Episode 176 - August 5, 2020 Guest: Paul Nahon - Tennis and Sailing

In episode #176, we welcomed World Team Tennis General Manager of the Springfield Lasers, Paul Nahon. We caught up on how the Lasers did during this unique season, and how spending their time together in a “bubble” that included team dinners every night, elevated their team chemistry and skills with the majority of players showing significant improvement throughout the season at Greenbrier.

We also talked about another one of his passions, sailing. Besides being the General Manager of the championship program. Springfield Lasers, he is also Commodore of the Stockton Yacht Club. We talked about his love for sailing and how he has a passion for racing. He encouraged beginners to learn and get out in the water! We discussed the two styles of sailing, for recreation, and for him, another angle (no doubt competitive) the side of racing. He is a wealth of knowledge on tennis and sailing and we thank him for spending the hour with us!

Next week we will 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. A former collegiate athlete, she has created motivational works from her writing and photography skills. She has been featured on ESPN W, the Today Show, Good Morning American, among others.

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Episode 175 - July 29, 2020 Guests: Bill Helfrect and Bill Rowe - SASHOF Induction

In episode #175, congratulations to our guest tonight, upcoming inductee (Class of 2020) into the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame (SASHOF). We had a lot of fun celebrating Bill Helfrect’s storied and legendary baseball career at Missouri State…and his football running back days for the Bears, too!  We had a surprise guest tonight for Bill, his former college coach and now friend for life, Coach Bill Rowe.  I know, right?  The legendary Bill Rowe stopped by the studio to talk about Bill Helfrect’s career and what an honor it was to coach him and his teammates.  We talked baseball and about what made that group so unique and special.  The memories they made will be timeless and the lessons they learned have carried over into successful professional and personal lives. 

Bill Helfrect will be inducted into the SASHOF on October 5, 2020 along with Larry Nemmers, Becky Oakes, Dan Lucy and Wayne Fredrick along with a new recognition, the Era of Excellence, being awarded to Parkview High Schools “Jolly Green Giants”.

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Episode 174 - July 22, 2020 Guests: Dan Lucy, Gail Fredrick, Edsel Matthews - SASHOF Induction

In episode #174, we were once again happy to celebrate some upcoming inductees (Class of 2020) into the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame. This week we enthusiastically congratulated and celebrated with legendary broadcaster, Dan Lucy as he expressed how honored he has been to broadcast sports in the Springfield area for nearly 32 years.   We also celebrated the unique and successful attributes of an era at Parkview High School that left a lasting impact on the community.  The “Jolly Green Giants’ will receive the Era of Excellence Award from the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame.  Representing the players was Gail Fredrick (2005 individual inductee of the SASHOF) and representing the coaching staff, Dr. Edsel Matthews (2000 SASHOF inductee; 2005 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee).  They gave some valuable advice and guidance to young athletes, coaches, and parents of athletes.  We appreciated their insights and perspective on the value of sports and the parallel of life lessons.

 They will all be inducted into the SASHOF on October 5, 2020 along with last week’s guests, Larry Nemmers, Becky Oakes, and Wayne Fredrick and next week’s guest, Bill Helfect.

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Episode 173 - July 15, 2020 Guests: Larry Nemmers, Becky Oakes, Wayne Fredrick - SASHOF Induction

In episode #173, we were happy to celebrate three upcoming inductees (Class of 2020) into the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame. We congratulated and celebrated with former National Football League referee Larry Nemmers, former coach and athletic administrator Becky Oakes, and champion golfer Wayne Fredrick.  All three shared lessons they have learned from their experiences and the importance of continuing to learn and give back to the game.  Their advice was spot on about how sports parallel life.  My thanks to our call-in guests: Dr. Ron Snodgrass (Big 10 Football Referee), Dr. Karissa Neirhoff (Executive Director of the National Federation for High School Sports), and Tim Blasi (2019 HOF member).

They will all be inducted into the SASHOF on October 5, 2020 along with next week’s guests, Dan Lucy, Bill Helfect, and Parkview High Schools “Jolly Green Giants”, who will receive the inaugural Era of Excellence Award.

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Episode 172 - July 8, 2020 Guests: Josh Scott, Marty Marsh, Michael Collins - The Role of Athletic Directors

In episode #172, we welcomed Coach Michael Collins, Missouri State University Men’s Basketball, who gave us an update on the new Bears, Badges, and Kids initiative and the success of their inaugural outing. 

 We then hosted two guests from Springfield Public Schools, Director of Athletics Josh Scott and Assistant Director of Athletics Marty Marsh. Right out of the gate we celebrated Marty’s latest achievement, earning the distinct title of Certified Master Athletic Administrator from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).  Josh received his certification six years ago and continues to encourage his site administrators to pursue professional advancements and development. We celebrated all of the recent certifications in the district, also recognized:  Rich Dameron, Brad Angel, and Jeremy Rios.  We also discussed the valuable angle of hiring quality coaches and providing athletes and coaches with a meaningful and educational athletic experience. Thank you to all of these gentlemen for what they do in the name of educational athletics!

 Next week, we will welcome some of the new inductees of the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020.  Tune in and find out who is getting recognized for excellence in athletics!

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Episode 171 - July 1, 2020 Guests: Art Hains, Ned Reynolds, Don Louzader, Jeff Burnett, C.J. Ball - Art and Ned Challenge #3

It’s challenge time again!  We, again, challenged Ned Reynolds and Art Hains, to a Play by Play/Color Analyst escapade.  Our first challenge was to have them perform play by play and color analyst work on a Hibachi chef at Nakato Japanese Steakhouse.  They passed that endeavor. We then challenged them to “Play by Play” charades with a panel of judges (Don Louzader, Jeff Burnett, and Misty Ramsey). Again, they passed with flying colors.  Our latest challenge for these two Hall of Famers, consisted of broadcasting the 1st Annual ACP Championship Event of miniature golf!  My thanks to our host course, Fun Acre in Springfield, Missouri!  Our finalists were Don Louzader (Two-time Open Champion at Fun Acre, ACP’s baseball correspondent), C.J. Ball (Drury Women’s Golf Coach), and Jeff Burnett (our Kansas City Chiefs Superfan).  It was a tight race and our broadcasters filled our listeners with action-packed intensity as we moved from hole to hole.  In the end, however, the bronze medal was awarded to Coach C.J. Ball, the Silver to Jeff Burnett, and the Gold….no surprise…to course champion Don Louzader!  My thanks to all that made this challenge an enjoyable event.  If you missed it, listen at acoachsperspective.com or on Apple iTunes Podcast.

 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.

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Episode 170 - June 24, 2020 Guests: Chief Paul Williams and Coach Dana Ford - Bears, Badges and Kids

Tonight, we graciously hosted the Men’s Basketball Coach at Missouri State University (MSU), Dana Ford along with the Springfield Police Department’s Chief Paul Williams.  We discussed the initiative and partnership they have formed to start the program Bears, Badges, and Kids.  This program will have players from the MSU Basketball team, members of the Springfield Police Department and kids from our community, on their home courts, coming together on Saturday mornings to play pick up and talk with each other in hopes of educating and forming positive relationships.  Chief Williams and Coach Ford should be commended for their efforts on taking action with their platforms and being positively engaged in our community.  My thanks for their compassion, caring and efforts with this much needed intervention in our society. I feel it will have a tremendous impact and will hopefully ripple through the city.  Thank you, also, to Community Partnership of the Ozarks and all that are involved in making this happen. 

 Next week, 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, Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

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Episode 169 - June 17, 2020 Guest: Kelly Kenny - Rodeo 101

Rodeo on the radio! In this episode (#169), we hosted Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Announcer Kelly Kenny. We discussed his path to the announcing arena (and it is an interesting one!) and how he landed on the PRCA circuit. We also had a couple of Rodeo 101 segments to learn as much as we can about this thrilling sport!  My thanks to my guest and to my co-host for the night Scott Hopkins (Happy Anniversary!).

 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.”

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Episode 168 - June 10, 2020 Guests: Mark Nelson and Sam Plummer

In tonight's episode, we dive into the topic of youth sports and what opportunities are available this summer. On our panel, we welcomed Sam Plummer from the Boys and Girls Club and Mark Nelson from the Springfield-Greene County Parks Department. Their valuable insights gave us hope that our youth will be able to have valuable experiences this summer with the proper restrictions. We also talked about their hope of having a solid combination of positive youth parents, positive youth coaches and positive youth officials to provide an exceptional experience for our young athletes. We appreciate all they do to give kids an opportunity to be active and compete.

