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Welcome to From the Sidelines — A D3 Football Coaches Roundtable. This show brings together voices from across Division III to talk candidly about the game — from recruiting and scheduling to building culture and mentoring young coaches. Our goal is to spotlight the unique challenges and rewards of coaching at this level, while giving fans, recruits, and fellow coaches a seat at the table. Let’s kick things off with some honest conversation and insight you won’t hear anywhere else.

Welcome to From the Sidelines — A D3 Football Coaches Roundtable. This show brings together voices from across Division III to talk candidly about the game — from recruiting and scheduling to building culture and mentoring young coaches. Our goal is to spotlight the unique challenges and rewards of coaching at this level, while giving fans, recruits, and fellow coaches a seat at the table. Let’s kick things off with some honest conversation and insight you won’t hear anywhere else.

Welcome to From the Sidelines — A D3 Football Coaches Roundtable. This show brings together voices from across Division III to talk candidly about the game — from recruiting and scheduling to building culture and mentoring young coaches. Our goal is to spotlight the unique challenges and rewards of coaching at this level, while giving fans, recruits, and fellow coaches a seat at the table. Let’s kick things off with some honest conversation and insight you won’t hear anywhere else.

Welcome to From the Sidelines — A D3 Football Coaches Roundtable. This show brings together voices from across Division III to talk candidly about the game — from recruiting and scheduling to building culture and mentoring young coaches. Our goal is to spotlight the unique challenges and rewards of coaching at this level, while giving fans, recruits, and fellow coaches a seat at the table. Let’s kick things off with some honest conversation and insight you won’t hear anywhere else.

🎙️ This Week on DingoTalk — Premiering Thursday, July 17 at 10AM

From walk-on linebacker to the helm of Montclair State Football, Mike Palazzo has lived every chapter of the Red Hawk story. In this episode, we sit down with Coach Palazzo to talk about his first season leading MSU—how he turned a program in transition into a 5-5 contender with a 4-2 NJAC finish and one of the most dominant Homecoming wins in school history.

We dive into his coaching roots, from student assistant during the 2007 ECAC title run to a key role at Towson, and his journey back to Montclair to build elite wide receivers, special teams units, and a winning culture. Coach Palazzo opens up about leadership, legacy, learning under Rick Giancola, and what it means to lead your alma mater on and off the field.

This is more than a football conversation—it’s a masterclass in commitment, loyalty, and building something that lasts. Don’t miss it.

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with one of the most consistent winners in Division III football: UW-La Crosse Head Coach Matt Janus. Since taking the reins in 2020, Janus has led the Eagles to four consecutive NCAA playoff appearances, back-to-back WIAC Coach of the Year honors, and a resurgence of national relevance at UWL. From defensive coordinator roots to building one of the top programs in the country, Coach Janus shares his journey, his approach to sustaining success, and what it takes to compete at the highest level in D3. Don’t miss this deep dive into the rise of the Eagles and the leader behind it all.

DingoTalk as we welcome TJ Owensby, senior running back from Bethany College (WV). TJ opens up about:

• His journey from Cincinnati to Bethany College and playing college football

• Balancing academics and athletics as a PAC Academic Honor Roll student   

• Overcoming challenges on and off the field — including a 90-yard breakout game against Waynesburg 

• Inspiring youth through his passion for football and giving back to the community

• Details about his upcoming “TJ’s Helping Hand Flag Football Camp” on July 12, 2025, in Bethany, WV

🎧 Tune in to hear how TJ is empowering young athletes — one story at a time. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

📅 Camp info: TJ’s Helping Hand Flag Football Camp | July 12, 2025 | Bethany College Field | Ages 8–17 | A portion of proceeds benefits flood-relief efforts through West Virginia Chamber Foundation & United Way   

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🏈 TJ’s Helping Hand Flag Football Camp – July 12, 2025

What it is: A youth flag-football camp hosted by TJ Owensby to support community flood-relief efforts in Bethany, WV ().

When & Where:

📅 Saturday, July 12, 2025

📍 Bethany College football field, Bethany, WV

Who: Open to athletes ages 8–17, with coaching from Bethany College staff and players ().

Purpose & Impact:

• Encourage foundational football skills and athletic development

• Build camaraderie and community engagement

• Contribute a portion of proceeds to flood relief via the WV Chamber Foundation and United Way  

Extras: Participants receive a 20% off meal voucher for Dirty Dogs Tavern ().

Registration:

Closes on July 5, 2025. To sign up, check local news sources or the camp’s official channels ().

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Pacific Lutheran Head Football Coach Brant McAdams, a leader who’s built one of the most respected defensive programs in Division III. From his days as an All-Conference defensive end at Trinity University to orchestrating elite defenses across the country, Coach McAdams brings a wealth of experience, intensity, and perspective to the mic.

We dive into the Lutes’ rise in the Northwest Conference, including their breakout 2022 campaign, the culture shift underway at PLU, and what it truly means to lead with purpose at the D3 level. Whether you’re a coach, a player, or a fan of the game — this is one you don’t want to miss.

This week on DingoTalk, we sit down with Luke Bakanowsky, the newly named Head Football Coach at Dean College. From his days as a scholarship quarterback at Merrimack to becoming one of the most respected offensive minds in New England, Coach Bakanowsky’s journey through the coaching ranks is a story of hard work, adaptability, and offensive innovation.

We talk about building programs from the ground up, what it takes to lead in today’s college football landscape, and the lessons he’s bringing into his new role at Dean. Whether you’re a coach, a player, or just love the X’s and O’s, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

🎙️ On this week’s episode of DingoTalk (6/12 at 10 AM): we’re thrilled to host Coach Chris Douglas—Lyon College’s longest-tenured head football coach and pioneering leader of the Scots program.

• Proven program architect: With over 28 years in coaching (18+ as a head coach), Coach Douglas has a resume full of program revivals and athlete development—most notably flipping MacMurray College’s fortunes, turning a 22-game skid into a 34–15 turnaround and back-to-back UMAC runner-up finishes .

• Modernizing Lyon Scots football: Since joining in 2020, Chris has guided Lyon through historic growth—overseeing its transition into NCAA Division III, contributing to the planning of the new Bad Boy Stadium, and setting a vision of long-term excellence .

• Coaching ethos on full display: We’ll dive into his philosophy of creating strong culture, molding student-athletes for life beyond the gridiron, and balancing family and leadership—as a father of three and devoted husband navigating the pressures of collegiate athletics.

Tune in for a compelling conversation about rebuilding, resilience, and community—plus a sneak peek into the bold future ahead at Lyon College. Don’t miss it!