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In this solo episode of The Gametime Guru Podcast, I'm sharing two stories that hit close to home—one from the sideline and one from the broader world of college sports. How I Learned (Again) That I Belong I relive one of my final club basketball games coaching in California—when my undersized team went toe-to-toe with a junior college squad and found a way to win. It's a raw look at belief, resilience, and learning how to win again after a stretch of setbacks. If you've ever questioned whether you belong—at work, in sport, or in life—this one's for you. The NIL Era: Opportunity & Uncertainty I break down the current state of Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) in college sports: How NIL is reshaping recruiting and roster retention Why powerhouse programs (think Ohio State) and mid-majors (like Boise State) face different realities The rise of donor fatigue and what it means for long-term sustainability Why NIL can be a double-edged sword—creating new opportunities for JUCO and DII athletes while adding pressure elsewhere Practical ideas for athletes (yes, even JUCO players) to build a brand—like starting a podcast and owning your story What you'll take away: How to rebuild confidence after a string of losses Why culture and standards help you "flip the switch" back to winning Actionable ways athletes and coaches can adapt in the NIL era If you're a coach, parent, athlete, or sports fan who believes games teach life, you'll feel right at home here. After nine years of conversations with athletes and coaches from 183 countries and all 50 states, I'm more convinced than ever: when you put in the work, you belong. If this episode resonates, follow the show and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts—it helps the mission and keeps the conversations coming. Thanks for listening and for being part of the Gametime Guru community.
Welcome Back Inside The Clubhouse!Logan Olsen's journey from JUCO to Penn State takes center stage in this week's brand-new episode of The Clubhouse! Join Logan, a standout pitcher for the Nittany Lions, as he shares his unconventional path through Oregon, Iowa Western Community College, and his experiences at Penn State.Here's what to expect:- Logan Olson's insights on JUCO life and his development as a pitcher- His unique high school ping pong league experience in Minnesota- Comparing college football atmospheres: Penn State's Iconic Whiteout- Breaking down his pitching routine, habits, and keys to success- Thoughts on Penn State's baseball program and the impact of its athletic administration- The big picture: lessons learned from overcoming injury and staying focused on this season.FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:21 - Logan Olson's College Journey03:45 - Logan's Ping Pong Career06:06 - Pre-Pitch Routine08:53 - Personal Goals for the Season15:36 - World Series Recap18:13 - Best World Series of All Time?19:58 - Dealing with Pressure in Sports21:25 - Dodgers Dynasty23:45 - Picks of the Week25:05 - Texas A&M @ Missouri Preview26:33 - LSU @ Alabama Preview27:26 - Indiana @ Penn State Preview#collegebaseball #mlb #mlbb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #baseball #sunday #saturday
It's Truth Telling Thursday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Steve Kim joins to talk Carson Beck & Miami Hurricanes Football, & to Preview Tonight's Raiders vs. Broncos TNF Matchup... NFL Defensive Tackle Breiden Fehoko joins the show to talk LSU Football as the Nick Saban to LSU Rumors continue to heat up... Join us for this Truth Telling Thursday on REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
WVU football received a commitment from Keon Hutchinson, a blazing fast wide receiver from the JUCO ranks. The 6-foot-2 inch sophomore is a 3-star recruit per 247 Sports and currently plays at Northwest Mississippi Community College. In this episode, Couz will break down Hutchinson's game and how he thinks the 2026 recruit could help Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia Mountaineer program. In the second segment, Couz will recap WVU basketball's win over Mt. St. Mary's in game one of the Ross Hodge era in Morgantown. He will talk about the negatives and positives from West Virginia's performance. He will talk about team stats and individual player stats, especially the performances by Jasper Floyd and Brenen Lorient, who each followed Hodge from North Texas. He will also talk about the shooting struggles of Honor Huff and Treysen Eaglestaff. In the final segment, Couz will give his thoughts to the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2025 season. He will look at where Big 12 teams landed and how that could help the conference the rest of the way. He will also talk about the controversies surrounding Notre Dame and Miami. #wvufootball #wvubasketball #wvu Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole
