The Nate Lull Podcast

Nate brings on Edmeston grad, Kyle King to the show. He is a 2015 alum. Kyle now lives in Idaho and does extensive work with the Idaho Fish and Game program. His research on various species of fish is incredible. They also discuss his time playing three sports at ECS and his college soccer career at Paul Smith's.

Nate catches up with Delaware Academy alumna, Cella Schnabel. Cella is now running cross country and track and field at D1 Cornell University. Her stellar high school running career included leading DA to a NYS Class-D championship during her junior season. Her passion and positive energy for the sport are unmatched. Hear about how her transition to college running has been and what challenges she...

Nate had the honor of speaking with New York State Assemblyman Joe Angelino from Norwich. He represents the 122nd district and was elected in 2020. You can often find Joe at various sporting and community events throughout the WCDO coverage area. He is a very active supporter of high school athletics. Joe was the Chief of Police in Norwich for nearly 20 years and was in the US Marine Corps from 19...

Nate welcomes back Unadilla Valley alumna, Meegan White to the podcast. She is now in her second year at Niagara University in Buffalo. Meegan participates in the ROTC and rugby programs at NU. She talks about being an openly gay athlete and grills Nate with some questions too. 

Nate brings on longtime Downsville Girls Soccer Coach, Burt Reed to the show. Much of the discussion leans towards the Eagles undefeated soccer state championship run in 2005. It was a team that was truly dominant from start to finish. They also talk about the rich basketball tradition at DCS and about other Delaware League history across a variety of sports.

Nate sits down with Sidney grad, Ed Rajner to talk about football, track and field, and much more. Ed was a standout athlete for the Warriors and then took his talents to Emory and Henry College in Virginia. He gives great advice about his college football experience and taking his track and field throwing game to the next level. A great listen for anyone struggling to figure out the next step in...

Nate connects with the Bough sisters from Whitney Point in this field hockey focused episode. Leanne is a junior at The Ohio State University and this is her second appearance on the show. Brenna is a junior at WP and recently committed to Ohio State and will be joining her sister there. They discuss how crazy their recruitment was and why they both picked OSU. They also reflect on the Eagles FH d...

Nate sits down with Sidney grad, Tom Hoskins. Tom is now an athletic trainer for the North Dakota State University Baseball team. He runs the day-to-day medical operations for the Bison's Division-I program. Tom tells us about working a dream job, all the places he has traveled and what it's like living in Fargo, North Dakota.

Nate catches up with B-G grad. Brandt McCall. He graduated from Bainbridge in 2015 and was one of the best goalkeepers in MAC history. He even earned the nickname, "The Wall". He went on to play in college in South Dakota where he still lives today. Brandt is currently the Sports Information Director at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Nate welcomes back Mount Saint Mary College Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach, Eric Fluty. His program continues to make a push into our area looking for up-and-coming talent. The guys discuss college ball, the AAU scene and his team's recent trip to Oneonta to take on the Red Dragons.

Nate welcomes the SUNY Cobleskill Women's Basketball staff to the podcast. Head Coach, Megan Bowman and Assistant Coach, Shelby Preston both join Nate in the studio. They talk about the success of the Fighting Tigers program and how several local players have blossomed from their coaching style. This is a great episode for athletes who might be interested in what the Cobleskill experience is...

Nate travels to Tioga for a special podcast with Tigers Football Coach, Nick Aiello. Tioga won the 2021 NYS Class-D Football championship this fall and Coach Aiello takes us through this hard fought season. The Tigers program has been dominant in Section IV over the past 10 years and we get to peek behind the curtain to see what the recipe for success is.

On this very special podcast episode, Nate heads back to Norwich High School for the second interview in a three-part series. Hear about the 1992-1993 and 1993-1994 NHS Boys Basketball teams that won back-to-back state titles. The teams went a combined 56-2 over two years and won a federation title in 92-93 with a perfect record of 29-0. Listen in as Coach Mark Abbott, Assistant Coach Bob Branham...

