Guests - Ron Boyce and Johnny Dicks
Thank you to Coach Ron Boyce from Missouri State University Track and Field/Cross Country and Hillcrest Track and Field/Cross County Coach Johnny Dicks for sharing your insight on the sport of Track and Field. Every lap was informative and entertaining!
Guest - Mike Keltner
It is that time of year, March Madness! Millions are attentive to the NCAA Tournament on the Men's and Women's side and the bracket has become an addictive tradition for many. Coach Mike Keltner joins us as we chat about the bracket and college basketball. There was even a little history and some fun facts about the tournament. Enjoy!
Guests - Coach Tommy Burnett, Gretchen Gregory, Laura Blankenship, Kristina Picco, Taylor Rumping, Sam Esser, and Max Langmack
Missouri State University Handball Bears win another National title and crown SIX All-Americans while hosting the national tournament at the Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Handball Courts. Gretchen Gregory, Laura Blankenship, Kristina Picco, Taylor Rumping, Sam Esser, and Max Langmack, along with their coach Tommy Burnett join us and talk about the secret to their success this year as a team. Each All-American has taken a different path and road to success, thank you to them for sharing!
Guests - Denny Hunt and Jim Powers
Thank you to our guests tonight. The Executive Director of the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association, Coach Denny Hunt was in studio talking about all of the events coming up in the MBCA and about the two Show-Me Showdown weekends that are held right here in Springfield, Missouri. We also had broadcast powerhouse Jim Powers on as he recapped Class 1, 2, and 3 play and previewed Class 4 and 5.
Guests - Dr. Kerwin Urhahn and Kevin Garner
Thank you to the Executive Director of the Missouri State High School Activities Association, Dr. Kerwin Urhahn and Assistant Executive Director Kevin Garner for joining us tonight and giving us a behind the scenes look at the MSHSAA ShowMe Showdowns this weekend and next. The Basketball State Championships will be held this weekend (March 8-10, 2018) at JQH Arena and Hammons Student Center on the campus of Missouri State University for Class 1, 2, and 3 and next weekend (March 15-17, 2018) for Class 4 and 5. Go see the best of the best in the state!
Guest - Katie Smith
The New York Liberty Head Coach Katie Smith joins us and talks about her time at Ohio State, her 16 year professional basketball career, her plans as a head coach in the WNBA, and her upcoming induction to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Incredible interview from one of the all time greatest women's basketball players.
Guests - Jay Rush, Brian Pesek, John Ford
We wrapped up our series on SUPERFANS with representatives from the University of Arkansas, Jay Rush; University of Missouri, John Ford; and the St. Louis Blues, Brian Pesek. Thank you to Dennis Brunner for sending in his tribute to the College of the Ozarks! They were all informative and entertaining! Thank you for all of the SUPERFANS in this series and sharing why they love their programs each and every year. Their dedication is inspiring!
Guests - Coaches Jon and Kelly Harper; Coaches Leon and Dawn Neal
Happy Valentine's Day! For this special episode we featured coaching couples and talked about how they make their marriage work while coaching on the same staff. Each couple expressed how they find balance with coaching and as a couple. They are excellent role models for their players! My thanks to Coaches Jon and Kelly Harper (Missouri State) and Coaches Leon and Dawn Neal (Evangel University).
Guests Marty Prather, Betty Ward, Jeanine Scott Campbell, Bill Breashers.
COLLEGE SUPERFANS! My guests tonight were fantastic! They shared why they follow the college team they do and how passionate and loyal they are each and every year. Thank you to Marty Prather (Missouri State University Bears), Betty Ward(Missouri State University Lady Bears), Jeanine Scott Campbell (Drury University Panthers and Lady Panthers), and Bill Breashears (Southwest Baptist University Bearcats and Lady Bearcats). It was so fun listening to them and seeing first hand their commitment toward their programs.
Guests - Jeff Burnett, Don Louzader, Ethan Bryan
Awesome panel on the show! We had Jeff Burnett, SUPERFAN to the Kansas City Cheifs, Don Louzader, SUPERFAN to the St. Louis Cardinals, and Ethan Bryan, SUPERFAN to the Kansas City Royals. What makes them invest unconditional loyalty season after season? They tell us! Thank you for the insight, fellas!
