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#DrKenyattaCavil #SportsLab #HBCUsports"Inside the HBCU Sports Lab" episode 867 with Doc, Charles, Mike, AD and Wilton discussing HBCU news and info, recapping Week 4 and looking ahead to Week 5 in HBCU football.00:00 - Intro video01:03 - Vintage footage of the Ocean of Soul01:52 - Welcome to episode 86702:40 - Doc's comments on the U.S. Senate's passing the Protect College Sports Act06:50 - Doc tosses a few rocks at Big Mike 10:03 - SWAC Football Weekly Honors: Sept. 2813:30 - MEAC Football Weekly Honors: Sept. 2816:20 - SIAC Basketball Media Day19:33 - Big Mike's chance to set the second straight21:18 - CAA Football Weekly Honor22:09 - 1st commercial break25:03 - 2nd segment -- Black College Football Poll for Division II - Week 437:09 - 2nd commercial break39:39 - 3rd segment - Division II funny video41:30 - Black College Football Poll for Division I FCS - Week 452:26 - 3rd commercial break56:05 - SWAC Football - Conference Play is Here56:32 - 4th segment - 57:15 - Celebration Bowl could be a match-up of undefeated teams01:01:07 - Look ahead to Week 5 HBCU football matchups01:14:26 - Thank you for listening to Inside the HBCU Sports Lab.@InsidetheHBCUSportsLab on Facebook Live and Spreaker.Contributions welcome at CashApp $JafusCavil

In Hour 1 of The Greg Pogue & Darren McFarland Show, the guys are joined by Phillip Cox as they're live from Strike & Spare Family Fun Centers in Tusculum. Also, the guys go through their Starting Five, including Robert Saleh's comments defending Cam Ward, the MLB playoffs, and the Nashville Predators' opening night roster. To close the hour, Craig Ladd joins the show to discuss the mass exodus surrounding TSSAA Division-II AAA and programs opting to become independent teams.

LIVE on The Next Round: We're breaking down the biggest stories in SEC football and college football, including Alabama QB Keelon Russell's red-hot start, Auburn's fading Jordan-Hare advantage, Florida's explosive offense under Jon Sumrall, the incredible rise of Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss, and the Buffalo Wild Wings Pick 3.

How much equity should a founder give away in a funding round? Eric Josovitz, founder and CEO of AdaptCFO, has a firm rule: never more than 30% per round. If you would need to give away more, go back and build more value first. In this episode of Test. Optimize. Scale., host Jason Fishman interviews Eric Josovitz, founder and CEO of AdaptCFO, a fractional CFO and accounting firm for founders. Eric served as fractional CFO for PrizePicks, has a client that recently had a $4 billion exit, and was head of finance at specialty pharmacy Encompass Rx, which grew from $100 million to $400 million in about a year and a half before selling to CVS. He also hosts the Growth Under Pressure podcast. Questions this episode answers: - How much equity should you give away per funding round? (No more than 30%) - What is the cheapest type of capital? (Grants, then debt. Equity is the most expensive.) - What happens when an early investor gets too much control? - Why is overvaluing your company dangerous? (It sets you up for a down round) - Why do the real KPIs start with your financial statements? - What does a five-year books cleanup and a six-figure IRS fine teach founders? - When should you raise capital? (Before you need it, and when investors are ready, not just when you are) - Why did Duolingo build users before monetizing? - How is scaling direct-to-consumer different from scaling B2B? - What is the difference between a real CFO and a bookkeeper? - How do you optimize when the numbers aren't working? (Coaching, practice, and realistic benchmarks) - How do you scale? (Pour into what works, cut what doesn't, and rebalance your spending buckets) Connect with Eric Josovitz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josovitz/ AdaptCFO: https://adaptcfo.com Podcast:  @adaptcfo   Test. Optimize. Scale. is a weekly podcast from Digital Niche Agency covering growth marketing, capital raising, and business strategy, hosted by Jason Fishman. Subscribe for new episodes every week. CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Preview: don't be afraid to start 0:13 - Who is Eric Josovitz? 1:24 - Pre-med, Division II football, and failing his first accounting class 2:24 - From public accounting to head of finance 3:21 - Encompass Rx: $100M to $400M and a sale to CVS 3:58 - Launching AdaptCFO: a new baby, a torn Achilles, and a career change in the same few weeks 6:54 - Why accounting and finance are the backbone of a business 8:03 - The five-year books cleanup and a six-figure IRS fine 8:33 - Why the real KPIs start with your financial statements 12:14 - Why fundraising can go wrong fast 12:45 - The 30% rule for every round 13:19 - Grants, debt, equity: ranking the cost of capital 16:22 - The early investor who got too much control 17:03 - Overvaluation and the down round trap 18:27 - Where marketing and finance have to meet 21:20 - Marketing is trial and error: why your budget needs flexibility 22:01 - PrizePicks and the Atlanta Braves partnership that wasn't in the budget 22:49 - The Duolingo lesson: build users before you monetize 25:13 - Mission first: why the CEO shouldn't focus on the metrics 26:42 - Raise before you need to: thinking like an investor 27:43 - The founder with three days of runway 28:18 - What a real CFO does 29:07 - Direct-to-consumer vs. B2B: where the capital goes 30:01 - Using benchmarks to allocate a raise 32:29 - What to test: honesty and vulnerability 35:02 - Keep it simple: the few channels that move the needle 37:10 - If you can't measure it, you can't optimize it 38:01 - How to optimize: coaching, practice, and realistic benchmarks 40:24 - Pricing, lifetime value, and the four Ps 41:06 - How to scale: pour into what works, cut what doesn't 42:54 - Rebalancing G&A, R&D, and sales and marketing 43:38 - Outsourcing admin to free up growth capital 44:57 - Final thoughts and where to find Eric

Playing as an independent in their 13th season of Division II, the '93-'94 Longwood College Lancers won 20 straight games and received the program's first NCAA DII MBB post season bid. Coach Ron Carr's Lancers relied on great team chemistry and were far greater than the sum of their talents.  They played stingy defense, found the open man on offense, and treasured every possession.   The streaky Lancers finished 23-6 and ranked #19 in the nation Team members were Melvin Bellamy, Charles Brown, Junior Burr, Michael Druitt, William Foxx, Adam Huffman, DeVonne Johnson, Joe Jones J.B. Neil, Eddie Shelburne, Matt Watkins, and Benji Webb.  Coach Carr's assistant was Scott Davis.

In this heartfelt and reflective episode of Outside the Pins, we sit down with Forever Titan Izzy Coon to revisit a journey that began with a last-minute tryout and ended with 2,000 career assists and a national championship.

On this episode of SportsLifeTalk's You Got Next, Savage Season sits down with Jen Brown, head women's basketball coach at Queens University of Charlotte, for a conversation about hoops, leadership, recruiting, purpose and building something special.Before Coach Brown was leading a Division I program, she was a Brooklyn hooper.Growing up in Bed-Stuy, basketball started outside with a milk crate attached to a wall. She played on concrete, competed against her brothers and learned quickly that New York basketball demanded toughness.West 4th. Rucker Park. Rod Strickland tournaments. Stephon Marbury tournaments.If you showed up in New York, you better HOOP.And Jen could do more than hoop.She could DUNK.

