A COACH'S PERSPECTIVE

Below are upcoming line ups for the show...have some ideas?  Send them to acoachsperspective@gmail.com 

January 8, 2025

We sit down with highly decorated athletic director and host of the Educational AD’s Podcast, Jake von Scherrer to gather his insights on several topics about coaching and leading an athletic program.

January 1, 2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR! REPLAY: We revisit my conversation with NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith from the Boys and Girls Club Steak and Steak Fundraiser.

December 25, 2024

MERRY CHRISTMAS! REPLAY: We catch up with the incredible women’s basketball coach, Sherri Coale!

December 18, 2024

We pay tribute to a legendary sports figure in Missouri that impacted a lot of lives, Dr. Edsel Matthews. Joining us: Mark Fisher and his daughter, Cheryl Kepes.

December 11, 2024

We pay tribute to a legendary sports figure in Missouri that impacted a lot of lives, Dr. Edsel Matthews. Joining us: James Bone, Michael Carter, and Loren Broaddus.

December 4, 2024

We are fortunate to be joined by one of the best professional four-wall handball players in the world, Martin Mulkerrins, and a handball enthusiast and generous donor to four universities and their handball programs, Doug Randolph.

November 27, 2024

We are pre-empted this week. Happy Thanksgiving!

November 20, 2024

We sit down with Director of Athletics Patrick Ransdell from Missouri State University about the transition to Conference USA and their vision for the future Bears athletics programs.

November 13, 2024

We speak with sports parents Amannda DeBoef and Stacy Asante. We discuss Amannda's article "7 Life Lessons Learned on the Basketball Court," which explores insights gained from observing a middle school basketball game. We also study "The 10 Commandments for Parents of Athletic Children."

November 6, 2024

We visit with basketball coaches from the New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization and gather their insights on successful coaching while playing “out of the hat”. Joining us: Coach David Chase, Coach Mike Donnell, Coach Tim LaTorra, and from Missouri, Coach Cori Elms.

October 30, 2024

We catch up with University of Missouri Senior Advisor to the Head Football Coach, Rick Jones.

October 23, 2024

We visit with the author of The Mentally Strong Leader, Scott Mautz, about the definition of resilience, perseverance and the intangibles of being mentally strong.

October 16, 2024

We revisit my conversation with NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith from the Boys and Girls Club Steak and Steak Fundraiser.

October 9, 2024

We celebrate the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame banquet and celebrate one of the inductees: Christie Blasi. We also speak with Tim and Christie Blasi about their new indoor pickleball facility!

October 2, 2024

We celebrate the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame banquet and celebrate two of the inductees: Jon Leamy and Dennis Heim.

September 25, 2024

We reflect and wrap up our Inspiring Athletes series with a surprise guest.

September 18, 2024

We continue a review of the book, “Coaching: Is it worth it? (Absolutely)” with one of our favorite author’s Coach Shane Matzen.

September 11, 2024

We are celebrating the induction into the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame, the Era of Excellence Award: Hillcrest High School Baseball: Dick Birmingham’s Era. Representing and joining us: Bill O’Dell, Pat Blasi, Tim Blasi, and Steve Seal.

September 4, 2024

We are celebrating an inspirational run to the national championship by the Drury University Shotgun Sports Team with Coach Kevin Boyer, Grant Boswell, Colten Cozza, and Hayden Sanson. We also share the extraordinary story of Colten Cozza and his recovery from an accident two years ago that left him in a wheelchair with an uncertain future. His incredible drive and inspiring "only-one-path-forward" attitude motivated both him and his teammates.

August 28, 2024

We explore the journey of Kadyn Carroll, a champion dancer who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 11 days old. Along with her mother Katie Carroll, we delve into Kadyn's path through hospital stays, treatments, and medications. Despite her uncertain prognosis, it is Kadyn's competitiveness, determination, and sheer will that have brought her to the most stable point of her life. Controlling her diet, exercise, and using dance as her therapy of choice have propelled her forward. We discuss Dance 101 with Kadyn and her teammate, Katy Daugherty, exploring the physical and mental aspects of this sport and how it ripples into their lives.

August 21, 2024

After battling and beating cancer twice and leaning into his faith to do it, Cross Kubik puts his path on paper and joins us to share with us his inspiration for his new book along with his parents, Brian and Ashley Kubik.

August 14, 2024

Hailey Jo Hopkins and I recap and reflect on the 2024 Paris Olympic games! The world’s greatest athletes on the world’s greatest stage uniting the world through competition and sports. From the Rubik’s cube to Gold Medals to diving knitters to last minute clutch victories, the Olympics delivered this year with interesting stories and phenomenal performances!

August 7, 2024

Another “passing of the torch” show as we host the former and current “Head Coaches” of Missouri State University. Retired president Clif Smart joins us with current president, Biff Williams as we celebrate what Clif accomplished and then pass the torch to celebrate what Biff plans on doing.

July 31, 2024

We host the incredibly athletic and talented Ozark Lunkers football star, Matt Rush, and celebrate his football career and how he is continuing to wow fans on the field.

July 24, 2024

Pete Steinberg joins us, s a former U.S., international, and Olympic sports coach and commentator. He led the USA Women’s Rugby Team to two World Cups and the Rio Olympics and has coached the Penn State Women, MARFU Men, and Temple Women rugby teams to 11 National Championships. Pete brings his experience in elite sport to his work as President of Innovative Thought, where he supports clients in the areas of innovation, leadership, strategic planning, marketing, recruiting, and organizational development. Pete is releasing his forthcoming book, Leadership Shock: Using Authenticity to Navigate the Hidden Dangers of Career Success.

July 17, 2024

It is the passing of the torch. Retiring Missouri State University softball coach Holly Hesse and incoming softball coach Kasey Griffith talk about the transfer of the coaching leadership.

July 10, 2024

We continue a review of the book, “Coaching: Is it worth it? (Absolutely)” with author Shane Matzen.

July 3, 2024

It is the passing of the torch. Retiring Missouri State University baseball coach Keith Guttin and incoming baseball coach Joey Hawkins talk about the transfer of the coaching leadership.

June 26, 2024

Baseball! Let’s catch up and get some Major League Baseball storylines. Joining us: Don Louzader and Loren Broaddus

June 19, 2024

We will host the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame 2024 Era of Excellence Inductees: Hillcrest High School’s Baseball Dick Birmingham Era. Representing: Tim Blasi, Mike Keltner, Mike Snodgrass

June 12, 2024

Kary Booher from the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame joins us to reveal the Springfield Sports Commission’s High School Awards for the spring sports and specialized awards.

June 5, 2024

Coaches Fighting Cancer has a clinic coming up and we are going to chat with Bob Coffey and Trish Marsh about how to get involved in this initiative and make a difference.

May 29, 2024

We catch up with the incredible women’s basketball coach, Sherri Coale!

May 22, 2024

Officials are a vital role to our beloved sports and there is a massive shortage. We are going to talk about officiating and opportunities to become an official in the sport you love, and not the kind in the stands. Joining us: Co-Host: Big 10 Official Ron Snodgrass; Guests: Dan Murphy, Gary Hurst

May 15, 2024

We are going to look at the growing popularity of girls flag football and speak with Nixa, Missouri’s flag football coach, Dustin Baldwin and two of their players, Brooke Chandler and Jessie Nelson.

May 8, 2024

Ellie Burger, Missouri State University’s tennis coach joins us about her program.

May 1, 2024

Kary Booher from the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame joins us to reveal the Springfield Sports Commission’s High School Awards for the fall and winter sports.

April 24, 2024

We catch up with long time area girls basketball coach, Trish Marsh!

April 17, 2024

We review the book, “Coaching: Is it worth it? (Absolutely)” with author Shane Matzen.

April 10, 2024

We catch up with the senior assistant to the head football coach at the University of Missouri and Hall of Fame coach, Rick Jones, and peek into his mindset.

April 3, 2024

Tournament time! We recap the men’s and women’s basketball NCAA tournaments. Bracket master Mike Keltner joins us!

March 27, 2024

Caira Dortch, Brian Heaton, and Ryan Lacson join us to talk about the new NCAA Volleyball rules.

March 20, 2024

President and CEO of Hamra Enterprises, and candidate for governor, Mike Hamra, joins us to talk about effective leadership and how sports and coaching have assisted him along his path.

March 13, 2024

In honor of Coach Keith Guttin kicking off his final season at Missouri State University, we replay this episode (from January 2024) as he talks about what it means to be an effective leader.

March 6, 2024

We continue our “Effective Leadership” series with business owner Carrie Henry (Henry’s Towing). You don’t want to miss her leadership philosophy!

February 28, 2024

We are pre-empted this week, have a wonderful week!

February 21, 2024

We continue our “Effective Leadership” series with current Drury University Wrestling Head Coach James Reynolds. We look at five types of team leadership roles for athletes.

February 14, 2024

It’s Valentine’s Day! We show some love to the Kansas City Chiefs with our official Chiefs correspondent and super-fan, Jeff Burnett!

February 7, 2024

We continue our “Effective Leadership” series with current Drury University Director of Athletics, Nyla Milleson and former MSHSAA Executive Director and NFHS leader, Becky Oakes. We also celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day!

January 31, 2024

We continue our “Effective Leadership” series with Ozark (MO) Director of Athletics, Yancey Little and former Drury University Director of Athletics, Mark Fisher.

January 24, 2024

We continue our “Effective Leadership” series with Springfield (MO) Public Schools Director of Athletics, Josh Scott.

January 17, 2024

We continue our “Effective Leadership” series with Coach Scott Nasby from Drury University.

January 10, 2024

We are kicking off an “Effective Leadership” series! Coach Keith Guttin joins us as our first “Effective Leader”.

January 3, 2024

Need a pep talk or motivation to keep your New Year’s resolution? We have the individuals to inspire you to follow through with your resolution. Joining us: Sadie Conway, Nixa (gratitude), Lilly Mahy, Nixa (be on time), Coach Jenny Talbert, Nixa (less screen time), Lauren Luebbert, Marshfield (eat healthier), Coach Katie Prichard, Marshfield (exercise more), Avery Givens, Glendale (wake up earlier), Coach Matt Powell, Glendale (read more books), Official Jeff Grevillius (be more present), Kevin Cheek, Skyline (be more present), Kenzi Cheek, Skyline (speak less, listen more)

December 27, 2023

Some of my former players join me to discuss the article: “25 Things Only Girls Who Grew Up Playing Basketball Know To Be True”. Joining us: Amasa (Jay) Klineline and Kelsie Cleeton

December 20, 2023

Holiday tournaments for basketball are right around the corner, we will preview the Pink and White Lady Classic, Blue and Gold, and others in the area. Mike Percival and Don Louzader join us!

December 13, 2023

We will catch up with MMA fighting phenom Julius Walker and preview his upcoming fight in January.

December 6, 2023

We visit with Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Executive Director, Denny Hunt, and Event Coordinator, Brad Hayes about two upcoming premier high school basketball events: The Norm Stewart Classic and Bill Rowe’s Queen City Showcase.

November 29, 2023

We hit the racetrack with national youth racing sensation Corbin Collins!

November 22, 2023

We are pre-empted this week. Happy Thanksgiving!