Guests - Nathan Stokes, Patrick Youmans
Great calls and points of view from two excellent officials, Nathan Stokes and Patrick Youmans. Impressive perspective on judgment calls, rule interpretations, and reacting to crazy comments in the stands. They brought up some fantastic points, it was a great officials panel!
Guests - Jeff Starkweather and Marty Marsh
The Bass Pro Tournament of Champions, once again, has brought a tremendous event to Southwest Missouri. The number one attended high school tournament in the country had as high a caliber competition as it ever has and delivered on three nights of excellent contests. Joining us on the show to recap the tournament were the directors, Jeff Starkweather and Marty Marsh. They put a lot of work into this event and we thank them for their efforts! 56 players from this tournament have gone on to play in the NBA over the years, and this year there were several Division I hopefuls and every game was thrilling. Listen as Marty and Jeff talk about how the teams are selected and what it takes to make sure this tournament is the best in the country.
Guests - Courtney Frerichs, Greg Stephenson
In this episode, Courtney Frerichs, Olympian and Silver Medal winner at the World Championships in the Steeplechase, joined us in studio to talk about her incredible journey from Nixa High School to London for the World Championships and her preparation for the next Olympics. Her husband, Griffon, was also with us as he just finished his first full marathon! Our co-host tonight, from Hiland Dairy, was the always informative and entertaining Greg Stephenson.
Guests - Kent Hedgpeth, Marty Marsh
Tournament time! We are joined, in this episode, by Coach Kent Hedgpeth, Blue and Gold Tournament Director and Co-Pink and White Lady Classic Director and Pink and White Lady Classic Tournament Coordinator Marty Marsh. We also hear from some special guests on their memories of the Blue and Gold and Pink and White Tournaments, Don Louzader, Dale Francka, and Betty Ward.
Guests - John Schaefer and Kinsey Sorrell
Thank you to the very talented basketball coach John Schaefer - we discussed several topics and some of his formula for success. We also had 4-sport rock star athlete Kinsey Sorrell from East Newton on and learned about how she has enjoyed being involved and representing in so many different areas.
Guests - Kurt Warner and Coach Terry Allen
Thank you to former NFL player and current Hall of Fame Quarterback Kurt Warner for joining us on the show. His insights on his journey in football, the NFL today, youth sports, and several other topics were discussed. My co-host during this show is Kurt's former college coach at Northern Iowa and respected football guru Coach Terry Allen.
Guests - Molly Miller, Jack Carter
On this show we continued our conversation concerning the importance of youth sports. We were joined by the very successful Drury Women's Basketball Coach Molly Miller and her father, Jack Carter. We discussed the value in having fun at the youth level, the psychological and academic effects, and we gave out some valuable tips for parents of young athletes. Great guests!
Guests - Shane Friebe, Becky Vest, Brian McTague
A much needed conversation about youth sports and the importance of doing it correctly. Our informative panel included Shane Friebe who has ran multiple youth sports leagues. He discussed the changes at The Courts that will help enhance the experience for youth sports. We also heard from Coach Brian McTague, Glendale Boys Basketball, and his perspective as a high school coach and parent. From the college angle we spoke with College of the Ozarks Women's Basketball Coach Becky Vest and how important fundamental summer camps are to youth development.
Guests - Kevin Garner and Becky Oakes
Rules and regulations keep our sports standardized and unified. The ever entertaining and informative Kevin Garner with the Missouri Sports High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) updates us on the new rules and how they were implemented while the knowledgeable former Executive Director of MSHSAA and retired Sports Director with the National Federation for High School Sports, Becky Oakes educates us on the process.
Guests - Dr. Nate Quinn and Dr. James Satterfield
We are joined this week by Hall of Famer Dr. Nate Quinn and Dr. James Satterfield as we explore several topics in higher education and athletics. These former athletes/coaches and current educators discuss a variety of topics that affect student-athletes at the collegiate level. Listen and send in YOUR perspective to acoachsperspective@gmail.com. Great interviews!
