In this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Will Steffen to talk about his journey as a multi-sport athlete and what drives him to compete at a high level.

Will talks about balancing multiple sports, the biggest moments of his high school career, and the mindset it takes to stay locked in when the pressure rises. The conversation also dives into leadership, preparation, confidence, and what he has learned from competing in different environments throughout the year.

If you enjoy hearing from athletes who bring toughness, versatility, and a competitive edge every time they take the field or court, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Addison Frake of Cascade to talk about life as a four-sport athlete and what it takes to compete at a high level all year long.

Addison talks about balancing volleyball, basketball, track, and softball, what she loves about each sport, and how every season has helped shape her into the athlete and competitor she is today. The conversation also dives into team chemistry, leadership, handling pressure, and what she has learned from constantly moving from one sport to the next.

If you enjoy hearing from athletes who bring energy, toughness, and versatility every time they compete, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Brady Gogel to talk about his journey into his senior year at Beckman Catholic and the impact he has already made as a multi-sport athlete.

Brady talks about making the move to Beckman, leading the football team at quarterback, helping fuel the offense on the basketball court as one of the area’s top assist guys, and getting ready for his baseball debut for the Blazers this summer. The conversation also dives into leadership, adjusting to a new program, competing in multiple sports, and what he hopes to accomplish in his final high school year.

If you enjoy hearing from athletes who embrace new challenges, lead with confidence, and stay busy all year long, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Hempstead Head Coach Jeff Rapp to preview the 2026 Mustangs baseball season.

Coach Rapp looks back on a 22-20 season that saw Hempstead finish 4th in the Valley Division of the Mississippi Valley Conference at 15-13, and he breaks down what the Mustangs need to do to keep building this spring and summer. The conversation touches on key moments from last season, returning award winners and starters, players ready to step into bigger roles, and the arms that could help lead the pitching staff.

They also talk about younger players to keep an eye on, the biggest strengths of this year’s team, areas that still need improvement, and what Hempstead baseball fans can expect from the Mustangs in 2026. If you want a closer look at one of the area’s toughest programs, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

Coach Maneman is joined by Marquette Catholic head softball coach Brett Ploessl to preview the Defenders’ 2026 season on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast. After a strong 20-15 season and a second-place finish in the Tri-Rivers East with a 15-9 conference record, Marquette Catholic enters the new year with plenty to build on.

Coach Ploessl reflects on key moments from last season, discusses returning award winners and starters, highlights players ready for bigger roles, breaks down the pitching staff, and shares what it will take for the Defenders to keep pushing forward in 2026. It’s a fun and informative look at Marquette Catholic softball and what fans can expect this season.

Coach Maneman is joined by Dubuque Hempstead head softball coach Jeff Brandel to preview the Mustangs’ 2026 season. After finishing 18-20 overall and 10-18 in the Mississippi Division, Hempstead is looking to take the next step in a tough conference. Coach Brandel reflects on key moments from last season, discusses returning award winners and starters, highlights players ready to step into bigger roles, breaks down the pitching staff, and shares what the Mustangs need to improve on to make a bigger push this spring. It’s a fun and informative look at Hempstead softball and what fans can expect in 2026.

Coach Maneman is joined by Cascade head softball coach Bailey Clemens to preview the Cougars’ 2026 season on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast. After a strong 21-10 season and a River Valley North Conference championship at 10-2, Cascade heads into the new year with plenty of momentum.

Coach Clemens reflects on key moments from last season, discusses returning award winners and starters, highlights players ready for bigger roles, breaks down the pitching staff, and shares what it will take for the Cougars to stay on top. It’s a fun and informative look at Cascade softball and what fans can expect this season.

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Coach Maneman sits down with Marquette Catholic Head Coach Travis Templeton to preview the 2026 Defenders baseball season.

Coach Templeton looks back on a tremendous 23-5 season that saw Marquette Catholic go a perfect 12-0 in conference play and capture an undefeated conference championship. The conversation dives into the key moments that shaped last year’s success, the returning award winners and starters, players ready to take on bigger roles, and the arms that could help lead the pitching staff this season.

They also discuss younger players to keep an eye on, the biggest strengths of this year’s team, areas that still need improvement, and what Marquette Catholic fans can expect from the Defenders in 2026. If you want a closer look at one of the area’s top baseball programs, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

Coach Maneman is joined by Beckman Catholic head softball coach Amber Boeckenstedt to preview the Blazers’ 2026 season on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast. After a strong 21-16 season and a second-place finish in the River Valley North with a 9-3 conference record, Beckman Catholic enters the new year with plenty to be excited about.

Coach Boeckenstedt reflects on key moments from last season, discusses returning award winners and starters, highlights players ready to step into bigger roles, breaks down the pitching staff, and shares what it will take for the Blazers to keep building in 2026. It’s a fun and informative look at Beckman Catholic softball and what fans can expect this season.

Coach Maneman is joined by Western Dubuque head softball coach Rex Massey to preview the Bobcats’ 2026 season on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast. After a terrific 31-13 season and a third-place finish in the Mississippi Division with a 19-9 conference record, Western Dubuque heads into the new year with plenty of momentum.

Coach Massey reflects on the biggest moments from last season, discusses returning award winners and starters, highlights players ready to step into bigger roles, breaks down the pitching staff, and shares what it will take for the Bobcats to make another strong run in 2026. It’s a fun and informative look at Western Dubuque softball and what fans can expect this season.