November 15, 2023

We will host the head coach of the Springfield Police Department, Chief Paul Williams as we explore the parallels of his leadership job with that of a head coach of a Division I program.

November 8, 2023

It is hunting season! We are going to talk a little hunting and fishing with Warren Rose from the Missouri Department of Conservation.

November 1, 2023

Football 101! It is no secret that there is a spike in viewership in the NFL. Some of those NFL viewers want to learn more about the sport. We will have our expert football mind, Ryan Touhey in, along with Hall of Fame NFL Official, Larry Nemmers. The football students will then share some wisdom that they have about a certain performer…Isabella Garcia and Olivia Swisshelm join us as Taylor Swift experts!

October 25, 2023

Get that energy rolling!  The Missouri State University Bears Cheer Squad leads us through the 101 information on cheer teams and how they prepare, perform, and energize our sport crowds.  Their unconditional support of teams and fans is contagious!
Guests: William Thomas, Head Coach; Colton Pieper, Assistant Coach; and Kaitlin Johnson, Senior Cheer Captain – Missouri State University Cheer

October 18, 2023

Growing in popularity over the past two decades, Beach Volleyball is a sport that takes talent and athleticism to play. We are going to talk to two of those tough and talented athletes about Beach Volleyball. Guests: Addison Crider, Missouri State University Beach Volleyball and Mollie Thomas, Marshfield High School and future player at Florida Gulf Coast.

October 11, 2023

Whoa! Eleven world champion boxers are coming in town and will be hosted by Darrell “Smitty” Smith. Coach Smitty will be here to tell us all about a star-studded boxing event he is hosting.

October 4, 2023

We are going to share some more W.O.W. (what or why?) stories. We also catch up with recent Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame inductee and veteran soccer coach Jeff Rogers.

September 27, 2023

We continue with our catch up with coaches preparing for their college season. Columbia College Men’s Basketball Coach Tomas Brock joins us, along with Columbia College Women’s Basketball Coach James Arnold. We will also catch up on the football season and what is happening in college and the pros.

September 20, 2023

We catch up with some coaches from the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association clinic. Joining us:
Gary Filbert Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, 2023: Kim Anderson
University of Nebraska Women’s Basketball Coach: Amy Williams
28.5 Co-founders Cori Elms and Nicci Hays Fort

September 13, 2023

REPLAY: Forty year veteran and retired Big 10 Referee Dan Capron talks about his time in the stripes calling some of the biggest college football games in the country. You don’t want to miss this one!

September 6, 2023

We are joined by the Men’s and Women’s Golf Coaches at Missouri State University, Kevin Kane and Neal Stafford.

August 30, 2023

Two outstanding forces in women’s athletics join us to celebrate their upcoming induction into the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame, Casey Garrison Powell and Barb Cowherd.

August 23, 2023

Cornell Head Football Coach David Archer joins us to talk about his philosophy and how he runs a consistent and successful program.

August 16, 2023

Show #300! We will celebrate our 300th show with some special guests.

August 9, 2023

Forty year veteran and retired Big 10 Referee Dan Capron talks about his time in the stripes calling some of the biggest college football games in the country. You don’t want to miss this one!

August 2, 2023

We catch up with Springfield News-Leaders sportswriter Wyatt Wheeler. He discusses what he likes about his job, what he doesn’t like about his job, how he picks his stories, and an open discussion of his mental health.

July 19, 2023 AND July 26, 2023

The segment Coaches of the Round Table is back! We sit down with a group of coaches from the St. Louis area to play our game, “out of the hat”. Guests: Shane Matzen and Bill Gunn On July 26…we have two surprise guests.

July 12, 2023

Dr. Jerry Masterson will be here to discuss a new graduate program that college athletes may be interested in after eligibility and his career of being an athlete and coach in running long distance.

July 5, 2023

We explore a conversation with the Executive Director of the National High School Basketball coaches Association, Dave Archer.

June 28, 2023

Part two of celebrating Sports Dads! Joining us: John Beckham and Ryan Schaffitzel

June 21, 2023

We are celebrating Sports Dads in honor of Father’s Day! Joining us: Ryan Touhey and Dwain Banner

June 14, 2023

Things are happening at Evangel University! New women’s basketball coach joins us, Jim Middleton, along with his assistant coach Jennifer Eidemiller, and Director of Athletics Dr. Dennis McDonald.

June 7, 2023

Part 2 - Members of the mentoring and leadership program CHAMPS stop by to talk about the importance of mentors in our lives. Joining us: Jon and Diane Leamy, Jamie Alford, Hayden Hopkins

May 31, 2023

Part 1-Members of the mentoring and leadership program CHAMPS stop by to talk about the importance of mentors in our lives. Joining us: Greg Stephenson, Becky Oakes, Reagan Winegar, Zao Shatto

May 24, 2023

Ethan Bryan joins us to talk about the ripple effect of his best selling book, A Year of Playing Catch, has had on communities, families, and his own life.

May 17, 2023

Part two of celebrating sports moms! Kelli Cheek and Sandy Krueger join us, as a panel of sports moms.

May 10, 2023

We are celebrating Sports Moms in honor of Mother’s Day! Co-host: JoBelle Hopper (my mom, duh). We are joined by Caira Dortch and Amy Pinegar.

May 3, 2023

We are excited to host a “Hall of Fame” panel. Recent Missouri Basketball Coaches Association inductees will be in studio to discuss a variety of coaching questions. Joining us: Mike Percival, Jim Middleton, and Brent Kell!

April 26, 2023

Dave Fox, Executive Director for the Missouri Show-Me and Senior Games will return with some veteran athletes! Joining us: Dave McCoy is back, along with Liz Kyger!

April 19, 2023

They are BACK in the NAIA! College of the Ozarks Director of Athletics and Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Shepherd along with Women’s Basketball Coach Becky Mullis join us to talk about the process of moving from the NCCAA back to the NAIA.

April 12, 2023

We are going to celebrate Missouri State University Swimming and Diving! We have Chelsea Dirks-Ham and Sami Roemer joining us!

April 5, 2023

My co-host Kaemyn Bekemeier and I will host Michelle Bekemeier on how the game of basketball has changed since her playing days and what it is like sitting in the stands as a parent of a standout player. We also welcome father-son duo Armando and Karon Johnson!

March 29, 2023

We catch up with a high school state champion and a college national champion! Joining us: Jenny Talbert, Fair Grove; Becky Mullis, College of the Ozarks.

March 22, 2023

Our officials panel is back! Joining us: Eddie Dugger, John Sterling, Tim Bishop, and Kelly Holt. Send in your questions to acoachsperspective@gmail.com

March 15, 2023

We will review the Final Fours from Class 1, 2, and 3 and preview Class 4, 5, and 6 of the Missouri State High School Activities Association’s Show-Me Showdowns and talk with the Ozone Sports team on how they cover so many sporting events. Joining us: Mark Spillane – KY3 Sports Director, Jacob Cersosimo – KY3 Sports Reporter, Chris Neyenhouse – KY3 Sports Anchor/Reporter, and Chris Parker – Digital Sports Manager

March 8, 2023

The Show-Me Showdowns are coming! We preview the Class 1, 2, and 3 Final Fours with Missouri State High School Activities Association Executive Director Jen Rukstad and Assistant Executive Director Doug Fessler.

March 1, 2023

Congratulatins to Missouri State University Handball as they celebrate another successful trip to the national tournament. The women’s team won another national title, the men placed 3rd, and the team placed 2nd in the combined. Christian Madsen, Trey Safford, and Bri Still join us to talk about the celebration and the value of club sports on a college campus.

February 22, 2023

Wyoming Assistant Coach Sundance Wicks joins us to talk about ways to motivate athletes and techniques to help with mental health. His energy will jump through your speakers!

February 15, 2023

The Missouri State University Athletics Hall of Fame is coming up and Rick Kindhart joins us, along with the Don Payton Award inductee JoBelle Hopper. We will also have special contributions from Randy Ball, Keith Guttin, Jon Leamy, Jesse Branch, and Barry Hinson.

February 8, 2023

Currently ranked #2 in the country, Drury University’s Women’s Basketball Team will join us in celebration of their season so far, and where they are heading. Coach Amy Eagan and player representatives Kaylee DaMitz-Holt and Allie Clevenger will be in studio.

February 1, 2023

Pre-empted

January 25, 2023

A panel of high school boys athletes join us: Karon Johnson, Jake Lafferty

January 18, 2023

A panel of high school girls basketball players join us! Kaemyn Bekemeier, Norah Clark, Macy Mays, Anna Trusty, Mady Cartwright, Reagan McCowen, Allyssa Joyner

January 11, 2023

Pre-empted

January 4, 2023

A panel of high school boys basketball players join us! Nick Burri and Curry Sutherland

December 28, 2022

Pre-empted.

December 21, 2022

We welcomed a season veteran panel of athletic directors and pick their brains on their valued role in sports. Joining us: Josh Scott and Brandon Clark.

December 14, 2022

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee Casey Garrison Powell joins us for a one on one conversation!

December 7, 2022

We will have the president of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, Byron Shive, on to preview the upcoming basketball luncheon and the inductees. We will also have the husband and wife dynamic duo of Rick and Honey Pickren on as they are two of the recipients of the Filbert Five awards.

November 30, 2022

A show of gratitude for those in the sports world. Join us on the week after Thanksgiving to talk about our thanks for the many gifts of sports. I will be calling some coaches, officials, and players that I am grateful for! Joining us: Dr. David Oatman, Jane Lindsey, Julie Leeth, Mark Fisher, Kent Hedgpeth, John Pinney

November 23, 2022

Pre-empted.

November 16, 2022

We catch up with Bert and Jackson Capel, along with some of their players and look into the season for Evangel Men’s Basketball. Joining us: Josh Pritchett, Broc Smith, Garrett Davault, and Autry Acord.

November 9, 2022

We will welcome coach, consultant, counselor Alexis Fibble from New York to discuss mental health of athletes, college recruitment, and how to navigate both.

November 2, 2022

We are going to catch up with University of Arkansas Women’s Basketball coach, the talented Coach Mike Neighbors as we discuss Mental Coaching.

October 26, 2022

A Coach’s Perspective’s mentoring and leadership program CHAMPS will kick off its fifth season and we talk with some of the founding mentors in the program to talk about the importance of mentorships. Joining us: Ned Reynolds, Becky Oakes, and Greg Stephenson.

October 19, 2022

We are talking Art Hains this week - we will have a panel of friends to tell stories and encourage all to contribute to Art’s GoFundMe page as we walk with the Hains family in this journey. Mike Keltner, Tom Mast, Wyatt Wheeler, Rick Jester and others join us throughout the hour.

October 12, 2022

We catch up with St. Louis Cardinals physician Dr. Brian Mahaffey and Olympic medalist Courtney Frerichs on their recent Hall of Fame induction.

October 5, 2022

Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame inductee Darrell “Smitty” Smith joins us as we talk about his induction and the sport of boxing!

September 28, 2022

The Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony is right around the corner. The Era of Excellence Award goes to Greenwood Laboratory School Football - Mullins Era. Coach Paul Mullins and some of his former players, Jim Ferguson, Alan Rosen, and Steve Harmon join us to talk about what made this era so special.