Ma$e, Cam'ron & Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson are here with another one!! On this episode, Michael Irvin is back and we HAD to hear about how he felt about these Cowboys after the Monday Night Football blowout and trading for Q Williams. Then, Mike snaps on Draymond Green about his comments calling Dak Prescott a Bum! Next, have we seen the end of Kyler Murray in Arizona? Then, a father and son are playing JUCO football together, is this wild or nah?! Last but not least, we head on over to the NBA where Josh Giddey did something only Michael Jordan has done for the Bulls & Myles Turner has his feelings hurt by his former teams' fans! Michael Irvin's Thoughts On Dallas' Trade (0:00) Draymond Green Vs. Dak Prescott (10:00) Kyler Murray In Arizona (23:30) Juco Father Son Duo (28:00) Josh Giddey (42:45) Myles Turner (51:30) What do you think? Tell us in the comments below Please Like the video, comment, subscribe & turn on your post notifications for more content. Listen to the show on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/4Brb7BgCw4f4jwgS5v3sXQ?si=811988ecff7b416a Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-is-what-it-is/id1719695401 Sign up with promo code IIWII and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds or bonus entries: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-itiswhatitis #UDpartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Work-Boot Wednesday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Alabama Crimson Tide' Great AJ McCarron joins the show to talk Alabama Crimson Tide Football and more... Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to discuss QB Play Across NFL & College Football! Colorado Alum Matt McChesney joins as well! You don't wanna miss this WORK-BOOT Wednesday on The REALEST Show On Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Talk that Talk Tuesday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Steve Kim joins the show to talk Carson Beck & Miami Hurricanes Football after their LOSS vs. SMU... Commanders DT Sheldon Day joins for an Exclusive Interview after the Commanders' LOSS vs. Seahawks... Join us for this and much more on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Wed/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Merciless Monday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to react to Auburn FIRING Hugh Freeze after Auburn's LOSS vs. Kentucky... Super Bowl Champion & Utah Alum Eric Weddle joins talk Utah Utes Football after their Dominant WIN vs. Cincinnati... Former NFL WR & Northeastern State Head Coach Darrin Chiaverini joins to talk Colorado Buffaloes Football and for a Chalk Talk Session with Coach JB! Join us for this MERCILESS Monday on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Free Game Friday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to talk NFL & College QB Play with Coach JB including Lamar Jackson's PERFORMANCE in the Ravens' WIN vs. Dolphins Last Night on TNF! Colorado Alum Matt McChesney joins the show to talk Coach Prime & Colorado Football! Join us for this Free Game Friday on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Howdy & Aloha! We're lacing up with Coach Brian Decker, Head Cross Country Coach at Point Pleasant Boro, fresh off one of the most dominant seasons in program history.In 2024, the Panthers swept the Ocean State Invitational, B-South Division, Ocean County, and Central Jersey Group 2 — the first sectional title in school history. Decker was named 2024 Coach of the Year by the Shore Track Coaches Association and the Asbury Park Press.With 30 + years in the sport, Coach Decker has led programs at Toms River South, Ocean County College (JUCO), and Point Boro — building one of New Jersey's most respected small-school programs. We talk training philosophy, community buy-in, and how he runs the legendary Shore Coaches Invitational at Holmdel Park.⏱️ Show Notes with Timestamps00:00 – 02:00 | Howdy & Aloha Intro Rich & Jim welcome Coach Brian Decker back to the Shore — Point Pleasant Boro head coach with 30 + years of experience.02:00 – 05:00 | Point Boro Roots & Community Support, Nostalgia from the Point Boro days, Ocean County ties, and how local buy-in powers a small-town program.05:00 – 08:30 | Origin Story & Switch from Soccer to XC, A broken arm in high school leads to a new path in running — the unexpected start of a 30-year coaching journey.08:30 – 12:00 | Early Coaching Years & JUCO LessonsHow Ocean County College shaped Decker's approach to athlete development and the realities of recruiting at the JUCO level.12:00 – 18:00 | Building Point Boro XCTaking over a rebuilding program, instilling structure and standards, and earning community trust through work ethic and accountability.18:00 – 24:00 | The 2024 Breakthrough SeasonOcean State → B-South → Ocean County → CJ Group 2 titles; the first sectional in school history and how the team came together.24:00 – 30:00 | Coaching Freshmen & Developing Depth, Rebuilding after a senior-heavy class, coaching multiple sets of twins, and teaching young athletes confidence and patience.30:00 – 35:00 | Adjusting Coaching Styles Over Decades. From old-school intensity to modern balance — what Decker has learned about communication and recovery.35:00 – 41:00 | Training Talk & Benchmark SessionsHow he structures workouts at Ocean County Park, tests fitness with surprise miles, and why “feel over numbers” still matters.41:00 – 47:00 | Tech, Watches & Mental Discipline. The battle against data dependency, getting kids off the watch, and building race-day instincts.47:00 – 53:00 | Meet Director Life at Holmdel Park15 years of running the Shore Coaches Invitational, working with out-of-state teams, course maintenance, and fast times at Holmdel.53:00 – 57:00 | B-South Format & Competition Evolving from dual meets to divisional championships; racing Manchester and CBA to stay sharp.57:00 – 1:03:00 | Culture & Tradition at the BurrowWhy Point Boro kids don't miss practice, how the community shows up, and keeping banquets and recognition alive.1:03:00 – End | Final Four & Wrap-Up Coach Decker's coffee ritual, day-to-day habits, favorite sports teams, and guilty-pleasure Twizzlers before a meet.
