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Kelly Zehnder shares her team's rigorous summer travel schedule. She discusses last year's regional tournament loss to Warren after claiming the first two sets. Kelly was named MVL, District 12, and OHSVCA D-IV Coach of the Year in 2024. She talks about consistently "reloading" her roster instead of "rebuilding." Kelly mentions the support from parents over the years an...

Matt Lancaster reflects on an undefeated season (16-0) in 2024, culminating in a Division IV State Championship. He recalls the lucky break in the fourth quarter of the championship against Perkins, where running back Grady Kinsey fumbled at the goal line and recovered it in the endzone for a touchdown, the eventual game-winning score. He also discusses the success of the running game behind Grady...

Brian Finn discusses the importance of developing the youth through the program's annual youth football camp, his involvement in the Miracle League of New Albany and the New Albany Special Olympics, the progress of his football team now that we're in August, and the team's roster makeup after graduating more than 20 seniors in 2024. Subscribe for more of Shot Callers! https://www.youtu...

Jason Wallick talks about the end of Garaway's regular season and home winning streaks that lasted nearly four seasons, his time playing football at Malone University, IVC rival Indian Valley winning the D4 State Championship, and the team's roster after graduating five skill position players, including quarterback Brady Geibel and running back Dillon Soehnlen. The Pirates achieved a 10-3...

Josh Franke discusses his first full offseason entering his second year as Head Coach. He also talks about the move to Westerville for his family. In addition, Franke explains Warhawk Football's Game Plan for Mental Health, talks about the 2nd Annual Ball Hawk 7-on-7 Tournament, and finally, highlights freshman quarterback Nate Miller. Subscribe for more of Shot Callers! https://www.youtube.co...

Justin Buttermore shares his emotions on the loss of his brother-in-law, Josh Wright, who recently accepted the Tri-Valley Head Coach position before tragically passing away this summer. He also discusses graduating 33 players from the 2024 roster, including OCC-Central Defensive Player of the Year Cal Thrush and starting quarterback Kyle Cox. Additionally, he addresses the difference in roster de...

John Slusser reflects on coaching football, baseball, girls basketball, and track for over 20 years, discusses cultivating a winning culture across multiple programs, retaining much of the same coaching staff throughout his tenure, matching up against Indian Valley (IVC rival + D4 State Champions) last season, and he gives a special shoutout to Garaway Pirates Head Coach Jason Wallick. The General...

John Sansbury reflects on winning Olentangy Liberty's first-ever State Championship in 2024, discusses managing expectations and dealing with outside pressure/noise, and addresses the challenges of losing 31 seniors to graduation and coaching staff turnover, as well as replacing the star trio of Jake Struck, Andrew Leonard, and Christian Moulton. Subscribe for more of Shot Callers! https://www...

Heath Hinton reflects on the careers of Beckett Long, Theo Talbott, Jack Yeager, and Joe Day after the Muskingum-Licking All-Star Game. He discusses Kyle Kirby and Jakob Culver's projected impact heading into their senior seasons, utilizing drones to film practices, and incorporating sprint training into their offseason program. The Blue Aces achieved a 9-2 record in Hinton’s first season as H...

Wes Schroeder shares that he and his wife are expecting a sixth child, a boy, and describes the support he has from his family. He discusses the growth and expectations for senior quarterback and Ohio University commit Levi Davis, witnessing his nephew Treyton Schroeder’s senior season, and the differences between Division I and Division III high school football. The Pioneers went 9-3, claimed a s...

Dirk Lincicome asks for thoughts and prayers for Josh Wright's family while sharing their special bond as coaches and friends. He discusses coaching in the Muskingum-Licking All-Star Game alongside Josh and Tri-Valley's Cam West, developing a new offensive line after losing several players to graduation, and the expectations he has for his son and senior quarterback, Jack Lincicome, in his...

Cam West shares his special relationship with the late Josh Wright, whom he played for and coached with at Tri-Valley before Josh took the reins this offseason. He talks about coaching in the Muskingum-Licking All-Star Game with Josh and Philo's Dirk Lincicome. The Scotties lost 18 players to graduation, including Max Lyall, Jayden Wallace, Keaton Hahn, Chris Gargasz, and others. Sophomore Sto...

Matt Edwards shares his reaction to the news of Josh Wright's tragic passing. He discusses Andrew Glaub, Lincoln Gilcher, Clay Mathers, and Tanner Whiteman finishing their careers on a high note in the Muskingum-Licking All-Star Game, the challenges of resetting after graduating 23 seniors last season, his thoughts on 7-on-7s, and recruiting kickers from the soccer team, following past success fro...

