A Coach's Perspective

In this episode, we visit with Coach Nyla Milleson, Coach Mike Keltner, Coach Roy Green, and Cathy Reynolds about their upcoming induction into the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame. Manny Oliver will also be inducted. We celebrate these individuals and their accomplishments and congratulate them on their induction. On our next episode: Former NFL quarterback Joe Namath joins us!

In this episode, officials, and experts, Brian Heaton and Bob Horton break down the sport of volleyball giving us all of the ins and outs. They also updated us on the new rules for high school and college volleyball. They did an excellent job - enjoy!

In this episode, former Major League Baseball player, Lucas Harrell joins us again to talk about the lifestyle of a professional athlete and 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.

In this episode, my excellent panel clarifies and expands on the new rules for high school, college, and professional football. 54 year veteran and Executive Director for the SW Missouri Football Officials Association Emry Dilday, 35 year veteran and Big 10 referee Ron Snodgrass, and Executive Producer for the Chiefs Radio Network Dan Isreal joined us and discussed the new rules and answered your questions on hard to call plays.

In this episode, we dive into the power of having good assistant coaches. Our panel discusses the characteristics needed, the rewards and challenges, and answers some of your questions sent in. All head coaches can agree - you must have a strong staff to be successful.

In this episode, we speak with retired Major League Baseball veteran Lucas Harrell about his career and about the lifestyle of a Major League Baseball Player from his Minor League days, Major League time, and even his International experiences.

In this episode two coaches talk about building new collegiate programs from scratch and implementing cultures that their student-athletes and their university can be proud to be a part of and support. James Reynolds began the Drury University Wrestling program two years ago and Tom Ruck just finished his first season coaching the Drury University Shotgun team. Shotgun Captain and multi-medalist Quincy Standage also shares about her sport and how valuable her experience is competing collegiately.

In this episode, our panel of sport dads advise and guide dad's with athletic children to be positive and healthy role models, supportive and encouraging, and loving their children through success and failures. Excellent panel! Tommy Burnett, Stan Sechlor, Terry Kleier, and Shawn Widel.

In this episode we explore the magnetic draw into the healthy and community building sport of long distance running. Vicki Newcomb, Corey and Christine McElhaney join us as they motivate us to get moving!

In this episode, we explore the behind the scenes role of Sports Information Directors. Mark Stillwell and Ed Beach give us excellent insight into all of the tasks that have to be completed in order to promote their teams, programs, and universities.