Guests - Ron Snodgrass, Emry Dilday, Dan Isreal
The 2018 football season is upon us and there are some rule changes at the high school, college, and NFL levels. My excellent panel did a wonderful job clarifying and expanding on each one. Thank you to Emry Dilday, 54 year veteran high school and college official, Ron Snodgrass 35 year veteran and Big 10 conference referee, and Dan Isreal, Executive Producer for the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network. We are ready for some football!!!
Guests - Paul Evans, Kindal Huett, Ben Fisher, Trish Marsh
In this episode, we explore the power of good assistant coaches. Every Head Coach knows exactly what we are talking about - you must have a strong staff in order to have a successful program. Our panel discusses the challenges, rewards, and positive qualities of powerful assistants. Our thanks to Coach Paul Evans (Missouri State University Baseball), Coach Kindal Huett (one of my former assistants and current head coach), Coach Ben Fisher (Drury University Men's Basketball), and Coach Trish Marsh (former High School and College assistant and current head coach) for their insights and refections.
Guest - Lucas Harrell
In this episode, we speak with retired Major League Baseball player and Ozark , Missouri native Lucas Harrell about his experience as a professional baseball player and, also, about the lifestyle of a Major Leaguer. Lucas gives us excellent insight into the behind the scenes life as a professional athlete and delivers valuable guidance for young athletes.
Guests - Tom Ruck, Quincy Standage, James Reynolds
Building a new collegiate program is a huge task and undertaking and our guests have done an excellent job at conquering this goal. James Reynolds has developed a Wrestling program and a culture that Drury University can be proud of and support. Tom Ruck has done the same with the Drury University Shotgun Team. Bonus! Team captain and multi-medalist Quincy Standage also expresses how valuable her experience has been on the Shotgun Team.
Guests - Tommy Burnett, Stan Sechlor, Shawn Widel, Terry Kleier
These sport dads have being a positive influence and healthy sport parent down to a tee. Their wise words and advice of supporting and encouraging their children in athletics through playing in the yard, releasing them to the coaches and games, and loving their kids through success and failure inspire dads to embrace and cherish their time as a sport dad. Stan Sechlor, Shawn Widel, Terry Kleier, and my co-host, Dr. Tommy Burnett did an excellent job!
Guests - Vicki Newcomb, Corey and Christine McElhaney
Vicki Newcomb, Corey and Christine McElhaney join us as we discuss the draw of long distance running. We talk about training, racing, and building friendships out of this healthy outlet. We talked about setting goals and motivating yourself to get moving! Vicki Newcomb has ran a minimum of a mile a day for over six years! Listen and enjoy their passion they have from running and catch the feeling! Lace them up!
Guests - Mark Stillwell and Ed Beach
Great episode on the role of Sports Information Directors! You would not believe what they do behind the scenes to promote and enhance their teams, programs, and universities. Show this role some love! Thank you Mark Stillwell and Ed Beach for what you do!
Guests - JoBelle Hopper, Lori Sechlor, Lisa Mueller, Ally McCall
This episode is so fun! We had a great time with our panel of sport moms. My co-host, and mother, JoBelle Hopper helped guide us and my guests, Lori Sechlor, Lisa Mueller, and Ally McCall also shared their experiences as sport moms and what it means to the development of your child. Each one has a different angle and story, very interesting! We pay tribute to all of the ultimate sport moms out there!
Guests - Darrell Smith, Luis Valesquez, Arturo Moreno, Alicia Ocero
Thank you to Darrell Smith for bringing in studio three of his champions from Smitty's Gym in Springfield, Missouri. Alicia Ocero Arturo Moreno, and Luis Velasquez shared their passion for boxing and for each other and the family environment that Coach Smitty has provided at his training center. These champions fight hard in the ring, and live with honor outside of the ring. Listen to the benefits of boxing and appreciate what this sport has done for so many of our youth in this area.
Guests - Robert Low, Hopkins In-Laws
In this episode, we are off to the races with local race horse owner Robert Low. We took an inside look into his racing entity and got a close up look at Magnum Moon, heavy contender for the Kentucky Derby. We also learned the basics of horse racing and what it is like to have a horse run on such a vibrant stage. The Kentucky Derby will be Saturday, May 5th at 5:30 (CST). Go Magnum Moon!