The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to break down USC's flip of No. 1 JUCO TE Josiah Jefferson, the looming Nebraska game, a mini–Mail Bag while one host opens up on getting laid off. TIME STAMPS: (0:00): Chris is Laid Off (20:18): USC Lands No. 1 JUCO TE Josiah Jefferson (51:55): Bye Week Accomplishments/Nebraska Preview (01:13:56): Coffee & Glengarry Glen Ross (01:23:30): Listener Questions (02:31:33): Does Deff Leppard Suck? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's Truth Telling Thursday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Steve Kim joins to talk Carson Beck & Miami Hurricanes Football, & to Preview Tonight's Dolphins vs. Ravens TNF Matchup... NFL Defensive Tackle Breiden Fehoko joins the show to talk LSU Football after the Brian Kelly FIRING... Join us for this Truth Telling Thursday on REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Happy Halloween Sox fans! We sat down with second baseman Izzy Madariaga for this weeks podcast episode. In todays podcast, Izzy talked about what college life at LC state is like, how he was able to stay locked in on the plate, what his time in JUCO did for his baseball career, and we even got to know more about his Halloween favorites!We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
It's Work-Boot Wednesday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Alabama Crimson Tide' Great AJ McCarron joins the show to react to Alabama's Week 9 WIN vs. South Carolina... Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to discuss QB Play Across NFL & College Football and more! Join us for this WORK-BOOT Wednesday on The REALEST Show On Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us a textReady for an honest look at the smartest path from high school baseball to D1 and beyond? We sit down with Coach Austin Nelson of Cochise College to unpack why junior college baseball often beats jumping straight into a crowded Division I roster. With the transfer portal stacking lineups with 22 to 24-year-olds, an 18-year-old freshman can get buried. JUCO flips that script: you face peers your age, see the field early, and stack real-game reps that drive development and recruiting momentum.We dive into the biggest myths about JUCO and break down why Arizona's conference is among the most competitive in the country. Coach Nelson shares concrete success stories, from players moving to Kansas, Mizzou, New Mexico State, Dallas Baptist, and Arizona to arms getting drafted or signing pro deals. The conversation drills into what actually moves a player up: mental makeup, short memory after failure, and a structured environment that rewards consistent work.You'll also get a clear look at costs, housing, meal plans, and why JUCO can deliver a full year for a fraction of many four-year programs. For pitchers, the details matter: daily throwing, targeted arm care, prehab and rehab, and conditioning that builds durable velocity gains without overuse. Parents will appreciate the practical guidance on what to ask before committing—playing time reality, communication with coaches, development plans, and financial fit. We even get into hot-seat takes on the transfer portal, a candid play-bench-trade segment, postseason picks, and a memorable story from the JUCO World Series.If you want playing time now, measurable development, and a proven route to the next level, this conversation shows how JUCO can be the most direct path forward. Enjoy the insights, share it with a teammate or parent who needs it, and follow the show—then leave a quick review to help more baseball families find us.Support the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast Website - https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com
It's Talk that Talk Tuesday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Steve Kim joins the show to talk Carson Beck & Miami Hurricanes Football after their WIN vs. Stanford! Commanders DT Sheldon Day joins for an Exclusive Interview after the Commanders' LOSS vs. Chiefs' Queendom last night on MNF... Join us for this and much more on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Wed/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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It's Merciless Monday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to react to LSU FIRING Brian Kelly after LSU's LOSS vs. Texas A&M... Super Bowl Champion & Utah Alum Eric Weddle joins talk Utah Utes Football after their Dominant WIN vs. Colorado... Former NFL WR & Northeastern State Head Coach Darrin Chiaverini joins to talk Colorado Buffaloes Football and for a Chalk Talk Session with Coach JB! Join us for this MERCILESS Monday on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Free Game Friday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as 13 Year NBA Referee Tim Donaghey joins the show to breakdown the TRUTH About the FBI's NBA Gambling Investigation... Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to talk NFL & College QB Play with Coach JB including Justin Herbert's PERFORMANCE in the Chargers' WIN vs. Vikings Last Night on TNF! True Crime Analyst Lauren Conlin joins the show to breakdown NBA Gambling Investigation Updates! Join us for this Free Game Friday on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Coach Marianne “Coach B” Blackwell knows what it takes to compete. From growing up in Middleton, Idaho, to leading her team at Brigham Young University to the Sweet 16, she's experienced every level of the game — and now she's shaping the next generation of athletes. In this conversation, we cover: How growing up in a competitive family molded her game The transition from JUCO to D1 basketball at BYU Why effort, fundamentals, and mindset still matter more than flash How the landscape of women's basketball has evolved Club vs. high school coaching philosophies How parents can best support their athletes Building teams that stay together through adversity Whether you're a coach, athlete, or parent, this episode gives you a look at the realities of player development, leadership, and resilience in the world of basketball. Follow The Gametime Guru Podcast for more in-depth conversations with athletes and coaches who inspire. #Basketball #WomensBasketball #BYU #Coaching #PlayerDevelopment #HighSchoolSports #ClubBasketball #SportsMindset #Leadership #Podcast #TheGametimeGuru
This special Airey Bros Radio roundtable previews the 2025 Jayhawk (Region 6) Cross Country Championships — featuring head coaches from the top-ranked NJCAA programs across the state. They break down training philosophy, course strategy, and what it'll take to bring home the Region 6 title on Friday, October 24 in Colby, KS.
It's Truth Telling Thursday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Steve Kim joins to talk Carson Beck & Miami Hurricanes Football, & to Preview Tonight's Vikings vs. Chargers TNF Matchup... NFL Defensive Tackle Breiden Fehoko joins the show to talk LSU Football, Tua Tagovailoa, and more! Join us for this Truth Telling Thursday on REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Work-Boot Wednesday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Alabama Crimson Tide' Great AJ McCarron joins the show to react to Alabama's Week 8 WIN vs. Tennessee... Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to discuss QB Play Across NFL & College Football and more! Join us for this WORK-BOOT Wednesday on The REALEST Show On Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Let me tell you a secret — I wasn't some standout player. I was a below average JUCO player. A below average Division I player. A below average NAIA player. No one was looking at me back then and thinking, “That guy's going to work with MLB All-Stars one day.” But at 27, I was […]
It's Talk that Talk Tuesday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Steve Kim joins the show to talk Carson Beck & Miami Hurricanes Football after their LOSS vs. Louisville! Commanders DT Sheldon Day joins for an Exclusive Interview after the Commanders' LOSS vs. Cowboys! Join us for this and much more on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Wed/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In Episode 403 of Airey Bros Radio, we head to Lansing, Michigan, to sit down with Coach Jim Robinson, longtime Head Coach of Lansing Community College Cross Country & Track.Now in his 19th year with LCC, Robinson has been part of seven NJCAA National Championships, earning three USTFCCCA National Coach of the Year awards. Since taking over in 2014, he's led the Stars to four women's titles (2015, 2016, 2021, 2022) and back-to-back Men's NJCAA DII titles (2023 & 2024) — and as of Sept 2025, his men's squad is ranked #1 nationally while the women sit #7.We dive deep into Robinson's journey from Penn State runner to pastor to JUCO legend — exploring the parallels between ministry and coaching, the power of persistence, and how LCC has built a true family culture rooted in trust, hard work, and fun.