Paul Culver III shares a heartfelt message to the Tri-Valley community after the passing of new head coach Josh Wright. He discusses Evan Anderson, Shawn Griffey, Jack Robinette, and Hayden Henry's performances in the Muskingum-Licking All-Star Game, the development of quarterback Tyce Whiteman entering his second season as a starter, and shares memories of his father while he was leading the...

Kevin Board reacts to the heartbreaking news of Josh Wright's passing. He talks about the Muskingum-Licking All-Star Game performances of Bentley Hanson (MVP), Isaiah Stephens, and Carson Kellogg, having a third of this year's roster be incoming freshmen, and coaching lefty quarterbacks. The Panthers were MVL Small School Division Champions in 2024. Subscribe for more of Shot Callers! http...

Steve Norman reacts to the tragic passing of new Tri-Valley Head Coach Josh Wright, talks getting the Colts over the hump in 2025 after 4-6 records in 2023 and 2024, the inspiring story of kicker Hailey Arnold, and the John Glenn and Cambridge rivalries. Subscribe for more of Shot Callers!https://www.youtube.com/@storiedrivalshttps://bit.ly/SpotifyStoriedRivalshttps://bit.ly/AppleStoriedRivals

Nate Brownrigg reacts to the news of Josh Wright's passing, talks Rashid Sesay transferring from Ohio State to West Liberty, and cultivating new leadership after stars like Jake Anton, Carter Winland, and Wes Houston graduated. The Tornadoes finished 9-3 in 2024 and won two playoff games for the first time in school history. Subscribe for more of Shot Callers! https://www.youtube.com/@storiedr...

Meadowbrook Volleyball Head Coach Kelly Zehnder shares the "secret sauce" behind the culture and success of her program, reflects on the year she stepped away after having a child, talks about the players returning this season after two straight Final Four appearances, and the importance of coaching and developing youth and middle school players. Subscribe for more of Shot Callers! 🎙️👇...

Blue Devils Head Coach Mike Hay reflects on playing for Tallmadge and now coaching the program for nearly 25 years, talks using sprint training from the track program during offseason workouts, returning players on both sides of the ball, and the impact current college commits have on the culture. Subscribe for more of Shot Callers! https://www.youtube.com/@storiedrivals https://bit.ly/SpotifyStor...

Dublin Coffman Shamrocks Head Coach Geron Stokes shares his coaching philosophy of "maximizing people," talks highly of Army commit Amari Valerio-Hudson who will transition from WR to QB this season, and building a new defense with few returners from last season's Regional Final squad. Subscribe for more of Shot Callers! https://www.youtube.com/@storiedrivals🎧 https://bit.ly/Spotify...

Centerville Elks Head Coach Brent Ullery reflects on his playing and coaching days with his father Ron Ullery, shares a story about Tedd Ginn Jr. during his time at Ohio State, and talks about senior OL and Purdue commit Kuol Kuol. Subscribe for more of Shot Callers! https://www.youtube.com/@storiedrivals https://bit.ly/SpotifyStoriedRivals https://bit.ly/AppleStoriedRivals

Garaway Pirates Head Coach Jason Wallick earned the D6 Coach of the Year Award by the Ohio Prep Sports Writers' Association after going 14-1 in 2023 and advancing to the State Final Four for the first time in school history. He reflects on his coaching success, compiling a 177-72 record and three straight unbeaten regular seasons and outright IVC titles for Garawary, expectations of senior QB...

Generals Head Coach Paul Culver III reflects on his late father's journey to becoming Sheridan's Head Football Coach and eventually following his lead, talks the QB battle between Tyce Whiteman and Logan Hupp, building off their Regional Final appearance in 2023, and more! Subscribe for more of Shot Callers! https://www.youtube.com/@storiedrivals https://bit.ly/SpotifyStoriedRivals https:/...

New Albany Eagles Head Coach Brian Finn talks former Head Coach Pat Samanich returning to preseason practice to deliver a message to the team, the Annual Family Day practice, building the running game around Will Olah and Ashton Allen, and the importance of each moment this season for the 30 seniors graduating in 2024. Subscribe for more of Shot Callers! https://www.youtube.com/@storiedrivals http...

Olentangy Orange Pioneers Head Coach Wes Schroeder talks leaving Granville after posting a 38-8 record and a State Semifinal appearance in four years with the Blue Aces, talented junior quarterback Levi Davis, coaching his nephew Treyton Schroeder on the defensive side of the ball, and the challenges of playing an OCC schedule. Subscribe for more of Shot Callers! https://www.youtube.com/@storiedri...