September 21, 2022

MU Men’s Basketball Coach Dennis Gates and KU Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Self.

September 14, 2022

You think you retire…until the game calls you back! We visit with two coaches that have stepped back into coaching after retirement. Todd Mercer and Mark Vert join us.

August 31, 2022 and September 7, 2022

We are pre-empted this week due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

August 24, 2022

We are going to learn all about RUGBY! Bryan Bevel, Drury University Rugby coach joins us!

August 17, 2022

We are pre-empted this week due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

August 10, 2022

Former athlete, author, and podcaster Justin Skinner joins us as we discuss his book, Professional Failure.

August 3, 2022

We are pre-empted this week due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

July 27, 2022

We are pre-empted this week due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

July 20, 2022

Rick Grayson, PGA Instructor and Heath Holt, professional golf caddie join us to have a real and honest conversation about what is going on in the world of professional golf between the PGA tour and the new LIV.

July 13, 2022

We are pre-empted this week due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

July 6, 2022

It is time to talk some baseball! Who do I know that knows all there is to know about baseball?? Don Louzader, of course! We will also have the legendary coach of Missouri State University’s Baseball Bears, Keith Guttin!

JUNE 29, 2022

We are pre-empted this week due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

JUNE 22, 2022

We catch up with Coach Caira Dortch about her involvement in professional development opportunities for coaches and we catch up with former NFL coach and current Ottawa University (and National Champion) Flag Football coach, Katie Sowers about her time in the NFL and her desire to grow the sport of Flag Football.

JUNE 1, 8, 15

We are pre-empted these weeks due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

MAY 25, 2022

Don West and Mike McClure are going to join us to celebrate 1,000 broadcasts together as a broadcasting dynamic duo! We will look back on the games and memories they have shared through the local sports scene.

MAY 18, 2022

We are going to talk baseball with Coach Chris Adams, Coach Tim Williams, Coach Travis Zarechi, and players Tommy Pinegar and Chance Rose on what it was like to start and play in the historically first ever baseball season at Greenwood Laboratory School.

MAY 11, 2022

We welcome Show Me State Games Executive Director David Fox, along with two 90-year old athletes participating in the senior divisions, Ed Storey and Dave McCoy.

MAY 4, 2022

We are pre-empted this week due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

APRIL 27, 2022

We are pre-empted this week due to Missouri State University baseball, Go Bears!

APRIL 20, 2022

We are pre-empted this week due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

APRIL 13, 2022

We are pre-empted this week due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

APRIL 6, 2022

We host world champion surfer Shaun Tomson! Shaun is a champion surfer, successful businessman, best-selling author, and motivational speaker. He made fame first by being one of the best surfers of all time. He has used his passion for surfing, not just catch the next wave, but to be the next wave, to encourage others to paddle toward their fears and self-doubt and find their purpose and power.

MARCH 30, 2022

We wrap up our series on the mental health of current and former college athletes with co-host Heather Harman. We will look at the role of coaches and athletic directors and their contributions to our topic, Nyla Milleson joins us!

MARCH 23, 2022

We continue discussing the mental health of collegiate athletes and what happens after they graduate and change their identity to unfamiliar territory. We are also going to look at how when athletes merge the identities how it can assist them to look at life as their sport and how it helps them recover from the identity crisis and move into identity motivation. Heather Harman is back to co-host! Jim Raynor will also join us and give us the perspective of athletic trainers.

MARCH 16, 2022

The mental health of athletes is becoming more and more of a focus. What about after their careers are over? How does transitioning from a competitive athlete to a non-competitive person affect one’s mental health? We are going to have that conversation and joining us will be former standout Drury University women’s basketball player, Heather Harman and former Missouri State University men’s soccer player, Nick Dryden.

MARCH 9, 2022

We will host Missouri State High School Activities Association Dr. Kerwin Urhan and Assistant Director Doug Fessler and preview the upcoming Show-Me Showdown.

MARCH 2, 2022

We host the United States Handball Association president Denis Hogan about his vision for growing the sport of handball and Angelo State University’s Head Coach Spider Simpson.

FEBRURAY 23, 2022

We celebrate the SIXTH Missouri Valley Conference Championship by the Missouri State University Women’s Swimming and Diving Team with Anna Miller and Sami Roemer.

We will speak with College of the Ozarks Head Women’s Basketball Coach Becky Mullis about the loss of coaching legend and icon George Wilson.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

We take a moment and reflect on the season with National Coordinator of Instant Replay for the NCAA, Fox Sports NFL and NCAA Rules Analyst, and former coordinator of NFL officials, Dean Blandino. We also host Big 10 Referee Ron Snodgrass, and Mid-American Conference Referee Ron Hudson. We will discuss the value and evolution of replay and answer various questions sent in by college football coaches.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Missouri State University Coaches…but the traditional sense. We will host President Clif Smart and Provost Dr. Frank Einhellig about “coaching a university”.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

We will have a show dedicated to the most loyal subjects of Chiefs Nation as we celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs. Jeff Burnett and Steve Newman join and give us their perspective as lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fans

JANUARY 26, 2022

We wrap up our mascot series by welcoming one of the most popular mascots in the country, Dan Meers, AKA…K.C. Wolf! We will then shift gears and chat with former Olympian Lori Endicott-Vandersnick about sports parenting.

JANUARY 19, 2022

Shot Clock in high school basketball? Agree? Disagree? Pros? Cons? We debate with our veteran coaches panel of Jay Osbourne (Nixa), Keri Nichols (Parkview), and Kent Thomas (former HS and college coach).

JANUARY 12, 2022

We will have Part two of a two part show. We are going to continue educating you on the history of some of the most unique mascots! We will discuss the origin of some of the most unique mascots in the country! If you have an idea, email at acoachsperspective.com - love it! Coach and historian Ryan Schaffitzel will join us!

JANUARY 5, 2022

We will have Part one of a two part show. We are going to educate you on the history of some of the most unique mascots! Razorbacks? Kewpies? Zizzers? We will discuss the origin of some of the most unique mascots in the country! Jill (Bybee) Widel and Kelli (Bybee) Cheek will be in studio to fact check me!

DECEMBER 29, 2021

We catch up with Josh Scott over at the Pink and White Lady Classic tournament and update the brackets for that tournament, as well as, the Blue and Gold tournament. We will then explore an interesting avenue. We will host the Nebraska State Champion, and ranked, eSports player Allie Burnett as she explains the growing popularity in eSports. She will try and convince me why it is the fastest growing sport in the country…and world.

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Holiday Tournament Preview time! We will preview the Greenwood/SPS Pink and White Lady Classic and the Greenwood Blue and Gold tournaments! Don Louzader, Mike Percival and Jason Michel join us.

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We continue our Ethics in Sports series, plus catch up with Todd Mercer and Kent Thomas.

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We continue our Ethics in Sports series! We welcome officials during this series! Emry Dilday and Mike Denbow join us.

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We continue our Ethics in Sports series and are joined by Athletic Directors, Mark Fisher and Brandon Clark!

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We are pre-empted this week due to Drury University basketball, Go Panthers!

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We are pre-empted this week due to Missouri State University basketball, Go Bears!

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

We continue our Ethics in Sports series! Thank you Coach Landon Cornish and Coach Caitlin Lamberth for sharing your perspectives.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

We are kicking off a new series - Ethics in Sports! Deep, I know! We will put a panel of coaches to the test on different ethic scenarios and how they would handle a moral dilemma. Thank you to Coach John Schaefer and Coach Kelly Richardson for joining us!

OCTOBER 27, 2021

We profile successful attorney Ed Chapin and his journey from West Plains Zizzer to Missouri State University Bear to one of the most successful attorneys in California.

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Pickleball! What is this craze all about? The President of In Pickleball Magazine, Richard Porter, joins us about the national growth of this popular sport. Also joining us is teacher and pickleball coach from Phoenix, Arizona’s Gilbert High School about building a team from scratch, Karl Scholes.

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Ned Reynolds joins me tonight to co-host! We preview the upcoming induction of the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2021 and host NBA star Anthony Tolliver.

OCTOBER 6, 2021

We preview the upcoming induction of the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Coach Steve Shepherd from College of the Ozarks joins us.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

22 years as a professional athlete and coach? Wow! We host Jason Hart and dive into his secrets to longevity on the diamond. Missouri State University Head Baseball Bear Coach Keith Guttin co-hosts this episode!

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

We jump in and full swing as we host our baseball correspondents, Don Louzader and Ethan Bryan.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Join Ned Reynolds, Art Hains and I as we pay tribute to local sports figure, and my father, Dr. Tommy Burnett.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

We are pre-empted these weeks due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Here is a pitch for you! How would you like to hear from a 25-time world champion, multiple state champion and local guru of the same sport? We have it in this show! Mark Kiser will co-host as we catch up with world champion horseshoe pitcher Alan Francis and Missouri’s top pitcher Stanton Griggs as he is preparing to defend his state title soon.

AUGUST 25, 2021

We will have another productive coaches panel including Bert Capel (Evangel Men’s Basketball) and Preston Beverly (Evangel Women’s Basketball).

AUGUST 18, 2021

We are pre-empted these weeks due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

AUGUST 11, 2021

We will host a panel of coaches to discuss “out of the hat” items. John Hartley (Greenwood Baseball), John Roderique (Webb City Football), and Jon Leamy (Missouri State Men’s Soccer) join us.

AUGUST 4, 2021

We are pre-empted these weeks due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

JULY 28, 2021

We are pre-empted these weeks due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

JULY 21, 2021

We are pre-empted these weeks due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

JULY 14, 2021

National branding consultant for athletes Frances Reimers joins us!

JUNE 30 AND JULY 7, 2021

We are pre-empted these weeks due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

JUNE 23, 2021

Georgetown Head Men’s Basketball coach and former NBA superstar Patrick Ewing joins us! We will also catch up with former Missouri State basketball star, Dale Lamberth!

JUNE 16, 2021

We wrap our series of Inspiring Athletes! What a tremendous series filled with stories of fortitude and resilience. Thank you to all of the athletes that shared their stories and inspired us all! Also, we will have Lucas Harrell, Byron Hagler and Eric Briggs (KC Royals) to talk about how baseball coaches can build programs and how school and travel ball can exist.

JUNE 2 AND 9, 2021

We are pre-empted this week due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

MAY 26, 2021

We return to our series of Inspiring Athletes! Rafe Darter and Jim Raynor join us.

MAY 19, 2021

We are pre-empted this week due to Springfield Cardinals baseball, Go Cards!

MAY 12, 2021

We return to our series of Inspiring Athletes! Brooke Bearden, B.J. Goodell, Quincey Glendenning

I want to give a big shout out to my producer of four and a half years - thank you Duane Darr for all you have done for this show! You are appreciated!!

MAY 5, 2021

We are pre-empted this week due to Missouri State baseball, Go Bears!

APRIL 28, 2021

Our “Inspiring Athletes” series continues…Ellie Burger and Cross Kubik join us.

