Host Ryan Record sits down with Nafeisha, a representative from She Got Buckets, and Sam, a featured athlete, to preview their upcoming national tournament hosted at Howard Community College from April 4-5. Centered around the tournament’s theme, “Mind Over Hoop,” this episode explores the essential link between mental wellness and elite performance, showcasing how this high-visibility event is empowering the next generation of female athletes. In celebration of Women’s History Month, this conversation honors the resilience of women in sports and highlights one of the organizations working to ensure their stories and well-being remain at center stage.

Join host Ryan Record for an episode that honors both the past and present of HCC Athletics. Sports Information Director Isaac Donsky stops by to recap the latest Dragon basketball action. He jumps into the stats, standings, and what the teams need to do to keep the momentum in their favor. Then Ryan sits down for a special interview with Mary Kay Casciaro, the Athletic Department’s Office Manager. After more than 40 years of dedicated service to Howard Community College, Mary Kay is preparing to retire at the end of this semester. She reflects on what it’s been like supporting multiple generations of student-athletes.

What does it take to maintain a dynasty, and how do you build one from the ground up? In this episode, host Ryan Record explores both sides of the coin: covering the full spectrum of Dragon Athletics—from fall reflections to championship aspirations.

First, Sports Information Director Isaac Donsky breaks down the highs and lows from the fall season. Then, Women’s Soccer Head Coach Amanda Elvidge shares her vision for the program and steps she is taking to rebuild a winning culture. Moving into our "Heart of a Dragon" segment, Ryan sits down with student athletes Bryan Barrientos and Jonathan Sanchez from Men’s Soccer to discuss the grit and passion they bring to the field.

Finally, the hunt for more hardware begins. Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Smelkinson joins the podcast to discuss the current season and resiliency required to secure a potential legendary 3-peat in the NJCAA Region 20 Championship.

Welcome to the debut of Inside the Dragon's Lair, the official Howard Community College podcast dedicated to celebrating Dragon Athletics! Join host Ryan Record to get the stories behind the headlines as we celebrate our student-athletes and coaches who make Dragon Country Athletics great.

In this inaugural episode, we kick off with a comprehensive Fall Sports Update with Sports Information Director Isaac Donsky before getting the inside scoop on two of our surging teams. We talk with Volleyball Coach Jailyn Ivey about the significance of the team finally having home court advantage back after an extended road stretch. Then our "Heart of a Dragon" segment spotlights two standout HCC volleyball players who truly embody the fire of Dragon Country. Plus, we get the lowdown on the HCC Men's Soccer team’s blazing hot start with Coach Rob Ryerson. This is the exclusive access you simply can’t get anywhere else!