Episode 91 - October 17, 2018

Guests - Bill Gunn, John Hartley, Jenny Perryman

Ever have a question for a high school coach? Curious how they select their teams, the levels, or communicate their expectations? We are answering them! First of all, THANK YOU, to all of the questions that were sent in. We did not get to all of them so we are going to have our panel back next week and continue answer your questions. If you have one, send it in to acoachsperspective@gmail.com. Our thanks to our panel: Coach Bill Gunn, Coach Jenny Perryman, and Coach John Hartley.

Episode 90 - October 10, 2018

Guest - Carmelita Jetter

Olympic Champion Carmelita Jetter joined us for this episode and shared her experience as a professional Track and Field Super Star. She gave energetic and inspiring insight into her career and her transition into coaching and how she will bring her unique style to Missouri State University as their new assistant coach. She describes going from her first track practice in high tops to standing on the biggest stage in sports (the Olympic podium) to coaching and mentoring her student-athletes. Her inner courage through her sports journey is inspiring,

Episode 89 - October 3, 2018

Guest - Jill Patterson

Thank you to attorney and Title IX Coordinator at Missouri State University, Jill Patterson, for educating us on the various laws that effect athletic programs at the high school and college level. Her insights were informative and generated some excellent conversation on what athletic programs need to be aware of and how to handle certain situations.

Episod 88 - September 26, 2018

Guests - Lisa Tinkler, Caleb Cole, and Ethan Bryan

In this episode we chat with Lisa Tinkler and Caleb Cole about their new youth training facility in Springfield, RedLine Athletics. Individual and team training are available and their facility has a new, fresh flavor on how to train athletes from ages 8-18. Check them out at www.redlineathletics.com

My other guest fascinates me! He has been on quite a journey this year. We welcomed back to the show, talented author Ethan Bryan. You may remember him on our Superfan show where he represented the Kansas City Royals. Baseball is a huge passion for Ethan and on New Year’s Day he decided to play catch with his daughter and that game of catch developed into playing catch with a variety of people every day for 365 days. He spoke with us about the friendships that have evolved and the travels that his endeavor has produced. What a cool ride! We appreciated his story and sharing it with us. Oh…and yes, I am now on his list! We played catch before the show and during the show! Best of luck to him as he closes the year out.

Episode 87 - September 19, 2018

Guests - Joe Namath, Tommy Burnett

In this episode, we catch up with former NFL quarterback, Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, and Chairman of the of his own foundation, Joe Namath. We talk about his time at Alabama winning a national championship and playing for Bear Bryant, his time as a Super Bowl Champion with the New Jets, and what he is doing now to help the youth of our society and neurological research. Former teammate Tommy Burnett joins us to introduce him and talk about what kind of leader and teammate Joe Namath was during that time.

Episode 86 - September 12, 2018

Guests - Mike Keltner, Roy Green, Cathy Reynolds, Nyla Milleson

In this episode, we recognize the induction class of 2018 for the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame. We caught up with Coach Nyla Milleson, Coach Roy Green, Coach Mike Keltner, and Cathy Reynolds about their accomplishments and the impact they have had in the world of sports. Manny Oliver will also be inducted. My thanks to these accomplished individuals for spending some time with us, they were very entertaining!

Episode 85 - September 5, 2018

Guests - Bob Horton and Brian Heaton 

Thank you to my Volleyball officials and experts, Brian Heaton and Bob Horton!  In this episode, we broke down the energetic sport of volleyball.  We learned the ins and outs of this sport and were updated on the rule changes for this season for high school and college.  My guests did an excellent job! 

Episode 84 - August 22, 2018

Guests - Lucas Harrell and Maty Mauk

In this episode, former Major League Baseball player Lucas Harrell joins us again to talk about the lifestyle of a professional athlete and how athletes deal with the pressures they face.  Also, joining us in the conversation was former University of Missouri Quarterback and current assistant coach at Glendale High School, Maty Mauk.  Both gentlemen shared their experiences, highs and lows, and how those experiences have shaped them into the young men they are today.  

Episode 83 - August 8, 2018

Guests - Ron Snodgrass, Emry Dilday, Dan Isreal 

The 2018 football season is upon us and there are some rule changes at the high school, college, and NFL levels.  My excellent panel did a wonderful job clarifying and expanding on each one. Thank you to Emry Dilday, 54 year veteran high school and college official, Ron Snodgrass 35 year veteran and Big 10 conference referee, and Dan Isreal, Executive Producer for the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network.  We are ready for some football!!! 

Episode 82 - July 25, 2018

Guests - Paul Evans, Kindal Huett, Ben Fisher, Trish Marsh

In this episode, we explore the power of good assistant coaches.  Every Head Coach knows exactly what we are talking about - you must have a strong staff in order to have a successful program.  Our panel discusses the challenges, rewards, and positive qualities of powerful assistants.  Our thanks to Coach Paul Evans (Missouri State University Baseball), Coach Kindal Huett (one of my former assistants and current head coach), Coach Ben Fisher (Drury University Men's Basketball), and Coach Trish Marsh (former High School and College assistant and current head coach) for their insights and refections. 