Next week, 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!  Wednesday nights, 6:00-7:00 pm on KWTO’s The Jock 98.7FM.

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Episode 167 - June 3, 2020 Guest: Tom Mast

In tonight's episode, we profiled Human Champion Tom Mast, and celebrated his broadcasting career and impressive community involvement. Through his broadcasting, he has brought so many stories to the community and does so with professionalism, class and humor.  His community events propel our citizens to be engaged in several areas, and for that, we give gratitude for his efforts and contributions. This Hall of Famer has been a mentor to many and continues to be lifelong friends with many of his broadcast partners. My thanks to Jerry Jacob, Ned Reynolds, Art Hains, Corey Riggs, and Don West for calling in and giving messages and expressions of gratitude to Tom Mast. He is a “Tom-of-all-trades” and truly cares about his community. Thank you, Tom!

 Next week, we are going to speak to some local youth sports organizations about alternatives for leagues and opportunities for our young athletes in this area.  

 

Episode 166 - May 27, 2020 Guests: Misty Ramsey, Bryan Tucker

In this episode (#166) we continued with fitness talk and encouragement to elevate your health and fitness during this time. We also told some believable or unbelievable sports facts and stories and we asked our guests and you to be the judge on if they were true…or not. I was so glad to have Misty Ramsey join us as a co-host! She is always a lot of fun…and never at a loss of what to say! We hope to have her co-host more this summer. We were also thrilled to also host someone that is no stranger to coaches and athletes in the area. He has been in the sporting goods business for decades and has developed relationships all over this area. I want to thank BSN Representative Bryan Tucker for joining us. He also shared one of the many things that Varsity Brands is doing for our coaches, athletes, and really anyone in the community to keep spirits and attitudes positive during this time. Check out the video series hosted by Kevin Atlas at varsitybrands. com/believe-in-you. - you will be very inspired!

Next week we will profile a sports figure in town and events guru as we catch up with Tom Mast, should be a very interesting hour! Join us on Wednesday’s from 6:00-7:00 pm on KWTO’s Jock 98.7FM or anytime on our website acoachsperspective.com or on our Apple iTunes Podcast: A Coach’s Perspective.

Episode 165 - May 20, 2020 Guests: Scott Lewis, Justin Gabossi, Trudy Shepard

In this episode, we focus on the segment: Input=Output. During this time, we are hounded by multiple ads on TV, Radio, social media, everywhere about this and that that will help you lose weight, build muscles, go sleeveless, bring you back to the ‘glory days’….28 day this, two-week transformation that….we needed to sift through the noise and find out what we can do to figure out what is best for you.  Our panel gave some seriously great suggestions and some practical advice that you can implement into your life today.  My thanks to Scott Lewis, Justin Gabossi, and Trudy Shepard for their knowledge, guidance, and thoughtful suggestions on how to channel a positive lifestyle and improve your overall health during this time.

Episode 164 - May 13, 2020 Guests: Dean Blandino, Ron Snodgrass

In tonight's episode, we host Big 10 referee Dr. Ron Snodgrass, along with former NFL Vice President of Officiating and current director of instant replay for college football officiating Dean Blandino. Blandino is also a rules analyst for the NFL and NCAA games on FOX Sports. During this time, as we navigate through unchartered waters, we take a moment to look at what officials are going through at this time at the collegiate and professional levels. Officials are extremely busy increasing their skills through virtual training and professional development. They are continuing to train in hopes that this fall their season will be back to normal. We also spoke about replay and the logistics of how it works and how it has advanced the game. My thanks to both of these gentlemen for their valuable time and respected insights.

Episode 163 - May 6, 2020 Guests: Chuck Hepola and Steve Hesser

In this episode we welcomed Drury University Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Hesser and Evangel University’s Head Football Coach Chuck Hepola.  We discussed the challenges of online recruitment and how they are handling virtual workouts with their players and how their programs are being impacted by our global situation.  They gave some great advice for coaches and athletes, my thanks for their insights and valued efforts with their players and staff during this time. 