APRIL 21, 2021

Our “Inspiring Athletes” series continues…this week: Mollie Beeson and Drake Bullock

APRIL 14, 2021

I am starting a new series in mid-April on inspirational athlete stories.  Know an athlete that has overcome the odds and faced challenges like a champion?  I want to profile them and tell their story! Send in your nominations for this series to acoachsperspective@gmail.com! This week: Rachel Pfeifer, Deidre Smith, Alyse Fields, Kevin Boyer

APRIL 7, 2021

We celebrate the induction of the Women’s Handball Team at Missouri State University and the induction of volleyball administrator Sue Daugherty, along with Caira Dortch.

MARCH 31, 2021

It’s madness! March Madness! We will speak with, who else? Coach Mike Keltner about the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Brackets!

MARCH 24, 2021

We are pre-empted to bring you Drury Women’s Basketball - Final Four! Good luck Lady Panthers!

MARCH 17, 2021

We are going to review and preview some high school basketball championships. Along side will be Wyatt Wheeler and Taylor Kauffman!

MARCH 10, 2021

We catch up with the Missouri State High School Activities Association about the upcoming Show Me Showdowns I and II. Joining me will be Kerwin Urhan, Kevin Garner, and Jason West.

MARCH 3, 2021

We are preempted due to a broadcast of Drury University basketball . Good luck to the Panthers!

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Let’s take a lap! We visit with high school Track and Field coaches, Vicki Newcomb and Don Keeton, along with Missouri State University’s Track leader, Coach Jordan Fife.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

How can we improve high school football? Ed Passino with the National Federation for High School Sports is the new liaison with the National Football League and is hired to bridge the two levels. We will also have Evangel University’s Football leader, Coach Chuck Hepola on!

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

It’s back by popular demand…our officials panel! Thank you to Mike Denbow, Angel Killian and Patrick Youmans! Send in your questions for officials at acoachsperspective@gmail.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

We welcome Lisa Tinkler and Becky Oakes from Talking Women’s Sports and celebrate National Women in Sports Day!

JANUARY 27, 2021

We are going to celebrate! It is Show #200 for A Coach’s Perspective and we are going to celebrate at Nakato Japanese Steakhouse with some special guests! Ned Reynolds, Art Hains, Don Louzader, Ed Beach and Tom Ladd join us!

JANUARY 20, 2021

We catch up with some coaches in the area that are having spectacular seasons, including Scott Womack from West Plains Girl’s Basketball, Jenny Perryman and Jim Middleton from Nixa and Brett Reed from Hartville!

JANUARY 13, 2021

We are going to speak with State Champion and Class 2 Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the Year and Executive Board Member Coach Cori Elms from East Buchanan about the new 28.5 initiative for women’s basketball coaches. We will then speak with our panel of coaches: Keri Nichols from Parkview High School, Jenny Talbert from Fair Grove, and Caitlin Lamberth from Springfield Central.

JANUARY 6, 2021

We are pre-empted due to a Drury University game.

DECEMBER 30, 2020

We catch up Greenwood Laboratory School’s top recruit Aminu Mohammed and his guardian Shawn Harmon on his recent decision to attend Georgetown University and the national recruiting process. We will also check in Victory Naboya on his recruitment. Good luck to all of the teams in the Pink and White Lady Classic, the Blue and Gold and all of the holiday tournaments!

DECEMBER 23, 2020

We will host Kelley Anderson and talk about her year long running goal to run every street in Springfield. We will also celebrate the recent induction of the Skyline Girls Basketball program. Kevin and Kelli Cheek join us!

DECEMBER 16, 2020

I will have a very important co-host on this episode, my mother is back! JoBelle Hopper will be joining us! It is her birthday and she got to pick my guests! We will visit with Kansas City Chiefs recruiter and former Missouri State Football Coach Randy Ball, along with Oklahoma State Analyst and former Missouri State Basketball Coach Barry Hinson.

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Don Louzader is in the house!! We will catch up with Don and his transition and talk a variety of sports. We will also speak with Dan Murphy about umpiring and a great event coming up to recruit new officials!

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Former Olympian and volleyball coach Lori Endicott-Vandersnick joins us about what we should expect from sports parents. Yep, I said it. A show on sports parenting.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

What is Fantasy Football? No, really, what is it? Have you ever wondered but didn’t want to ask? Have you ever thought you knew, but you really just don’t get it? I have you covered in this show! Dallas Keithly will be here to cover all of the ins and outs of Fantasy Football.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Another coaches panel is in the studio this week! Join us as we host James Reynolds from Drury University Wrestling, Keri Nichols from Parkview High School Girls Basketball, Mike Mauk, Glendale Football and retired coach and athletic director, Mark Fisher! We will play “out of the hat” and talk about why coaches do what they do and how they do it. Say that five times real fast….

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

We will catch up with Taylor Kauffman on how the fall high school sports seasons are going. We will also have Mark “Stormy” Davis on to talk semi-pro football and our Queen City Insane Asylum Champions.

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

It’s back! We will feature one of our “challenge” shows with Ned Reynolds and Art Hains. Tune in to find out if they can step up to my latest broadcast challenge!

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We continue our conversation with last weeks power panel and we then get to host two veteran coaches in the area and play “out of the hat”! We will welcome Jay Osbourne and Todd Mercer from Nixa.

OCTOBER 21, 2020

We welcome a power panel as we talk about the influence coaches have to advocate for change. We welcome Reggie Morris, Grandview (KC), Tony Irons, Vashon (STL), Justin Gerald, Hillcrest (SGF), Julia Wells, Drury University (SGF), Major Tad Peters, Springfield Police Department, Landon Cornish (SGF), Kelsey Keizer, Southwest Baptist University (Bolivar).

OCTOBER 14, 2020

We are going to panel up some correspondents and sort through all of the professional sports going on right now. Join my wacky panel and I as we bounce from sport to sport - Corey Riggs, Tom Mast, and Ray Meyer.

OCTOBER 7, 2020

We wrap up our series on lesser known sports growing in popularity. We are covering BMX with professional racer Austin McKan and Motocross with champion Matt Hannah!

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The series continues! Cast it! We explore Bass Fishing with JP Sell and the rising sport of eSports with Drury University eSports coach Mike Jones.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

We will continue this series with Dodgeball as we host Ed Prentiss, President of the National Dodgeball League. We will also be joined by Kevin Boyer, coach of the national champion high school trap team from Logan-Rogersville and current Drury University Trap Shooting coach.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The series continues! Lesser known sports growing in popularity! Archery this week, along with promoting the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association’s annual coaches clinic. We will joined by Warren Rose, Theresa Miller, Susan Provance, and Denny Hunt.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

We continue our series on lesser known sports and explore how and why they are growing in popularity. Disc Golf with Russ Burns and Ultimate with Neil Adams are up next!

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

We continue our series on lesser known sports and explore how and why they are growing in popularity. We will be joined by Garrett Holt to talk a little Speed Golf, along with Amy Hietter to chat about extreme races such as Spartan Races, Warrior Dashes and Tough Mudder’s.

AUGUST 26, 2020

What is that sport?  We are going to explore some lesser known sports that have been growing in popularity.  Have a sport that should be profiled? Email me at acoachsperspective@gmail.com! This week is all about Pickleball with Jarrod Smith and Horseshoe Pitching with Mark Kiser, Stan Griggs and Alan Francis.

 AUGUST 19, 2020

We are going to celebrate the stellar and legendary, 46-year career, of Dan Cashel.  Recently retired from Drury University, this multi-talent human champion has had many roles through the years and impacted many lives. Tune in to celebrate his career and learn a lot about sports history in Springfield, Missouri as he traveled through lots of changes during his time. Thank you to my special surprise guests: Dr. Edsel Matthews, Dr. Nate Quinn, Coach Molly Miller, Ed Beach Amine Boustani, Mark Stratton and Barb Cowherd.

AUGUST 12, 2020

We will also host best-selling author Kate T. Parker, author of “Play Like a Girl”, “The Heart of a Boy” and “Strong is the New Pretty”. She is full of energy and enthusiasm for the life lessons we can teach our youth through sports.

AUGUST 5, 2020

We will welcome Springfield Lasers coach Paul Nahon and talk about their experience at Greenbrier. We will also talk some sailing with this captain!

JULY 29, 2020

The Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame announced their class of 2020 inductees on July 14, 2020. On this show we will host Bill Helfrect and celebrate his upcoming induction. We will also host best-selling author Kate Parker, author of “Play Like a Girl”.

JULY 22, 2020

The Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame announced their class of 2020 inductees on July 14, 2020. On this show we will host Dan Lucy and Era of Excellence Award winner Parkview High Schools the “Jolly Green Giants”.

JULY 15, 2020

The Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame announced their class of 2020 inductees on July 14, 2020. We will host the inductees Larry Nemmers, Becky Oakes, and Wayne Fredrick this week.

JULY 8, 2020

Next week we will host Josh Scott and Marty Marsh, Athletic Directors for Springfield Public Schools about some well-deserved accolades for their department and what is coming up with SPS Athletics.

JULY 1, 2020

It’s challenge time again!  We will once again challenge Ned Reynolds and Art Hains, if they are brave enough to accept!  Our first challenge was to have them perform play by play and color analyst work on a Hibachi chef at Nakato Japanese Steakhouse.  We then played “Play by Play” charades.  Tune in for the latest challenge for these two Hall of Famers. We also welcome our panel Don Louzader, Jeff Burnett and CJ Ball.

JUNE 24, 2020

Next week, we are going to host Springfield Police Department Chief Paul Williams and Missouri State University Men’s Basketball Coach Dana Ford about their new community program, “Bears, Badges and Kids.”

 JUNE 17, 2020

Buckle up y’all!  We are going to the Rodeo!  We will host Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association announcer Kelly Kenny. We will find out what is going on this summer with the PRCA circuit and we will have a Rodeo 101 segment to learn as much as we can about this thrilling sport! 

JUNE 10, 2020

Youth Sports is vital to our society. We will explore ideas for our young athletes as we slowly integrate into a summer with limited sports leagues. Sam Plummer from the Boys and Girls Club join us, along with Mark Nelson from the Springfield-Greene County Parks Department.

JUNE 3, 2020

We are going to profile someone that is a staple for sports in this town. A staple for events in our community. A staple for energy in our community. Be with us when we profile Tom Mast. Thank you to the following for contributing memories and appreciation: Jerry Jacob, Ned Reynolds, Art Hains, Corey Riggs, Don West.

MAY 27, 2020

Misty Ramsey will be joining me as co-host this week! We will continue our health series and speak with Bryan Tucker from BSN Sports about some inspiring videos coaches and athletes can use, plus home fitness equipment. We will also be telling some W.O.W. (What? or Why?) stories and you will have to decide which unbelievable stories are true and which ones are not!

MAY 20, 2020

We are going to dive into this health craze.  We are hounded by 28-day workouts and ‘guaranteed two-week transformation workouts’, what is real?  What really will help us at this time?  Our panel of personal trainers will be here to discuss the value of staying physically active during this time and what works best for you. Joining us: Scott Lewis, Justin Gabossi, and Trudy Shepard

MAY 13, 2020

We will check in with officials and see how their profession is coping with our current global situation. College official Ron Snodgrass and Fox Sports NFL and College Rules Analyst Dean Blandino joins us.