It's Merciless Monday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to react to Florida FIRING Billy Napier after Florida's WIN vs. Mississippi State... Super Bowl Champion & Utah Alum Eric Weddle joins talk Utah Utes Football after their LOSS vs. BYU... Former NFL WR & Northeastern State Head Coach Darrin Chiaverini joins to talk Colorado Buffaloes Football and for a Chalk Talk Session with Coach JB! Join us for this MERCILESS Monday on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Free Game Friday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to talk NFL & College QB Play with Coach JB including Joe Flacco's PERFORMANCE in the Bengals' WIN vs. Aaron Rodgers & Steelers Last Night on TNF! Colorado Alum Matt McChesney joins to talk Coach Prime & Colorado Football! Join us for this Free Game Friday on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Howdy & aloha! We're joined by Coach James Majenge, Head Cross Country Coach at Ranger College (@rangersxctf1926). In just two seasons, Majenge has guided the Ranger women to a conference title and top-12 NJCAA finish, while leading the men to a top-15 national finish and producing multiple All-Americans and national qualifiers.We dig into his journey from South Africa → JUCO → NCAA All-American, mentoring international student-athletes, building a culture of family and discipline, and how Ranger's small-town gravel-loop training grounds have become a distance runner's dream.HighlightsOrigin story & culture shock arriving in New YorkRecruiting international and local athletes to West TexasTeam bonding & Friday ugali nights
The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns off the Trojans landing a commitment from No. 1 JUCO CB Jakwon Morris off the Michigan win. The Cilantro Boys also discuss the latest with local DB Jayden Crowder, visitor reaction and new offers. TIME STAMPS: (0:00) Technical Difficulty Omen (09:05): No. 1 JUCO Jakwon Morris Commits (22:08): Local 2026 DB Jayden Crowder Buzz (31:23): Michigan Win Visitors (57:19): James Franklin Fired; Five-Star Decommit (01:20:05): Michigan Recruiting Angle (02:02:34): New Offers (02:05:01): Listener Questions (02:54:45): Omen Comes Back To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's Truth Telling Thursday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Steve Kim joins to talk Carson Beck & Miami Hurricanes Football, & to Preview Tonight's Steelers vs. Bengals TNF Matchup as Aaron Rodgers has found the Fountain of Youth with the Steelers! NFL Defensive Tackle Breiden Fehoko joins the show to talk LSU Football and more! Join us for this Truth Telling Thursday on REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Work-Boot Wednesday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Alabama Crimson Tide' Great AJ McCarron joins the show to react to Alabama's Week 7 WIN vs. Missouri... Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to discuss QB Play Across NFL & College Football and more! Join us for this WORK-BOOT Wednesday on The REALEST Show On Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Talk that Talk Tuesday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Steve Kim joins the show to talk Carson Beck & Miami Hurricanes Football! Commanders DT Sheldon Day joins for an Exclusive Interview after the Commanders' LOSS vs. Caleb Williams & Bears Last Night on MNF! Join us for this and much more on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Wed/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Howdy & aloha! Airey Bros Radio laces up with Coach Chase Englestead, Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach at Snow College (Richfield/Ephraim, UT). Hired in 2024 to launch the Badgers' program, Chase already has the men ranked #6 and women #7 in the NJCAA national poll. We dig into Utah's deep distance culture, JUCO recruiting, elevation training (5,300–10,000 ft), Lydiard-inspired aerobic development (with selective double-threshold), the benefits of a tight small-campus setup, LDS mission maturity, and why Snow wants to make D1s nervous at invites—then points to Fort Dodge in November and the NJCAA Half Marathon.What you'll learnHow to build a brand-new JUCO XC program into a national Top-10 in two yearsWhy Snow College's elevation, trails, housing, and price are a recruiting cheat codeTraining philosophy: big aerobic base, thresholds, strength, and when double-thresholds make senseCulture > times: selecting athletes who raise the standard and stick with the processHow roster caps + Utah's pipeline are reshaping the JUCO → D1 pathwayLinksSnow College XC/Track: https://snowbadgers.com/sports/mens-cross-country Snow XC: @snowcrosscountryAirey Bros Radio (YouTube): https://youtube.com/aireybrosradioAirey Bros Radio @aireybrosradio Fueled by Black Sheep Endurance Coaching: https://www.blacksheependurance.comShow notes & timestamps: 0:00 Howdy & aloha + ABR mission (shine light on JUCO/NAIA/D2/D3)2:36 Guest intro: Coach Chase Englestead — hired 2024; Men #6 / Women #7 NJCAA5:08 Origin story: small-town Utah → discovering running → ownership & accountability8:12 JUCO roots at UVSC/UVU: mileage jump, All-American, steeple/1500 records; D1 transition & probation11:01 Choosing coaching: family of coaches; HS first to build & learn12:26 Riverton HS culture build; Nike Cross regionals rise15:25 Why Snow College: home state, elevation & trails, giving back; late hire & Year-1 scramble20:50 Year-2 jump: full recruiting cycle; Top-10 expectations in Utah's distance scene22:31 Stigma shift: JUCO in Utah post-Isaac Wood; roster-cap effects24:44 “Diamonds in the rough” development stories25:54 Roster size realities; culture-first recruiting28:05 A week in the chair: early mornings, Tue/Thu recruit calls, summer team runs30:01 One year vs two years at Snow? Athlete-first pathways to four-year programs31:06 Form check: confidence high; “make D1s nervous when Snow shows up”32:07 Long run workout (pace toggles) + pack fitness33:14 Training philosophy: Lydiard base, aerobic strength; when double threshold fits37:05 Individualization; safe volumes before doubles37:58 Campus fit: two campuses, on-campus housing, track ~200m, pool ~600m, bike path & mountain singletrack39:58 Why a small campus helps serious runners (sleep, routine, fewer distractions)41:25 Roster mix: Utah core + out-of-state; Americans-only pride vs international budget realities44:30 Value case: ~$2k tuition/semester + ~$2.5k housing46:09 Athletes to watch (W: Rhys Moss, Brighton Gold; M: Made, Tim, Carter Day, David Barlo, Brett Bailey, Von Wallace)48:35 Slick transfers; NJCAA Half Marathon plans49:36 Weather & Fort Dodge readiness; altitude advantage50:35 Elevation menu: dorms ~5,300 ft; quick access to 8k–12k ft52:00 Fall schedule: SUU (10/4), Utah State (10/10), hosting SWAC at Palisade State Park53:48 LDS mission benefits: discipline, perspective, adversity skills56:45 Final Four: no soda since 2000, routines, 60 mpw streak, books/pods, spikeball1:03:37 Wrap: Badgers links; ABR back Wed with Ranger College
About the Guest(s):Ashley Roberts is the host of the “It's Just Different” Podcast and a former junior college basketball player who began her collegiate journey at South Plains Junior College before transferring to the University of Texas. Now a basketball consultant, speaker, and founder of the Different Community, Ashley uses her platform to educate and empower parents navigating their athlete's basketball journey — especially those overlooked or misunderstood paths like JUCO.Episode Summary:In this episode, Ashley Roberts sets the record straight about JUCO — and why parents need to stop looking at it as a backup or “less than” option. Sharing her own experience as a JUCO athlete turned D1 graduate, Ashley explains why junior college can be the perfect fit for athletes who need development, more playing time, or a reset. She breaks down how JUCO events like the Jamboree draw D1 coaches, the difference between going JUCO vs D2, and how ego and misinformation keep parents from seeing JUCO for what it really is — an opportunity.This episode is for any parent who's wondering if JUCO is “worth it,” any athlete considering their options, and any coach helping a player make the right decision.Key Takeaways:- Junior college provides real opportunities for development, playing time, and visibility- JUCO events like Jamborees are packed with D1 coaches looking for talent- Choosing JUCO doesn't mean you've failed — it can be the smartest move- Many parents reject JUCO out of ego or misinformation- Honest conversations with coaches are essential when mapping out your athlete's pathJoin the Basketball Parent Community for FREE for 7 days! https://www.ashleynroberts.com/community Shop ‘Different' Merch: Use Code "Podcast" for 15% offhttps://itsjustdifferentapparel.com
It's Merciless Monday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Super Bowl Champion & Utah Alum Eric Weddle joins to talk Utah Utes Football after their WIN vs. ASU, & The Ravens' LOSS vs. Rams... Former NFL WR & Northeastern State Head Coach Darrin Chiaverini joins to talk Colorado Buffaloes Football after their WIN vs. Iowa State, and for a Chalk Talk Session with Coach JB! Join us for this MERCILESS Monday on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Free Game Friday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to talk NFL & College QB Play with Coach JB including Jalen Hurts' PERFORMANCE in the Eagles' LOSS vs Cam Skattebo & Giants Last Night on TNF! Join us for this Free Game Friday on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Airey Bros Radio hits Episode 400 with Coach Jesse Parker, Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach at Blinn College (NJCAA). Blinn brought XC back for the first time since 1995—and in year one Parker led both teams into the USTFCCCA NJCAA D1 rankings, qualified for NJCAA Nationals, and enters 2025 ranked #10 men / #11 women. We dig into rebuilding a program from scratch, Texas recruiting, the JUCO pathway (cost, credits, transfers), training philosophy (Daniels/Lydiard/Co.), Brenham's “poor man's altitude,” hosting Region 14 on a hilly course, facilities updates, and how to build a winning culture that actually fits the community.Who should listen: HS athletes & parents, JUCO/NCAA coaches, distance-running nerds, and anyone weighing JUCO vs. D1/D2/D3.Follow Blinn