning off the mats: worth it? Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_g_garcia/ Iron Neck Discount - Code "JDLACEY": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ironneck Yokkao Discount - Code "SSOF": https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/yokkao XMartial Discount - Code "SWEETSCIENCE" https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/xmartial ★ ★ FREE Stuff! ★ ★ For The Strikers - 5 Powerful Tips For Developing Devastating KO Power! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/devastating-ko-power-yt/ For The Grapplers - 9 Tricks To Build Specific BJJ Strength Without The Rampant Steroid Abuse! https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/7-awesome-ways-to-get-stronger-for-grappling-bjj/ For The MMA Athlete - 6 Secrets From The Pros To Never Gas Out https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/6-secrets-from-the-pros-to-never-gas-out/ Online Training Programs:

We're out of The Vault and into a bonafide studio this week as we visit with our friends from Domestic Church Media, Jim and Cheryl Manfredonia. The wonderful duo - who broadcast our pokey little show on their radio stations, app, and website - were kind enough to sit down with Jen and Mike to chat about how they met, their faith and what motivates them to broadcast the faith to the people. As a special treat, we also talk a bit about their upcoming benefit concert supporting DCM, where Jim and their daughter Angela will be singing classics from Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli and others, while Cheryl will be sitting in with Summer Swing Orchestra providing the music for the night. All are invited to the concert on Saturday, September 24 at 7 PM in the gorgeous theatre at Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville, NJ. To learn more and to buy tickets, go to domesticchurchmedia.org. Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/show/talking-catholic, or catch us on Domestic Church Media radio Sundays at 11 AM or Mondays at 4 PM domesticchurchmedia.org. Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingCatholic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingcatholic Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingcatholic

Welcome to this Monday's episode of the Sports Scouting Report! This episode is an audio-only version.   Today, Lee interviews legendary Hall of Fame Coach Lewis Cook. This is an episode you surely don't want to miss. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss a single episode. Thanks for listening!

This week we talk to siblings Ron Douglas and Shamara Carney, who co-founded of The Race Continues Track Club and coach track and field at Notre Dame High School in Belmont. Ron and Shamara share their unique journeys with running, their surprising path to working together, and how they are inspiring the next generation of runners to have a strong sense of self on and off the track. Some highlights from our conversation:

It's time to "Swing Hard" with Coach Denny Barrett! Coach Denny has been coaching at the high school and collegiate level for almost thirty years.  He has also recruited and coached some of the top collegiate and professional athletes.  Throughout his career, Denny has also been involved in all aspects of the athletics programs including recruiting, coordinating programs, budgeting, staffing and maintenance.  And, with his successful BATRS program,  he and his staff provide preparation for young players to succeed at the high school level and beyond!  This week Denny talks to Pepperdine University Baseball coach Max Fecske about life as an up and coming College baseball coach! Plus, Denny and Max share Notre Dame High School stories and tips on how to make it to the next level…College!

Kenzie Campbell joins Sport Talk to discuss her time at Notre Dame High School and future plans.

Kenzie Campbell joins Sport Talk to discuss her time at Notre Dame High School and future plans.

Tai DeSa – College Financial Aid and Career Navigation with Tom & Maria Geffers and Seth Greene Episode 041 Tai DeSa Tai DeSa lost it all and then pulled off a great comeback. Tai is the oldest of 11 children. He graduated first in his class from Notre Dame High School of East Stroudsburg. Tai earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Wanting to be a better leader and wishing to serve his country, Tai decided two weeks before graduating from college that he would join the military. He spent five years deployed overseas as a naval intelligence officer, including three deployments to combat zones. Tai then decided to leave the Navy and become a full-time real estate investor. As the housing bubble burst, Tai lost his life savings in bad real estate investments. While in the midst of his financial problems, Tai met his future wife Amira. They fell in love and married just over a year after their first date. Today, Tai and Amira are real estate investors and operate real estate brokerage businesses in Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Out of everything he has done, Tai is most proud to be a father to twin girls. Listen to this informational College Financial Aid and Career Navigation episode with Tai DeSa where we talk about what a first-class business degree and military training can do for you. Here is what to expect on this week's show: -Insight into one of the most prestigious business schools in the country -The military as an opportunity to see the world, serve, and learn leadership skills -The military's Officer Candidate School -Active duty, drilling reserves, and inactive reserves -Serving in the military during the midst of 9/11 -Life on an aircraft carrier -Transferring skills learned in the military to the business world -A career in real estate brokerage -Facing professional failures and overcoming the challenge to succeed Connect with Tai DeSa Guest Contact Info: Email: taidesa@kw.com  Phone: 484-626-1278 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to "Swing Hard" with Coach Denny Barrett! Coach Denny has been coaching at the high school and collegiate level for almost thirty years. He has also recruited and coached some of the top collegiate and professional athletes. Throughout his career, Denny has also been involved in all aspects of the athletics programs including recruiting, coordinating programs, budgeting, staffing and maintenance. And, with his successful BATRS program, he and his staff provide preparation for young players to succeed at the high school level and beyond! This week Denny talks to close friend Russell Greene, father of Hunter Greene, Cincinnati Reds 1st Round draft pick and Notre Dame High School standout. Denny and Russell talk about how to raise and  Coach a 1st round draft pick and the ups and downs of being in the national spotlight. Plus, Russell shares some insight and advice on how to handle the pressure of high school and pro baseball. 

The music director at Notre Dame High School has been terminated as a result of his same-sex marriage. Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss and take your calls on Talk Radio 102.3.

Interview: TikToks about terrible haircuts, Chris Noth, Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte, Jose Canseco, Ringling Bros Clown College, Notre Dame High School, Steve Smith, Oakton Community College, being the youngest clown in the circus, clowning in Japan, Piven Theatre workshop, Auguste clownery, Reduced Shakespeare Company, losing his wife to cancer, Sebastian Maniscalco, Second City, The By Your Side Autism Podcast, Yes And.

We finish the month the same way we started it - by sitting down with a member of the Buecker family about to embark down a road of serving our great nation. Our Month of Buecker started with Robbie, a junior at West Point who is a star pitcher on Army's baseball team. We finish December (and 2021) by sitting down with Robbie's younger brother Brendan, a junior at Notre Dame High School and one of the top players in Mercer County, who is a star catcher and recently made his verbal commitment to play baseball at Virginia Military Institute. We talk about growing up with a brother who is a star athlete and how Brendan has been able to forge his own path at the school where Robbie was one of the best area players of the 2010s. We also talk about how Brendan came to the conclusion that military service was in his future as well. This is an awesome look at a well rounded young man and a great way to wrap up the year. We thank you all for watching GENERATION NEXT.

Blaise Lezynski played in the 2005 Little League World Series and then went on to play collegiate baseball at the University of Notre Dame from 2012-2015 and Mercer University in 2016.  He talks about growing up in Newtown, Pennsylvania, coming from a big Notre Dame family and being a fan of the Irish since a young age, how he got into baseball, playing 3rd Base, and being a fan of the Little League World Series before he was even a participant.  Blaise describes the summer of 2005 when his Newtown Little League team dominated the competition, had some scares in the Regionals, but making it to Williamsport.  He talks about his experience at the LLWS, playing on TV, and why he is still upset his team went 1-2.  Blaise then discusses his great career at Notre Dame High School, his recruiting process, and why he chose the University of  Notre Dame.  He chats about the transition from high school to college baseball, playing in the cold South Bend weather, his highlights at Notre Dame, and going from the Big East to the ACC.  He discusses playing summer baseball, the injury and illness that caused him to redshirt his senior year, and why he chose to transfer to Mercer.  He then describes his great season as a Graduate transfer at Mercer in Georgia, winning the SoCon, attempting to play professionally, coaching at Penn State for a year, and moving back to South Bend, Indiana, and becoming the co-founder of Onora Whiskey.Link to Onora Whiskey: https://www.onorawhiskey.com

Coach Rob Robinson is an assistant coach at East Los Angeles College and is featured on the Netflix series Last Chance U. Prior to joining East Los Angeles College, Coach Robinson helmed a very successful 20-year run as a head coach at Notre Dame High School from 1998-2019. Over the two decades, his team amassed over 360 wins with six league titles, a CIF championship, three regional finals, and a state finals appearance. He has been named state Coach of the Year, Southern Section Coach of the Year, and the Press Enterprise Coach of the Year. Coach Rob played basketball for three schools: Allen Hancock Community College, Stephen F. Austin State University and UC-Riverside in 1996. While at UC Riverside, he also ran track - qualifying for the NCAA national championship finals in the high jump in '96. He and his wife Krysten have three sons, KJ, Meda, and Justus. https://www.elacathletics.com/sports/mbkb/index https://instagram.com/coachrob_elac?utm_medium=copy_link https://instagram.com/lastchanceu?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.netflix.com/title/81046613 https://www.daduptribe.com/ https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe

It's time to "Swing Hard" with Coach Denny Barrett! Coach Denny has been coaching at the high school and collegiate level for almost thirty years. He has also recruited and coached some of the top collegiate and professional athletes. Throughout his career, Denny has also been involved in all aspects of the athletics programs including recruiting, coordinating programs, budgeting, staffing and maintenance. And, with his successful BATRS program, he and his staff provide preparation for young players to succeed at the high school level and beyond! On Episode 11 of "Swing Hard," Denny talks to former Notre Dame High School pitcher Jake Dicker about life after baseball. Plus, Denny goes toe to toe with the press as Denny answers the tough questions and the not so tough questions.  And, did Denny get put on “Time Out” at the BATRS Tournament over the weekend? Listen in to find out!

Batter up! For our very first episode of "Swing Hard," Coach Denny Barrett tells you his story.  From early baseball experiences as a kid to coaching championship teams, Denny holds nothing back.  You'll hear the amazing story of how he led the Alaska Goldpanners to the NBC World Series Championship Title in 2001.  Denny also shares how he came up with the success BATRS program which prepares young players to succeed at the high school level and beyond .  And, he tells of his time at Notre Dame High School working with major leaguers in the making like Giancarlo Stanton.  After this episode, you'll know why "Swing Hard" is the title of this podcast and why it's Denny's life philosophy.  Don't miss it!

Today's episode features Baltimore's own 10th District City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter! Phylicia is a newly elected Baltimore born and raised public servant for the city's southern areas including Pigtown, Morrell Park, and Curtis Bay amongst many other neighborhoods. While being a current public servant and the Vice Chair of the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, she also has vast experience in Public Health and has two Bachleors Degrees in Biology and Biochemistry from Towson University. Join us as we take a look at her amazing journey growing up in Baltimore, attending the infamous Institute of Notre Dame High School, and what inspired her current run in the political arena! Enjoy! 

Fr. Anthony Federico - priest, ex-ESPN journalist, BA... who is he? Natalia interviews Fr. Anthony, Q&A style, so we can all get to know him better. We learn what personal items he would take if the rectory were on fire and he had to get out quickly. Spoiler alert: he would take some practical items. Fr. Anthony shares his personal call to the priesthood and it is a beautiful story you won't want to miss. Shout-outs Bell: 03:10 Pauline Media – Encounterthe Saints book series St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and Sacred Heart of Jesus 04:28 Family Missions Company 05:10 David and Lina Fletcher (Natalia's parents) 06:40 Called and gifted workshop through St. Catherine of Siena Institute – Sherry Waddell 07:15 13 podcast listeners 11:18 Practicality of Fr. Anthony 12:17 Michael Federico, Fr. Anthony's brother 14:27 Notre Dame High School in West Haven Connecticut 17:46 To stubborn children throughout the world 21:19 St. Ignatius of Loyal and his daily Examination of Conscience 26:46 Doug Vunic, Lew Bakes, Brian Kalinowski, the guys at Live Clips in Stanford Connecticut 31:53 Priests 35:50 Pastor Fr. Jeff Romans of St. Bridget of Sweden Parish, Cheshire Connecticut 36:55 Fr. Anthony's spiritual director 37:36 Blessed Michael J. Mcgivney 38:70 Formed.org for documentary on Bl. Michael J Mcgivney 44:29 Hail Mary Moment

Co-Hosts Sheahon Zenger and J.W. Stewart welcome Notre Dame High School hockey coach and former University of New Haven men's hockey goalie (1978-82) Larry Vieira. Vieira, a 2000 Connecticut Gatorade High School Coach of Year, talks about his unique connection to UNH, what he loves about West Haven and what it's like to work across the street from his alma mater.

Coach John McKenna retired after 16 seasons as Athletic Performance Director and Assistant Football Coach at Notre Dame High School in New Jersey , and was a strength coach and football coach for over 32 years.  A member of St. John the Baptist Parish and Knights of Columbus, he has developed a foundation program for younger athletes that teaches the basics of fottball and also enhances their athletic ability.  This program has been copied and highlighted throughout the country.  Coach John McKenna is a big man with a big message. He challenges men to go on the offensive and grow closer to God. Coach tell us to man up, take the offensive and no longer hide from society behind over-the-top political correctness. God is the rewarder of those who diligently seek him, not the rewarder of those who “kinda sorta” follow him.

Randi and Sara are joined this month by John and Tom Gough, community philanthropists and proud supporters of Elmira's Notre Dame High School. The group talks about legacy, anniversaries, and what's to come in 2017.