MAY 6, 2020

We are going to check in with a couple of local college coaches to see how online recruiting is going, along with ‘virtual workouts’. From Evangel University, Head Football Coach Chuck Hepola and Drury University Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Hesser discuss how these times are impacting their programs.

APRIL 29, 2020

On this show, we are going to explore some of the psychological affects of not having sports as a healthy outlet. Let’s call this one…baseball therapy. Don Louzader, Nate Lucas and Bill Rowe join us.

APRIL 22, 2020

THROWBACK TIME! We replay our show with Ned Reynolds and Art Hains during their play by play charades at Ebbett’s Field on New Year’s Eve, along with our panel of judges, Don Louzader, Misty Ramsey, and Jeff Burnett!

APRIL 15, 2020

THROWBACK TIME! We replay our show with Ned Reynolds and Art Hains during their play by play challenge at Nakato Japanese Steakhouse during Thanksgiving.

APRIL 8, 2020

Tom Ladd and Dr. Lynne Miller will join us as we reflect on their broadcast career with the Missouri State University Lady Bears.

APRIL 1, 2020

We are going to catch up with Coach Molly Miller and her seniors, Hailey Diestelkamp, Daejah Bernard, Brooke Stanfield from Drury University and CELEBRATE their tremendous season and on how they are trying to heal from missing out on a possible undefeated season and national championship. 

MARCH 25, 2020

This is a crazy time – the sports world is just beginning to be impacted.  Next week we will have a panel to discuss the impacts of the Coronavirus on sports locally, regionally, and nationally.  Dr. Will Sistrunk, Infectious Disease Physician; Jim Raynor, Mercy’s Director of Sports Medicine, and Athletic Director Kyle Moats from Missouri State University.

 MARCH 18, 2020

Sports Families and how sports have enhanced relationships and characteristics within the same family generationally. We will see how these families have integrated a sports culture into their family life. This weeks family: The Harman’s from Walnut Grove

MARCH 11, 2020

What? Already? Yep! It’s time to gear up for the 2020 Show-Me Showdowns and new State Champions are crowned. We take a behind the scenes look at the tournaments and how you can keep informed on all the teams at the Final Four. Kevin Garner, Jason West and Kerwin Urhan join us in studio.

MARCH 4, 2020

It’s happening! We sit down for the entire hour with local Hall of Fame broadcaster Dan Lucy!

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

We have our segment, “Celebrating Champions”, as we congratulate the Missouri State University Handball team on yet ANOTHER National Title! Coaches Tommy Burnett and Sam Esser join us, along with players Jack Morris, Christina Peacaut, Megan Mudd, and Denny Schmidt. We also congratulate MSU Swimming and Diving for their Missouri Valley Conference title and welcome Associate Head Coach Chelsea Dirks-Ham.

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

We are going to kick off the show with a FastBreak Update and look at two nationally ranked Drury wrestlers. (#6) Jared Rennick and (#8) Peter Kuster join us, along with their coach, James Reynolds, in his fourth season at Drury. Sports Families and how sports have enhanced relationships and characteristics within the same family generationally. We will see how these families have integrated a sports culture into their family life. This weeks family: The Olympic Cantwell’s: Christian, Teri and Jackson

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Sports Families and how sports have enhanced relationships and characteristics within the same family generationally. We will see how these families have integrated a sports culture into their family life. This weeks family: The Opfers! Scott and Tracy and some of the five children will be in studio!

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

We take a short pause in our Sports Family series and speak with Hall of Fame and Legendary UCLA Gymnastics Coach Val Kondos Field. Her TED talk on how winning is more than just championships has generated a lot of conversation.

JANUARY 29, 2020

We are kicking off a new series: Sports Families and how sports have enhanced relationships and characteristics within the same family generationally. We will see how these families have integrated a sports culture into their family life. This weeks family: The Garrisons: Marty, Carie, Corey, Callie, Casey, Coday, and Conley will be in the studio (Duane-extra chairs, please, haha!)

JANUARY 22, 2020

Guess who is going in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame int he 2020 class? Local broadcaster Don West! He will join us as we take a look back at his career. My thanks to our special guests that expressed congratulatory statements and gratitude for working with Don West: Matt Coatney, Mike McClure, Corey Riggs, Trevor Casterlin, Scott McCauley, Rob Evans, Jon Rippenger, and Dan Lucy. Congratulations to all of the inductees in Missouri for their storied accomplishments.

JANUARY 15, 2020

The most attended high school basketball tournament in the country is here! The Bass Pro Tournament of Champions this year will be, again, a marquis event. We preview it with Josh Scott, Marty Marsh, Mitch McHenry, Anton Brookshire, Micah McIntire, Elijah Bridgers, Aminu Mohammed, Grant Harper, and Tommy Pinegar.

JANUARY 8, 2020

I can see clearly now! 2020 vision - on this episode we catch up and reflect on the tournaments and meet with some of our local referees (get the vision comment now?). SW Missouri Officials Coordinator Kelly Holt and a panel of officials including Jeff Grevillus, Mike Denbow, and Matthew Holt will join us. Send in your questions!

JANUARY 1, 2020

Happy New Year! We will also have another special challenge for Ned Reynolds and Art Hains!

DECEMBER 25, 2019

It’s Christmas! Don’t listen to the radio! Enjoy the time with your family or a good book…we have some for sale in our product page. Happy Holidays! Blessings and gratitude for your support.

DECEMBER 18, 2019

What did you say? It’s holiday tournament time? Already? Yes! That’s right! We will preview the areas premier basketball and wrestling tournaments with Coach Bob Kinloch and Coach Mike Percival.

DECEMBER 11, 2019

We replay the show “Thanksgiving dinner with Ned Reynolds and Art Hains” due to audio issues on its regular air date.

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Former Olympian Lori Endicott-Vandersnick and Southwest Baptist University Women’s Volleyball Coach Caira Dortch sit down with us and talk about school sports and club sports, along with encouraging athletes to be multi-sport athletes.

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Dinner with Art and Ned! We sit down over dinner with Ned Reynolds and Art Hains and converse on their careers, memories, and opinions.

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

We catch up with the hilarious and seasoned broadcaster, Ray Meyer! Coach Keith Guttin will also be here to update us on Missouri State’s baseball.

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Take two! Whoa! What a line up! We will once again be live from Ebbett’s Field in Springfield with the members of the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors…multiple interviews with the coolest of cool in Springfield sports!

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

We will host Missouri State University Director of Athletics Kyle Moats about his thoughts on the new NCAA guidelines and what is happening in MSU Athletics.  We will also catch up with former two-time All-American Women’s Basketball player from College of the Ozarks, Kelsie Cleeton (yes, one of my former players) and celebrate some wonderful news she has to share.

OCTOBER 30, 2019

We catch up with Michael Spinks, Miranda Atkins, and John Pinney again and recap the fights from the Always Ready to Rumble Event! We are also going to debut our new Human Champion Collection product line!

OCTOBER 23, 2019

We are going to catch up with a different kind of coach and how he has parallel principles in coaching those around him. We will have national radio host Bobby Bones (American Idol coach and mentor), We will also preview the World Title for women’s boxing and the professional fights that are happening in Springfield, Missouri on October 26, 2019. Coach Smitty will be here to tell us all about his boxers that are competing including Alicia Acero going for a World Title! Also, on will be Hal Lewis with Lewis Boxing Gym, promoter John Carden, Heavyweight Champions and Olympic Gold Medalists Ray Mercer and Michael Spinks.

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Coaching comes in all kinds of forms, so does promoting your programs. Missouri State University Content Strategist from the university’s communication department, Kevin Agee, and the Sports Information Director at Drury University Ed Beach discuss the most effective ways to generate conversation and bring awareness to your programs in the community.

OCTOBER 9, 2019

We are going to catch up with retired NFL official Larry Nemmers and retired coach Mike Keltner.

OCTOBER 2, 2019

It is here! Major League Baseball playoffs! Our correspondents, Don Louzader and Ethan Bryan return to preview the playoff schedule and make some predictions. We will also have author Loren Broaddus on as he shares some poems from his new baseball poetry book, Joe DiMaggio Moves Like Liquid Light.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

We catch up with West Virginia Men’s Basketball coach, Bob Huggins and East Tennessee State University Men’s Basketball coach, Steve Forbes at the Missouri Basketball Coaches Clinic.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Back to our series on Sports Psychology, we catch up with the nationally renowned Sports Psychologist, Dr. Patrick Cohn…stay focused! We also welcome back Coach Holly Hesse as she introduces us to the DISC assessment test for teams.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

We celebrate the induction ceremony of the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2019! Join us as we have Tim Blasi and Mark Stratton in studio, plus celebrate Dick Jones, Joyce Mahoney, Rich Johanningmeier, and Bill Jasinski!

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

We continue our series on Sports Psychology with Director of Athletics at Drury University, Corey Bray and a panel of college athletes…stay strong!

AUGUST 28, 2019

Cheer for the Springfield Cardinals…we will be preempted this week, back on September 4th!

AUGUST 21, 2019

Get ready! We are opening up our series on Sports Psychology! Only the tough will prevail!

AUGUST 14, 2019

Our corespondents return! Don Louzader and Ethan Bryan will be here to update us on the Cardinals and Royal organizations.

AUGUST 7, 2019

We will showcase the World Team Tennis Champions, Springfield Lasers. Paul Nahon will be here!

JULY 31, 2019

We will chat with new William Jewell Men’s Basketball Coach Chris McCabe and his plans for the program and following legend Larry Holley. We also catch up with Missouri State University alum Coach Rodney Perry and his return to Missouri as an assistant coach at UMKC. We will also catch up with Drury University’s new Athletic Director Corey Bray.

JULY 24, 2019

Cheer for the Springfield Cardinals…we will be preempted this week, back on July 31st!

JULY 17, 2019

We are continuing our youth sports series and catching up with several athletes from the KC Midwest Basketball Showcase. We speak with some of the members of the Jr. NBA World Championship team, local five-star recruit Aminu Mohammed and multiple athletes, including Grady Dick, Sam Thompson, Taj Manning, Max Wisner, and Luke Kasubky. representing six different states.

JULY 10, 2019

We will continue our Youth Sports series with St. Louis Journalist Earl Austin, Jr. We will discuss his book, “You Might Need a Jacket” where he tells stories of crazy/”straight-jacket” parents and true (some you won’t believe) episodes of parent antics within youth sports.

JULY 3, 2019

Cheer for the Springfield Cardinals…we will be preempted this week, back on July 10th!

JUNE 26, 2019

We will revisit our Youth Sports series. Are we doing it right? Are our youth athletes getting the right message from sports? How can we make sure? We will have a panel to discuss with Colin Barnett of the YMCA and Sam Plummer with the Boys and Girls Club.

JUNE 19, 2019

Cheer for the Springfield Cardinals…we will be preempted this week, back on June 26th!

JUNE 12, 2019

Father’s Day is coming up and we are going to have our Sports Dads panel back on! Springfield Cardinals manager, Joe Kruzel, along with Ed Cleeton, Ryan Schafittzel, and Scott Hopkins, will weigh in on how we are doing with our young athletes. Co-host will be (duh) my father, Dr. Tommy Burnett.

JUNE 5, 2019

Let’s catch up with our Missouri Major League Baseball team gurus, Ethan Bryan (Kansas City Royals) and Don Louzader (St. Louis Cardinals). We will also have former Major League Baseball player Lucas Harrell on!

