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John Dunlop has spent more than two decades as the head boys soccer coach at Father Judge High School in Philadelphia. His program is one of the top ones in the region and this past season, Dunlop registered his 300th win as the head coach of the Crusaders. In Episode #236 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Dunlop about his life in soccer. They discuss his tremendous success at Father Jud...

Bob Cardea has been the head golf coach at Division III Rutgers University-Camden since 1995. On his watch, the Scarlet Raptors have consistently been one of the top programs in the country. In addition to his work at Rutgers-Camden, Cardea is also Owner/Director of South Jersey Golf Schools. In Episode #235 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Cardea in studio to talk about his career. They...

Hannah Nihill was one of the best players in Drexel University women's basketball history. A Cardinal O'Hara product, Nihill played in a Colonial Athletic Association record 153 games over her career and she is one of just two players in Drexel history to record career totals of more than 1,000 points, 500 assists and 300 steals. Currently, she serves as Drexel's Coordinator of Strategic and Playe...

Jay Accorsi spent 22 seasons as the head football coach at Division III Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey before in the spring of 2024. He finished with a career record of 143-78 and seven appearances in the NCAA Playoffs. Prior to taking over the program, he spent eight years as an assistant for the Profs. In Episode #233 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Accorsi in studio to talk...

Brian Voelker spent 15 years as the head men’s lacrosse coach at Drexel University before retiring in the summer of 2024. He led the Dragons to a pair of Colonial Athletic Association titles and he is the second winningest coach in program history. He previously spent seven seasons as the head coach at the University of Pennsylvania. As a player, Voelker was a star at Johns Hopkins and played for...

Brian Fili has been the head baseball coach at Strath Haven High School in Wallingford, Delaware County for a quarter century. On his watch, the Panthers have spent years as one of the area’s top programs – in 2023, Strath Haven finished just a win away from a state title. In 2024, Fili was inducted into the Delco Athletes Hall of Fame. Prior to coaching, Fili was a star baseball player at Upper D...

Melissa Finley has been the head softball coach at Division III Swarthmore College since 2017. Since taking over she has won about two-thirds of her game as head coach, leading the Garnet to a 2023 Centennial Conference title and appearance in the NCAA Tournament. As a player, Finley starred in college at Princeton – winning Ivy League Player of the Year honors in 2003. In Episode #230 of “1-on-1...

Adam Fisher is preparing for his second season as the head men’s basketball coach at Temple University. His first season was highlighted by his Owls making a fantastic run to the finals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament as the #11-seed, winning four games in four days. In Episode #229 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Fisher about his career. They look back on that incredibl...

Lauren Stackhouse was named the new head women’s basketball coach at Division III Delaware Valley University over the summer. She was a star player for the Aggies and will be taking over for her college head coach, Laura Hogan, who retired. Stackhouse has an extensive coaching resume in the area having spent years leading the West Chester Rustin High School girls’ basketball team and helped found...

Scott Graham is one of the most recognizable voices and one of the most accomplished sports broadcasters in the Philadelphia area. His resume includes extensive work for NFL Films and several years calling Phillies games. Among his current projects, he works with Westwood One and anchors at KYW Newsradio. In Episode #227 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt sits down with Graham to talk about his impr...

The University of Pennsylvania football team is coming off a 6-4 2023 season (3-4 in the Ivy League). The Quakers have a lot of returning talent as they look to challenge for an Ivy League title here in 2024. Matt caught up with Penn head coach Ray Priore to talk about his team as it gets ready to open its season on September 21st, on the road, against Delaware. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Ne...

Dick DeLaney spent 21 years as the head men’s basketball coach at Division II West Chester University before retiring in 2008. He won 370 games at the helm of the Golden Rams and made such an impact on the school that later this month the basketball court at West Chester will be named in honor of him and former women’s basketball coach, Deirdre Kane. In Episode #226 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Mat...