They analyze Michael Penix Jr.'s confusing remarks about his biomechanics and psychological state ahead of the upcoming game. The conversation shifts toward the possibility of starting Division II standout Jack Strand as fans grow frustrated with the lack of excitement in the current era.(00:01:00) Michael Penix Mental State(00:03:45) Jack Strand Debate(00:06:24) Stefanski and Team Pieces(00:09:31) Draft Prospects Analysis(00:12:58) Falcons Offensive Potential

This episode features Jae Taft, founder of Vision Basketball Academy in Denver, Colorado, and a player development coach who trains young female athletes with a faith-based mentorship approach. Jae opens up about her college playing career — a promising freshman start at an NAIA program derailed by illness and lost playing time, followed by a transfer to a Division II school that only deepened a cycle of trying to "prove herself." That pressure eventually led her to step away from the game entirely. When COVID hit, a conversation with her father sparked the idea to launch an online training business; she started with a single client over FaceTime and has since grown that into a full gym and a growing online presence.The conversation covers a lot of ground: how Jae rebuilt her identity outside of basketball performance; why the coaching pivot felt like a less natural path for her as a woman than it often does for men; and her core training philosophy of "teaching skills, not drills," built around live, representative play rather than isolated reps. She and Tyler dig deep into gender differences in coaching — the concept of giving young female athletes "permission" to play freely and make mistakes, what it takes for a man to coach women and girls well, and how creating a genuinely safe environment gets the best out of any athlete. She closes by sharing the real, unfiltered challenges of entrepreneurship — imposter syndrome, comparison, and financial risk — along with concrete advice for anyone looking to open their own training facility.Timestamps15:46 — Intro and guest background 16:57 — Jae's NAIA-to-D2 transfer story begins 17:47 — Freshman year: promised the point guard job, then got sick 19:19 — Transfer to D2; the pressure to prove herself continues 20:19 — Stepping away from basketball during COVID 21:19 — Her dad's idea: launching an online training business 22:28 — Landing her first client 22:58 — Where the "need to prove myself" mindset came from 26:48 — Finding identity beyond basketball performance 28:49 — Why coaching is a less natural pivot for women than men 31:04 — Faith, family, and stepping into the calling 35:05 — From one online client to owning a gym in Denver 35:58 — Coaching influences: "teach skills, not drills" 37:12 — Game development training vs. drill mastery 39:20 — Why representation matters more than isolated reps 40:58 — Gender differences in coaching: freedom vs. robotic compliance 45:30 — Where the need for "permission" comes from 48:02 — Girls get coached too much, and rarely get free play 50:55 — Should men coach women and girls? 53:28 — Understanding emotional differences in coaching young women 55:16 — Giving players permission to make mistakes 57:15 — The core principle: be a good person, care about the athlete 59:36 — Transitioning to the entrepreneurship conversation 1:00:17 — Imposter syndrome as a gym owner 1:01:20 — Dealing with comparison to other trainers 1:02:39 — The financial risk of going independent 1:04:13 — Trusting the calling through "valley seasons" 1:07:25 — Actionable advice for opening a gym 1:10:39 — Where to find Jae and closing thoughtsResources & LinksFree Resources: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/resources BAM Coaches Platform: https://platform.byanymeanscoaches.com/#/platform Books: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprint-bookIf you enjoyed this conversation with Jae Taft, check out these episodes next:Gabe Macias (@gametimeelitetraining) talks skills training, building a clientele, finding a gym, creating a culture and more https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911095/episodes/10554225-gabe-macias-gametimeelitetraining-talks-skills-training-building-a-clientele-finding-a-gym-creating-a-culture-and-moreBJU MBB Tony Miller on Culture, Analytics, Player-Led Basketball and Shot Selection https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911095/episodes/19459642-bju-mbb-tony-miller-on-culture-analytics-player-led-basketball-and-shot-selectionG-League Coach of the Year, Vitor Galvani, on Why Player Development Isn't Linear, G-League Practices, Being Where Your Feet Are and Much More https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911095/episodes/19047395-g-league-coach-of-the-year-vitor-galvani-on-why-player-development-isn-t-linear-g-league-practices-being-where-your-feet-are-and-much-more

Kyle Reese and Justin Adams are in on Sunday morning. The guys get the show started by getting into the Broncos vs. Chiefs matchup. How bad does Denver need this game? What can we expect to see out of the Chiefs? Local college football recap - the Buffs and Rams both won again, while Air Force and Northern Colorado lost and CSU-Pueblo is looking like a dominant team in Division II. A Sunday Stroll, looking at some of the top headlines across the sports world. 

Nick Nichay is entering his first season at Dartmouth College as a Men's Basketball Assistant Coach under Brett McConnell.  Nick previously served as the Head Coach at D3 Franklin & Marshall College for seven seasons where he led the Diplomats to consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament in 2025 and 2026. Nichay was elevated to head coach in the spring of 2020. He served as the Interim Head Coach at the start of the 2019-20 season after spending the previous seven seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator with Franklin & Marshall. Prior to arriving at Franklin & Marshall, Nichay spent two years as an assistant coach at the Division II level with Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y.  and began his coaching career with one season as a Division III assistant at Hartwick College after graduating from Rutgers where he served as a manager for 3 seasons with the Men's Basketball Program. On this episode Mike & Nick discuss how his lifelong love of basketball developed from playing in his driveway and listening to Nets games on the radio. Nick explains how working as a manager at Rutgers and gaining experience in every aspect of college basketball helped him build the foundation for a coaching career. Nick reflects on the mentors and opportunities at Hartwick, Le Moyne, and Franklin & Marshall that shaped his coaching philosophy and taught him the value of preparation, relationships, and consistent improvement. He discusses taking over Franklin & Marshall after a legendary coach, rebuilding the program through challenges such as COVID, and eventually returning to an assistant role at Dartmouth alongside his former college roommate, Brett McConnell. Throughout the conversation, Nick emphasizes that success comes from embracing each opportunity, caring authentically about players, and focusing on getting one percent better every day. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review.  Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Grab pen and paper before you listen to this episode with Nick Nichay, Men's Basketball Assistant Coach at Dartmouth College. Website – https://dartmouthsports.com/sports/mens-basketball Email – Nick.nichay@dartmouth.edu Twitter/X - @NickNichay Connect with the Hoop Heads Podcast on social media! Twitter/x - @hoopheadspod Instagram - @HoopHeadsPod YouTube – Hoop Heads Podcast Facebook – Hoop Heads Podcast Subscribe to the Hoop Heads Pod Newsletter - https://hoopheadspod.com/newsletter/ Website - https://hoopheadspod.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nebraska Football preview time as the Big Red Junkies break down Huskers vs Bowling Green, a game that should be a lot less stressful than the Ohio opener. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We break down Bowling Green's offense and defense, including Division II transfer QB Jay Cassantine, running back Austin Denty, and linebacker Dorian Pringle, then talk about what we want to see from Nebraska this week. That means more touches for Jamal Rule, a cleaner day from Gunnar Gottula on the offensive line, a full workload for Marcus Wintringer, and hopefully a debut for Owen Chambliss. We also run through our weekly PFF fantasy draft results (shoutout to Anthony Calandria's monster grade) and go question by question through our prop bets on rushing yards, passing yards, run defense, third down conversions, and the final score against the Falcons. Plus a truly bizarre Bowling Green history fact that has nothing to do with football. 00:00 Intro and Bowling Green Hype 05:03 Bowling Green's Wildest Museum Fact 07:00 Bowling Green Offense and Defense Breakdown 12:59 Huskers' Key Players to Watch 19:06 PFF Fantasy Draft Recap and Prop Bets 35:54 Final Score Predictions and Spread If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to develop 350–400 collegiate athletes across 25 teams? In this episode of the Voodoo Power Podcast, Steven sits down with Steve Barrick, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance at the University of Indianapolis, to discuss strength and conditioning, athlete development, coaching philosophy, Olympic weightlifting, and velocity-based training.Steve Barrick has spent years developing athletes and building a strength and conditioning system that combines Olympic weightlifting, traditional strength training, power development, and velocity-based training (VBT).Steve shares his journey into coaching, including the moment he realized that pursuing a career simply for money wasn't enough. He explains why passion for coaching, building relationships with athletes, and continually learning from other coaches have been central to his career.The conversation dives deep into how he manages a large collegiate strength and conditioning program while still addressing the individual needs of athletes.Topics covered in this episode include:• Strength and conditioning at the University of Indianapolis• Steve Barrick's coaching philosophy and career journey• Training 350–400 athletes across approximately 25 teams• Velocity-Based Training (VBT)• Using VBT for squats, bench press, and clean pulls• Olympic weightlifting for athletic development• Teaching the clean and developing proper technique• High-bar Olympic back squats and front squats• Clean pulls and clean deadlifts• RDLs, reverse hypers, Nordics, and single-leg training• Eccentric, isometric, and concentric training• Periodization and adapting training to individual athletes• Bar speed and power development• Strength versus speed and explosiveness• Developing a coach's eye while using technology and performance data• Building relationships with athletes• Creating a strong team culture and family atmosphere• Recruiting and retaining athletes at a private Division II university• The impact of the transfer portal on college athletics• Learning from other strength and conditioning coaches• Visiting other facilities and stealing good ideas• Adapting training systems to different athletes and sportsSteve also discusses his evolution from powerlifting toward Olympic weightlifting and how that transition influenced the way he trains athletes today.One of the biggest themes of the conversation is adaptability. A successful strength and conditioning system isn't about blindly copying another coach. It's about understanding your athletes, identifying weaknesses, developing the qualities that matter for their sport, and continually improving the system.Steven and Steve also discuss a new idea for Voodoo Power: “On the Road with Voodoo Power.” The goal is to visit strength and conditioning facilities around the country—from garage gyms to universities—and highlight the coaches and athletes doing the work every day.If you're interested in strength and conditioning, sports performance, Olympic lifting, velocity-based training, collegiate athletics, power development, or athlete development, this episode is for you.Subscribe to Voodoo Power for more conversations with strength coaches, athletes, and performance professionals from across the country.#VoodooPower #SteveBarrick #StrengthAndConditioning #UniversityOfIndianapolis #VelocityBasedTraining #VBT #OlympicWeightlifting #AthleteDevelopment #SportsPerformance #StrengthTraining #CollegeStrengthAndConditioning #D2Athletics #PowerDevelopment #StrengthCoach #OlympicLiftinghttps://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

