District 2 Sports Podcast

🎙️ Salem Spartan Takeover | Tanner Overstreet, Braylon Smith & Jaidyn Rudisell Three of Salem High School's standout student-athletes join the District 2 Sports Podcast for an in-depth conversation about leadership, competition, and what lies ahead. We sit down with Tanner Overstreet, Braylon Smith, and Jaidyn Rudisell to discuss the success of Salem football and basketball, the transition to...

On this episode of the District 2 Sports Podcast, we welcome University of Richmond Head Men's Basketball Coach Chris Mooney for an in-depth conversation about one of the nation's most respected basketball programs. Coach Mooney reflects on the Spiders' recent success, the evolution of college basketball, and the challenges of building a winning culture in today's era of recruiting, player develop...

A new era of Mary Baldwin men's basketball begins! In this episode of the District 2 Sports Podcast, we sit down with newly appointed Head Men's Basketball Coach Nate Smith to discuss his journey to Mary Baldwin University and his vision for the future of the Fighting Squirrels basketball program. Coach Smith shares his coaching philosophy, the culture he plans to build, his approach to recruiting...

District 2 Sports Podcast Releases Exclusive Interview with New Salem Spartans Head Coach Adam Rutledge SALEM, Va. — June 16, 2026 — The District 2 Sports Podcast is proud to announce the release of its latest episode featuring Adam Rutledge, the newly appointed head coach of the Salem High School boys basketball program. Rutledge returns to Salem with deep ties to the Spartans program, having bee...

ormer Ferrum Panther standout and newly appointed Head Men's Basketball Coach James Johnson joins the District 2 Sports Podcast to discuss his return to Ferrum College and the opportunity to lead the program where his basketball journey began. Coach Johnson reflects on his playing days with the Panthers, including being a member of Ferrum's only NCAA Tournament team and earning Defensive Player of...

Live show topics; College Baseball Gretna Hawks Team Camp NBA Finals World Cup!

Liberty High School Basketball enters a new era as newly appointed head coach Justin Waldron joins the District 2 Sports Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Coach Waldron’s vision for the Minutemen program, building a fast and relentless culture, the challenges of competing in one of the toughest basketball areas in Virginia, and what Liberty fans can expect moving forward. We also dive into play...

On this episode of the District 2 Sports Podcast, we head to Conference Carolinas basketball as we sit down with UNC Pembroke Braves head men’s basketball coach Drew Richards. Coach Richards joins the show to discuss building the Braves program, creating a winning culture, recruiting at the Division II level, and what makes UNC Pembroke basketball one of the rising programs in the region. We also...

On this episode of the District 2 Sports Podcast, we sit down with one of the most respected coaches in Division III basketball — NC Wesleyan head men’s basketball coach John Thompson. Entering his 32nd season leading the Battling Bishops, Coach Thompson reflects on building a program defined by consistency, culture, and long-term success. From evolving through different eras of college basketball...

We at District 2 Sports had the opportunity to sit down with newly appointed head basketball coach of the Northside Vikings, Coach Jake Paysour. Coach had been with the legendary Bill Pope for the past 14yrs under different roles and the latter as an assistant varsity coach. Coach Paysour talks about his decision to apply and being named the Head Coach. Following in the footsteps of a coach like B...

The Graham G-Men are STATE CHAMPIONS, and we’re joined by the players and coaches behind one of the most memorable basketball seasons in Southwest Virginia history. From packed gyms and heated rivalries to the pressure of a championship run, we dive deep into the journey that brought the gold ball back home. We talk about the brotherhood inside the locker room, the mindset that fueled the team all...

Coach Tyler Meeks joins District 2 Sports to talk about taking over the Liberty Christian Academy Bulldogs program and what it means to lead a place that’s been such a big part of his journey. From winning state championships as a player to returning as a coach, Meeks shares his vision for building on LCA’s tradition while putting his own stamp on the program. We dive into his experiences at the c...