Episode 162 - April 29, 2020 Guests: Nate Lucas, Don Louzader, Bill Rowe

In this episode, we have a ‘counseling session’ on missing the sport of baseball. Don Louzader and Nate Lucas join us as we talk about how much they are missing their favorite pastime. We validated, had guidance and a pep talk from Coach Bill Rowe, discussed controlables, and how to put in action what they control into coping mechanisms for each one. Coping mechanisms are personal and several great suggestions for channeling energy was expressed. Baseball, like other sports, will return, and we will be grateful and appreciate the value they hold in our community. In the meantime, get outside and play catch, watch a sports movie, read a sports book, host a virtual trivia night over your favorite sport, exercise, or explore an option that is intriguing to you.  Don’t waste energy on trying to control something you do not.  Sports will return, have faith!

We also chatted with Volleyball official (of 44 years!), Bob Horton, about a scholarship available to seniors in high school. Great opportunity.  Visit here to apply: https://forms.gle/5nhSAnPEQUrPMGxU6

 

Episode 161 - April 8, 2020 Guests: Tom Ladd, Dr. Lynne Miller

In tonight's episode, we catch up with broadcasting duo Tom Ladd and Dr. Lynne Miller. We discussed their broadcast partnership and the past, present, and future of Lady Bears Basketball.  We talked about each one of their paths to this partnership, and how much they enjoy working together on the air! My thanks to Tom and Lynne for bringing energy and excitement to the Lady Bear broadcasts each and every time.  

Episode 160 -April 1, 2020 Guests: Molly Miller, Hailey Diestelkamp, Daejah Bernard, Brooke Stanfield

In this celebration episode, we celebrate the local college basketball and wrestling seasons and tonight we focus on Drury University’s Women’s Basketball team. Coach Molly Miller celebrates her team’s success by the numbers and by the pure joy she had coaching this special group. On the court and off the court the Lady Panthers represented themselves very well. Ranked #1 throughout the season in the nation and finishing 32-0 before their season was abruptly ended (and not within their control), the team has rallied together and tried to heal through these times of adversity. As we celebrate the accolades of this team, we also catch up with their three seniors. Two time NCAA Division II National Player of the year and two time All-American Hailey Diestelkamp, Two time All-American and three time Great Lakes Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Daejah Bernard and four year star Brooke Stanfield, as each one shows gratitude toward the village of supporters they have been able to enjoy throughout their four years at Drury.

Episode 159 - March 25, 2020 Guests: Dr. Will Sistrunk, Jim Raynor, and Kyle Moats

During this global situation, as we try to navigate through it as one united team, we must stay informed and educated from multiple sources on how to cope and deal with our new normal. My thanks to Infectious Disease Physician Dr. Will Sistrunk, Administrative Director of Mercy Sports Medicine Jim Raynor and Missouri State University Director of Athletics, Kyle Moats for their valued input on this global topic. How COVID-19 is affecting our sports physically, mentally, and emotionally has to be addressed and we need to generate conversation with our coaches, athletes, officials, and fans on what we need to do as united Human Champions. No matter what team you cheer for, we are in this together as one planet. It is game day. We are ready for this. When a coach calls a timeout and asks you to step up, meet the challenge and do what you need to do for our team. Stay safe and healthy and remember you are loved and valued.

Episode 158 - March 18, 2020 Guests: Russ, Dawn, Hannah, Heather, Bailey, Lexi, and Haley Harman

As we navigate through this new world and way of living in a unique world we pause to celebrate and pick back up our Sports Family Series. We celebrate the talented Harman family from Walnut Grove and not only the accolades collected by them, but the people and citizens they have become. We thank Russ and Dawn Harman for bringing in their daughters: Hannah, Heather, and Bailey, along with the daughters of Gene and Lynn Harmon, Lexi and Haley. These five ladies would make a tremendous starting five! All of them are very proud of representing their family, school, and community. The pride of representing ignited a drive in each of these athletes that propelled them into the record books and beyond.

Episode 157 - March 11, 2020 Guests: Kerwin Urhan and Kevin Garner

In this episode, we catch up with Missouri State High School Activities Association administrators and preview the upcoming Show-Me Showdowns as teams take the court and go for that coveted state basketball championship. Dr. Kerwin Urhan and Kevin Gardner join us as we take a look at the behind the scenes of putting this event together and previewing the teams coming in this weekend for Class 1, 2, and 3. Next weekend, will be the championships for Class 4 and 5, all at JQH Arena on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. My thanks to Dr. Kerwin Urhan and Kevin Gardner for their time and efforts to make this community tradition a first-class event.