Dassel-Cokato Charger Nation Podcast

On this episode of the Charger Nation Podcast, host Jason Kasanezky sits down with assistant coach Isaac Nelson and youth coach Ryan Chatterton to recap the 2025 Dassel-Cokato Chargers football season and look ahead to the future of DC football at Bulldog Studios in Facility Enhancement, Inc. Cokato, MN.   The guys break down the heartbreaking section loss to Holy Family, talk through key moments...

The 2025–26 Dassel-Cokato Chargers boys basketball team enters the new season with renewed energy, strong team culture, and a rising senior core led by captain Judsen Whittaker. Known for his relentless work ethic, defensive versatility, and leadership both on and off the court, Whittaker is poised to play a major role in the Chargers’ push up the Wright County Conference standings. After gaining...

In this special Charger Nation episode, Jason sits down with two senior All-Stars from the Dassel-Cokato volleyball team — Addi Anderson and Kali Berggren — to recap an incredible 21–8 season and highlight the leadership, work ethic, and grit that powered the Chargers in 2025. Addi, the new school record-holder with 1,343 career assists, joins the 1000 Stat Club and shares what it takes to run an...

Host Jason Kasanezky of Charger Nation sits down with Assistant Coach Isaac Nelson and Dassel-Cokato Youth Coach Ryan Chatterton for a deep dive into the future of Dassel-Cokato football. The conversation highlights how DC’s strong youth programs continue to build a deep and talented pipeline for the high school program. Coach Nelson recaps the Chargers’ Round 1 playoff win over Glencoe-Silver Lak...

Welcome to Charger Nation! In this episode we sit down with Isaac Nelson the Assistant Coach of the Dassel-Cokato Charger Football Team. Isaac and Jason take a deep dive into weeks 1-7 but also then look ahead to the playoffs and explain the playoff determinations. They cap off their conversations discussing the red-hot Dassel-Cokato Volleyball team and Issac breaks some exciting news. Minnesota S...

Jason Kasanezky sits down with Issac Nelson, assistant coach for the Dassel-Cokato Charger Football team. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including football, baseball, teaching, and highlights from Issac’s own playing career.

Introduction and Background of Addi Anderson and Kali Berggren Jason Kasanezky introduces himself and the purpose of the interview, featuring Addie Anderson and Kali Berggren, two standout volleyball players from the DC program. Addie shares her introduction to volleyball, starting in fifth grade with her mom's encouragement and joining school ball in seventh grade. Kali's volleyball journey is si...

In this episode, we sit down with a soon-to-be 5th grader, Jase Kasanezky to hear all about his exciting summer of sports. He takes us through his traveling baseball season, where his team made an incredible run all the way to the Minnesota 10U AA State Tournament. Along the way, he reflects on the lessons learned, the friendships built, and the highlights from a great season of growth. Looking ah...

Join host Jason Kasanezky on this episode of the Charger Nation Podcast as he sits down with Judsen Whittaker and Isaac Clark, two standout Varsity golfers at Dassel-Cokato High School. The conversation takes listeners through the full journey of the 2025 season — from the highs of competitive matches to the challenges that tested their resilience along the way. Judd and Isaac reflect on the lesso...

In this episode of the Charger Nation Podcast, we sit down with Dassel-Cokato Head Volleyball Coach Sharon Anderson. Coach Anderson shares her coaching philosophy, the importance of balancing athletics with family life, and what it means to lead a program full of dedicated student-athletes. We dive into the culture of DC volleyball, the growth of the program, and the broader impact of sports on yo...

Charger Nation Podcast is your go-to source for everything Dassel-Cokato, Minnesota. We bring the community closer to the action with in-depth coverage of local high school athletics, featuring player spotlights, coach interviews, and team previews. Whether you’re a fan, parent, student, or alum, our goal is to be your one-stop shop for all things Charger sports and community pride. If you have a...