The Nate Lull Podcast

Nate releases a highly anticipated episode with Jim and Adam Hoover from the Walton Football program. The Hoover coaching tree spans back 3 generations, and we get to hear the history behind building the Walton dynasty. A must listen episode for any Section IV football fan.

Nate sits down with father/daughter combo, Jordan and Jaelyn Jaquay from Cherry Valley-Springfield. They talk about the great history and legacy of the CV-S track & field program. Jaelyn tells us about where she is going to run in college, and Jordan talks about his upcoming retirement after 30 years in teaching and coaching.

Nate connects with Windsor senior, Ethan Reed. Ethan just signed his NLI to play D2 college football at the University of New Haven. They talk about the recruitment process and what it's like to play a demanding position like quarterback. Ethan is a very religious athlete and tells us about how he lives his life based around his faith.

Nate sits down with Oneonta alumna, Taylor Colone-Microni. Taylor now plays basketball at SUNY Morrisville. They look back on her time at OHS where she was a 3-sport athlete and excelled in basketball. Taylor is incredibly open and honest in this episode. She talks about her experiences being an openly gay athlete and how she has dealt with losing her mom at an early age.

Nate catches up with longtime Unadilla Valley coach and teacher, John Jackson. John has 29 years of experience and has played a big role in building the UV basketball program. They talk about John's kids, Andrew and Kaitlyn. Andrew was a 3-sport star for the Storm and now plays college basketball at the University of Rochester. Kaitlyn made a deep run on the American Idol TV show and is a talented musician and performer.

Nate connects with Afton Superintendent, Tim McNamara. They discuss the current state of high risk sports and why Tim is so passionate about getting local athletes to play again. They dive into his background, his coaching days and his work with several standout track athletes. He also updates us on his son, Jonathan who is a talented high jumper at Sidney High School.

Nate welcomes Delhi Girls Soccer Coach, Matt Albright to the podcast. Matt has helped transform the DA program into a local power. They have been a dominant force in the MAC league and also won a sectional title in 2017. He talks about his time coaching track for the Bulldogs as well. Coach A even grills Nate with some questions so you'll learn more about the Be The Match program. Well worth the listen! 

Nate is joined by 2016 Milford grads, Addy Lawson and Hannah Saggese. This best friend combo helped MCS win multiple league and sectional titles on the soccer field. Addy was strong on the basketball court scoring over 1,000 career points in high school and college (SUNY Cobleskill). Hannah played D2 college soccer (East Stroudsburg) and was a 2-time conference all-star selection. Lots of laughs as they take a trip down memory lane.

Nate catches up with Oneonta alum, Teddy McGraw. Teddy is currently a freshman at Wake Forest University and is playing D1 baseball for the Demon Deacons.  They talk about his very successful high school career at OHS and how it was cut short by Tommy John surgery. Teddy tells us about his recovery and how his fall season went at Wake.

Nate welcomes Unadilla Valley senior, Kyler Butts to the podcast. Kyler is a 3-sport athlete for the Storm who is focusing on playing football at the college level. Hear about the extra work he has put in during the pandemic to help improve his game. His commitment in the weight room and to his diet is super impressive. A high quality young man!