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Staples Baseball Head Coach Jack McFarland joins the PrepZone Podcast to talk about what’s shaping this year’s team and what’s changing across high school sports. In this episode, Coach McFarland highlights the importance of team chemistry and the leadership of a special senior class that has helped set the tone for the program. He shares how culture is built day-to-day, and why leadership from wi...

After a historic run that cemented his place in program history, Staples Basketball Head Coach David Goldshore steps away from the sidelines. In this emotional and candid conversation, Coach Goldshore reflects on his journey, why now felt like the right time to step down, and the Dee connection he has with the Staples community. Throughout the episode, his passion comes through, especially when sp...

In celebration of Athletic Trainer Month, we sit down with Staples’ own Sam Romano, whose impact behind the scenes has been felt across every Wrecker program. Sam shares stories from their journey—starting at Staples, to their time in the Navy working on aircraft, to the daily grind of keeping athletes healthy. They also offer practical insight on injury prevention and what athletes can do to stay...

Staples Lacrosse Head Coach Will Koshansky talks about the upcoming 2026 boys lacrosse season, mental toughness, program legacy, and gets emotional about his own personal journey and what has mattered the most during his years as Wrecker head coach. PrepZone Podcast Produced by = PrepZone Media LLC Guest = Will Koshansky Host = Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios Located at the Westport Publi...

Head Coach David Goldshore of Staples High School sits down to talk about the 2025-2026 season in which the Wreckers went 26-1 for an undefeated regular season, the second straight FCIAC Championship, and played in the historic CIAC Div I Basketball championship game. Goldshore talks about the special seniors, the wining culture of Staples basketball, and the moment he knew this team was going pla...

Dr. Josh Lander joins the PrepZone Podcast on this special episode about Sports Specialization. An honest conversation about the new trend of student-athletes dedicating to one sport as early as Middle School; an education on the dangers on the body and in the mind. PrepZone Podcast Producer = Piper Grove Guest = Dr. Josh Lander Host = Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios Located at the Westpo...

Ian Tapsall, Wreckers Field Hockey Head Coach, coming back from back-to-back state titles talks about the program, club sports versus high school sports, and coaching in the Field Hockey World Cup. PrepZone Podcast Production/Editing = PrepZone Media LLC Guest = Ian Tapsall Host = Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios Located at the Westport Public Library All Rights PrepZone Media LLC

VJ Sarullo, Staples Wreckers Athletic Director, talks about the success of the last three years, discusses upgrades and plans for the campus, and the outlook for the '25-'26 school year. PrepZone Podcast Production/Editing = PrepZone Media LLC Guest = VJ Sarullo Host = Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios Located at the Westport Public Library All Rights PrepZone Media LLC

Barry Beattie, Staples Wreckers Girls Soccer Head Coach, joins the PrepZone Podcast for the third year in a row to preview the '25 season. Coach Beattie discusses the biggest news in the FCIAC, the expectations for the young squad, and talks about the keys to running a successful soccer program year after year. PrepZone Podcast Production/Editing = PrepZone Media LLC Guest = Barry Beattie Host = E...

Meet New Staples Boys Soccer Head Coach, Liam Whitman. London-born, proven winner at all levels, Coach Whitman becomes only the 5th head coach in the program's history. With the task to bring back titles to a historic soccer program, he sits down to talk about the new culture, taking risks, and high expectations for his first season. PrepZone Podcast Production/Editing = Brian Divino Guest = Liam...

Meet New Staples Football Head Coach, Matty Jacowleff. A Staples graduate and a Westport lifer, coach Matty talks about leading his alma matter as a head coach, growing up in town, focusing on student-athletes' mental health, and his first Staples Football memory of a Thanksgiving game. PrepZone Podcast Production = Brian Divino Guest Production = Spencer Gottlieb Guest = Matty Jacowleff Host = Es...

Staples Boys Tennis Head Coach, Kris Hrisovulos, sits down to preview the 2025 season, shares stories about the 2004 Olympic games, how he picks his gameday lineup for one of the top high school tennis teams in the state, and his love for the New York Knicks. PrepZone Podcast Production = Brian Divino Guest = Kris Hrisovulos Host = Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios Located at the Westport P...