MAY 29, 2019

Cheer for the Springfield Cardinals…we will be preempted this week, back on June 5th!

MAY 22, 2019

Join us on as we speak with our college coaches panel on advising incoming freshmen athletes on how to make a smooth transition from HS to college. Our panel: Evangel Football Coach Chuck Hepola, SBU Women's Basketball Coach Kelsey Keizer, and MSU Assistant Soccer Coach Jack Roberts!

MAY 15, 2019

(Cue the Music!) It is time for our annual-two hour special-Trivia Showdown Throw-down! That’s right! Our trivia show is back! We will have the following teams battling it out: Art Hains and Don Louzader, Corey Riggs and Shane Friebe, and new to the show….Tom Ladd and Carly Deer Stubblefield! Ron Snodgrass will be here again to officiate! Send in your questions to acoachsperspective@gmail.com!

MAY 8, 2019

Mother’s Day is coming up! We will honor our Sports Moms by bringing back our moms panel! Joining us will be my mom, JoBelle Hopper, Beverly Ramsey, Jill Widel, and Dawn Hale. Buckle up! This one will be a fun ride!

MAY 1, 2019

Christina Ford joins us about her journey with The Rebound Challenge. We will also have some WOW stories for you. We will also hear from General Manager of the Springfield Cardinals, Dan Reiter about some of their upcoming events.

APRIL 24, 2019

We will hear from Mr. ShowMe Basketball (and future Missouri State Bear), Isisah Mosley and Miss ShowMe Basketball (and future Missouri Tiger), Hayley Frank. We also had Columbia Rockbridge Coach Jill Nagel on about her induction into the Missouri Basketball Coaches Assosication Hall of Fame. We will also catch up with umpire Shane Friebe about the new college and professional baseball rules. Don Louzader and Ethan Bryan will also be here to preview their favorite teams the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals!

APRIL 17, 2019

We will hear from some of the local Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) Hall of Fame Inductees on their induction and what is going on in their careers now. Kevin Cheek, Scott Womack, Steve Frank, Dennis Cornish, Don West, and next week Jill Nagel. We also caught up with the National High School Basketball Coaches Association President and MBCA Vice President, Chris Nimmo, about the six-state Division I Showcases coming up this summer that the MBCA and Missouri High School Activities Association are partnering on.

APRIL 10, 2019

Coach Kelli Harper is unable to be here for this episode. Joining us will be the Talking Women’s Sports team of Reba Sims, Becky Oakes, and Lisa Tinkler to talk about their upcoming anniversary. We will also preview with Denny Hunt the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Celebration Weekend coming up with their Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Banquet, including Players and Coaches of the Year and Mr. and Miss Show-Me.

APRIL 3, 2019

We catch up with Danita Moore about her officiating career and calling the state final fours this year. We also catch up with Coach Mike Keltner about the NCAA Final Fours and get his previews.

MARCH 27, 2019

Gatorade Players of the Year in basketball, Hayley Frank (Strafford) and Aminu Mohammed (Greenwood) and in Volleyball, Birdie Hendrickson (Logan-Rogersville) join us to celebrate their state championship seasons.

MARCH 20, 2019

Drury Lady Panthers are coming in studio to celebrate their tremendous season SO FAR as they head to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Division II National Tournament. Coach Molly Miller, Daejah Bernard, Hailey Diestelkamp, Paige Robinson, Peyton Richards, Brooke Stanfield, and Lauren Holmes join us!

MARCH 13, 2019

The Missouri State Champions have been crowned in Class 1, 2, and 3. Join us as Corey Riggs, Shane Friebe, and I recap the weekend and preview what’s coming up with Class 4 and 5. Carter Riggs was a great co-host!

MARCH 6, 2019

It’s time again! The ShowMe Showdown Tournaments are here and we will be crowning the next state champions in Class 1-5 in Missouri. The Missouri State High School Activities Association gurus will be here to promote this exciting event! Join us with Kerwin Urhan, Kevin Garner, and Jason West.

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Spring Training! Baseball season is here! We are going to speak with Bill Rowe about why spring training is so important to Major League Baseball and Lucas Harrell about the players perspective and what it does for team development.

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Hiring employees can be a challenge, finding someone with a great work ethic, communication skills, teamwork, goal-oriented, coping skills, and can perform under pressure can be hard to find….wait, no it isn’t! Those are characteristics of athletes! We are going to chat with some business executives on why hiring athletes is usually a safe bet. Joe Turner from Great Southern Bank will be here, Jodie Adams, former longtime Director of the Springfield-Greene County Parks Department will be here along with Dwain Banner, owner of Creator Designs. Put in an application for this show!

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Becky Oakes will be checking in with us and discussing how to be a part of the MSHSAA Basketball Final Four as a team host. We will also chat about the new mentoring program in town, CHAMPS, and have a couple of the mentors on, besides Becky Oakes, Greg Stephenson and Julie Leeth.

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

We are going to catch up with some former Bears Football players from the past! Former NFL player, Jason Whittle, and Ryan Touhey will be here. We will also visit with Seattle Seahawk and Lebanon High School graduate Justin Britt. Coach Jesse Branch also made an appearance!

JANUARY 30, 2019

Join us as we look at several angles related to the SUPER BOWL! Fox Sports NFL and College Rules Analyst Dean Blandino joins us to discuss officiating at the highest levels.

JANUARY 23, 2019

Callie Carroll will be here as we catch up with her and what is going on with the Bears and Lady Bears. Nate Lucas will co-host!

JANUARY 16, 2019

Tournament of Champions! We will preview the TOC and the teams involved, past and present. Josh Scott and Marty Marsh preview the teams and tournament information and Andy Taylor and Don Louzader talk about the entertainment of the event.

JANUARY 9, 2019

We are going to catch up with broadcasters Scott McCauley, Trevor Casterlin and Don West and talk holiday tournaments, local high school and college sports, and the upcoming tournaments.

JANUARY 2, 2019

Happy New Year! Youth sports, we have talked about this, are we doing it right? Well, there is only one real way to find out…we are going to ask our youth! We will have a panel of youth athletes on about what they enjoy about their particular sport. Tommy Burnett, Allie Burnett, Collin Clark, and Mikayla Pilley join us. Their insights might surprise you!

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The art of scouting! We will have a college coaches panel on to talk about how each one scouts differently and how they utilize scouting to produce in their program. Coach Chuck Hepola from Evangel University Football, Coach Caira Dortch from Southwest Baptist University Volleyball, and Coach Kelsey Keizer from Southwest Baptist University Women’s Basketball join us and share their scouting styles and routines.

DECEMBER 19, 2018

We are going to preview the southwest Missouri holiday tournaments. Marty Marsh updates and previews us on the Pink and White Tournament. Robert Vestal talks Blue and Gold and brings some interesting facts. Willie Russell catches us up on the Kinloch Wrestling Tournament. Happy Holidays, everyone!

DECEMBER 12, 2018

We congratulate the inductees from the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Basketball Luncheon. We are also going to have some sports apparel trivia with BSN Sports representative Bryan Tucker.

DECEMBER 5, 2018

NBA Coach Stan VanGundy joins us to talk about his career and the state of college and NBA Basketball.

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

We catch up with MSHSAA representative Kevin Garner about some of the rule changes for the upcoming basketball season chat with Kelly Holt about rule interpretations and clarifications.

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

It’s Thanksgiving season so let’s show some gratitude! Send in a note/paragraph to acoachsperspective@gmail.com about a coach and how they impacted your life. Scoreboard Guy will be co-hosting! We also have a Fast Five Segment with Coach Bill Gunn.

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Whoa! What a line up! We will be live from Ebbett’s Field in Springfield with the members of the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors…multiple interviews with the coolest of cool in Springfield sports!

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

We will have a college coaches panel - send in questions for our college coaches at acoachsperspective@gmail.com. Joining us will be Missouri State softball coach, Holly Hesse, Drury Wrestling coach, James Reynolds, and Missouri State Track and Field coach Jordan Fife.

OCTOBER 31, 2018

TRICK OR TREAT TRIVIA! We will ask YOU the trivia questions and have some giveaways. Listen, answer the trivia, and win! Art Hains will be my co-host for the show.

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Our high school coaches panel will return to continue answering your questions. Send in to acoachsperspective@gmail.com. John Hartley, Jenny Perryman, and Bill Gunn will share their answers to your questions again.

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Our coaches panel will answer some of your questions and scenarios, plus discuss some of the topics effecting athletic programs across the country. We will also hear from Nancy Fahay from Illinois, Sundance Wicks from Missouri Western, Dana Ford from Missouri State University, and Bill Gunn from Kirkwood High School .

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Runners to your mark! We are going to get to know the new Assistant Track and Field Coach from Missouri State University and Olympic Champion, Carmelita Jetter.

OCTOBER 3, 2018

There are a lot of conversations going on right now about sexual harassment and the implications of Title IX. We are all aware of the gender equity angle of Title IX and thank the pioneers that worked to implement it. We are going to take some time on this show, however, and look at the harassment component of Title IX and how it is affecting student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. Title IX coordinator at Missouri State University, Jill Patterson, will join us as we explore some scenarios in athletics that need to be explored and addressed. It could get deep, be part of the conversation by sending in your questions to acoachsperspective@gmail.com.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Join us as we catch up with Ethan Bryan and his 365 day challenge of playing catch every day for a year with someone new daily. We will also hear about Lisa Tinkler’s new sports training facility, RedLine Athletics, along with her colleague and former Drury University Baseball standout, Caleb Cole.

september 19, 2018

Former NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer Joe Namath joins us to talk about his career as professional athlete and celebrity. We will also take a look at the Joe Namath Foundation and all of the wonderful ways it continues to help children. Former teammate Dr. Tommy Burnett (Daddy) joins us to introduce him.

september 12, 2018

It is time for the 2018 induction class of the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame!  We will preview the September 18th banquet and celebrate the inductions of Mike Keltner, Roy Green, Nyla Milleson, Manny Oliver, and Cathy Reynolds. 

September 5, 2018

We look at the rule updates and previews for the upcoming volleyball and softball seasons.  Bob Horton and Brian Heaton join us! 

August 22, 2018

Being an athlete has its rewards, but it is not always easy.  When the TV and radio are turned off and the arena and stadium shut down, athletes have a lot to deal with off the field in order to be successful.  We are going to talk to Lucas Harrell more on the behind scenes of being a professional athlete and we will also have former University of Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk on about his experiences as an athlete. 

August 8, 2018

Football season is right around the corner!! We will speak with Emry Dilday about the high school football season and any rule changes they have coming up. We will also look at the rule changes at the collegiate level with Big 10 Referee, Ron Snodgrass.  We will also discuss some scenarios and rule interpretations. 

July 25, 2018

The power of assistant coaches, they are a MUST for every successful program.  You know what I am talking about..yeah, you know. Missouri State University Baseball Assistant Coach Paul Evans, Drury University Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Ben Fisher, Glendale Girls Coach Trish Marsh, and one of my former assistants, Kindal Huett, joins us. 

July 11, 2018

Ozark native Lucas Harrell joins us to talk about his time in Major League Baseball and the lifestyle of a professional athlete. 