The Division II Lincoln University Lions went 4-6 last season (3-5 in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association). Lincoln opens its 2024 season on the road on Thursday, September 5th against Clarion - the first of three straight road games to start the campaign. Matt spoke with Lincoln head coach Frank Turner about his team and his hopes for the season.  “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW New...

2024 will be the second year of varsity competition for the Division III Eastern University football program. The Eagles went 2-8 in their inaugural campaign (2-7 in the Middle Atlantic Conference). Matt spoke with Eastern head coach Billy Crocker to find out what's in store this season. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can...

The Division II West Chester University football program saw one of the region's elite coaches retire after last season in Bill Zwaan. They replaced him with . . . one of the region's elite coaches in Duke Greco. Greco comes to WCU after a phenomenal run at Division III Delaware Valley University. He takes over a team that went 6-5 in 2023 (3-4 PSAC East). Matt spoke with Greco to get his thoughts...

The Delaware Valley University football program has been one of the elite programs in Division III for years. They are coming off a 9-2 2023 season which saw them win their sixth-straight Middle Atlantic Conference title. They are the preseason pick to win the MAC again and the Aggies will bring an incredible 53-game conference winning streak into 2024. Matt spoke with new DelVal head coach Mike I...

The University of Delaware football team is coming off a 9-4 (6-2 Colonial Athletic Association) 2023 season that saw them advance to the second round of the FCS playoffs. Delaware is in the process of transitioning up to FBS and this will be their final season in the CAA. Matt spoke with head coach Ryan Carty about his hopes for the 2024 campaign. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio origin...

The Division III Ursinus College football team is coming off an outstanding 2023 season. The Bears went 8-3 (3-3 in the Centennial Conference), winning their final four games, including a Centennial-MAC Bowl Series win over Stevenson. Ursinus has a lot of talent back here in 2024 and Matt caught up with head coach Peter Gallagher, to get his thoughts on his squad's potential this season.  “1-on-1...

The Villanova University football team enjoyed a tremendous 2023 season, finishing 10-3, winning a share of the Colonial Athletic Association title and advancing to the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs. The Wildcats have high hopes - and a lot of talent - here in 2024 and Matt spoke with head coach Mark Ferrante about what to expect on the Main Line. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio ori...

The Division III Widener Pride football team went 7-4 in 2023 (6-3 in the MAC Commonwealth) and they will be looking to build on that success in 2024. Widener opens the season on Saturday, September 7th on the road at Lycoming. Matt spoke with Widener head coach Mike Barainyak about his squad. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and yo...

The Temple Owls are coming off a 3-9 (1-7 AAC) 2023 season and looking to take a big step forward here in 2024. They will get a big challenge in their opener on Friday as the Owls visit nationally ranked Oklahoma. Matt caught up with Temple head coach Stan Drayton to get a feel for what is in store this season for the Owls.  “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can foll...

Eric Brennan is preparing for his second season as the head men's basketball coach at Division III Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. His first season he was the interim head coach and lead the Profs to 21 wins and an appearance in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. He served as an assistant to former Rowan head coach Joe Crispin before taking over the program and also spent several year...

Kelsie McDowell was just hired this summer to build the new varsity women’s rugby program at La Salle University. McDowell comes to Philadelphia from Army West Point, where she was serving as an assistant. In Episode #224 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes McDowell in studio to talk about coming on board at La Salle. They discuss why this was the right opportunity at the right time for her,...

Pat Horvath has been the head baseball coach at Division II Thomas Jefferson University since June of 2010. In 2024 he enjoyed his best season leading the Rams as Thomas Jefferson won 33 games and earned an at-large berth in the NCAA Tournament.  That success led to Horvath being named the 2024 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year. In Episode #223 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Ma...

Sandy Stockl started the girls’ lacrosse program at Washington Township High School in Gloucester County in South Jersey back in 1994. She spent 31 years as the head coach until deciding to retire after the 2024 season – she will still be working at the school as a counselor. She won 300 games at the helm of the program and her coaching career came after an elite playing career, which saw her win...