A Coach's Perspective

Topic: Dana Fredrick and Coach Jeremy Mullins, fathers of athletes, shared their wisdom and insights with us on what it takes to be a positive sports parent and the rewards and challenges of raising competitors. Drawing from their own experiences, they offered honest advice on balancing support with independence, handling the pressures that come with athletics, and keeping perspective on what trul...

Topic: J.J. Adamson and Ryan Touhey, fathers of athletes, shared their wisdom with us on what it takes to be a positive sports parent and the rewards and challenges of raising competitors. Drawing from their own experiences, they offered honest advice on balancing support with independence, managing the pressures that come with athletics, and keeping perspective on what truly matters. Guests: Ryan...

Topic: Tom Sutherland and Jack Carter, fathers of elite athletes, shared invaluable wisdom with younger sports parents about the rewards and challenges of raising high-level competitors. Drawing from their own experiences, they offered honest advice on balancing support with independence, managing the pressures that come with elite athletics, and keeping perspective on what truly matters. This can...

Olympic swimming legend Ryan Lochte joins us to share his remarkable journey in the pool and beyond. A 12-time Olympic medalist with six gold medals, Ryan dominated the backstroke and individual medley events, competing across four Olympic Games and becoming one of swimming's most decorated athletes. Through triumph and adversity alike, he's demonstrated the resilience, competitive drive, and ment...

Topic: In this episode, we revisit my conversation with former NFL superstar and current NFL analyst Rob Gronkowski from the Boys and Girls Club Steak & Steak fundraiser in Springfield, Missouri. He shares stories from his playing days, insights on the state of football today, and why giving back to the community is so important to him. This was a wonderful conversation, and Rob was incredibly gra...

Kathy Taylor - Episode 430 June 3, 2026 A Coach's Perspective – Tough Love: What Real Coaching Looks Like Topic: On this episode, successful college lacrosse coach Kathy Taylor shares her insights on coach and player dynamics. Coach Taylor, a positive and encouraging coach who also believes in discipline and holding her players accountable, wrote an article titled "Tough Coaching Isn't the Problem...

Topic: In this episode, we celebrate the career and retirement of Coach Ryan Schafittzel, one of the most knowledgeable and dedicated high school baseball coaches to coach the game in Springfield, Missouri. Surprise guests – my thanks to Logan Counts, Justin Skinner, Byron Hagler, Terri Schafittzel, Brant Schafittzel, and Brock Schafittzel! Guests: Ryan Schaffitzel

Topic: Don Louzader joins us as Loren Broaddus brings his new baseball poetry book, Wasn't Any Maybe So, as we explore the Negro Baseball League through the lens of Kansas City Monarchs second baseman Newt Allen. Guests: Loren Broaddus, Don Louzader

Topic: We catch up with the Frank family: professional women's basketball player and now college coach Hayley Frank; college All-American and now high school coach Kayley Frank; and longtime coach and dad Steve Frank. Guests: Steve Frank, Hayley Frank, Kayley Frank, and Mona Frank

Topic: We catch up with KY3/Ozarks Sports Zone anchor Chris Neyenhouse and learn about his path to broadcasting and his passion for telling stories beyond the scores. Guest: Chris Neyenhouse

Topic: We talk with members from the C.H.A.M.P.S. mentoring and leadership program. Joining us: Keith Guttin (Mentor) and Mentees: Jase Foster, Hailey Buckman, and Addison Brown Guests: Keith Guttin, Jase Foster, Hailey Buckman, and Addison Brown

Topic: Kevin Boyer, Head Coach of the newly crowned National Champion Shotgun Sports team from Drury University, brings three of his athletes into the studio to celebrate their success and educate us on this challenging and rewarding sport. Guests: Kevin Boyer, Ty Leach, Andrew Herbig, Layne Clubb

We catch up with Missouri State University Hall of Fame broadcaster Corey Riggs and Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) Executive Director Denny Hunt about a host of topics, along with the upcoming MBCA Hall of Fame induction ceremony! Guests: Denny Hunt, Corey Riggs

We celebrate the career and retirement of Glendale High School swimming coach Steve Boyce as he passes the torch to his daughter, Jordan Boyce! Guests: Steve Boyce, Jordan Boyce

NBC affiliate KY3's Danielle King joins us to talk winter sports, NCAA Final Fours, spring sports, and some of her favorite stories from this season. Guest: Danielle King

We catch up with Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Executive Director Jen Rukstad and Associate Executive Director Toni Hill on hosting championship events and the latest legislative issues in Missouri. Guests: Jen Rukstad, Toni Hill

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 Meloy...

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 general...

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.