Summerwood Sports Podcast

On this episode of the Summerwood Sports Podcast, Dex and Dave catch up with Benton High School Volleyball Coach Michelle Shoppach. She talks about her team’s impressive record, their championships, and how she's developed her approach after 30-plus years of coaching. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?

Our guest today is Bill Ingram. It's summer sports season and few people are more involved with summer basketball in Arkansas than Bill Ingram. Starting in 1992, Bill was part of a group that founded the Arkansas Hawks and helped it grow into one of the best grassroots programs in the region. Mr. Ingram also annually puts on the Real Deal in the Rock Tournament, one of the largest summer basketbal...

Dex and Dave catch up with Arkansas basketball and broadcasting great Pat Bradley to discuss the departure of Eric Musselman, March Madness, and his career that keeps close to the court.  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?

Basketball season is here! To celebrate, Dex and Dave catch up with former Hog turned OKC Thunder, Isaiah Joe. The Fort Smith native talks about his time at Arkansas, what it’s like playing in the NBA, and what he gets up to during the offseason.   Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?

High school football season continues to dominate Friday nights in Arkansas, and the Bauxite Miners are, once again, working to make it to the playoffs later this year. Dex and Dave caught up with Coach Caleb Perry, who has spent the last four years rebuilding the program in hopes of making it a rock solid 4A competitor.  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?

The first month of high school football is in the books, and this week Dex and Dave are catching up with one of the guys who actually writes those books here in Arkansas. Barry Groomes with Hooten’s Arkansas Football magazine joins the guys to recap the first few weeks of the season, and preview what’s still ahead.  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093697784038&amp...

This week, Summerwood Sports catches up with Little Rock Catholic head football coach John Fogleman. He talks about the team’s incredible 2022 season, keeping the momentum going this season, and his approach to coaching.  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093697784038&sk=about

Buckle up, because Baz is on the show this week! The former Arkansas Razorback who does it all stopped by Summerwood Sports to talk about his time as a Hog, covering sports in the natural state, and how he pulls off putting together the Little Rock Touchdown Club. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093697784038&sk=about

It’s Salt Bowl week in central Arkansas, and the perfect time to meet the new head coach of the Bryant Hornets! After serving five years as defensive coordinator, Quad Sanders is now leading the team he helped win five consecutive 7A state championships. Dex and Dave sit down with Coach Sanders to talk about his whirlwind summer and his hope to keep Bryant’s streak alive.   Follow us on Facebook:...

This week, Dex and Dave sit down with Elite Volleyball Academy director and coach Tanja Eckhart. From growing up in Croatia to creating a winning program for athletes of all skill sets, Coach Eckhart shares her journey and makes her case for why volleyball is the greatest sport around.  Learn more about EVA:  https://www.elitevolleyballacademy.org   Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

This week, Dex and Dave catch up with Arkansas Tech Head Men's Basketball Coach Mark Downey. They discuss his return to ATU, his fifteen minutes of Hollywood fame, his time coaching Dex, and so much more.  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093697784038&sk=about

In this week’s episode, Dex and Dave sit down with Benton head football coach, Brad Harris. Since taking over the program in 2016, Coach Harris has made the Panthers real contenders in the 6A. The guys talk to him about that transformation, the work still being done, and what it’s like to coach alongside his son. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093697784038&sk...

This week, Dex and Dave catch up with player turned coach TJ Cleveland. They talk about his time on both sides of the Arkansas men’s basketball program, his records, and how the game has changed over the years.  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093697784038&sk=about

This week, Dex and David sit down with a high school football legend. It’s hard to talk about Arkansas football without talking about Kevin Kelley. The guys caught up with the former Pulaski Academy and Presbyterian College coach to talk about life, football and Bill Belichick. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093697784038&sk=about

Coach Garrett Bock is no stranger to baseball or Bryant. A third-generation coach and former Hornet, Garrett is now leading the team he helped win a championship more than 10 years ago. He sits down with Dexter and David to talk about his new role, his journey back to Bryant, and his family's legacy. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093697784038&sk=about

The bases are loaded in this week's episode as Dex and Dave catch up with Benton High School Softball Coach Heidi Cox. The three-time defending state champion coach talks to us about her hall of fame collegiate career, being called up to coach, and why she talks to her players about cupcakes.  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093697784038&sk=about

Newly named Conway High School Head Football Coach Buck James joins David and Dexter for the first episode of The Summerwood Sports Podcast. Buck breaks down his big decision, looks back on his winning streak at Bryant, and discusses what it takes to be a great coach.   Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093697784038&sk=about