In this Legends and Influencers edition of the MESP, the former EHS Football Coach and Athletic Director discusses his current coaching life in Arizona, getting his start in athletics as a young man in Peoria, and, of course, his teaching, coaching, … [Read more...]
Show Legends and Influencers Series Special: Tim Dougherty, former Edwardsville High School Football Coach and Athletic Director.
Show #34: featuring Greenville HS Athletic Director and I-70 Baseball Clinic Director Joe Alstat and Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton.
Event organizer, Joe Alstat begins the show to talk about the "2020 I-70 Baseball Clinic" including how he got Baseball Hall of Famer Tony LaRussa to speak at the event--twice!. Then, he reveals what he thinks every sport needs to do to survive along … [Read more...]
Show #33: featuring Althoff Tennis Player Natalie Cohn, Greg Shashack of the Alton Telegraph, and Mike Suhre of Oak Brook Golf Course.
Lawnmower racer Rick Fox drops by with gifts, and then 1A Tennis Singles MESPY Winner and Sectional Champion Natalie Cohn of Althoff kicks off the show to talk about her family influence and being a two-sport (soccer) standout. Next, one of the … [Read more...]
Show #32: featuring Edwardsville HS Swim Coach Christian Rhoten, Edwardsville HS Tennis girls Hannah Colbert and Chloe Koons, and Gibault Boys Soccer Coach Darryn Haudrich.
Matt Kamp co-hosts for the second week in a row, as EHS Swim Coach Christian Rhoten discusses his team’s success, the Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center, and coaching meets without fans due to COVID. Then, EHS Girls Tennis stars Hannah Colbert and Chloe … [Read more...]
Show #31: Girl Power!
Matt Kamp co-hosts this show and breaks the latest news from the IHSA regarding COVID and winter sports. Then, Chloe Koons, MESPY winner and Southwestern Conference Girls Tennis Player of the Year, talks about the influence of her brother and her … [Read more...]
Show #30 featuring Monica Wendle, Rick Fox, and Darren Latham.
Marquette tennis star Monica Wendle talks about playing #1 singles and how learning to relax helped her reach a 12-1 record. Then Rick Fox of “Old Farts Racing” shares insight into his sport, lawnmower racing. Fox talks about how he got started and … [Read more...]
#29 featuring: Hannah Brown, Joe Weilmuenster, Gracie Piar, Alyssa Riley, and Mariella Pellman.
Joe Weilmuenster discusses the Mighty Midget Radio, the voice of Freeburg High School, and the future of MMR. Then, Hannah Brown, the stylist behind Handsome Harry’s at Blow it Out on Main, reminds you to make your appointment now to look sharp for … [Read more...]
#28 featuring Brian Barone, Joe Allaria, and Evan Sutton.
SIUE Men’s Basketball Coach Brian Barone talks about leading his Cougars in year #2, his terrific recent recruiting class, and his athletic journey. Then, local financial advisor Joe Allaria discusses playing basketball and football at EHS and then … [Read more...]
#27 featuring Steve Porter and Bill Roseberry discussing Larry Graham; Neil Hamon, and Mark Beatty.
Steve Porter and Bill Roseberry stop by to talk about the hall of fame career of Metro East basketball icon Larry Graham. Then, Breese Central Athletic Director Neil Hamon discusses rivalries, the “Milk Bowl,” and the good life in Breese. Finally, … [Read more...]
#26 featuring Curtis Francois, Abigail and Mia McIsaac, and Dustin Davis.
World Wide Technology Raceway owner Curtis Francois shares his passion for motorsports and discusses the economic impact of WWTR. Then, Belleville East tennis stars Abigail and Mia McIsaac talk about playing doubles together last year and their … [Read more...]
