Wired Axcess

Episode 4 of Season of Wired Axcess goes ALL AXCESS with new Louisville Lions Head Football Coach Mike Yarbrough. Before becoming the leader of Louisville Football, Coach Yars spent years earning every opportunity. From his roots playing small-town football in Illinois to climbing the coaching ranks at Papillion-La Vista South, his journey has been built on hard work, sacrifice, and countless volu...

Episode 4 of Season 4 goes All Axcess with former #NEBPreps multi-sport athlete-turned-professional soccer player Diego Gutierrez, now with Union Omaha. ⚽🔥 From Ralston High School to Elite Soccer Club, then becoming a Homegrown talent with the UNO Mavericks before finishing at Creighton University after the COVID year, Diego’s journey has always been fueled by passion, perseverance, and pride i...

Not every path in sports is played on the field. Season 4 Episode 3 of Wired Axcess features Hurrdat Sports photographer and media professional Christian Naujokaitis — a former NEBPreps athlete who found his purpose behind the camera. What started as curiosity turned into a state medal-winning video… and eventually a full-time career capturing moments across Nebraska sports. From under-covered spo...

In this episode, Coach Logan Masters shares his journey from a small-town athlete to a dedicated college coach at Wayne State. He discusses the importance of community, culture, recruiting strategies, adapting to change, and the value of multi-sport participation in athlete development. We dive into: • The turning point of the 2025 season • The letter that changed everything • A 4-game win streak...

Season 4 starts with leadership at the top. Omaha Beef Owner Ricky Bertz joins Wired Axcess to share the journey from growing up in North Pole, Alaska — where football isn't king — to becoming owner of one of the longest tenured franchises in Arena Football history. We dive into: • Learning the arena game with the Fairbanks Grizzlies • The risk of buying the Omaha Beef in 2018 • Building a champio...

Season Three comes to a close with a full-circle conversation. Wired Axcess sits down with Hurrdat Sports Senior Vice President Chris Gorman — former NEBPrep himself, UNK graduate, and one of the driving forces behind the growth of local sports coverage in Nebraska. We dive into: • His journey from NEBPreps to UNK • What it means to be part of something bigger than yourself • The evolution of Hurr...

In this episode of Wired Axcess, we go All Axcess with Brandon Negron, Head Coach of the Omaha Beef, as he prepares for his first full season leading the Beef into the 2026 National Arena League campaign kicking off March 7th. Coach Negron opens up about the passion, drive, accountability, and motivation that have defined his journey — from youth football development and high school coaching to ar...

Union Omaha’s new Head Coach Vincenzo Candela, better known as Coach Vinnie, joins Wired Axcess for a deep, personal conversation that goes far beyond the pitch. Born to a Colombian mother and Italian father, Vinnie shares how his multicultural roots shaped his passion, discipline, and pride. Growing up chasing the American Dream, Vinnie’s family moved to Florida, where he faced a defining choice...

Papillion–La Vista Monarchs baseball standout Beau Jordan McDade (’26) joins Wired Axcess to share a journey rooted in patience, preparation, and personal growth. As a young athlete simply enjoying the game, Jordan’s future wasn’t always clear — but by trusting the process, finding the right travel baseball environment, and committing to development, opportunities began to open. Through fall ball...

NEBPreps athlete Travis Hines II joins Wired Axcess to tell a story many athletes are afraid to live—choosing growth over comfort. After transferring from Bellevue West, Travis returned to familiar ground with the Papillion-La Vista Monarchs, a move that reignited his development and opened doors. From there, he embraced the #JUCORoute, competing against elite talent at national camps—including st...

Former NEBPreps standout and Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Mike Erickson joins Wired Axcess for a powerful, generational conversation. From battling in the trenches in the early 2000s to watching his son commit to the Huskers, Mike breaks down what the recruiting process really looks like from both sides—then vs. now. We dive into controllables in a chaotic recruiting world—social media,...

Former NEBPreps standout and Nebraska Wesleyan University soccer player Averie Hike shares a story that goes far beyond the field. During her sophomore year of high school, a concussion changed everything — leading to two years filled with uncertainty, setbacks, and unanswered questions. In this Wired Axcess episode, Averie opens up about navigating the unknown, leaning on faith, and trusting that...

NEBPreps ’26 Elkhorn North standout Alex Uchtman is doing it the right way. A true multi-sport athlete who’s played on both sides of the ball, Alex breaks down how versatility, work ethic, and trust in the process helped lead him to a D1 commitment with the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. In this episode, we dive into the importance of development and why joining Warren Academy and competing in hi...

