In the newest edition of Sideline Roots, JMU men’s basketball head coach Preston Spradlin shares his journey into coaching from his time working at the University of Kentucky, his first head coach opportunity at Morehead State to his current tenure as head coach for the Dukes.

On the latest edition of Sideline Roots, WHSV's Connor Burgan sits down with Spotswood Girls Basketball head coach Chris Dodson, a six-time state champion whose impact stretches far beyond the hardwood.

Dodson opens up about his journey into coaching, the moments that shaped his philosophy, and the stories both on and off the court that have defined who he is as a coach and a person.

On this edition of Sideline Roots, WHSV Sports Anchor Connor Burgan sits down with JMU Football head coach Billy Napier. From learning under coaching legends Dabo Swinney and Nick Saban to navigating the highs and lows of his own head coaching journey, Napier reflects on the experiences that shaped him and how they're influencing his vision for the Dukes as a new era begins in Harrisonburg.

On this edition of Sideline Roots, WHSV Sports Anchor Connor Burgan sits down with Bridgewater Football head coach Scott Lemn. From his time as a standout center for JMU to entering the coaching realm, Lemn discusses those who left an impact on his coaching career, the stories he learned along the way that've helped mold him throughout his tenure as head coach.

In the debut episode of Sideline Roots, WHSV's Connor Burgan sits down with JMU Women’s Basketball head coach Sean O’Regan to share the story behind his journey in coaching. From his early days around the game to the experiences that shaped his path, O’Regan reflects on the moments that ultimately led him back to his alma mater.