This episode of Sports Surge dives deep into the evolving world of athlete development with guests Jacqui Broering, Founder of Performance Physical Therapy and Peak Performance, and Tim Moinet, Director of Athletic Development at Peak. Broadcasting live from the Coldwater Eagles, the conversation unpacks how training, recovery, and long-term athlete care have changed dramatically over the past decade.

Jacqui and Tim explain how Peak began in a small storage closet, driven by one major concern: athletes were lifting incorrectly and paying for it with chronic injuries. Today, Peak has grown into a full-scale training operation serving athletes across Mercer County — from Fort Recovery to Minster and New Bremen — emphasizing proper mechanics, structured strength training, and science-backed recovery. Their message is clear: lifting heavy isn’t the problem, lifting wrong is. The right form can turn an average athlete into a standout, while poor mechanics can sideline even the strongest competitors.

They also highlight what makes the MAC region unique: unmatched work ethic. Local athletes routinely show up at 5:30 am, juggling school, sports, and jobs — a discipline Tim says he rarely sees elsewhere.

The episode explores injury prevention versus true performance training, the rise of recovery tools like cold plunges and red-light therapy, and how Peak collaborates closely with surgeons and therapists to create a seamless care pipeline. The team stresses that good movement, good habits, and good recovery not only extend athletic careers but build confidence, mental resilience, and long-term health.

A powerful, insightful look at what it really takes to build better athletes — and better humans — right here in the Grand Lake Region.

Sports Surge — Episode 7 With Eric Goodwin

Episode seven of Sports Surge rolled live from the Coldwater Eagles 3025, where Brent and Kyle opened the night talking club upgrades, new menu additions, and the Eagles' remarkable 54 thousand dollars in community donations so far this year. From there, the guys welcomed a special guest — Coldwater Athletic Director Eric Goodwin, who brought nearly three decades of stories, perspective, and Coldwater pride to the table.

Eric reflected on his roots at the old Menden Union, swapping memories about rivals, tiny graduating classes, and the realities of small-school life. He pulled back the curtain on what it really looks like to run an athletic department today — from juggling 35 different technology platforms, to the nonstop scheduling, to why the “ADs get summers off” myth is one of the funniest lies in high school sports.

The conversation dug into the inner workings of the MAC, why Coldwater sees such low coaching turnover, and what sets the conference’s culture apart. Eric broke down things most fans never think about: how youth football actually doesn’t exist in the MAC, why that helps numbers, why live-streaming headaches aren’t the school’s fault, and how technology has made perfection the expectation.

The guys also explored volleyball dominance across the region, district alignment headaches, the addition of girls soccer and bowling through Title IX, and why adding new sports takes far more than enthusiasm — it takes sustained numbers, balance, and long-term planning.

Another big night, another loaded episode. Sports Surge keeps bringing the full story behind the scoreboard.

This week on Sports Surge, hosts Brent Selhorst and Kyle Heyne sit down with Kirby Stucke from the Mercer County Elks for a deep dive into one of Midwest Ohio’s favorite pastimes — golf. Kirby shares the story behind the Elks’ brand-new clubhouse, what it means for the community, and how it’s shaping the future of the organization.

The conversation goes well beyond just the building — they get into how high school golf has evolved across the region, what’s fueling the sport’s local growth, and how younger players are stepping up to represent Mercer County on the greens. From the early morning tee times to the pride that comes with a well-played round, this episode captures the spirit of golf in small-town Ohio.

Whether you’re a weekend golfer, a high school fan, or someone who just loves hearing about community projects done right, this episode has something for you. Grab a cold one, settle in, and listen as Kirby Stucke gives a firsthand look at how the Elks are keeping golf strong — and fun — in the heart of the Midwest.

🎧 Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Kyle & Brent sit down with Keith Wenning and discuss his incredible career. From Junior High through his final NFL season. The highs & lows, the wins and losses, most importantly, his gratitude for the opportunity to play the game he loves. Keith talks the transition from Football player, to dad and business owner in his hometown and what it's like to give back to a community that gave him so much growing up!

Former Major League & Korean baseball player, Jared Hoying, sits down with the guys to discuss his long career. Jared talks about his high school playing days, college, and how this crazy ride in the Majors began at just 21 years old.

The guys also bring up:

• His Major League Home Run
• Almost hit the cycle
• How his 2nd KBO contract came to be
• What life is like now, as a father of 3 girls, with a 4th on the way.

We Thank Jared for his time and awesome conversation!

The commish discusses the conference as a whole, the AD's, the administrations in the M.A.C., and how lucky we are to live where we do and to work with the people we work with in these M.A.C. schools. He talks the new playoff format for football, officiating, and how we, as spectators of the game, can help young officials gain confidence to stick around for a long time by being patient and allowing them to make mistakes and learn from them. Creating a positive environment goes a long way for both student athletes and officials.

Next show October 1st, LIVE from the Coldwater Eagles from 7-8 P.M.

We talk with Ryan Steinbrunner from the Win on the Wabash Committee about their start, the quick growth and the future of this awesome Super Raffle.

We sit down with Nikki & Mike Etzler, Coldwater Volleyball, to discuss last years incredible team and look forward to the 2025 season.

Rick Hartings, Owner, Pla Mor Lanes joins us to talk the Annual Bowlerstore.com PBA Event and High School bowling, youth bowling & how it has changed over the last 15 years.