100 episodes. One Century of Swim Bros!For Episode 100, Kyle and I sit down with someone who has had an enormous impact on both of us personally and professionally: Jeff Dugdale.Jeff helped build Queens Swimming from a Division II startup into one of the greatest dynasties in collegiate swimming winning 14 NCAA Division II National Championships between the men's and women's programs before helping lead Queens through its elevation to Division I.But we didn't bring Jeff on just to talk about championships.We wanted to understand the people, leadership, relationships, and culture behind them.We talk about Jeff's journey from athlete to coach, the evolution of Queens from DII startup → DII dynasty → Division I, and then ask him three burning questions from three different perspectives:As an athlete: How can I reach my full potential?As a parent: How can I best support my college athlete?As a coach: What is the secret sauce? How do you build a culture that is both incredibly positive and incredibly successful?We also talk about how Jeff's perspective has evolved now that he's experienced college athletics as a parent himself, how his responsibilities have changed as he's grown as a coach and leader, and what he believes actually matters when you're trying to build something that lasts.And, of course, we finish with You Like That?Jeff's résumé is remarkable: 14 DII National Championships16 DII Conference ChampionshipsMultiple Division I conference Multi national-level titles Several Athletes recognized among the very best student-athletes in the NCAA as academic finalist and Walter Byers finalists “We Exist to Build Leaders for Life, With Royals Pride!”After 100 episodes, I can't think of many people I'd rather celebrate this milestone with.We love you, Jeff. Thanks for everything you've done for us and for joining us for # 100

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Scott Tolley, Director, Golf Relations | Folds of Honor, Tournament Director | Folds of Honor Collegiate, Jack Nicklaus & the Nicklaus Family Office, in Grand Haven at American Dunes, Michigan, over the next several days. Welcome, Scott, Sara. Please remind the Michigan business community about Folds of Honor? The Folds of Honor Collegiate has grown into a nationally visible event. From a business and community perspective, what does hosting a tournament of this caliber mean for West Michigan? The tournament brings together major corporate sponsors, top college programs, and national television coverage. What makes this event attractive to business partners and sponsors? Last year's tournament reached nearly one million viewers through Golf Channel broadcasts and replays. How does that kind of exposure help Folds of Honor, the participating schools, and the Michigan business community? The event has expanded to include both men's and women's competition, 27 teams, and some of the top programs in college golf. What have you learned about building and sustaining an event that continues to grow? Beyond the tournament itself, the real mission is providing educational opportunities for families of fallen or disabled military members and first responders. Why is that mission important for businesses and organizations that choose to invest in this event? Folds of Honor Collegiate Ready for its Fifth Edition Elite Field of 15 Men's Teams, 12 Women's Teams compete Sept. 7-9 at American Dunes, with 18 hours of live coverage on Golf Channel. College-Am held Sept. 6 GRAND HAVEN, Mich. – The fifth annual Folds of Honor Collegiate will be hosted September 6-9 at Jack Nicklaus-designed American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, Mich. This year's tournament will again feature 15 men's teams and 12 women's teams, with a field made up of elite Division I talent, a Division II qualifier, the Service Academies, and two Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU). After being one of the most watched college tournaments of 2025, Golf Channel will again broadcast the Collegiate live over 18 hours. Rebroadcasts of the competition will also be aired. Last year's Collegiate reached nearly one million viewers across 12 live & replay telecasts, one of the largest unique audiences for an NCAA golf tournament on Golf Channel in 2025. All Times ET Golf Channel Live Broadcast Golf Channel First Re-Airs (subject to change) Monday, September 7 9:30am-12:30pm; 4:30-7:30pm 12:30-3:30pm; 9:00pm-12:00am Tuesday, September 8 9:30am-12:30pm; 4:30-7:30pm 12:30-3:30pm; 10:00pm-1:00am Wednesday, September 9 11:30am-2:30pm; 4:30-7:30pm 8:30-11:30pm; 12:30-3:30am About Folds of Honor Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school, and post-graduate work, including a master's degree, doctorate, or professional program....

Jeremy and Nate preview the University at Buffalo's season opener against Albany and the Bulls' choice to start a Division II transfer at quarterback. They analyze comments regarding Deshaun Watson's game film and discuss the elite tailgating experience at Penn State. Additionally, the conversation touches on recent Bills roster moves made by Brandon Beane. 01:13 - UB Football Preview 09:21 - Penn State Tailgating 10:44 - Monkin's Quarterback Take

On this epsiode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT breaks down whether North Carolina improved enough under Bill Belichick to make real progress after beating TCU and why a stronger defense, Bobby Petrino's offense, and Billy Edwards could make seven wins realistic for UNC. JT also explains why Florida State's 34-17 win over New Mexico State did little to ease the pressure on Mike Norvell, especially with SMU, Alabama, Louisville, and Miami looming. What does Lincoln Riley need to do to make USC the attraction again instead of relying on opponents like Oregon and Ohio State to fill the Coliseum? Plus, Marcus Stokes' journey from four-star Florida commit to Division II standout and now Memphis quarterback has JT wondering if College Football has found its next Trinidad Chambliss-type breakout story. All that plus coaching hot seats, bowl projections, CFP expectations, quarterback development, and some of the biggest early-season storylines across College Football.

Football is officially back, and Murph & Andy kick off Football Friday with Valley vs. Dowling and a wild opening week of college football. The guys react to several Week Zero upsets, including South Dakota Mines' shocking win over Drake, Louisiana Christian beating Northwestern State, and other FCS and Division II surprises. They also ask whether this new anything-can-happen era of college football is something fans should love or miss the old days. The show also looks back 25 years at an old Andy Fales sportscast, revisits the legendary 2006 Rose Bowl between Texas and USC and Vince Young, and discusses the NFL officially putting the Pro Bowl out of its misery. Plus, Davenport's run at the Little League World Series, debating whether NCAA Women's March Madness is trolling fans with its latest marketing, and getting into the slow walker vs. slow driver debate. This Week in Iowa: Unnecessary Censorship, What's Bugging You, Throwdowns, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We open with banter, discussing Division II football quality and transfer opportunities, then shift to Drake's injuries and severe sleep apnea concerns. Kevin joins joins into a brief Pokémon debate before the show welcomes new sponsor Game Day Men's Health and previews their services. They discuss new Big Ten/SEC rules preventing NFL training-camp players from returning to college, glance at early FanDuel Heisman odds, and note Iowa's Little League World Series run. The group promotes an upcoming Fry Fest booth and merch, then dives into Iowa football: Kirk Ferentz says the QB competition between Hank Brown and Heklinski has swung back and forth, specialists are all new, and punter/kicker situations remain uncertain. They also mention center/guard lineup changes, the Solon hay bale toss “pipeline,” state fair food, tipping culture, and lab testing talk. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steak and Sandra reflect on the Atlanta Falcons' five-year struggle at the quarterback position and the likelihood of drafting another signal-caller in the near future. They examine Michael Penix Jr.'s outlook, the hype surrounding undrafted Division II standout Jack Strand, and the upcoming series between the Braves and Dodgers. 01:00 - Falcons Quarterback Carousel History 07:15 - Jack Strand NFL Hype 14:44 - Braves vs Dodgers Preview

Today's guest on the ABCA Podcast is ABCA/Soldier Sports Pacific Association Assistant Coach of the Year, George Carralejo. Carralejo led Santa Ana College to the 3C2A Championship with a 44-7 record overall. Santa Ana had to beat Palomar in a double header on the last day of the championship. Carralejo has spent more than 20 years in the healthcare industry and 16 years coaching athletes at the collegiate, high school, and youth levels. Carralejo's built sales teams, developed strategies for healthcare organizations, founded an eight-figure healthcare consulting company, and served as a chief strategist for multiple clinical diagnostics startups. Carralejo's also earned national recognition throughout his corporate career, from Presidents Club honors to national awards as both a Regional Director and National Sales Director. Since 2009, Carralejo's coached baseball at virtually every level, including serving as the pitching coach for a CIF Champion and a California State JUCO Champion. Along the way, his teams have won five league championships, 44 of his pitchers have earned Division I or Division II scholarships, 23 have received All-Conference recognition, eight former players have reached Major League Baseball, and an incredible 31 MLB Draft picks have played for him. Carralejo is a former Division I player at Cal State Fullerton, he was part of the 1999 Titans team that reached the College World Series, won two Big West Conference Championships, and was also part of a Cape Cod League championship team. In this episode you will get resources on organizational leadership and how to build successful teams in baseball and business. The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast:https://abca.castos.comhttps://www.abca.org/podcastOnline: https://www.abca.orgABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/abca1945

The Division II preview is here! We talk XC and Volleyball and review Division II six-man with 6man Fan, Nate Rowland, and Mike Matthews, sixmanfootball.com.Don't miss a second! Get ready for the season and let's go!Join us!

Coach Dax Charles, Head Wrestling Coach at Colorado State University Pueblo, joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 474!Entering his 18th season leading CSU Pueblo Wrestling, Coach Charles has spent decades building, rebuilding, and carrying forward the tradition of ThunderWolves wrestling. A former NCAA Division II National Champion, three-time All-American and NCAA Division II Wrestling Hall of Famer, Charles has coached national champions, national finalists, All-Americans, national qualifiers and RMAC champions during his career.In this episode, Coach Charles breaks down what he looks for when recruiting NCAA Division II wrestlers, why relationships and character matter more than recruiting services, and the four standards every wrestler in his program is expected to live by: go to class, come to practice, stay out of trouble and win.We also dive into Coach Charles' journey from Louisiana football player to national champion wrestler, training around elite wrestlers and judo athletes, the benefits of being a multi-sport athlete, and how his coaching philosophy has evolved from the old-school grind toward smarter training designed to peak athletes for the postseason.Coach Charles also tells the story of returning to CSU Pueblo to rebuild the wrestling program, carrying on the legacy of legendary coach Doug Moses, developing young men beyond wrestling, and why he believes Division II athletics can give student-athletes something they can carry for the rest of their lives.Plus, we look ahead to the 2026–27 CSU Pueblo Wrestling season, including returning national qualifiers, young talent to watch and why Coach Charles believes the ThunderWolves are positioned to make a jump in the RMAC.Whether you're a high school wrestler, college recruit, parent, coach or NCAA wrestling fan, this conversation is packed with insight on recruiting, development, discipline, leadership and building a championship culture.Topics include:NCAA Division II Wrestling • CSU Pueblo Wrestling • RMAC Wrestling • College Wrestling Recruiting • Wrestling Scholarships • Multi-Sport Athletes • Coaching Philosophy • Championship Culture • Doug Moses • Colorado Wrestling • Student-Athlete Development • NCAA Wrestling

In Episode 160 of “The Trusted Advisor,” RSPA CEO Jim Roddy sits down with Easton Bazzoli, head men's basketball coach at Gannon (PA) University, the 2026 Division II national champion, to talk next-gen leadership. Among the topics discussed are building the foundation for a successful organization, actions veteran leaders should take to build up their next generation of leaders, and how establishing clear principles and outcomes free up leaders from the burden of dictating tactics. “The Trusted Advisor,” powered by the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA), is an award-winning content series designed specifically for retail IT VARs and software providers. Our goal is to educate you on the topics of leadership, management, hiring, sales, and other small business best practices. For more insights, visit the RSPA blog at www.GoRSPA.org.  The RSPA is North America's largest community of VARs, software providers, vendors, and distributors in the retail, restaurant, and grocery verticals. The mission of the RSPA is to accelerate the success of its members in the retail technology ecosystem by providing knowledge and connections. The organization offers member-to-member warm introductions, education, legal advice, industry advocacy, and other services to assist members with becoming and remaining successful. RSPA is most well-known for its signature events, RetailNOW and Inspire, which provide face-to-face learning and networking opportunities. Learn more by visiting www.GoRSPA.org.

Twin brothers Henry and Hank Sakalas, both rising seniors and collegiate football prospects, are preparing for bigger roles at Nazareth this coming fall. Henry Sakalas is a Michigan State recruit, while Hank Sakalas has multiple Division II offers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Florida Tech Head Cross Country & Track & Field Coach Dylan Anderson returns to Airey Bros Radio for Episode 473 following his appointment as the new leader of the Panthers program.Coach Anderson joins the Bros to talk about his move from the University of Evansville back home to Florida, taking over Florida Tech Cross Country & Track & Field, and his vision for building a championship-level NCAA Division II program in the Sunshine State Conference.We dive into recruiting at one of the nation's premier STEM-focused universities, Florida's deep high school running talent pool, international recruiting, the transfer portal, individualized training, building team culture, and creating a Division I-level experience within a Division II program.Coach Anderson also discusses balancing demanding majors like engineering and aviation with college athletics, Florida Tech's connections to the Space Coast, NASA, SpaceX and other major employers, plus his plans to reconnect the Panthers with the Melbourne running community.And, of course, we finish with the Airey Bros Final Four — coffee, daily practices, what Coach Anderson is reading, and his new Florida guilty pleasure: a Pub Sub on the beach.

The discussion of 5-for-5, which is to say, a five-year window in which to play up to five years of sports, has been rampant at the Division III level in recent weeks, especially since Division II went in on the concept which was pioneered at the Division I level. Plus, we get you ready for Week 1 by talking with Mike McElroy and Cooper Drews at Bethel, and Jesse Scott at Wheaton. And we pay a visit to the Helmet Guy. This edition of the D3football.com Podcast is sponsored by GameStrat, the most reliable & fastest in-game video replay system on the market. Find out more at GameStrat.com. Division II jumped in quickly on adopting 5-for-5. Can Division III do the same? Should Division III do the same? And is 5-for-5 really what it sounds like? Patrick and Greg dive into the process, the survey of athletic directors and conference commissioners and whether such a concept aligns with the Division III mission and philosophy. Additional content: Division III working group survey summary Goals of the Division III working group We are also joined by McElroy and Drews, whose No. 2-ranked Bethel Royals have a bunch of attention on them this year. First off, they’re looking for a name for their offense — can it be as good as Top Gun at UW-River Falls last year? The circumstances are pretty different for Bethel in 2026 compared to 2025, as the offense is returning essentially everyone who ran the ball or caught a pass, so the Royals hope to hit the ground running, or passing, when facing D3football.com preseason No. 1 North Central. Wheaton is hitting the field in Week 1 with a tough game once again, as the Thunder host Mount Union. Jesse Scott tells us how the game came about, what sort of extra lore could be added to the matchup, talks about quarterback Mark Forcucci and how to replace a tough defender in Peter Johanik, who graduated. Also, the Thunder program and alumni had a moment of tragedy this offseason, and Scott talks about the loss of Jalen Shaffer and Philip LoChirco over the summer. Plus, who are the potential Week 1 upsets? Which conferences might be looking to join the HCAC and OAC and declare some sort of cooperative working agreement? That and more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. The D3football.com Around the Nation podcast is a weekly conversation during the season, twice monthly in the offseason, about NCAA Division III football, and has been running since 2007. Hit play, or subscribe to get this podcast on your mobile device. You can subscribe to the Around the Nation Podcast in Apple Podcasts, and many other places. You can also get this and any of our future Around the Nation podcasts automatically by subscribing to this RSS feed: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3football/?feed=podcast Here’s how to find us on some of the major podcasting apps: Apple Podcasts: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Podcast Addict: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast iHeart Radio: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Spotify: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Photos: Caleb Williams, d3photography.com; Patrick Coleman, D3sports.com; Kodiak Creative

This week on The Diving Pod, we sit down with one of the great coaches in Division II diving, Areal Vanden Akker of Davenport University! Areal takes us through her journey from diver to coach, her passion for developing athletes, and the work she has done building Davenport into a growing force in collegiate diving. From coaching young divers to guiding athletes onto the biggest stages in Division II, Areal shares the lessons, experiences, and philosophy that have shaped her career.

