The Sideline

In this episode of The Sideline Podcast, Mark, Zack, and Scotty launch "Football Fridays," a new weekly segment dedicated to all things gridiron. In this pre-season premiere, the guys dive deep into Fantasy Football drafts, revealing their top positional sleepers and vehemently debating the most overrated players across the NFL. The second half of the episode pivots to College Football. The hosts...

In this episode of The Sideline Podcast, the hosts are joined by Donny Smith, the Fieldhouse Fitness Director and Offensive Coordinator at Heritage High School. Donny breaks down the upcoming O-Line Summit hosted at the CYA Fieldhouse on July 28th, featuring former Washington Commanders players Will Montgomery and Logan Paulsen. The discussion covers the curriculum of the summit—including run bloc...

In this episode of The Sideline Podcast, hosts Mark, Zack, and Scott are joined by Adon Sanchez, owner of Titan Services—the lead sponsor of the podcast and a longtime facility partner of the CYA Fieldhouse. Adon shares the evolution of his business from power washing to comprehensive contracting, detailing the critical maintenance and upgrade work his team executes for CYA. The second half of the...

Building the Pipeline: The Explosive Growth of CYA Field Hockey Show Notes: In this episode of The Sideline Podcast, the hosts are joined live at the Fieldhouse by Alicia Cune, the Field Hockey Coordinator at the Chantilly Youth Association (CYA). The conversation explores the rapid growth of the CYA field hockey program, which has expanded to become one of the organization's fastest-growing sport...

The Sideline Podcast: Episode Description Episode Title: Inside Virginia Valor FC Travel Soccer with Dylan Sutherland Show Notes: In this episode of The Sideline Podcast, hosts Mark Abbott and Zack Welch are joined by Dylan Sutherland, Director of Operations at Virginia Valor FC. The discussion centers on the landscape of travel soccer in the Northern Virginia area, specifically detailing the form...

In this episode of The Sideline Podcast, Mark Abbott (Executive Director, CYA), Scott Liskey (Brand & Sponsorship Director), and Zack Welch (General Manager, The Fieldhouse) provide an insider view of the explosive growth of pickleball in the Fairfax and broader Northern Virginia area. The team breaks down why indoor facilities are thriving amidst local HOA noise complaints, the strong communi...

Welcome to the very first look at The Sideline! Join Mark, Zack, and Scott as they introduce you to the podcast where sports meets the local vibe. We’re bringing you the biggest headlines, deep dives into the game, and the kind of banter you only find at CYA and the Fieldhouse. Hit subscribe and join us at the sideline every week! Also you get a free shirt when you do.