Nate connects with Oneonta grad, Garrett Hassard. They discuss his college volleyball career at SUNY Poly in Utica. Garrett went from never playing volleyball in high school to being a record holder in several categories for the Wildcats program. He is also busy off the court participating in dozens of campus clubs all while holding a full time job. He is a hard worker who is a big inspiration. 

Nate welcomes Schenevus soccer standout, Taylor Knapp to the podcast. Taylor is a junior who just wrapped up a very successful fall season with the Dragons. She was named to the NYS Class-D All-State 2nd Team after stacking up 32 goals and 19 assists this year. They discuss her team's success, her travel schedule and what makes her so passionate about the game.

Nate catches up with 2016 Sidney grad, Dawson Backus. He now works for Hendrick Motorsports as a rear tire changer for some of the best teams on the NASCAR circuit. Hear all about this demanding job and what goes into a perfect 11 second pit stop. The guys also reminisce about the famous hook and ladder play during Dawson's senior football season that propelled the Warriors to the state final...

Nate talks running with Delhi Cross Country Coach, Skip Baxter. They chat about the rich XC history at DA including the NYS Class-D championship for the girls team in 2019. That was the 4th state title in program history. Skip tells us how he found his way to Delhi and got into coaching. The guys also highlight several recent DA grads that have gone on to run at the D1 level in college.

Nate sits down with father/son duo, Steve and Scott Hornung. Steve coaches the Schenevus Girls Soccer team and Scott works with the Franklin/Unatego Boys Soccer team. Both won Tri-Valley League championships this fall. The guys discuss many different eras of local soccer including when Steve coached Scott in Sidney. They also talk about marathon running, which they are all passionate about.

Nate is honored to chat with retired longtime SUNY Oneonta soccer coach and athletic director, Tracey Ranieri. A pioneer for women in local coaching, her resume is second to none. Some highlights include talking about her national championship team, her coaching memories and her tireless administration work. A Schenevus alumna, Tracey is a true local success story.

Nate brings SUNY Cobleskill Baseball Head Coach, Lance Ratchford on to the podcast. Lance is an Oneonta High School grad who went on to a very successful playing career at the D2 and D3 levels. His coaching resume includes stops at SUNY Oneonta, Marist and now Cobleskill. He is also an assistant in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League where he mentored Oneonta alum, Teddy McGraw. Their team, t...

Nate welcomes Jeff Mlinar from Empire State Takeover back to the podcast. EST is based in Albany and offers high level basketball opportunities for high school girls across New York State and beyond. His showcase and summer league events have become very popular with local players. Jeff's knowledge of Section IV girls basketball is unmatched and the guys discuss the development of several pla...

On this very special podcast episode, Nate travels to Norwich High School for the first interview in a series. Hear about the 1992-1993 and 1993-1994 NHS Boys Basketball teams that won back-to-back state titles. These teams went a combined 56-2 over two years and won a federation title in 92-93 with a perfect record of 29-0. Listen in as Coach Mark Abbott and players Peter Burton and Josh Morris t...

Nate interviews the new executive director of Section IV athletics, Bill Bryant. Bill took this position in June and shares what he's been working on so far, as well as his vision for the future. You can hear stories from his personal and professional life, and answers to questions sent in by listeners. 

Nate welcomes back Oneonta grad, Jake Crotser to the podcast. The guys talk about Jake’s transition from playing NCAA D2 Lacrosse to professional canoe racing. He tells us about his experience at the AuSable River Canoe Marathon, which is a 120 mile race in Michigan. They also discuss OHS sports history and what coaches and athletes have had an impact on his life.

Nate welcomes recent Delhi grad, Alex Haight to the podcast. He is joined by his Dad, Seth Haight. Alex tells us about his decision to attend prep school at Deerfield Academy. He also talks about finishing his outstanding 3-sport career with the Bulldogs. Seth was an extremely gifted athlete at Delhi and went on to play college football at Colgate and Hartwick.