Dubuque Area Sports Podcast

After a season filled with growth and learning experiences, the Marquette Catholic/Bellevue Co-Op softball team is ready to take the next step! Head Coach Brett Ploessl joins Coach Maneman to discuss: 🔥 Key takeaways from last season 🥎 Returning leaders & impact newcomers ⚾ Offensive & defensive strategies for 2025 📅 Biggest matchups & goals for the season Can this squad make a mov...

Three straight state tournament appearances and a dominant 31-11 season —can Wahlert Catholic softball keep the streak alive? Head Coach Tyler Lang joins Coach Maneman to break down the 2025 season outlook , including: 🏆 Keys to sustaining success & program growth 🔥 Returning leaders & newcomers to watch 🥎 Pitching depth & offensive identity 📅 Biggest matchups & the road to sta...

After back-to-back state tournament appearances and a dominant 30-11 season , Western Dubuque softball is back and ready for another championship chase! Head Coach Rex Massey joins Coach Maneman to discuss: ✅ Key returning players & newcomers to watch ✅ Pitching depth & offensive identity ✅ Biggest matchups & defending the division title ✅ What it will take to make another state tournament run...

After a season of growth and development, Dubuque Senior baseball is looking to make strides in 2025 ! Head Coach Tony Saeugling joins Everybody’s Favorite Coach, Coach Maneman , to discuss key returning players, new faces to watch, and the team’s identity heading into the season . We’ll also break down pitching depth, offensive strategy, and the biggest matchups on the Rams’ schedule —plus, how t...

The Wahlert Catholic Golden Eagles are fresh off a 34-10 season, a conference championship, and another state tournament appearance —but they’re hungry for even more in 2025 ! Head Coach Kory Tuescher joins Everybody’s Favorite Coach, Coach Maneman , to talk about the team’s winning culture, key returning players, rising stars, and the roadmap to another deep postseason run . Plus, we’ll dive into...

The Marquette Catholic Defenders are coming off a conference championship season , and Head Coach Travis Templeton joins Everybody’s Favorite Coach, Coach Maneman , to preview what’s in store for 2025 ! We’ll break down the key returning players, new faces to watch, and the team’s strategy heading into the season . Plus, Coach Templeton shares his insights on pitching depth, defensive strengths, a...

The Hempstead Mustangs are ready to hit the field for the 2025 high school baseball season , and Head Coach Jeff Rapp joins Everybody’s Favorite Coach, Coach Maneman , to break it all down! We’ll take a deep dive into last season’s lessons, key returning players, rising newcomers, and the Mustangs’ approach to the year ahead . Coach Rapp also shares his insights on pitching depth, offensive strate...

In this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, we sit down with Coach Brandel, the newly named head coach of the Hempstead Mustangs softball program. Coach Brandel shares his coaching journey, the transition into leading the Mustangs, and his vision for building a strong, competitive culture at Hempstead. We break down last season's performance, highlight returning leaders, and introduce fres...

The 2025 high school softball season is here, and we’re kicking things off with Dubuque Senior Head Coach Mark Hefel ! Coming off a strong 26-13 season and a third-place finish in a loaded conference , the Rams are looking to build on last year’s success. Coach Hefel joins Everybody's Favorite Coach, Coach Maneman , to break down the key returning players, rising stars, and season expectations . W...

Baseball season is almost here, and that means the Dubuque County Minute Men are gearing up for another exciting year on the diamond! In this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast , Coach Maneman sits down with Minute Men head coach Ronnie Kramer to discuss the upcoming American Legion season. Coach Kramer shares insights on key returning players, rising stars to watch, and his approach to bu...

Step up to the plate with Everybody's Favorite Coach , Coach Maneman, on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast as he sits down with East Dubuque Warriors Head Coach Brandon Tashner. Fresh off a stellar 25-8 season and back-to-back Northwest Upstate Illini Conference West Division titles, the Warriors are hungry for more in 2025. Coach Tashner breaks down last season’s highlights, key returners, and the...

This episode is a tough one, we talk about the results of last weeks state tournament, but also talk about one of my dear friends and mentors Randy Steward.

What's goin on guys! Title speaks for itself it state week! we talk first round match ups and and some of Coach worms closing thoughts going into Des Moines!

NICC baseball is taking shape, and Head Coach Klosermann joins us to share the latest updates on the program. From securing a home field and unveiling a brand-new workout facility to adding key coaching staff, we cover all the exciting developments. Coach Klosermann also introduces us to the current and incoming roster, breaking down infielders, outfielders, and the pitching staff. Plus, we talk g...

What's going on guys?! on this episode we recap the 2025 Girls state Tournament and preview the District tournament for the boys!

Today we cover the regional tournaments for the girls, the seeds of the state tournament, and the Key City Showdown between Loras and UD.

On this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Everybody’s Favorite Coach, Coach Maneman, sits down with longtime Loras College Head Baseball Coach Carl Tebon as he enters his 31st season at the helm. Coach Tebon recaps last season, previews the 2025 squad, and gives insight into the team’s strengths, key returners, and exciting newcomers. He also breaks down position battles, the pitching ro...

What's going on guys! This week we cover what I saw at the Cascade Invite, the return of Bella Miller and the final week of regular season wrestling for the girls side of it!

Join us on the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast as we sit down with Coach Brian McCabe from Clarke University. In this episode, Coach McCabe shares insights into the Clarke University baseball program, making a compelling case for uncommitted players to consider joining the Pride. We reflect on the team's performance last season, discuss returning award winners, and explore areas for improvement. Coach...

What's goin on guys?! This week we discuss Dark Horses in the area, the Northeast Gooselake Tournament, The Elkader Tournament and the upcoming Cascade Invite.

What's goin on guys! We have the aftermath of the County Clash, and we talk about this next week of full competition back from the break!

We are backing and starting the year off right! We talk about the Gator Boot Duals and the County Clash going down on Friday night!

In this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast , Everybody's Favorite Coach, Coach Maneman, sits down with Kylie Kirman, the dynamic owner of Xtreme Dance and coach at Dubuque Senior and NICC. Kylie shares her inspiring journey from her earliest dance memories to becoming a business owner and coach at multiple levels. Join us as Kylie reflects on her favorite moments as a dancer, the rewards o...

In this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Everybody’s Favorite Coach, Coach Maneman, chats with Spencer Roeder, the versatile big man from Marquette Catholic. Spencer shares his journey to becoming one of the school’s all-time greats, reflecting on his 1,000-point and 500-rebound milestones, his first varsity experiences, and the pivotal moments that have shaped his career. Hear about hi...

In this episode of the Dubuque Area Sports Podcast, Everybody’s Favorite Coach, Coach Maneman, sits down with Luke and Will Welbes, two key players behind Wahlert Catholic’s undefeated season and first-ever state football championship. The brothers share their football journey, the thrill of making history, and the challenges they overcame during their incredible run. Hear their favorite moments f...