July 4, 2018

Happy 4th!  Go Cardinals! 

June 27, 2018

It is not easy to start a new program at the colligiate level.  We are going to talk to some coaches that have successfully done just that! 

June 20, 2018

Sport Dads!  We will host sport dads and talk about what a valuable role they play in athletics. Co-Host Tommy Burnett, Stan Sechlor, Terry Kleier, and Shawn Widel join us in studio. 

June 13, 2018

Good luck Springfield Cardinals! 

June 6, 2018

Endurance runners, let's see if I survive my first 10K! We pick the brain of marathon runners and see what the rush and thrill are all about with these athletes. 

May 30, 2018

Good luck Springfield Cardinals! 

May 23, 2018

Sports Information Directors work tirelessly behind the scenes and probably know your teams better, inside and out, than most.  Retired SID Mark Stillwell and Ed Beach, SID at Drury University, joins us along with more to let us know how they keep all of their teams promoted. 

May 16, 2018

Happy Mother's Day - we will pay tribute to the ultimate sport moms! JoBelle Hopper (my mom) co-hosts while Lori Sechlor, Ally McCall, and Lisa Mueller join us about what it is like being a sports mom to high school and college athletes.  

May 9, 2018

We are in the ring with some local male and female boxing champions, along with Coach Smitty! Alicia Ocero, Arturo Moreno, and Luis Valesquez join us.  

May 2, 2018

Off to the races!! Robert Low joins us and talks about his experience in horse racing and what the odds are on his horse that is running in the Kentucky Derby.  

APRIL 25, 2018

It's back!!!! Trivia Time! We will have a two hour special and bring back our media gurus and test their trivia knowledge!  The trivia, throw down, showdown is BACK! Art Hains, Ned Reynolds, Guy Newcomb, Don West, Corey Riggs, Mark Stillwell, team up while Ron Snodgrass helps me officiate!  JoBelle Hopper is cooking! 

April 18, 2018

We swap stories with future inductees of the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame! Mark Fisher, Mike Wilson, and Denny Hunt join us. 

April 11, 2018

MASTERS GOLF - listen to our golf panel about the what they thought about the Masters tournament and, if you are not familiar with it, we will tell you all about it and why it is such a solid tradition for the world of golf. Rick Grayson, Lisa Tinkler, and David Oatman will be in studio! 

April 4, 2018

We will just talk in circles on this episode....track circles!  We will host 10-time Missouri Valley Coach of the Year, Ron Boyce, coach for the Missouri State University Track and Field Team. Johnny Dicks will also be with us to promote the incredible Hillcrest Invitational. 

March 28, 2018

March Madness!  We are going to take a look at all of the angles of March Madness and the brackets, strategy, predictions, and why this isn addictive tradition for so many. Coach Mike Keltner joins us! 

March 21, 2018

National Champs (AGAIN) in the studio!  We will be joined by the six, yes, six All-Americans and National Champion Missouri State Handball Team.  We will also recap the High School Winter Sports post season play as we transition in the spring sports. 

March 14, 2018

We will touch base with some executives from the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association and discuss the State Championships, plus the state All-Star event, the Missouri Challenge.  

March 7, 2018

The executive members of the Missouri State High School Activities Association will join us to talk about organizing, preparing, and running the Missouri State Show-Me Showdown State Championships here in Springfield, Missouri. Joining us will be Dr. Kerwin Urhahn, Kevin Garner and Jason West.  

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

We will be joined by future Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee, Coach Katie Smith.  She is the current coach of the New York Liberty.  She was an All-American at Ohio State, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, WNBA Champion, and is assisting with the running of the Women's NCAA Final Four.  

February 21, 2018

We will bounce back and wrap up our series on Superfans!  We will have representatives from Evangel, College of the Ozarks, University of Missouri, University of Arkansas, and the St. Louis Blues. 

February 14, 2018

It's a Valentines Special!  We are going to speak with husband and wife coaching duos - how do they find balance between the professional  and personal responsibilities? Jon and Kellie Harper will be here from Missouri State and we will also hear from Leon and Dawn Neal from Evangel. 

February 7, 2018

Superfans are back, this time from the college viewpoint! Marty Prather and Betty Ward represent Missouri State, Jeanine Scott Campbell represents Drury, while SBU is represented by Bill Brashears.  

January 31, 2018

Do you know any super fans?!  They are those true blue, unconditional loving, totally invested fans that support their team with energy and enthusiasm.  We are featuring the super of the super fans!  Jeff Burnett for the Kansas City Chiefs, Don Louzader for the St. Louis Cardinals, and Ethan Bryan for the Kansas City Royals.  

January 24, 2018

Officials panel!  One of our most popular segments returns when we invite officials to the table to talk about rules, judgment calls, rowdy fans, and why they love their particular role in sports. We host Patrick Youmans and Nathan Stokes. Send in your questions to acoachsperspective@gmail.com! 

January 17, 2018

Tournament of Champions!!!! Do I need to say anything else?  Jeff Starkweather, Tournament Director, Marty Marsh, Tournament Coordinator  will join us in studio. 

January 10, 2018

As our host will still be in Italy, we will replay our Kurt Warner and Terry Allen show.  Enjoy! Ciao! 

January 3, 2018

As our host will be traveling to Rome, Italy we will replay the traveling adventures show featuring the Greg Burnett Family, sailing for two years in the Caribbean and the coast of Europe. 

December 27, 2017

We have an Olympian in the studio!  Courtney Frerichs will be joining us about her professional experiences and winning the Silver Medal at the 2017 World Championships in London.  Our co-host will be, from Hiland Dairy and longtime official, Greg Stephenson. 

December 20, 2017

It's tournament time!  Coach Kent Hedgpeth and Marty Marsh will be here to talk Blue and Gold and Pink and White Lady Classic. 

December 13, 2017

Join us this week as we catch up with talented area basketball coach John Schaefer.  We will also speak with multi-sport athlete Kinsey Sorrell from East Newton High School.  She will graduate high school with 16 varsity letters!  

December 6, 2017

Coach Terry Allen will be our co-host on this show and he is bringing with him NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner.  We will address several topics in sports.  

November 29, 2017

We continue our conversation on the importance of youth sports.  Drury Women's Basketball Coach Molly Miller will join us, along with her dad, Jack Carter. 

November 22, 2017

Youth sports - are we doing it right in our community?  Let's talk about it with Shane Friebe, who has directed multiple youth leagues, and we will also bring in some coaches during this show. 

November 15, 2017

Kevin Garner, Assistant Executive Director for the Missouri Sports High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) will join us and update us on the new rules in high school basketball.  We will also have the informative former Executive Director of MSHSAA and retired staff member from the National Federation for High School Sports, Becky Oakes. 

November 8, 2017

Diving in! We are going to discuss a variety of sports topics with Dr. James Satterfield and Dr. Nate Quinn....should athletes be paid in college?  What are colleges and governing organizations doing about the rise of mental health issues with college athletes?  These questions and much more! 

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

UNDEFEATED! We will speak with Webb City's Football Coach John Roderique about his recipe for continued success and undefeated seasons. We will also have Lighthouse Christian Academy JH Football Coach Bob Chambers about their undefeated success. 

October 25, 2017

UNDEFEATED! We will feature a couple of local undefeated teams, Greenwood Jr. High Boys Basketball (Zach Steep) and Strafford Girls Basketball (Steve Frank) and see what their secret to success is all about on the court and off. 

October 18, 2017

Football 101 - boom!  It is on.  By request, we will talk about the sport of football and how it captivates us on a weekly basis.  Longtime coach Gary Turner will be on a panel of football experts.  

October 11, 2017

Swimming 101!  We will have Hall of Fame swim coach Jim Whytlaw and longtime coach John Mullen on to help us "dive into" this sport and learn all about it! 

OCTOBER 4, 2017

We will chat with current University of Arkansas Women's Basketball Coach, Mike Neighbors. We will also have seven-time state champion coach Dan Rolfes.  

September 27, 2017

Dr./Coach Tommy Burnett finds out that the Missouri State University Handball Courts will be named after him and his accomplishments.  He also shares some more stories about his time with the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Super Bowl III Championship Team, the New York Jets. 

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

2017 SASHOF Inductee Mary Phyl Dwight will be here to talk about her recent induction.  Former NFL player Ronald Moore will join us and talk about his former playing days and how he is now advising current NFL players on their finances. 

September 13, 2017

Cue the music - we will be previewing the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame banquet and induction.  President Mark Stillwell will be joining us along with some of the inductees.  

September 6, 2017

Tennis 101 - we will find out what this sport is all about and show some...love...I know, bad pun....to this sport.  Tennis EXPERT, Jodie Adams will join us along with a self-proclaimed expert of this sport, Ned Reynolds. 

August 23, 2017

A personal story....and awareness about water safety. 

August 14, 2017 (Monday)

Join us as we go down memory lane with two Hall of Fame Broadcasters.  Ned Reynolds and Art Hains will be here to talk about some of their most memorable sports moments.  

August 9, 2017

Have you ever thought about selling your house, car, furniture and loading up your family, buying a sailboat and sailing the Caribbean and coast of Europe for two years? Well, Dr. Greg Burnett didn't just think about it, he did it and his story will fascinate you! Sailing is definitely an athletic workout and sport! 

August 2, 2017

University sports are a must in the educational process of college students and their experience, but they also extend out and reach our community in powering avenues.  Join us as we look at the value of sports through the eyes of Missouri State University's President Clif Smart. 

July 19 and july 26

No show due to Springfield Cardinals.  Good luck Cardinals!!! We will be back on August 2nd.  Send in your story and guest ideas to acoachsperspective@gmail.com 

July 12, 2017

Anthony Shavies and Dale Lambeth - blast from the Bears past! We will catch up with these two former Bear athletes and where life's path has taken them. 

July 3, 2017(Monday)

Continuing on coaching relationships and advocating for the PLAYER to do their part in the off season.  Working in the off season the RIGHT way in order to achieve peak performance in season. Jim Raynor will be here!  Chris Pilz will talk about the Pilz All-Star Event. 

June 28, 2017 (Happy Birthday, Hayden!) 

Boxing great and Hall of Famer, John Pinney will be here to talk Boxing 101. 

JUNE 21, 2017

Replay of interviews of Coach Jimmy Johnson and Coach Barry Hinson.  They are cool interviews, plus, I will be in the Bahamas on vacation! Enjoy - they really are good. 

June 12, 2017 (Monday)

Personal trainers!  We are going to talk fitness with some knowledgable locals about staying fit after you are no longer "formally" playing sports. Justin Gabossi, Scott Lewis, and Trudy Hardie will join us! 

June 5, 2017 (Monday)

Hall of Fame Football Coach Paul Mullins will be here along with his former assistant Coach Will Purvis and former player Jim Ferguson.  We will be talking about the days of football at Greenwood and their thoughts on current game of football and the importance of coaching relationships. 

May 29, 2017 (Monday-Memorial day)

What do we do on Memorial Day?  We spend time with family and friends and remember those we have lost.  We ALSO hit the golf course!  We will talk with legendary golf coach Dave Oatman.  We ALSO take time to thank Veterans for all they do, we will share time with one of my favorite veterans, former sportscaster, and current news director, Jerry Jacob. 

