Murph & Sully's Youth Athletics Podcast

In Episode 3 (Season 2) of "Murph and Sully's Youth Athletics Podcast", the guys discuss live streaming middle school athletic events with the Executive Producer of the KCA Sports Network, Mr. Charley Williams. The podcast will focus around the creation of the network, the equipment involved, the volunteer power required, and the use broadcasting software. The guys will take a deep dive into live streaming cross country events and will discuss what will be necessary to live stream basketball, volleyball, and track & field events. An intriguing episode that you definitely do not want to miss!View the video version of this podcast at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZC9eXuxTiw

In Episode 2 (Season 2) of "Murph and Sully's Youth Athletics Podcast", the guys discuss the effort and planning that went into hosting a Cross Country season during the middle of the COVID-19 global pandemic in the Fall of 2020. The guys discuss everything from protocols, practices, meets, parent meetings, 8th grade recognition, live streaming, and pasta parties! In addition, the guys discuss what they learned from the season that will come into play as other sports attempt to restart in 2021. Plus, Murph has GUARANTEED that he will go off on a rant...that is must see content!View the video version of this podcast at this link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2wfFsNqoms

In Episode 12 of "Murph and Sully's Youth Athletics Podcast", the guys facilitate a one-on-one interview with Professional Basketball Player, Lee Skinner. The discussion revolves around Lee's basketball journey from his middle school, high school, & college career and how it lead him to where he is today playing Professional Basketball in Slovakia for Inter Bratislava. We will discuss the training, the sacrifices, the obstacles, and the determination that have led to Lee's success. An informative episode for individuals with aspiration to play basketball beyond the high school level.Here is the link to the video stream of our show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWHZVvRczGs

In Episode 11 of "Murph and Sully's Youth Athletics Podcast", the guys facilitate their first one-on-one interview with "The Woman, The Myth, The Legend: Peg Kopec". Coach Kopec is a pioneer in the Women's Volleyball World having started coaching immediately following the passing of Title IX. Coach Kopec is a National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and Illinois Coaches Association (ICA) Hall of Famer. She is the winningest coach in Illinois High School Association (IHSA) history having won 12 State Championships and having amassed a career record of 1,248 wins at Wheaton (St. Francis) in her 42 year career! Please join us live on Friday, May 1st, 2020 at 7:00 PM to learn the career story of one of the greatest to ever coach the sport of volleyball!!Here is the link to view the video stream of the show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGo368eccZk

In Episode 10 of "Murph and Sully's Youth Athletics Podcast", the guys welcome Justin Busche and Renee Reckamp to the program! The discussion will be based around what is service learning and the different events that can be implemented under the service learning umbrella. Events discussed include: Feed My Starving Children, Hoops for the Troops, 80's Night, and Volley for the Cure. The panel will discuss the objectives of each event and the planning that goes into the making the event happen!View the video stream of this podcast at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPjp89Rpfd8

In Episode 9 of "Murph and Sully's Youth Athletics Podcast", the guys discuss how they differentiate their coaching to accommodate each youth athlete's individual needs. This includes youth athletes who differ in terms of skill, motivation, and athleticism. The guys provide tips and pointers to help coaches best fit the needs of everyone on their teams.You can view the video stream of this broadcast at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3AJQB6zyCo

In Episode 8 of "Murph and Sully's Youth Athletics Podcast", the guys welcome a Positive Coaching Alliance Double-Goal Coach National Finalist, Coach Teddy Sullivan, to discuss developing team culture for a youth athletics team. The discussion will revolve around successful cultures, unsuccessful cultures, team events that help establish culture, and how to get student athletes to "buy in". If you are interested in turning your team into a family, then this is the episode for you!!You can view the video stream of this show at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDYsHLv8D0U

In Episode 7 of "Murph and Sully's Youth Athletics Podcast", the guys welcome three special guests: Josh Bruschuk, John Grivetti, and Jeff Vittorio!! The panel will discuss which sports movies that all Youth Athletes must watch as their progress through their Athletic careers. Each member of the panel shares their "Top 10 List" and the group will banter and critique each others' choices. In addition, they will share some of their favorite quotes, memories, and scenes from some of their favorite Sports films!!You can view the video stream of this podcast at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8JUMcK_06o

In Episode 6 of "Murph and Sully's Youth Athletics Podcast", the guys welcome three special guests! Brendan Yarusso and Sophie Sullivan who are current High School Varsity Student Athletes in the area. As well as Matt Burns, a former Illinois High School Association State Champion and former Collegiate Track & Field Student Athletes at the University of Illinois. The panel will discuss the Progression of the Youth Sports Athlete to High School, College, and Beyond! An informative episode for anyone considering playing sports at the high school level and beyond!!View the video stream of this podcast at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUXB8oyDzmc

In Episode 5 of "Murph and Sully's Youth Athletics Podcast", the guys discuss tournaments in youth athletics! We discuss what coaches look at when determining when to register for a tournament. In addition, we will give the "inside scoop" on how to successfully run a youth athletics tournament.View the video stream of this podcast at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyJb8vcntY8