Staples Softball captains, Sadie Vincini and Mia Ferrigno, preview the '25 season, talk gameday superstitions, playing at Wakeman, and share their best memories of high school. PrepZone Podcast Production = Brian Divino Guests = Sadie Vincini and Mia Ferrigno Host = Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios Located at the Westport Public Library All Rights PrepZone Media LLC

Staples Girls Tennis Head Coach, Dr. Jenna Wider, talks about the unexpected '24 run, talks mental health, having a winning mentality triggers, women sports, and previews the '25 Wreckers tennis season. PrepZone Podcast Production = Brian Divino Guest = Dr. Jenna Wider Host = Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios Located at the Westport Public Library All Rights PrepZone Media LLC

Staples Boys Lacrosse Head Coach, Will Koshansky, talks about the historic '24 season and the FCIAC Championship, expectations and goals for the 2025 season, and goes in depth about the lacrosse program's mental preparation and coach/player relationship. PrepZone Podcast Production = Brian Divino Guest = Will Koshansky Host = Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios Located at the Westport Public...

Staples Rugby Head Coach, Jack Corcoran, talks about the '24 state championship season, expectations for the '25 season, the growth of Rugby in the state of CT, and all things Wreckers Rugby. PrepZone Podcast Production = Brian Divino Guest = Jack Corcoran Host = Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios Located at the Westport Public Library All Rights PrepZone Media LLC

Staples Wreckers Baseball manager, Jack McFarland, joins the PrepZone Podcast to talk about the run to the state final in '24 and preview the '25 and his expectations for the experienced squad. PrepZone Podcast Production = Brian Divino Guest = Jack McFarland Host = Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios Located at the Westport Public Library All Rights PrepZone Media LLC

Wreckers Head Coach for the Boys Basketball team, David Goldshore, joins the PrepZone Podcasts to preview the 24-25 season as the team comes in with high expectations for a championship year. Coach Goldshore talks about STANCE and what it means to the program, the team, and the community. And on the lighter side, his go-to karaoke song back from his college days. PrepZone Podcast Production = Ben...

New Staples Head Coach for the Girls Basketball team, Tommy Sparks Jr, sits down with PrepZone to talk about taking on the program and his coaching style/philosophy. Coach Sparks also shares what it was like being coached by his father, the main difference between coaching girls and boys, and shares the day in his life he would like to go back and relive. PrepZone Podcast Production = Ben Talbott...

Davis Crandall, Linebacker for the Staples Wreckers Football team, talks about the '24 team, playing linebacker, memories from the State Championship, and how he spends his time away from the Gridiron. PrepZone Podcast Produced by Brian Divino Hosted by Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios at The Westport Library.

Matia Berti, Wreckers Cheerleading head coach, talks about the 2024 squad, cheering at sporting events and competition cheer, getting ready on game, and shares the song that takes her back to her college days. PrepZone Podcast Produced by Brian Divino Hosted by Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios at The Westport Library.

2023 Coach of the Year, Adam Behrends, sits down with PrepZone to talk about the '24 football season for the Wreckers, team philosophy, new quarterback, defense, and challenges PrepZone in Ping Pong & Mario Kart. PrepZone Podcast Produced by Brian Divino Hosted by Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios at The Westport Library

VJ Sarullo, Staples Athletic Director, talks about the philosophy of the athletic department in putting academics first, the improvements for the upcoming sports season, and shares the one song that calms his newborn daughter. PrepZone Podcast Produced by Brian Divino Hosted by Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios at The Westport Library

Ian Tapsall, 5-time state champion Field Hockey coach for the Wreckers sits down to preview the 2024 in which Staples will head into as the favorites to repeat as champions. PrepZone Podcast Produced by Brian Divino Hosted by Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios at The Westport Library

Barry Beattie, Girls Soccer Varsity Head Coach, who was the first guest ever on the PrepZone podcast, returns to talk about last season, expectations for the '24 season, and opens up about the day in his life he'd like to go back and relive. PrepZone Podcast Produced by Brian Divino Hosted by Estevao Divino Recorded at Verso Studios at The Westport Library