A Coach's Perspective

From winning a first state championship in school history (Bunker) to making sure senior citizens were in the stands to watch (Skyline), the Missouri state championships had some stories off the court as well as on. Kelli Cheek, wife of Skyline High School head girls basketball coach Kevin Cheek and secondary counselor, joins us along with Bunker head coach Rod Gorman and star player Brennon...

Joining us in this episode are Evangel University's Director of Athletics and Head Football Coach Chuck Hepola and Women's Basketball Coach Madi Wallace. Evangel women's basketball will be hosting the first two rounds of the NAIA National Tournament and is celebrating an extremely successful season. We also get a chance to play "out of the hat" with these coaches and talk about coaching in...

Missouri State University's Hall of Fame handball program discusses their successful season, national runner-up finish at the collegiate national tournament, and how addicting this sport can be to athletes. Joining us: Head Coach Christian Madsen and players Luke Jordan, Erin Bland, Nick Wilson, and Elaina Schoene.

The financial landscape of college athletics has changed significantly over the years. Leslie Callison helps us navigate the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Leslie is a financial coach; more information about her business can be found at https://unburdenedcoaching.squarespace.com/.

The Western Missouri Coaches Fighting Cancer (WEMOCFC) event, Huddle for Hope, features two fantastic speakers, including Missouri State University football player Connor Lair, who joins us along with WEMOCFC founder Bob Coffey and board member Trish Marsh.

A grandfather who started the Missouri State University baseball program and a grandson who is now pitching for that same Bears program—Bill Rowe and Drew Wedgeworth join us to talk about baseball, legacy, and walking the same path.

The transition from playing to coaching opens up a whole new dimension of the game. Former players and current coaches Kallie Howard (Nixa, MO) and Sara Barnhart (Republic, MO) join us to talk about the transition and staying part of the game, plus the importance of leading solid and successful middle school feeder programs. Guests: Kallie Howard and Sara Barnhart

This week, we caught up with the Larsen family of Strafford, Missouri! Coach Dustin Larsen discusses coaching his daughters Elsie (Colorado State-bound) and Kinley in girls basketball, while mom Stacey weighs in from her perspective.

This week, we explore the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions—more than just three days of basketball games, it's a tradition in the Ozarks. Tournament Coordinator Jason Michel takes us through the process and reflects on this beloved sports tradition.

This week, we discuss the impact of the shot clock at the high school level with Missouri officials and a retired coach. Thank you to SWMO coordinator of officials Kelly Holt, retired coach Keri Nichols, and veteran high school and college official Cathy Shoup for sharing their perspectives.