Coach Danny Zarzutzki, Head Cross Country Coach at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building an NCAA Division II cross country program from the ground up, recruiting student-athletes, developing championship culture, and why GSW is one of the best values in Division II athletics.Coach Zarzutzki shares his unique coaching journey, transitioning from basketball to cross country, growing a new program, recruiting high school runners, creating an unforgettable student-athlete experience, and helping athletes succeed in the classroom, on the course, and in the community.Whether you're a high school runner, cross country coach, parent, recruiter, or student-athlete exploring NCAA Division II opportunities, this episode provides valuable insight into college recruiting, scholarships, academics, and what it takes to build a successful collegiate cross country program.Topics CoveredGeorgia Southwestern State University Cross CountryNCAA Division II Cross Country RecruitingCollege Running Recruiting TipsBuilding a Cross Country ProgramStudent-Athlete DevelopmentNCAA Transfer PortalTeam Culture & LeadershipScholarships & Financial AidHope ScholarshipCommunity EngagementAcademic SuccessNursing & Business ProgramsCoaching PhilosophyCross Country TrainingRecruiting High School Runners

Send us Fan MailRyder Weischedel on Sports Psychology, Strength & Conditioning, Mental Toughness, and Building Championship Athletes | Plates & Pancakes PodcastWhat separates great athletes from everyone else? Is it strength, speed, talent… or something deeper?In this episode of the Plates & Pancakes Podcast, Steven Thompson sits down with Ryder Weischedel, Senior Director of Strength & Conditioning and Campus Wellness at the University of Jamestown and a 2026 Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC), to discuss the role of sports psychology, mental performance, strength training, and culture in developing successful athletes.Ryder shares his incredible coaching journey from growing up in a South Dakota rodeo family to coaching at Baylor, the University of Tulsa, Buena Vista University, and ultimately helping lead one of the nation's most respected Division II strength and conditioning programs.Topics covered include:• Sports psychology and mental performance training • Building mentally tough athletes • Strength and conditioning philosophy • College strength coach career path • Athlete motivation and accountability • Nutrition strategies for athletic performance • Weight management for football linemen • GPS athlete monitoring technology • Vertical jump development • Strength coach leadership and culture • Training over 650 collegiate athletes • Division II athletics vs. NAIA athletics • Developing resilient athletes through controlled adversity • Coaching philosophy and athlete relationships • Lessons learned from rodeo and how they translate to athleticsRyder also breaks down his coaching philosophy:“Wings Crispy. Coffee Black. Chili Hot. Grits Guaranteed.”A mindset built around attention to detail, relentless effort, energy, accountability, and grit that has helped shape hundreds of collegiate athletes.Whether you're a strength coach, athletic performance coach, football coach, sports psychologist, personal trainer, athlete, or sports science student, this episode is packed with practical coaching strategies you can immediately apply to your own program.If you enjoy conversations about strength & conditioning, sports performance, athlete development, leadership, coaching culture, sports psychology, football training, nutrition, and mental toughness, make sure to like, subscribe, and share the episode.#StrengthAndConditioning #SportsPsychology #MentalPerformance #AthleteDevelopment #StrengthCoach #CollegeFootball #FootballTraining #SportsPerformance #Leadership #SportsScience #Nutrition #MentalToughness #PerformanceTraining #PlatesAndPancakesPodcast #StevenThompson #RyderWeischedelhttps://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

This episode features Sarah DesRuisseaux, the 2026 New Hampshire Women's Mid-Amateur Champion. Sarah joins us to discuss her journey in golf—from competing on her high school's boys' golf team to playing Division II golf at Franklin Pierce University. She reflects on the challenges she faced, the mentors who helped shape her game, and the experiences that prepared her for championship golf. We also take an inside look at her victory in the New Hampshire Women's Mid-Amateur Championship at Stonebridge Country Club. Sarah shares what it was like competing at her home course, the pressure that came with being one of the favorites, and how she navigated the two-day championship to earn the title as the tournament's only player to finish under par. Sponsored by The Oaks Golf Links The Oaks continues to grow one of New Hampshire's premier women's golf communities through its Birdies & Bubbles program, on-course instruction, and women's league opportunities. If you're interested in learning more or getting involved, contact Director of Golf Jon Ellis at Jon@oaksnh.com.

Matt Rogers is the Founder and CEO of Significant Coaching & Recruiting, where he advises student-athletes and families, consults with college athletic programs, and speaks on recruiting, leadership, and personal development. Over a coaching career spanning more than 25 years, he has led men's and women's college basketball programs, guided teams to NCAA Tournament appearances, earned multiple conference Coach of the Year honors, and helped transition Maryville University from NCAA Division III to Division II. Rogers also spent nearly nine years with NCSA, where he helped more than 4,000 student-athletes across 34 sports earn opportunities to compete at all five collegiate levels. He is the author of the five-star-reviewed book Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes, a step-by-step guide designed to help families navigate the college recruiting process. In addition, he hosts the Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers podcast and writes The Blog of Significance, sharing practical guidance for coaches, parents, and athletes.On this episode Mike & Matt discuss the significant challenges and emotional complexities associated with the transition from high school to collegiate athletics. With over 25 years of experience, Rogers emphasizes the necessity for aspiring student-athletes to endure the arduous first year, regardless of the institution's prestige, asserting that the emotional and psychological hurdles faced during this period are universally daunting. He advocates for the importance of selecting the appropriate environment and mentors, thereby ensuring that athletes have the requisite support to navigate the inevitable adversities they will encounter. Additionally, the episode delves into the multifaceted roles of coaches, parents, and athletes in the recruitment process, highlighting the need for candid communication and self-awareness among all parties involved. This episode highlights the dynamics of athletic recruitment and the pivotal moments that shape a student-athlete's journey.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Be sure to have pen and paper by your side as you listen to this episode with Matt Rogers, Founder and CEO of Significant Coaching & Recruiting.Website - https://coachmattrogers.com/Email - coachsignificance@gmail.comTwitter/X - @coachmattrogers

This audio hears from two of the most electric quarterbacks in the SEC: Marcel Reed at Texas A&M and Trinidad Chambliss at Ole Miss. Reed brings the kind of athleticism that can wreck a defense when the play breaks down, but the pressure now is on him to become a more complete quarterback and turn explosive flashes into championship-level consistency.   On the other side, Chambliss has become one of college football's most unlikely stars — a quarterback who climbed from Division II to the center of the SEC spotlight and now carries real expectations.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coach Mark Misch joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building one of the nation's premier NCAA Division II distance running programs at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS).Entering his 20th season leading the Mountain Lions Men's Cross Country program, Coach Misch has established UCCS as a perennial national contender, guiding the program to 11 NCAA Division II National Championship appearances while coaching NCAA Champions, All-Americans, Olympians, Olympic Trials qualifiers, national record holders, and some of the most accomplished distance runners in Division II history.In Episode 469, Coach Misch shares his coaching journey from growing up in southeast Kansas to building a nationally respected program in Colorado Springs. We discuss the philosophy behind developing championship distance runners, creating a culture centered around character and accountability, recruiting student-athletes from across the country, and helping runners thrive both academically and athletically.We also dive into what makes Colorado Springs one of the world's premier endurance training destinations, the advantages and challenges of altitude training, competing in the always competitive Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), and preparing athletes to compete on the national stage year after year.We also discuss:• Building championship culture• NCAA Division II Cross Country recruiting• Altitude training & athlete development• Character-based coaching philosophy• Developing NCAA Champions & Olympians• Competing in the RMAC• Creating academic excellence within a championship program• Recruiting student-athletes from across the country• Leadership, accountability & team culture• Coaching through adversity and athlete development• Advice for aspiring collegiate runners and coachesDuring his tenure at UCCS, Coach Misch has helped establish one of the premier distance running cultures in NCAA Division II while mentoring generations of student-athletes who have gone on to become coaches, educators, professionals, and leaders.Program Highlights:

Today we're talking to Hakeem Bourne McfarlaneHakeem's story:“I don't come from a clean origin story.I come from a real one.I grew up an only child inside addiction, instability, and silence. My parents loved me but they were fighting their own demons and I learned early how to self-regulate, self-soothe, and self-protect. I was mixed race, never fully fitting in anywhere, always adapting, always observing, always trying to earn belonging instead of feeling it. The Sports Field was where I thrived and was appreciated. Then my little brother arrived when I was 10 and for six years, I finally knew purpose outside myself. When he died from cancer, something in me hardened. Grief turned into anger, anger turned into defiance, authority felt unsafe. The structure felt like control. I carried that fracture into sports, chasing identity through performance.I went Division I… then Division II… then Division III. I dropped out. My body broke: five knee surgeries, chronic pain, identity collapse. With no structure left, I spiraled. Addiction followed—substances, chaos, numbing, distraction. I was able to pull myself out to receive my bachelors and 2 years as an all american collegiate football player. Eventually after sports were gone, the suppressed anger and loss of identity led to incarceration. That was the moment I couldn't outrun anymore.I didn't get saved. I got honest.Recovery wasn't just sobriety.. it was rebuilding my life from systems, not slogans. I learned how triggers reveal patterns, how the environment shapes identity, and how discipline can be a form of self-respect instead of punishment. I built what became the Choose Yourself process: foundation before motivation, structure before freedom, integrity before identity.I transitioned into sales, partnered with my uncle in a liquor company. I learned how pressure reveals character and eventually moved to Manhattan as top salesman in the company... not to escape my past but to integrate it into my future. That's where Choose Yourself became a movement not just a method.Today, I speak from lived cycles: collapse, rebuild, test, refine. I don't inspire from theory... I translate pain into process. My story resonates with people who've fallen off the path, questioned authority, battled addiction, lost family, rebuilt bodies, rebuilt belief, and are ready to stop repeating patterns with better excuses.If your audience values truth over polish, accountability over comfort, and hope that's earned- not borrowed - I don't just tell my story.I help people recognize theirs and choose themselves before life chooses for them.”Connect with Hakeem:https://chooseyourself.info/ https://www.instagram.com/bigdreamhakeem/ What resonated most with you?DM me on IG www.instagram.com/liveintechnicolor_  If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and a review.Remember - you're amazing and thank you for being here!With Love, BaibaSupport the show

In this episode, I sit down with Clay Martin, pitching coach at the University of Pittsburgh, to talk about what it really takes to compete on the mound at the highest level of college baseball and what separates pitchers who get there from those who don't.Clay breaks down his journey from Division III to the ACC, what he learned building one of the best pitching staffs in Division II at Seton Hill, and what the biggest adjustments have been in his first year coaching in the ACC at Pitt.We also get into the development side, why Clay believes failure is the most underrated tool in a pitcher's growth, what he would do completely differently if he could coach young pitchers over again, and what he saw in national Pitcher of the Year Ian Korn before anyone else did.This conversation is especially valuable for pitchers and families trying to understand what the jump to elite college baseball really looks like and what coaches are actually evaluating when they recruit at the highest level.Topics Covered: 0:00 Intro 0:05 What it was like competing at the ACC Tournament for the first time 2:00 The biggest adjustments Clay has made coaching in the ACC at Pitt 3:47 How TrackMan is changing the strike zone in college baseball and what it means for pitchers 5:45 What made Seton Hill one of the best Division II programs in the country 7:37 The biggest lesson Clay took from his time at Seton Hill 8:57 What is Seton Hill's secret sauce for recruiting good players year after year 10:51 The real talent difference between Division II and ACC baseball 13:00 How Clay recruits pitchers to fit the park and the program at Pitt 14:37 Is struggling to put hitters away a mental problem or a mechanical one 16:09 Command first or velocity first and which pitcher Clay would rather recruit 18:00 The resources at Pitt that give pitchers a real developmental edge 19:46 The one thing Clay wants to do better as a pitching coach next season 22:02 The biggest coaching lesson Clay learned working with 14U travel ball players 24:37 Why keeping it simple is the most underused tool in player development 25:51 When Clay realized Ian Korn had what it took to become national Pitcher of the Year 28:22 Was there ever a hidden gem Clay found that other schools overlooked 31:00 Why Clay calls Pittsburgh a dream job and what makes Pitt a special place to playFollow Clay Martin and Pitt Baseball: Twitter/X: @ClayMart_ Instagram: @therealclaymartin Twitter/X (Pitt Baseball): @Pitt_BASECheck Out Patrick's Stuff:•

Aaron Johnston has spent the last 26 seasons building South Dakota State University into one of the premier mid-major programs in women's college basketball. Under his leadership, the Jackrabbits have dominated the Summit League, consistently winning conference championships and earning NCAA Tournament berths. Most recently, SDSU has reached the NCAA Tournament in four consecutive seasons, continuing a standard of excellence that has made the Jackrabbits the benchmark for success in the conference.One of the most remarkable aspects of Johnston's career is that he successfully guided the program through its transition from Division II to Division I without missing a beat. While many programs struggle through that process, the Jackrabbits quickly established themselves as contenders at the Division I level. Johnston has also intentionally challenged his teams with demanding Power Four non-conference schedules, believing those early-season tests prepare his players to compete in March and elevate the program into the national conversation year after year.As South Dakota State enters a new chapter following the departure of star Brooklyn Meyer, plenty of attention will be on how the Jackrabbits respond. Even with key pieces to replace, Johnston's track record suggests the expectations won't change. With a culture built on player development, consistency, and championship habits, South Dakota State is poised to remain one of the nation's top mid-major programs and a team capable of making noise in the NCAA Tournament every season.Available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow and subscribe ⁨@Notevend2⁩ Enjoy the episode!

This week's ABCA Podcast was recorded on location from Cary, North Carolina, at the NCAA Division II World Series. Since 2009, the city of Cary has hosted the NCAA Division II World Series and has become one of the premier championship destinations in college baseball. To capture as many conversations as possible, we're splitting our coverage into two episodes. In Part II, we sit down with: Mike Hill – Bentley University Al Ready – University of Indianapolis Kyle Crookes – University of Central Missouri  Mike LaRosa – West Chester University These coaches share insights on navigating the postseason, building championship-caliber programs, and competing on one of the biggest stages in Division II baseball. A special congratulations to ABCA Member Joe Urso and the University of Tampa on capturing a third consecutive NCAA Division II National Championship. The title was Urso's eighth national championship, further cementing his place among the most accomplished coaches in college baseball history.  The ABCA Podcast is presented by Netting Pros. Netting Professionals are improving programs one facility at a time, specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of custom netting for backstops, batting cages, dugouts, bp screens and ball carts. They also design and install digital graphic wall padding windscreen, turf, turf protectors, dugout benches, dugout cubbies and more. Download & Subscribe to the Podcast:https://abca.castos.comhttps://www.abca.org/podcast Online: https://www.abca.org ABCA Member Benefits: https://www.abca.org/benefits Become a Member: https://www.abca.org/apply X/Twitter: https://x.com/abca1945 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abca1945 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABCA1945 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/abca1945