XC: IG @blinn_xcFollow Airey Bros Radio: IG @aireybrosradio | YouTube @AireyBros | Spotify & Apple: Airey Bros RadioFueled by: Black Sheep Endurance Coaching (ultra, nutrition, & performance)Show Notes & Timestamps00:00 Cold open & ABR Episode 400 intro; why we spotlight JUCO, D2/D3, and non-Power-4.01:20 CTAs + sponsor shout: Black Sheep Endurance; share with athletes exploring JUCO.02:03 Guest intro: Coach Jesse Parker, Blinn College—year-one rankings, NJCAA Nationals, 2025 preseason ranks.03:11 Blinn socials & contact (IG @blinn_xc; email).04:04 Parker's origin story: football/powerlifting → track nerd → Sam Houston State → coaching break.06:39 Building from zero: late-spring hire, no roster, recruiting sprint, getting athletes college-ready.09:59 Why Blinn? Vision with AD; resources; becoming a Division-I prep program via JUCO.11:01 Blinn history lesson: national titles, Pat Henry → LSU, Steve Silvey era; bringing a legacy back.14:00 Program vision (1–5–10 years): meets, community pipeline, distance-led rebuild, culture.16:52 Early success: how JUCO cycles accelerate competitive timelines.17:53 2025 form check: UT opener, Texas A&M PR drops, next tests vs. JUCO & strong D2 fields.19:32 Where's Blinn? Brenham, TX (Blue Bell country) + terrain, hills, and “poor man's altitude.”21:03 Training rhythm: mornings, lifts, study hall; one-run-a-day philosophy.21:50 Threshold talk: Daniels/Lydiard/Co. roots; cruise intervals & modern double-threshold context.23:34 Recruiting year one: flipping decisions late, scholarship leverage, culture glue (Eric Lagat).25:21 Culture building: standards, maturity curve from FR → SO, educating athletes to self-coach.33:55 Region 14 Championship host (Oct 18): hilly Brenham HS course; true XC racing.37:38 Facilities: no track yet (400m asphalt loop + park intervals), HS partnerships, complex plans brewing.41:26 A day in the life: practice → admin, meet ops, budgets, recruiting—solo staff (assistant coming).42:38 Recruiting channels: HS coach network > services; text/phone/Zoom; set culture during recruiting.50:00 The JUCO advantage: real costs, same transfer credits, scholarships, better academic fit (nursing/engineering), smoother life balance.55:02 Scholarship math that changes lives; keeping Pell; proud parent moments.56:49 Transfer mindset: JUCO as the original portal—“come here to go there” (and thrive).57:32 Admin shoutout: Chancellor support matters—great coaches need great leadership above them.57:49 Coach's bookshelf: Daniels' Running Formula, Running to the Top (Lydiard); autograph stories.1:00:58 Housing & campus life: biggest on-campus JUCO housing; suite & apartment options; athletic dorms.1:02:23 Final Four: coffee (nope), routines, Jackson the terrier, music (Kevin Gates, Kid Cudi), NFL obsession.1:07:02 Bills/Cowboys fandom; fitting culture to community.1:08:37 Close: Fort Dodge goals (XC & Half Marathon), links, next guests (Snow CC & Ranger College).
It's Truth Telling Thursday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Steve Kim joins to talk Carson Beck & Miami Hurricanes Football, & to Preview Tonight's Eagles vs. Giants TNF Matchup! NFL Defensive Tackle Breiden Fehoko joins the show to talk LSU Football and more! Join us for this Truth Telling Thursday on REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Work-Boot Wednesday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Alabama Crimson Tide' Great AJ McCarron joins the show to react to Alabama's Week 6 WIN vs. Vanderbilt... Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to discuss QB Play Across NFL & College Football and more! Join us for this WORK-BOOT Wednesday on The REALEST Show On Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
It's Talk that Talk Tuesday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Steve Kim joins the show to react to Carson Beck & Miami's WIN vs. Florida State! Commanders DT Sheldon Day joins for an Exclusive Interview after the Commanders' WIN vs. Chargers on Sunday! True Crime Analyst Lauren Conlin joins as well to give an update on the Mark Sanchez Situation... Join us for this and much more on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Wed/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Airey Bros Radio Episode 399. We sit down with Coach Chris Beene, Head Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at Odessa College. Beene is one of the most decorated coaches in NJCAA history, leading South Plains College to 32 national team championships, earning 14 National Coach of the Year and 25 Coach of the Meet honors, and coaching more than 20 Olympians and World Championship athletes, 50-plus national champions, and 150-plus All-Americans. He was inducted into the NJCAA Coaches Hall of Fame in 2021 and the Texas Track & Field Coaches Hall of Fame in 2024. In 2024–25 he received four NJCAA Legacy Awards, the only JUCO coach to do so.We cover his coaching philosophy, recruiting approach, academic standards, rebuilding Odessa into a national contender, international athlete development, double-threshold training and distance strategy, and how West Texas culture shapes tough, successful programs.FollowAirey Bros Radio:YouTube: @AireyBrosSpotify: Airey Bros RadioInstagram: @aireybrosradioFueled by: Black Sheep Endurance CoachingSupport the show: buymeacoffee.com/aireybrosShow Notes and Timestamps0:00 Intro and show open1:15 Coach Beene joins; Hall of Fame legacy and Odessa vision3:00 The JUCO mission and why community college athletics matter4:45 From South Plains to Odessa; rebuilding a winner8:00 Why JUCO is his favorite level to coach10:00 Myths about junior college coaching12:00 Odessa early rise; top women and men preseason rankings14:00 Global recruiting pipeline; Jamaica, Africa, and Texas roots17:00 What makes a great recruiter and how parents factor in19:00 Academics first; discipline, study halls, and accountability23:00 Why Odessa College support systems are elite25:00 International athletes adapting to climate, food, and culture28:00 West Texas hospitality and community33:00 Recruiting in 2025; relationships over hype35:00 Family balance, time management, and staff roles37:00 Mentoring moments; the hurdles story and athlete buy-in40:00 Evolving as a coach; standards, discipline, and growth43:00 Distance training; double-threshold, mileage, and VDOT46:00 Olympians and world championship athletes developed under Beene49:00 Academic excellence and GPA standards at Odessa52:00 Key meets; OSU Jamboree, Regionals, Nationals in Iowa55:00 Half marathon strategy and the quest to win all eight titles57:00 Building a full track program at Odessa; next steps62:00 Mentors, rivals, and respect across JUCO track and field64:00 Texas roots, Von Erichs, and wrestling ties66:00 Coaching mantras; love the process and habit over desire70:00 The person behind the coach; family, movies, and Dr Pepper77:00 Closing thoughts; Odessa's next chapter
It's Merciless Monday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins the show to discuss NFL & College Quarterback Play including Drake Maye's PERFORMANCE in the Patriots' WIN vs. Bills last night on SNF... Super Bowl Champion & Utah Alum Eric Weddle joins to talk Utah Utes Football, The Ravens' LOSS vs. Texans... Former NFL WR & Northeastern State Head Coach Darrin Chiaverini joins to talk Colorado Buffaloes Football, and for a Chalk Talk Session with Coach JB! Join us for this MERCILESS Monday on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome back to another episode of Inside The Bus. Being that this is our 20th episode, we had to bring on a special guest and one of the boys, Delanie Walker. Delanie has gotten super tight with the boys over the last couple years and so he had to jump on the pod. He gets into his path from JUCO to Central Missouri and then to the NFL. He also tells some hilarious stories of going to a predominantly white school in college. The boys then get into when Delanie thought he was actually going to make it to the league and challenges he faced going to a D2 school. Finally the guys get into his time with the San Francisco 49ers and the Tennessee Titans. Be prepared for a lot of laughs and some actual real conversations. Enjoy the Friday hang and as always, much love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Free Game Friday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to talk NFL & College QB Play with Coach JB including Mac Jones' PERFORMANCE in the 49ers' WIN vs Coach JB's Rams Last Night on TNF! Join us for this Free Game Friday on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Truth Telling Thursday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Steve Kim joins to Preview Carson Beck & Miami's Week 6 Matchup vs. Florida State! NFL Defensive Tackle Breiden Fehoko joins the show to talk LSU Football, & Preview 49ers vs. Rams TNF Matchup! Join us for this Truth Telling Thursday on REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Work-Boot Wednesday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Alabama Crimson Tide' Great AJ McCarron joins the show to react to Alabama's Week 5 WIN vs. Georgia... Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to discuss QB Play Across NFL & College Football and more! Join us for this WORK-BOOT Wednesday on The REALEST Show On Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday | Free Game Friday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Talk that Talk Tuesday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Steve Kim joins the show to PREVIEW Carson Beck & Miami's Week 6 Matchup vs. Florida State! Commanders DT Sheldon Day joins for an Exclusive Interview after the Commanders' Loss vs. Falcons on Sunday! Join us for this and much more on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Wed/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Merciless Monday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins the show to discuss NFL & College Quarterback Play including Lamar Jackson's PERFORMANCE in the Ravens' LOSS vs. Chiefs... Super Bowl Champion & Utah Alum Eric Weddle joins to discuss Utah's WIN vs. West Virginia & The Rams WIN vs. Colts... Former NFL WR & Northeastern State Head Coach Darrin Chiaverini joins to talk Colorado Buffaloes Football, and for a Chalk Talk Session with Coach JB! Join us for this MERCILESS Monday on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.