Episode 81 - July 11, 2018

Guest - Lucas Harrell 

In this episode, we speak with retired Major League Baseball player and Ozark , Missouri native Lucas Harrell about his experience as a professional baseball player and, also, about the lifestyle of a Major Leaguer.  Lucas gives us excellent insight into the behind the scenes life as a professional athlete and delivers valuable guidance for young athletes.  

Episode 80 - June 27, 2018

Guests - Tom Ruck, Quincy Standage, James Reynolds

Building a new collegiate program is a huge task and undertaking and our guests have done an excellent job at conquering this goal.  James Reynolds has developed a Wrestling program and a culture that Drury University can be proud of and support.  Tom Ruck has done the same with the Drury University Shotgun Team.  Bonus!  Team captain and multi-medalist Quincy Standage also expresses how valuable her experience has been on the Shotgun Team. 

Episode 79 - June 20, 2018

Guests - Tommy Burnett, Stan Sechlor, Shawn Widel, Terry Kleier 

These sport dads have being a positive influence and healthy sport parent down to a tee.  Their wise words and advice of supporting and encouraging their children in athletics through playing in the yard, releasing them to the coaches and games, and loving their kids through success and failure inspire dads to embrace and cherish their time as a sport dad.  Stan Sechlor, Shawn Widel, Terry Kleier, and my co-host, Dr. Tommy Burnett did an excellent job! 

Episode 78 - June 6, 2018

Guests - Vicki Newcomb, Corey and Christine McElhaney 

Vicki Newcomb, Corey and Christine McElhaney join us as we discuss the draw of long distance running.  We talk about training, racing, and building friendships out of this healthy outlet.  We talked about setting goals and motivating yourself to get moving! Vicki Newcomb has ran a minimum of a mile a day for over six years!  Listen and enjoy their passion they have from running and catch the feeling!  Lace them up! 

Episode 77 - May 23, 2018

Guests - Mark Stillwell and Ed Beach 

Great episode on the role of Sports Information Directors!  You would not believe what they do behind the scenes to promote and enhance their teams, programs, and universities.  Show this role some love!  Thank you Mark Stillwell and Ed Beach for what you do! 

Episode 76 - May 16, 2018

Guests - JoBelle Hopper, Lori Sechlor, Lisa Mueller, Ally McCall

This episode is so fun!  We had a great time with our panel of sport moms. My co-host, and mother, JoBelle Hopper helped guide us and my guests, Lori Sechlor, Lisa Mueller, and Ally McCall also shared their experiences as sport moms and what it means to the development of your child. Each one has a different angle and story, very interesting! We pay tribute to all of the ultimate sport moms out there! 

Episode 75 - May 9, 2018

Guests - Darrell Smith, Luis Valesquez, Arturo Moreno, Alicia Ocero

Thank you to Darrell Smith for bringing in studio three of his champions from Smitty's Gym in Springfield, Missouri.  Alicia Ocero Arturo Moreno, and Luis Velasquez shared their passion for boxing and for each other and the family environment that Coach Smitty has provided at his training center.  These champions fight hard in the ring, and live with honor outside of the ring. Listen to the benefits of boxing and appreciate what this sport has done for so many of our youth in this area.  

Episode 74 - May 2, 2018

Guests - Robert Low, Hopkins In-Laws

In this episode, we are off to the races with local race horse owner Robert Low.  We took an inside look into his racing entity and got a close up look at Magnum Moon, heavy contender for the Kentucky Derby. We also learned the basics of horse racing and what it is like to have a horse run on such a vibrant stage.  The Kentucky Derby will be Saturday, May 5th at 5:30 (CST). Go Magnum Moon! 

We also caught up with the in-laws about their time raising and racing thoroughbred racehorses. JoAnne Hopkins, Scott Hopkins, Mike Hopkins, and Linda Shuler shared what a family event it was to take their horses to the track to race.  

Episode 73 Part Two - April 25, 2018

Guests - Ned Reynolds, Art Hains, Mark Stillwell, Corey Riggs, Don West, Guy Newcomb, Ron Snodgrass 

Our "Trivia Throwdown-Showdown" two hour special was .a success!  We crowned new Champions, by a narrow margin, Corey Riggs and Don West edged out the defending champions, Art Hains and Guy Newcomb.  Ned Reynolds and Mark Stillwell played a stellar game, ending up 3rd.  Thank you to Dr. Ron Snodgrass for officiating and keeping score, to Momma JoBelle Hopperfor cooking, and to Duane Darr for producing. 

Episode 73 Part One - April 25, 2018

Guests - Ned Reynolds, Art Hains, Guy Newcomb, Mark Stillwell, Don West, Corey Riggs, Ron Snodgrass 

Our "Trivia Throwdown-Showdown" two hour special was .a success!  We crowned new Champions, by a narrow margin, Corey Riggs and Don West edged out the defending champions, Art Hains and Guy Newcomb.  Ned Reynolds and Mark Stillwell played a stellar game, ending up 3rd.  Thank you to Dr. Ron Snodgrass for officiating and keeping score, to Momma JoBelle Hopperfor cooking, and to Duane Darr for producing.