Mark and Mat record live during the Rays vs. Royals Wednesday night game, the fourth and final game of a tough homestand series that Tampa Bay lost three games to one. The score at wrap-up is 5-3 in favor of the Rays heading into the final out of the ninth.Topics CoveredRays June Struggles The guys break down a rough June for Tampa Bay, noting the team has been burning through its early-season buffer. Mat walks through the slugging numbers for the month, where league average sits at .400. Only four Rays batters are above that mark in June: Ryan Vilade (.581), Junior Caminero (.461), Yandy Diaz (.453), and Cedric Mullins (.407). Jonathan Aranda and several others are well below .300, pointing to a lineup in a collective funk.Player HighlightsChandler Simpson makes a strong catch after an earlier error and bounces back with a single at the plateJohnny DeLuca returns and brings energy back to the outfieldJunior Caminero continues to lead All-Star voting at third base and is discussed as a possible Home Run Derby participantRoster Moves The Rays DFA Dom Keegan to acquire right-handed pitcher Chris Roycroft from the Cardinals. Mat profiles Roycroft as a Kyle Snyder-type project at 6'8", comparing his pitch mix to Manuel Rodriguez and his build and arm angle to former Ray Aaron Slegers. Mat notes the Rays may look to add a changeup to Roycroft's repertoire and suggests Keegan could be traded to a team needing first base depth, with the Mets mentioned as a possible destination.Trade Deadline Talk: Byron Buxton Mat makes the case for the Rays pursuing Twins outfielder Byron Buxton. Key points:Buxton is signed at $15 million per year through 2028He has stayed healthy the last two seasonsA package of Cedric Mullins and Jacob Melton could be the framework of a dealAdding Buxton alongside Caminero, Diaz, and Aranda would give Tampa a genuinely fearsome lineupJacob Melton is currently excelling in AAA and is expected to be called up or used as trade bait in early July.Pitching Depth Discussion of starter innings limits and how the Rays are managing their rotation. The Giants are dangling arms including Robbie Ray, though Mat suspects the Rays will prioritize lineup help over adding a starter. Brian Baker is discussed as a more confident and committed closer Minor League Notes The Bowling Green Hot Rods are 51 and 19.  The Rays have 15 hitters with an OPS above .800 and more than 100 at bats across their minor league system this season, with only six of those above Double-A.FIFA World Cup Mark and Mat take a detour to discuss the World Cup taking place across the US. Mat talks about attending games in Vancouver with Canadian military personnel, eating barbecue around the clock. They note that the lower alcohol content in American beer has European and Canadian fans drinking more than usual and draining Boston breweries. All three host nations (US, Mexico, Canada) advance out of the group stage. Mat reflects on never seeing Canadian men's soccer at this level in his lifetime, with the team ranked in the top 30 globally.Women's Baseball Mark reminds listeners that the Women's Pro Baseball League launches in August in Springfield, Illinois - https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/ Women's Baseball Classic group stage takes place in Rockford, Illinois in approximately one month. - https://www.iwbc.org/worldcup/ Local Recognition The Rays recognize the University of Tampa Spartans for their NCAA Division II baseball three-peat and St. Leo's women's softball team for their Division II championship. Mark also mentions a recent conversation with Genelle Helen Garverick about the history of women's softball in the area dating back to the 1940s & 1950's.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social  or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social 

Coach Bengtson returns. He is now the Wide Receivers Coach at South Dakota State University. We discuss his journey from a Division III coach to FCS. What he learned from a rebuilding program in Division II. And how to build trust.

Coach Bengtson returns. He is now the Wide Receivers Coach at South Dakota State University. We discuss his journey from a Division III coach to FCS. What he learned from a rebuilding program in Division II. And how to build trust.

Injuries, redshirts, and getting passed over are not glitches in the system. They are the system. The athletes who last are the ones who stay, compete, and keep showing up when every excuse says walk away.Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, where we talk about what it really takes to perform at a high level. The show looks at training, preparation, and decision-making through real athletes, coaches, and experiences, on and off the field.Episode HighlightsIn today's episode, Adam Lane sits down with Division II right side Molle Hobson and outside hitter Bree Messenger to get brutally honest about college volleyball. They walk through double ACL tears, redshirting, losing a spot to a fifth year, and why they stayed instead of jumping in the transfer portal. They break down the real difference between Division I and Division II, how coaching communication and team culture decide your experience, and what recruits and parents need to be asking before they commit anywhere.Episode OutlineIntroduction and Host WelcomeBrie's Injury and College ExperienceMolle's College Experience and RedshirtingTeam Dynamics and Recruiting AdviceChallenges and Lessons LearnedAdvice for Future AthletesFinal Thoughts and Future PlansEpisode Chapters00:00 Intro00:27 Meet Molle and Bree01:49 Molly's path to St. Cloud State02:52 Bree's VC United and UCM journey04:02 Senior year ACL tear and missed freshman season06:48 Second ACL tear and rebuilding identity08:53 Finding value while injured and on the sideline11:46 What injury taught Bree about leadership17:16 Molle's redshirt year and mental battles20:32 Losing the spot to a fifth year and handling it28:45 D1 vs D2 reality and choosing the right fit40:01 How to evaluate coaches, teams, and social media55:40 Adam's message on the weight room and no regrets1:00:27 Where to follow Molle and BreeConclusionMolle and Bree show what happens when you do not get the clean, straight line you pictured. Their path has included surgeries, sitting, and hard coaching decisions, but they stayed, asked for honest feedback, and kept doing the work. The big takeaway is simple: pick an environment where you are coached as a person, stay accountable for your effort in the gym and on the court, and be willing to fight for your spot without bailing the second it gets uncomfortable.Action TakenBree returns from two ACL reconstructions, gets fully cleared, and commits to attacking a real on court season instead of letting injuries write the ending.Molle heads into her junior year ready to fight for the right side spot after sitting behind a fifth year, with clear feedback from her coach on where she stands.Both athletes commit to:Staying at programs where they are known as people, not just numbers.Owning their role, even when that role is injured, redshirted, or benched.For athletes and parents, they outline concrete steps:Ask direct questions on visits about playing time, communication, and how coaches handle injuries.Spend time stalking rosters and social media to see how the team actually lives, trains, and treats each other.Stop chasing the D1 label and chase the right fit, culture, and staff.Adam reinforces:If you skip the weight room, you are choosing to leave performance and durability on the table.Training, sleep, and taking care of your body are part of your job, not extras.CTASubscribe to Oak Performance Radio and share this with a player or parent who is in the middle of recruiting and needs a straight answer about D1 vs D2.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oakperformancelabInstagram: @oakperformanceConnect with Molle and Bree:@breemessenger44@mollie.hobson Thank you for listening to Oak Performance Radio. Keep training like your spot is not guaranteed, ask harder questions, and choose teams that make you tougher and better in every part of your life.

Before anyone had finished settling into their seats in Omaha, West Virginia had already announced its arrival.The Mountaineers made history Friday afternoon by earning the program's first-ever College World Series victory, defeating a resiliet Troy squad, 7-5, in a game packed with momentum swings, clutch hits and unforgettable moments. From a daring steal of home in the opening inning to another display of the lineup's remarkable depth, WVU once again found contributions from throughout the roster. Big hits came from unexpected places, and Division II transfer Ian Korn delivered the longest outing of his season to secure the biggest win of his career. In this episode, the “Guys” break down a memorable day in Omaha and explain why this Mountaineer team continues to prove that its greatest strength is the collective effort of the entire roster. The victory sends West Virginia into the winner's bracket of the College World Series, where an even greater opportunity awaits on Sunday. As always, the conversation includes Hoppy's Obvious Observations and the story of an incredible Mountaineer fan's trip to Omaha.

Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler joins the show to discuss Miami's young defensive talent, including Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips, and Zeek Biggers, and explains why helping develop the next generation of players is part of his role as a veteran leader. Sieler also shares his thoughts on new head coach Jeff Hafley, praising his direct and honest leadership style, while highlighting the impact defensive line coach Austin Clark has had on the unit with his attention to detail and demanding approach. He discusses expectations for Chop Robinson entering the season, the importance of leadership on a young roster, and why he believes the Dolphins are headed in the right direction. Plus, Sieler reflects on his own NFL journey from Division II football to becoming one of Miami's most respected veterans as he enters his ninth NFL season.

Hour 1 is loaded with Dolphins talk as Miami's minicamp continues, along with reaction to the Marlins' second straight win and a thrilling Stanley Cup Final game that saw Vegas edge Carolina. The guys also preview Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs, discussing the biggest storylines heading into the series. Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler joins the show to discuss his role as a veteran leader, the development of young defensive linemen Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips, and Zeek Biggers, and why he's excited about Chop Robinson's future. Sieler also shares his thoughts on head coach Jeff Hafley, defensive line coach Austin Clark, and reflects on his journey from Division II football to becoming one of the Dolphins' most respected veterans. Later in the hour, Joe Rose and Hollywood discuss the importance of preseason football, the noticeably higher intensity at Dolphins practices under the new coaching staff, high expectations for Malik Washington and Kenneth Grant, and why Joe believes Miami's offense could lean more heavily on the running game this season. Plus, Joe shares stories from his television days, including a memorable weather forecast mistake that ruined a friend's party and his frustrations with how little time sports used to get on local news broadcasts.

