In this Father's Day Special Edition, we sit down with 4 fathers who have a close sports relationship with their sons. First, Madison HS Track Coach Tavares Young brings his 8-year old son Tylor in the studio. Tylor talks about his favorite pro athletes and all the sports he plays; dad talks about his son's natural talent and the great things going on in Madison. Next, Civic Memorial Head Softball Coach Luke Angelo is in studio to discuss coaching with his father Steve. The Angelos discuss their special bond and shared sports memories. In the third slot Chris Prakit, who is originally from Thailand, and is a former Muay Thai fighter, brings along his son Thai, who recently had his first Muay Thai fight. Thai, also a golfer at McKendree, describes the similarities and differences between his two sports, and his dad talks about which sport makes him more nervous when he watches his son. Finally, Roxana HS Athletic Director and Basketball Coach Mark Briggs is joined by son Aidan, a rising senior at RHS. Coach Briggs shares what he has learned about coaching one's own child, and Aidan talks about what he's looking forward to this season, and he imparts advice to other kids who may be coached by a parent someday.

The show kicks off with MESPY Winners from Edwardsville High School tennis players Jesse Hattrup and Colton Hulme, who discuss playing against each other and their fond memories of the season. Next up, Edwardsville HS Track and Field Assistant Coach Carry Bailey is in the studio to to talk about the success that his jumpers had at state including 1st and 3rd place overall in triple jump. Finally, Althoff Track Coach Mike Sanders is back to discuss his recent retirement from the sport and his upcoming move to Florida. Sanders brings with him boys MVP Ray Clemons and girls MVP Eris Nelson. Nelson and Clemons profess their love the sport and how they deal with pain of distance running.

Roxana Girls Soccer Coach Lori Yates is the Keller Williams Marquis, Blasingame Group Coach of the Month. Coach Yates discusses coaching at Roxana and the experience she draws upon from her playing days for Coach Baker at Granite City. She is joined by super goal scorer Kendall Kamp, who discusses breaking the single season scoring record at Roxana and her commitment to play at Bellarmine next fall. Next, Red Bud HS Softball Coach Brian Boeving is in the studio to talk about his team's conference championship winning season and how much he is enjoying coaching at RBHS. Boeving is joined by star catcher Lyla Hess, who shares her love for the sport, especially hitting. Hitting cleanup, Jerry Aplin, the top singles player in the Belleville West tennis lineup, talks about winning the Southwestern Conference Coaches Association award for Sportsmanship and how he got into the sport. And, Aplin discusses winning state in the Comedic Duet Competition.

The show begins with BW Girls Soccer Coach Jason Mathenia and his daughter, senior mid-fielder, Carolyne. Coach Mathenia discusses the joys and challenges associated with coaching one's own child, and Carolyne talks about her knack for finding the net and her decision to play at University of Illinois at Springfield next year. Then, SLU Baseball Coach Darin Hendrickson is joined in the studio by his son, Andrew, a pitcher and third baseman on the Edwardsville HS team. The Hendricksons share their passion for the game, and Andrew sheds light on why he chose Lincoln Land CC for his next stop. Finally, Madison HS Athletic Director and Head Boys Basketball Coach Phil Gilbert, reveals the many stops in his amateur and professional career, which include but are not limited New Zealand, France, Hungary, and Germany. Coach Gilbert also discusses his East St. Louis upbringing and how it toughened him up for life as a collegiate basketball player.

Recorded at Wang Gang Asian Eats, the show kicks off with McKendree Men's Basketball Coach George Suggs, who discusses what he's looking for in a player, how he knows if recruits will fit in with his program, and how his experience as a player shapes his passion for the sport. Next, Edwardsville HS throwers Dallas Jenkins and Kaitlyn Morningstar share their thoughts about finishing 1-2 in the Southwestern Conference in throws, their expectations on the remainder of the season, and what they'll miss about EHS next year. Rounding out the show, Granite City Girls Soccer Coach Ken Prazma brings with him Team Captains Peyton Hatfield and Ella Hickam. Prazma discusses how being a Fire Chief prepared him to coach the team, and the girls discuss their incredible season, their expectations for the post-season, and their plans to keep playing after high school.

Brent and Brock Portell of DBP Wealth Advisory Group are in the studio to present the latest Charitable Champion, Cade Altadonna of Highland HS. The Portells share their long family history in the Highland community, and Altadonna discusses the motivation for his 5.0 grade point average and his charitable contribution. Next, Anthony Jones, sports reporter for the Times Tribune, talks about covering Triad HS sports and what it's like to cover his hometown school. And, guest #3 is IBCA Hall of Famer, Joe Parmentier, who has recently accepted the Bunker Hill Head Boys Basketball Coach position. Parementier, who most recently retired from coaching the girls at East Alton Wood River, describes his passion for coaching and why he just couldn't resist the opportunity to back into coaching.

The show begins with Alton HS Boys Tennis stars Parker Mayhew and James McKeever. The two juniors describe competing in the Southwestern Conference, playing for Coach Macias, their favorite classes ("culinary arts" and "woodworking"), and what they're looking forward to the remainder of the season. Next, Taylor Spiller of SIUE Women's Soccer is next to discuss the Cougars' recent OVC championship season and playing goalie every minute of the 22' season. Spiller is joined by SWHET co-Founder John Muldoon. Spiller and Muldoon discuss the SWHET private lesson concept, and Spiller's role as a private SWHET coach. Hitting "clean up," O'Fallon THS Athletic Director Todd Moeller is in the studio to talk about his last few weeks at his position. Moeller reflects on his best ideas, the best part of the job, working with "incredible" coaching staff at OTHS, the Panthers' year, and his next position with Character Plus.

Waterloo Girls Basketball Coach Jake Schneider is joined by star point guard Sam Lindhorst in the studio to begin the show. Schneider and Lindhorst discuss their recent season, and Lindhorst details her hoop history. Next, Alton Tennis Coach Jesse Macias stops by to talk about the Redbird's strong season; he is joined by his son Parker, who has just completed his career as a point guard on the Marquette Basketball Team. Parker describes his gritty style of play and why he chose Lewis and Clark C.C. Jesse discusses how much he enjoys watching his son play. Then, Lindsay Eversmeyer is back to update listeners on her Men's Soccer Team at SWIC, her recent induction into the STL Soccer Hall of Fame, and her latest venture as a "Game Day Analyst" for STL City FC.

In this special edition recorded at Oak Brook Golf Club, SWIC Mens and Womens Tennis Coach Becky Kane shares her tennis odyssey, which includes stardom at Althoff CHS before an outstanding collegiate career at Marquette University. Kane then discusses rebuilding the tennis programs at SWIC. Next, the Suhres, Mike and his father Larry, describe the history their family-owned golf course, Oak Brook. The two reminisce about the early days of the course, and they talk about the excitement of the first night of league. Next, the Integrity Spine and Joint Center "Team of the Week," the SIUE Womens Tennis Doubles combination of Margaux Britt and Mia Gorman, stop by to talk about their relentless style on the court and their happiness in the Cougar and Edwardsville community. Finally, Dr. Arthur Langston stops by to share the great news about his new offices at Integrity Spine and Joint Center. Dr. Langston also details his busy community involvement schedule, and cautions young kids and their parents about the potential dangers of "over use."
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