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In today’s edition of the Inside the Lines High School Sports Podcast with Jim Powers, we talk about summer and off-season training and the mental side of athletics. First, we talk to former Webster Groves standout Drew Hanlen from Pure Sweat Basketball about what players should be doing in the summer within what he calls “unseen hours”. Then, Jim chats with his mentor from when he started his basketball coaching career back in Ohio. Bob Krizancic is the head coach at Mentor High School in Ohio and has won state championships at both Mentor and Girard. Coach K talks about his book, Mental Toughness, The Game Changer, and how it translates to all high school athletes and coaches.

We take a good look at Sandy Alcantara who the Cardinals traded away to Miami and now face tonight. Brian Walton gives a bit of background on that trade. We also get an update on Gordon Graceffo, who could be close to a move. Will it be to Memphis or St. Louis? Could Michael McGreevy make it to St. Louis before Graceffo? Brian talks about Moises Gomez and Malcom Nunez's progress too. What more does Alec Burleson need to do to get the call-up? Details on longevity for Connor Capel, James Naile and a new name to keep an eye on. Listen here:

How do we look at the Cardinals road trip? Ben Frederickson breaks it down this morning. He talks about the wave of rookies supporting the team up. Also, the rookie-bolstered bullpen has been huge. Going forward, how does Marmol use the pitchers in doubt lately? Is Jack Flaherty one of those? A series loss to the Cubs can't  and shouldn't happen but they're always a threat. Will the Brewers and Cards go back and forth all season? We also talk about EJ Liddell. How did he not go first round? Should he have gone back for his senior year? Ben digs into Colorado's performance in the Stanley Cup finals and how they would have fared against Jordan Binnington. We talk about Arch Manning and high school recruiting too. Listen here:

In this week’s edition of the Inside the Lines High School Sports Podcast with Jim Powers, Jim visits with the New Executive Director of the Missouri State High School Activities Association Dr. Jennifer Rukstad. Dr. Rukstad takes over for Dr. Kerwin Urhahn, who is retiring, on July 1. We talked about her background in coaching and administration and some of the great things she will be doing to start her tenure as the leader of MSHSAA.

We dive into Jack Flaherty's performance last night as well as Brendan Donovan's incredible presence so far this year. Also, Brian Walton talks about how his organization has re-ranked the Cardinals prospects now that so many players have been called up from Memphis. Where, in his system, do Jordan Walker, Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson and more fall in terms of comparing them to each other? A name that's surprised Brian so far is Gordon Graceffo. He's moving up the ranks quickly. Hypothetically, who gets a call up in September? Listen here:

This week on the 'Golf with Jay Delsing Show' my guest is Casey Martin. He's the current head golf coach at University of Oregon, where he turned the once lowly Ducks into a national golf powerhouse He's a former PGA Tour Player who just recently had his right leg amputated just above the knee. We discuss his fight to play on the PGA Tour and the journey that took him all the way to the Supreme Court. Great story and even better human!

A great interview here with Alex Burleson of the Memphis Redbirds. He's one of the hottest hitters in the Cardinals organization and broadcaster Alex Coil visits with him about his success. He digs into his routine, being a former two-way player and more. Listen:

A lot of Cardinals talk here this morning with Ben Frederickson of stltoday.com. We dig into the homestand and winning against teams like Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Ben gives us his thoughts on the All-Stars. Besides shoo-in Goldy, who goes and how will the league handle Pujols and Molina on their way out? How about Donovan as he's making a case for Rookie of the Year? Ben suggests Helsley as well. We take a look at the situation for Paul Dejong and Nolan Gorman. Ben says there's no way Donovan is going anywhere so what is the answer for Dejong? A nod to Randy Flores, the team's drafts producing top prospects plus Marmol's communication and management. Listen here:

In this week’s edition of the Inside the Lines High School Sports Podcast, Jim Powers continues his conversations with the coaches that led their teams to state championships this spring. We first talk with Triad’s head girls’ soccer coach Matt Bettlach about the Knights outstanding run to their second IHSA Class 2A state title. We then catch up with MICDS head girls’ soccer coach Jack Fischer about winning the school's first state title in their first appearance in the state final four. Finally, Jim chats with Edwardsville head baseball coach Tim Funkhouser about the Tigers and their terrific season that ended with their fourth state baseball title.

An incredible night for the Cardinals' Miles MIkolas last night. Brian Walton talks it over with us here. His thoughts on Bader's effort to catch that last fly ball and his removal over the weekend. Also, we discuss two names in line to help the major league team soon-Ivan Herrera and Alec Burleson. What's the latest for Paul Dejong and his service time? When he comes back up, how does the team balance playing time? Brian talks about the possibility of trading him for pitching. Donovan has been impressive in his rookie year. Was this expected? We take a look at Gordon Graceffo, Jordan Walker and Masyn Winn in Springfield too. Listen here: