Co-Host Sadie Chisum, Chelsea Dirks-Ham, Sami Roemer, Dave Collins Episode 282 April 12, 2023– Celebrating Champions

In this episode (#282): We celebrated Missouri State University’s Swimming Team’s Missouri Valley Conference championship (seventh in a row!) with Coach Dave Collins, Coach Chelsea Dirks-Ham, and Sami Roemer.  We talked about the elements of not just building, but maintaining a championship program.

Guests: Co-Host Sadie Chisum, Chelsea Dirks-Ham, Sami Roemer, Dave Collins  

Champions of the Water!

Sami Roemer, Dave Collins, Chelsea Dirks-Ham, Co-Host Sadie Chisum

 

Michelle and Kaemyn Bekemeier, Armando and Karon Johnson Episode 281 April 5, 2023 – Parents Point-of-View

Bekemeiers and Johnsons

In this episode (#281): Kaemyn Bekemeier and Michelle Bekemeier, mother and daughter, along with Armando and Karon Johnson, father and son, join us on how the games have changed since the parents’ playing days and what it is like sitting in the stands as a parent of a standout player.

Guests: Michelle Bekemeier and Kaemyn Bekemeier, Armando and Karon Johnson

Jenny Talbert, Becky Mullis, Kaemyn Bekemeier (co-host)- Episode 280 March 29, 2023 – Celebrating Champions

Becky Mullis, Co-Host Kaemyn Bekemeier, Jenny Talbert

In this episode (#280): We celebrated champions by hosting the Missouri Class 3 Girls State Champion, Coach Jenny Talbert (Fair Grove), along with the NCCAA National Champion, Coach Becky Mullis (College of the Ozarks).  We discussed a lot of variables that line up for successful and championship programs.

Guests: Jenny Talbert, Becky Mullis, Kaemyn Bekemeier (co-host)

Eddie Dugger, John Sterling, Tim Bishop - Episode 279 March 22, 2023 – Officials Panel

Eddie Dugger, Tim Bishop, John Sterling

In this episode (#279): We asked questions to officials and played a game called “Now is your chance!” where we asked them to respond to expressions I have heard people say in the stands to officials. My thanks to my guests for their “official’s perspective”.

 Guests: Eddie Dugger, John Sterling, Tim Bishop

 

Episode 278 March 15, 2023 –Mark Spillane, Jacob Cersosimo, Chris Neyenhouse, Chris Parker – Ozone Sports Team

March 15, 2023
In this episode (#278): The Ozone Sports Team shares their dynamics as a team that continuously, and successfully, brings sports coverage to the Ozarks. It is incredible the amount of coverage they have, plus the passion they have for doing the job that they do. This inside peak gives us a great perspective on broadcasting sports. \
Guests: Mark Spillane, Jacob Cersosimo, Chris Neyenhouse, Chris Parker

Episode 277 March 8, 2023 – Jen Ruksatd, Doug Fessler – Show-Me Showdowns

Jen Rukstad, Doug Fessler

High School Basketball State Championships!  They have arrived and the electricity of this time of year is contagious!  All sports work year round to peak and perform at their best when it counts the most and the teams left for the sport of basketball are getting ready to show off on the biggest stage of the season to their schools and communities.  These events are not easy to conduct and the team at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHAA) have been working diligently to make sure the stage is ready.  Thank you to my guests, Jen Rukstad (Executive Director) and Doug Fessler (Assistant Executive Director) for joining us for a preview and discussion on the logistics and process that goes into post-season play.  Good luck to all the teams, coaches, officials and tournament workers!  

Episode 276 March 1, 2023 – Christian Madsen, Trey Safford, and Bri Still Handball Celebrations and Club Sports

Missouri State Handball Reps

Bri Still, Christian Madsen, Trey Safford

In the studio for this episode are some of the competitors for the Missouri State University Handball Team.  The women’s team captured another national title this past week and the men finished 3rd in the nation, while they received runner-up in the combined category. We celebrated, yes, but we did not just talk about handball, but also the value of club sports and being a part of something in college and how it helps graduation rates and the physical and mental health of students. Being involved and socially interacting on a team can be a great retention variable for college students.  Joining us tonight representing Missouri State Handball: Christian Madsen, Trey Safford, and Bri Still. My guests do a great job of keeping their eye on the ball and staying focused on and off the court!

Episode 275 February 22, 2023 – Sundance Wicks – Mental Coaching

Coach Sundance Wicks

In this episode, we exploded onto the scene of mental coaching in college athletics.  Former Missouri Western Men’s Basketball coach and current assistant at the University of Wyoming, Coach Sundance Wicks fuels our motivation to have this conversation and coach the total person, not just the player. His energy and enthusiasm is incredible, buckle up for this one!  

Episode 274 February 15, 2023 – Rick Kindhart, JoBelle Hopper with messages from former coaches

JoBelle Hopper

In this episode, we shared the 2023 class of the Missouri State University Athletics Hall of Fame and celebrated with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications, Rick Kindhart and the Don Payton Inductee, JoBelle Hopper.  We had congratulatory messages sent in to JoBelle from Randy Ball, Barry Hinson, Keith Guttin, Jon Leamy, Jesse Branch, and Bill Rowe. Congratulations to all of the inductees and thank you to my guests for their contributions and valued insights.

Episode 273 February 6, 2023 – Amy Eagan, Kaylee DaMitz-Holt, Allie Clevenger – Program Greatness

We were pleased to host the nationally ranked Drury University Women’s Basketball program.  Head Coach Amy Eagan joined us along with player representatives Kaylee DaMitz-Holt, and Allie Clevenger. What is the secret to Drury Women’s Basketball and their continual success?  Coach Eagan and her players share their insights as we celebrate another year contending for a national championship. My thanks to these talents and sharing their perspectives tonight, best of luck to them and their endeavors.

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