Frederick County Sports Weekend

Our guest on the Frederick County Sports Update is Chad Dickman, head men's basketball coach at Hood College.

A Frederick native and graduate of Governor Thomas Johnson High School, Chad helped lead the Patriots to a state championship before continuing his playing career at Saint Vincent College, where he scored more than 1,200 career points.

After coaching at Wheeling Jesuit, Chad returned home to Frederick and took over the Hood College Blazers in 2015.

And what a run it's been! He's guided the Blazers to conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, and most recently a remarkable 26-win season in 2025-26 that took Hood all the way to the Sweet Sixteen.

Official profile: Hood College – Chad Dickman.

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Steve Knibbs Guest is; Scott Schartner is the head coach of the Urbana High School Hawks boys soccer program in Ijamsville, Maryland. He has helped build Urbana into one of the area's consistently competitive soccer programs, emphasizing teamwork, chemistry, discipline and player development.

Coaching highlights

• 2026 season: Urbana captured its second consecutive Central Maryland Conference Large School championship.

• The Hawks entered the 4A West playoffs with a 12-1-1 record and had allowed just five goals all season.

• Schartner coached a senior class of 18 players, many of whom grew up playing together in FC Frederick's club system.

• In October 2026, Urbana defeated Middletown 6-0 on Senior Night.

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Andy Baker was the highly successful varsity baseball head coach for the Middletown High School Knights in Maryland, serving in that role for 18 years before stepping down in September 2026.

Two Class 2A State Championships in 2017 and 2024.

• A Class 2A West Region I Title in May 2026, marking the program's third consecutive regional championship.
• Contributions to 9 total state championships across his time supporting both the baseball and football programs.

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🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs

On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs welcomes Rob Dixon, head girls flag football coach at Frederick High School, as the county prepares for its first varsity girls flag football season!

Dixon, who also serves as Frederick High's head track and field coach, discusses what sparked his interest in coaching girls flag football, how many players are coming out for the team and their experience with the sport.

He also shares his expectations for the upcoming season, the challenges of building a new program and his excitement about the continued growth of girls flag football in Frederick County.

🎧 Get to know Coach Rob Dixon and hear what's ahead for Frederick High's newest varsity program on the latest Frederick County Sports Show from 930 WFMD Sports!

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🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs

On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs welcomes two of Frederick County’s newest head coaches — Eric Budd, who takes over the girls flag football program at Brunswick High School, and Brandon Rivera, the new head coach at Catoctin High School.

The coaches share their journeys to becoming head coaches, what led them to their new opportunities and how they’re approaching the programs they’ve taken over. They also discuss what they’re looking to build, their expectations for their teams and the continued growth of girls flag football in Frederick County.

🎧 Get to know two of the county’s newest head coaches on the latest Frederick County Sports Show from 930 WFMD Sports!

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🏃‍♀️🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs

On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs turn the spotlight to the cross country course as they welcome Karey Knox, the new Head Girls Cross Country Coach at Middletown High School.

Knox takes over the Knights program from longtime head coach Cheryl Anne Forester and discusses stepping into her new role, her background in the sport and what she hopes to bring to the Middletown girls cross country program.

She also talks about the team she's inheriting after a strong 2025 season that saw the Knights advance through the postseason and finish their year at the MPSSAA Class 2A State Championship Meet at Hereford High School.

Get to know one of Frederick County's newest head coaches and hear what's ahead for Middletown Girls Cross Country as a new era begins for the Knights.

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🏑🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs & Brian DeGraw

On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs and Brian DeGraw turn the spotlight to the field hockey pitch as they welcome two new head coaches from around Frederick County — Emma Watkins, Head Field Hockey Coach at Walkersville High School, and Delaney White, Head Field Hockey Coach at Frederick High School.

Both coaches discuss stepping into their new roles, what attracted them to the opportunity, and the culture they're looking to establish within their respective programs. They also break down their teams, the players they're excited to watch develop, and what Lions and Cadets fans can expect this season.

It's a great opportunity to get to know two of Frederick County's newest head coaches and hear their vision for building their programs as another exciting season of local high school field hockey gets underway.

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🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs & Paul Dumars

On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs and Paul Dumars continue their Frederick County High School Football Season Preview Series with the only varsity head coach the Oakdale Bears have ever known — Kurt Stein.

Coach Stein was hired in 2010 to build the Oakdale football program from the ground up, and since then, he's turned the Bears into one of Maryland's most successful high school football programs.

Under Stein, Oakdale has captured two Maryland State Championships — the Class 2A title in 2018 and the Class 3A crown in 2023 — while also making multiple trips to the state championship game.

And the Bears are coming off another deep run.

Oakdale finished 10-3 in 2025 and reached the Maryland Class 3A State Championship Game, finishing the season as state runner-up and once again proving the Bears belong among Maryland's best.

Stein joins Steve and Paul to look back at another championship-caliber season, talk about the program he's built from scratch at Oakdale, and what has allowed the Bears to maintain that level of success. They also look ahead to 2026 and what Oakdale fans can expect as the Bears prepare for another run.

It's a conversation with the man who has been there since Day One of Oakdale football as the countdown to the 2026 high school football season continues!

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🏐🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs

On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs turns the spotlight to the volleyball court as he welcomes two new head coaches from around Frederick County — Mary Wizbicki, Head Volleyball Coach at Oakdale High School, and Jake Achten, Head Volleyball Coach at Walkersville High School.

Both coaches discuss taking over their respective programs, what attracted them to the opportunity, and the culture they're working to establish with their players. They also break down their teams, the talent they're excited about, and what Bears and Lions fans can expect this season.

It's a great opportunity to get to know two of Frederick County's newest head coaches while previewing another exciting season of local high school volleyball.

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🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs & Paul Dumars

On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs and Paul Dumars continue their Frederick County High School Football Season Preview Series with one of the most accomplished coaches in Maryland high school football — Linganore Lancers Head Coach Rick Conner.

Coach Conner has been a fixture on the Linganore sidelines for more than 40 years as a head coach and assistant and enters another season as the MPSSAA's winningest active head coach.

And he's coming off one of the greatest seasons in Linganore history.

The Lancers went undefeated in 2025 and captured the MPSSAA Class 3A State Championship, completing a dominant postseason run that included a 43-0 shutout of City College and a 41-12 state semifinal victory over Milford Mill Academy.

Conner joins Steve and Paul to reflect on that championship run, the incredible tradition surrounding Linganore football, and what it takes to maintain that standard of excellence year after year. They also look ahead to 2026 and what Lancers fans can expect as the defending state champions prepare to do it all over again.

It's a conversation with a Frederick County football legend as the countdown to the 2026 high school football season continues!

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