This episode of District 2 Sports brings together two of the most respected names in Virginia high school basketball—Coach Bill Pope and Coach Kevin Garst—for a conversation that goes far beyond wins and losses. After decades of building programs, shaping young men, and setting the standard in their communities, both coaches step away from the sidelines and into reflection. We dive into what it to...

He’s back—and it’s all business. Coach Matt Allen returns to the sidelines at Chatham, stepping back into a program he knows inside and out. In this episode, we sit down with Allen to talk about what pulled him back, what’s changed since his first run, and why now was the right time to lead the Cavaliers again. This isn’t about nostalgia—it’s about setting a tone. We get into his vision for the pr...

In this episode, we sit down with newly named Averett University head football coach Matt Quinn to talk about the next chapter of Cougars football. Coach Quinn shares his journey through the coaching ranks, from building successful high school programs to making the jump into the college game, and what ultimately led him to Danville. We dive into his vision for Averett football, the culture he’s l...

In this episode, we sit down with juniors Jackson Bell and Gavin O’Malley of Roanoke College to break down a historic run for the Maroons. From cutting down the nets as ODAC Tournament Champions to making noise on the national stage in the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament, Bell and O’Malley take us inside the moments that defined their season. We dive into the team’s chemistry, the mi...

In this episode, we sit down with Fort Chiswell Pioneers head coach Derrick Jackson and standout sophomore Owen Jackson to reflect on an incredible season that ended just two points short in a heartbreaking double-overtime loss in the Class 1 state championship game. We talk about the emotions of coming so close, what the experience meant to the team, and how the Pioneers handled the highs and low...

The Hidden Valley Titans are Region 3D Champions, and we had the opportunity to sit down with Head Coach Brad Hutchins and several senior leaders to talk about the journey. This senior class won 21 games this season, a remarkable jump from just 5 wins during their freshman year — a testament to long-term development, culture building, and belief in the process. We discussed: • The growth of the pr...

In this episode, we sit down with Salem Spartans Head Coach Kevin Garst and senior standout Cam Boles to break down a superb season and the growth of Spartan basketball. Coach Garst reflects on the team’s development, the lessons learned from last year’s postseason loss to the very team they host tonight, and how that experience has fueled this year’s mindset. Cam shares insight into his recruitme...

The District 2 Sports Podcast heads to Lynchburg to sit down with Head Coach DJ Best and senior forward #21 Gavin Arthur of the E.C. Glass Hilltoppers, one of the hottest teams in the state. Undefeated on the season and sitting at #1 in the District 2 Sports Super 12 Poll, the Hilltoppers have established themselves as a legitimate Class 4 state title contender with their depth, discipline, and ba...

We’re proud to present our biggest football interview yet on the District 2 Sports Podcast — Todd Grantham. We intentionally held onto this conversation for months, saving it for the final football weekend of the season, and it was well worth the wait. Coach Grantham is a Pulaski County native, former Virginia Tech standout, and a veteran of the college and NFL coaching ranks, most recently servin...

The Christiansburg High School Blue Demons boys basketball program is in the midst of a competitive 2025-26 season, displaying growth and resilience in Virginia’s Division III River Ridge District. As of mid-January, the Blue Demons hold a solid 10-5 overall record with notable victories over teams like Radford and Pulaski County, and competitive showings against Salem and Hidden Valley. Their bal...

In this episode, we continue our ODAC men’s lacrosse coverage with Averett University head coach Bryan Habick and student-athletes Zac Coleman and Matthew Clark. Coach Habick, the second head coach in program history, shares his vision for building the Cougars’ lacrosse program, establishing culture, and competing in one of Division III’s toughest conferences. We also hear directly from Zac and Ma...

Hampden-Sydney men’s basketball has long been defined by discipline, toughness, and consistency—and that standard continues under Head Coach Caleb Kimbrough. In this episode, we sit down with Coach Kimbrough and senior forward Shane Fernald to discuss the culture that drives one of Division III’s most respected programs. The conversation covers program expectations, player development, and what it...