(00:00) — Welcome and origin spark: Kiki's path starts without an “aha” and a teacher's nudge changes everything.(02:24) — First shadowing, open-heart: A six-hour quadruple bypass leaves her captivated.(03:48) — Type B and present: Owning a goal without over-planning in high school.(04:29) — Balancing D2 hoops and premed: Small-school community and time management pay off.(07:19) — Burnout and a late college switch: Signing in July and embracing a non-linear path.(08:55) — Making premed work: Professors, small classes, and athlete study groups.(10:03) — The grind of student-athlete life: Exhaustion, rigid schedules, and living by the calendar.(11:38) — What gave way: Long-distance friendships and less family check-ins.(13:24) — First app cycle misses: 506 MCAT, six-week prep, content over practice, and low volunteering.(17:17) — Reapplicant moves: Earlier timing, pharmacy tech year, and next-day secondaries.(19:54) — Widening the net: Adding DO schools and securing acceptances.(20:53) — Discovering HPSP: Out-of-state sticker shock leads her to the Navy.(23:39) — Parents' buy-in and commissioning: From doubts to pride; acceptance to October commissioning.(26:16) — Military match realities: Deployment risk and the “assignment” mindset.(30:29) — Final takeaway: Keep trying—“what's meant for you won't miss you.Kiki didn't have a dramatic origin story—no early illness or single defining moment. A high school anatomy teacher's question and a mesmerizing first shadowing of a six-hour open-heart surgery nudged her toward medicine. She kept living fully as a type B student who played Division II basketball, learning time management the hard way: rigid schedules, constant travel, and studying through exhaustion. In this conversation, Kiki unpacks being a reapplicant after a 506 MCAT and limited volunteer hours, what she fixed the second time—earlier timing, practice questions over rereads, quick secondaries—and why she initially applied to only two schools. She explains how medical transport and later working as a pharmacy technician broadened her clinical lens. When out-of-state tuition topped $80,000, she took a hard look at Navy HPSP, did her homework beyond recruiter promises, and chose the scholarship—even after getting off a local waitlist later. Kiki shares how she reframed setbacks, how much community mattered, and what realistically concerns her about the military match: deployment and accepting “assignments.” Her closing message to premeds is clear and steady—keep doing the work, stay intentional, and trust that what's meant for you won't miss you.What You'll Learn:- How a D2 athlete built time management without sacrificing premed- What went wrong in her first cycle and how she changed it- Why she chose Navy HPSP and how she evaluated the trade-offs- Ways transport and pharmacy tech roles expand clinical exposure

What does it really mean to train your mind like you train your body? In this episode of The Gametime Guru Podcast, I'm joined by Vera Jo Bustos, also known as Coach VJ, a mental performance coach, keynote speaker, former professional basketball player, and former college basketball coach. Vera Jo brings a powerful perspective on confidence, pressure, performance anxiety, self-talk, and the mental side of sports. Coach VJ shares her journey from growing up as a multi-sport athlete in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to playing college basketball at Adams State, competing professionally in Greece, coaching at the Division I and Division II levels, and now helping athletes, coaches, executives, and high performers strengthen their mental performance. We break down the difference between mental health and mental performance, and Vera Jo explains why mental performance is like the weight room for your mind. Just like athletes train their body and their craft, they also have to train their mindset, focus, confidence, resilience, and ability to stay present when pressure hits. This conversation is especially valuable for athletes, parents of athletes, coaches, and leaders who want to better understand how confidence is built, why self-talk matters, and how to respond when mistakes, nerves, or doubt show up in competition. In this episode, we discuss: How mental performance helps athletes and high performers The difference between mental health and mental performance Why confidence is something you can train How athletes can handle pressure and performance anxiety Why butterflies before a game may actually mean you are ready The role of self-talk in athletic performance What it means to be mentally tough Why athletes need to find the right fit at the next level How coaches can balance high challenge with high support Why the complete athlete trains the body, craft, and mind Whether you are a youth athlete, high school athlete, college athlete, coach, parent, or business leader, this episode will help you look at performance through a different lens. Connect with Coach VJ: Mentality Solutions: https://mentalitysolutions.com Coach VJ Speaking: https://coachvj.com  Subscribe to The Gametime Guru Podcast for more athlete interviews, coaching conversations, leadership lessons, and sports stories that help you see sports through a different lens.

We sit down with former Chico State head coach Greg Klink to unpack what “culture” really means when you have to live it every day. We dig into how standards are built through recruiting, repetition, and accountability, plus what parents can do to support athletes without burning them out. • Greg's path from Bay Area player to 30 year college coach • Why seeing life as a bench player builds compassion • Turning Chico State into a national Division II program with a clear vision • Defining culture as daily operations and daily habits • Holding standards without chasing popularity • Recruiting really good players who are great people • Using peer leadership to protect the locker room • Making practice uncomfortable on purpose to raise the bar • Teaching man to man defence through repetition and rotations • Building a simple motion offence with clear roles and drilled habits • Advice for parents on motivation, burnout and the transfer portal • Teaching athletes to advocate for themselves with coaches like future bosses Before this episode gets started, please like or subscribe to this podcast. And if you feel compelled, it really would help me if you would share it with somebody who you think would enjoy it. Support the showEmail:  bgbryan@gmail.comWebsite:  http://bartonguybryan.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartonguybryanYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@mindsetforgechannelMy 3 Top Episodes of the first 100: 7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru 

One heavy squat at 400 pounds was all Kalil Sherrod needed to know the poison hadn't won. Seven weeks before this recording, Kalil walked into elitefts HQ to hit his first major milestone since a brutal cancer diagnosis. That moment bridged the gap between his life as an elite performance coach and his reality as a survivor. Through two stem cell transplants and multiple rounds of high-intensity chemotherapy, he developed a conjugate-based survival blueprint—one that reinforces a hard truth: muscle mass is one of the most powerful insurance policies for the human body. Inside the Episode: The 93% Rule: Why maintaining a high performance floor matters more than chasing a peak during a competitive season Conjugate for the Court: Applying Westside methodology to basketball players without sacrificing vertical jump or shooting touch Training Through the Storm: How Kalil adjusted his training split during "ICE" chemotherapy to preserve lean tissue The Youth Development Gap: Why the loss of PE and martial arts is producing more fragile athletes—and how to reverse it The IV Protocol: A critical hydration strategy often overlooked during medical treatment Meet the Guest: Kalil Sherrod is a high-performance coach, author, and founder of Revenants Coaching. A former Division II basketball player, he serves as a Sports Performance Coach for the Thailand Titans and works with athletes at The Spot Athletics. He is the author of The Basketball Player's Training Guide and co-author of the elitefts eBook Mastering Conjugate Programming for Athletes. After surviving Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Kalil has dedicated his work to helping athletes and survivors use strength as a foundation for resilience. Connect with Kalil Sherrod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalil_sherrod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kalilsherrod4882 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kalilsherrod The Get Clean Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kalil-sherrod7 The Spot Athletics: https://www.thespotathletics.com Revenants Coaching: https://linktr.ee/kalilsherro Become an elitefts Channel Member: Get early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk and more: @eliteftsofficial Support Dave Tate's Table Talk: FULL Crew Access: https://www.elitefts.com/join-the-crew Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html Programs & More: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/dave-tate-s-table-talk-crew.html TYAO Application: https://www.elitefts.com/dave-tate-s-tyao-application Best-Selling elitefts Products: Pro Resistance Bands: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html Specialty Barbells: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bars-weights/specialty-bars.html Wraps, Straps, Sleeves: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/power-gear.html Sponsors: Get an extra 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://www.elitefts.com/ Get 10% OFF Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/tabletalk Free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack: http://www.drinklmnt.com/tabletalk Support Massenomics: https://www.massenomics.com/ Save 20% on MASS Research Review (CODE: ELITEFTS20): https://massresearchreview.com/ Get 10% OFF RP Hypertrophy App (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://rpstrength.com/pages/hypertrophy-app