Metro East Sports Podcast

Glen-Ed LAX player Jena Holder and her Coach Sam Fleming teach Dave about their sport and explain why they love it. Then, Mater Dei Head Football Coach Jim Stiebel gives some insight on the success of his program, and he talks about his journey as a … [Read more...]

SLU Head Baseball Coach Darin Hendrickson kicks off the show to talk about growing up in Granite City and how those days shaped his competitive fire. Then, University of Arizona Football Coach Jimmie Dougherty shares insight into life as a football … [Read more...]

Dave talks roller derby with the Tutkas, Stephen and Vanessa, as they talk about life as a jammer! Then, Preston Foehrkalb shares insight into the surging O’Fallon football program and his role as Defensive Coordinator. Coach Foehrkalb is joined by … [Read more...]

Matt Kamp co-hosts this episode, and Father McGivney Athletic Director and Girls Basketball Coach Jeff Oller is guest #1 alongside his all-state basketball player, Anna McKee. Coach Oller discusses his roles as coach and athletic director at … [Read more...]

Triad Trap Coach Bill Lawrence brings two of his shooters, twins Hannah and Tyler Miller, to the studio to discuss their program. Next, 4A Girls Basketball MESPY winner Sydney Harris of Edwardsville High School talks about playing for the Tigers and … [Read more...]

EHS basketball stars Brennan Weller and Preston Weaver begin the show as they open up about their senior seasons and what the program and Coach Battas has meant to them. Then, Mascoutah Indian Barry Evans, the state’s top-ranked discus thrower, … [Read more...]

Long-time XC and track Coach Harry Lang reflects on his life beginning as a three-sport athlete in Indiana, and then coaching at Collinsville High School with legendary Coach Virgil Fletcher. Then, Coach Lang talks about the “best years of his life” … [Read more...]

Amanda Kemezys, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Belleville East, is guest #1. Coach Kemezys shares her feelings on coaching at her alma mater, and she talks about her career playing hoops at SLU and professionally in Lithuania. Next, Tiger Hockey … [Read more...]

Chris Mitchell co-hosts as Hall of Fame baseball coach from Granite City Babe Champion joins the show. Coach Champion talks about a lifetime in baseball including playing left field on a state championship team at Granite City Sr. HS in 1948, his … [Read more...]

Kirk Schlueter co-hosts guest #1, legendary Belleville East softball coach Rita Menke who talks about how she developed one of the most successful programs in the Metro East. Coach Menke talks about cultivating relationships with players and families … [Read more...]