May 24, 2017

Baseball 101! We will talking about the ins and outs of Major League Baseball.  The history, organization, predictions for this season, you name it!  Local broadcaster and baseball guru Don Louzader will be here.  

May 17, 2017

The real "mentals" are here.....just kidding, of course, or am I?  You have to be crazy to be an official, or do you?  It is a rewarding angle in sports and you better believe they prep mentally. Join us as collegiate officials get mental.  Big 12 Referee Ron Snodgrass and NFL Official Larry Nemmers will join us. 

May 10, 2017 (Happy Birthday, Hailey Jo!)

Still mental - we have to keep talking about this!  Southern Illinois University Coach Barry Hinson will join us, just TRY and bottle up his energy! It is contagious! We will also have Coach Lynne Miller on and her perspective as a player, coach, broadcaster, AND principal.  Impressive line up! 

May 3, 2017

We will continue talking about the mental side of sports....and life.  Differentiated learning is not just for the classroom, it is helpful when coaching a wide variety of players.  We will look at how to get to know your players/co-workers/family and provide the best culture for positive transference and productivity as possible.  JoBelle Hopper, Jon Leamy and Lisa Tinkler join us. 

April 26, 2017

Join us on our next show as we dive into a series about the mental side of the game – some say it is 80% of the game – we will look at mental preparation, visualization and the mind’s eye, and keeping our mentality sharp. Dr. Tommy Burnett (Doctorate in Sports Psychology) and Leon Neal (Long time coach) will be in studio. 

APRIL 19, 2017

Again, develop your programs!  We have talked about the HS level, we will now talk with college coaches and how important it is to develop and promote their programs. Chuck Hepola and Shane Hartley (Evangel Football), Denny Hunt (SBU Basketball), and Caira Dortch (SBU Volleyball) will be in studio! 

APRIL 12, 2017

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES.  We will discuss the importance of developing programs and how to have difficult conversations with players and parents. Keri Nichols, Darin Archer, and John Hartley will be in studio to share their insights. 

APRIL 5, 2017

CUE THE MUSIC!!! IT'S A TWO HOUR PRIMETIME SPECIAL!!!! Buckle up, everyone!  We are having a sports trivia throw-down/show-down.  We will have three trivia teams that will compete in a two hour special edition of A Coach's Perspective.  Ned Reynolds and Mark Stillwell will be on a team.  Art Hains and Guy Newcomb will team up and Corey Riggs and Don West will compete together. Big 10 Football referee Ron Snodgrass will be here to officiate! It should be quite a show - don't miss it! 6:00-8:00

March 29, 2017

Program development! This is huge!  Don't just coach a team, develop a program and culture that is an experience for student-athletes.  Kevin Cheek will be here from Skyline to talk about his philosophy on developing successful programs.  Trevyor Fisher will also be here to talk about his ideas on enhancing the experience of his players.  We will also have a very successful track coach that will discuss how to develop such a foundational sport. 

March 22, 2017

Another Angle: Powerhouse broadcaster, director, producer, and sports coordinator of just about everything, Jim Powers, will be here!  I will also have a cohost this week!  The very shy, quiet-NOT-Corey Riggs will be here to help keep Jim under control. Ha! Just kidding, of course! Or am I?  Very excited to chat with these two broadcasters!  

MARCH 15, 2017

Coaches of the Round Table:  We will have a panel of players, not coaches, on this segment and will discuss their careers, recruitment process, successes and challenges, and look into their future and how they will use sports to live champion lives. Joining us will be Xavier signee Jared Ridder from Kickapoo High School, Julius Walker who is currently undecided on where he will attend, Jordan Sanders, Kickapoo High School senior and University of California-Irvine bound, and the College of the Ozarks signee and new state champion and state record holder, Strafford High School's Abby Oliver.  

MARCH 8, 2017

Human Champion Profile: Missouri State Handball We will have the Missouri State Handball Program in studio to talk about their 12th National Championship title, they have also won seven Men's titles and 13 Women's titles.  This Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Program has produced All-Americans and National Champions for over 30 years.  Coach Tommy Burnett and Coach Brian Watson shared how the program has become successful and what it takes to win year in and year out.  All-Americans Sam Esser and Gretchen Gregory also voiced what handball has done for them and how important being part of team is to their success.  Very inspiring players and coaches! 

March 1, 2017

Know your Rules...or Keep Your Mouth Shut! We will have our panel of officials on to talk about preparation for the state tournament. Send in your questions for them! 

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Coaches of the Roundtable:  RIVALS! The spirit of a school and community escalates around a good rivalry.  We will focus on the rivalries of Nixa and Ozark, plus the long standing rival of Mt. Vernon and Aurora. We root for two teams!  Our team and whoever plays our rival! 

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Another Angle: Calling all Hall of Famers!  How does an athlete, coach, athletic director, broadcaster, or another sports role get inducted to a Hall of Fame?  What is the selection process? What does running a Hall of Fame entail?  Join us as we find out from Jerald Andrews and Mark Stillwell. 

Post Game Talk: Little eyes are watching! 

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Another Angle:  We will continue our discussion on the role of an athletic director in the world of sports.  Missouri State University Director of Athletics, Kyle Moats, will give his take on what it takes to run a Division I athletic program. 

Another Angle: We will then shift gears and talk to one of our area's broadcasters, Nate Lucas, and see what inspired him to take his place as a sportscaster. This is going to be a GREAT interview and a great show! 

Post Game Talk:  Lessons from GEESE 

February 1, 2017

Another Angle: ATHLETIC DIRECTORS!  What do you look for in hiring coaches?  Scheduling?  Running tournaments?  Promoting programs? Oh...and budgets!?  Athletic Directors are a crucial part of the the world of sports.  Join us as we talk to Mark Fisher about athletic directing at the high school and collegiate levels.  We also have Lynn Hickey on, athletic director at the University of Texas-San Antonio who has hosted several Division I Men's and Women's Final Four Tournaments.  So cool! 

January 25, 2017

Another Angle: Don West, local broadcaster, will be here with his take on the angle of broadcasting in sports.  We will talk about his "stats" and find out how he prepares for his broadcasts. 

Human Champion Profile:  Retired Coach George Wilson will be in studio to discuss and debut his new (2nd edition) book about the history of the Missouri State Basketball Championships. Fascinating! 

January 18, 2017

Another Angle: Terry Allen will be here to discuss the recruitment of his children, Chase and Angie. 

Coaches of the Round Table:  Another panel...it's a hen party!  Coach Molly Miller, Coach Jenny Talbert, Coach Jenny Perryman, and I will discuss being a coach AND a mother. 

January 11, 2017

Coaches of the Round Table:  We are gathering college coaches and asking them about the recruitment of student-athletes.  What do they look for?  How do you build your resume?  What kind of regulations do they have to follow?  We will have representatives from different sports and from NCAA Division I (Coach Jon Leamy-Missouri State University Soccer, NCAA Division II (Coach Lisa Tinkler-Drury Women's Golf), and NAIA (Coach Steve Shepherd-College of the Ozarks Men's Basketball) levels. Send in YOUR questions for them to acoachsperspective@gmail.com. 

JANUARY 4, 2017

We have Coach Brian Agler on the show, the winningest WNBA coach, current Los Angeles Sparks coach and current WNBA Champion! Also, Jill Nagel will be here, FIVE TIME State Championship coach from Columbia Rockbridge.  We also caught up with several athletes at the Blue & Gold and Pink & White and ask them a round of "Fast Five Questions".  Tune in!  It will be informative and entertaining. 

December 28, 2016

Another Angle: We will talk with Kelly Holt about scheduling officials during basketball season and the training and education provided for them. 

Know your Rules or Keep your Mouth Shut: They are back! We have a panel of officials (Garrett Washington, Tyler Stewart, Angel Wilcox) that will be in studio answering questions on rules and judgment calls.  

Are you an idiot, or do you just act like one in the stands?:  The panel of officials answer YOUR questions that have been sent in.  Great job, fans in the stands, there are some good ones! 

Post Game Talk:  Learn from a donkey?  We hope to. 

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Human Champion Profile:  It's story time!  I will be talking with Hall of Famer Tommy Burnett about some of his more eventful stories.  You won't want to miss this one! He is also my father. :) 

Know your Rules or Keep your Mouth Shut: We are going to do a quick speed round on wrestling terms and vocabulary. 

December 14, 2016

The Mental Edge: Jim Raynor and I will be discussing the effects of student-athletes specializing in their sports.  We will have student-athletes and college coaches voice their opinion.

Post Game Talk: What do you do with adversity and challenges?  We will go to the "kitchen" to find out...

November 30, 2016

6:00-7:00 ON JOCK 98.7

Human Champion Profile: Norm Stewart will be on to discuss the Norm Stewart Classic and his days as the legendary University of Missouri Basketball Coach.

Another Angle: Denny Hunt, the Executive Director of the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association will talk about the NSC, too, and give us the schedule for 48 hours of continuous high school basketball.  Also, joining us is Coach Keri Nichols whose team is playing in the Norm Stewart Classic. 

Another Angle:  Corey Riggs will be here to explain the behind the scenes activities in preparation, application, and production of a sports television broadcast. 

Post Game Talk: What do you do with adversity and challenges?  We will go to the "kitchen" to find out...

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

6:00-7:00 ON JOCK 98.7

Another Angle (X2):  STATE CHAMPS!  We are hosting a studio full of CHAMPIONS.  We have State Champions from last winters sports: basketball, wrestling, and swimming.  Kyler Rea from Neosho (now West Virginia) will discuss his wresting titles.  Lexie Vaught will be in studio to talk about her FOUR State Championships.  We will also have basketball coaches Steve Frank from Strafford, Jim Pendergrass from Kickapoo, Brett Reed from Hartville, and Jeremy Mullins from Crane.  We will also talk to the Wrestling coach from Neosho that has simply built a dynasty, Jeremy Phillips.  

Post Game Talk: Is the Elephant in your head holding you back? 

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

6:00-7:00 ON JOCK 98.7

Another Angle: We will look at sports through the angle of collegiate baseball umpire, Shane Friebe. 

What's IN you?: Jim Raynor from Mercy Sports Medicine will be with us to discuss the importance of taking care of athletes at the beginning of the season.  

"Are you an Idiot, or do you just act like it in the stands?": We will have a panel of "stripes" (aka...officials-Greg Stephenson, Angel Wilcox, Pat Huett) and hear from them their take on rowdy fans.  

Post Game Talk:  Your quote or story that will remind you why you love sports. 

November 9, 2016

6:00-7:00 on JOCK 98.7

Introduction to the Show: What to expect on A Coach's Perspective. 

Human Champion Profile Segment: Coach Jimmy Johnson, NFL Analyst - We will discuss his days as a college player at Arkansas winning a National Championship, coaching in college including a National Championship at the University of Miami, and his time leading the Dallas Cowboys to back to back Super Bowl Championships, and his current job as an NFL analyst.  

Know your Rules...Or Keep Your Mouth Shut: Kevin Garner, MSHSAA - Rule updates for the upcoming basketball season. 

Post Game Talk: Your quote or story that will remind you why you love sports.