We also caught up with the in-laws about their time raising and racing thoroughbred racehorses. JoAnne Hopkins, Scott Hopkins, Mike Hopkins, and Linda Shuler shared what a family event it was to take their horses to the track to race.
Guests - Ned Reynolds, Art Hains, Mark Stillwell, Corey Riggs, Don West, Guy Newcomb, Ron Snodgrass
Our "Trivia Throwdown-Showdown" two hour special was .a success! We crowned new Champions, by a narrow margin, Corey Riggs and Don West edged out the defending champions, Art Hains and Guy Newcomb. Ned Reynolds and Mark Stillwell played a stellar game, ending up 3rd. Thank you to Dr. Ron Snodgrass for officiating and keeping score, to Momma JoBelle Hopperfor cooking, and to Duane Darr for producing.
Guests - Ned Reynolds, Art Hains, Guy Newcomb, Mark Stillwell, Don West, Corey Riggs, Ron Snodgrass
Our "Trivia Throwdown-Showdown" two hour special was .a success! We crowned new Champions, by a narrow margin, Corey Riggs and Don West edged out the defending champions, Art Hains and Guy Newcomb. Ned Reynolds and Mark Stillwell played a stellar game, ending up 3rd. Thank you to Dr. Ron Snodgrass for officiating and keeping score, to Momma JoBelle Hopperfor cooking, and to Duane Darr for producing.
Guests - Mark Fisher and Mike Wilson
Great show on celebrating the careers of Coach Mark Fisher and Coach Mike Wilson. Former players express the impact that these coaches made on them and how they are using those skills to be successful. Mike Wilson will be inducted into the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and Mark Fisher will receive the Gary Filbert Lifetime Achievement Award.
Guests - Rick Grayson, David Oatman, and Lisa Tinkler
An excellent show recapping the stories and the shots of the 2018 Masters. Thank you to Rick Grayson, David Oatman, and Lisa Tinkler for being on my golf panel. VERY informative and entertaining!
Guests - Ron Boyce and Johnny Dicks
Thank you to Coach Ron Boyce from Missouri State University Track and Field/Cross Country and Hillcrest Track and Field/Cross County Coach Johnny Dicks for sharing your insight on the sport of Track and Field. Every lap was informative and entertaining!
Guest - Mike Keltner
It is that time of year, March Madness! Millions are attentive to the NCAA Tournament on the Men's and Women's side and the bracket has become an addictive tradition for many. Coach Mike Keltner joins us as we chat about the bracket and college basketball. There was even a little history and some fun facts about the tournament. Enjoy!
Guests - Coach Tommy Burnett, Gretchen Gregory, Laura Blankenship, Kristina Picco, Taylor Rumping, Sam Esser, and Max Langmack
Missouri State University Handball Bears win another National title and crown SIX All-Americans while hosting the national tournament at the Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Handball Courts. Gretchen Gregory, Laura Blankenship, Kristina Picco, Taylor Rumping, Sam Esser, and Max Langmack, along with their coach Tommy Burnett join us and talk about the secret to their success this year as a team. Each All-American has taken a different path and road to success, thank you to them for sharing!
Guests - Denny Hunt and Jim Powers
Thank you to our guests tonight. The Executive Director of the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association, Coach Denny Hunt was in studio talking about all of the events coming up in the MBCA and about the two Show-Me Showdown weekends that are held right here in Springfield, Missouri. We also had broadcast powerhouse Jim Powers on as he recapped Class 1, 2, and 3 play and previewed Class 4 and 5.
Guests - Dr. Kerwin Urhahn and Kevin Garner
Thank you to the Executive Director of the Missouri State High School Activities Association, Dr. Kerwin Urhahn and Assistant Executive Director Kevin Garner for joining us tonight and giving us a behind the scenes look at the MSHSAA ShowMe Showdowns this weekend and next. The Basketball State Championships will be held this weekend (March 8-10, 2018) at JQH Arena and Hammons Student Center on the campus of Missouri State University for Class 1, 2, and 3 and next weekend (March 15-17, 2018) for Class 4 and 5. Go see the best of the best in the state!
Guest - Katie Smith
The New York Liberty Head Coach Katie Smith joins us and talks about her time at Ohio State, her 16 year professional basketball career, her plans as a head coach in the WNBA, and her upcoming induction to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Incredible interview from one of the all time greatest women's basketball players.