Every great show has someone behind the scenes making it all work — and for Wired Axcess, that’s Austin Jacobsen. In this episode, our producer and Hurrdat Sports Media creative opens up about his journey from small-town roots at Sidney High School to navigating college life and growth at University of Nebraska at Kearney. Austin shares the real struggles of finding media, learning on the fly, and...

Beyond the Fight: Legacy, Hip-Hop, and Giving Back to the Culture From the MMA cage to the community stage — Houston Alexander has lived it all. A true Omaha legend, Houston talks about where it all began in his fighting career, his continued dominance in Bare Knuckle Fighting at 53, and how discipline keeps him performing at a high level. But the fight doesn’t end in the ring — it continues in th...

From a $250K corporate life in California to chasing passion on the sidelines in Nebraska — Randy Silver embodies the “Bet On Yourself” mentality. Now a rising Multi-Media Sports Journalist for NTV News, Randy covers Central Nebraska and Northern Kansas sports, blending play-by-play broadcasting, reporting, and content creation into his dream career. A valedictorian graduate of Dan Patrick’s Schoo...

Class of ’27 Skutt Catholic Skyhawks wrestler Ben Ziola just made his next big move — committing to UNC Tar Heels Wrestling in the ACC 🩵🤼‍♂️. With two years of high school left, Ben opens up about how locking in his college choice lets him focus on what matters most: the process, growth, and preparation for elite tournaments like Ironman and Super 32. We dive into the lessons learned from top pr...

When heartbreak meets grit, something powerful can grow. ’27 Skutt Catholic Skyhawks standout Bubba Day opens up about his journey — from losing his dream when UNK shut down its baseball program to rebuilding passion for the game with his dad’s coaching move to Skutt. Now a dominant Nebraska talent, Bubba’s relentless work with programs like Tread Athletics and WIRED Training and exposure through...

She is one of the most decorated youth athletes in the nation, and she has a legend in her corner. In this episode, we sit down with 9-time National Champion and Bellevue West track star, Jaiya Patillo. We go in-depth on her incredible journey to becoming a track icon and what it's like to be guided by her godmother, the legendary 6-time Olympic medalist, Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Jaiya discusses how...

Get ready to unlock your potential. In this episode, we sit down with one of the nation's leading high-performance mindset coaches, Dr. Larry Widman, the founder of Max Out Mindset. With over 25 years of experience as a psychiatrist and nearly two decades coaching elite performers—from CEOs and Olympians to professional athletes and military leaders—Dr. Widman has been the mental architect behind...

This episode is a masterclass in trusting the process. We sit down with former #NEBPreps and Omaha Central High School standout, Lilliana Petersen (@LillianaP_), to discuss her incredible journey to becoming a D1 athlete. Lilliana shares how her AAU experience with Coach Latrell Wrightsell served as a crucial stepping stone before she embraced the #JUCORoute. At Cloud County Community College, Hea...

Building His Own Legacy & Has Darren Sproles Style In a special "full-circle" moment for the podcast, we welcome current #NEBPreps standout Derek Jones (@DerekJones_2)! The Papillion-La Vista South Football (@PLSouthFB) ‘26 RB/ATH discusses his recent commitment to the University of Nebraska-Kearney (@UNK_Football), following in the footsteps of his brother Devyn, who was one of our very first gue...

In this episode, we sit down with a true builder of culture, former #NEBPreps standout and Omaha Westview Basketball (@OPS_WestviewBBB) alumnus, Tayvin Zephier-Murphy (@Tayvin0). Tayvin shares the story behind his recent commitment to join the Washburn Ichabods (@IchabodMBB), a highly competitive NCAA DII program. We trace his journey from the ground up, starting with his early days playing for th...

Skutt Volleyball's Dynasty, Husker Legacy & the Rise of Women's Sports She's been a guest co-host for some of our biggest interviews, and today, the spotlight is all hers. We are honored to welcome a true Nebraska legend, Renee Saunders, to the podcast. The former #NEBPreps and #Husker multi-sport athlete and current Head Coach of the dynastic Skutt Catholic Volleyball program sits down for an inc...

Trusting the Process, Team Over Me & Life Lessons From Professionals In this powerful new episode of Wired Axcess, we welcome Omaha Westview Basketball alumnus Amir Martin for a candid conversation about his journey of resilience, growth, and self-realization. Amir discusses his recent commitment to Trinity Valley Men's Basketball, his decision to trust the JUCO route, and how the success of forme...