Beyond: Recent Episodes
Anthony Petrelis
This Podcast covers the hard work and dedication of High School, College, and Professional coaches around Massachusetts and beyond.
I have been doing this podcast for 3 and a half years and Krish is one of the most remarkable and intelligent people I have ever had on this podcast. His passion for football is greater than most people I know and his eagerness to just strive and and do well is simply amazing. He just graduated high school, but he is a player agent for indoor arena football players, going to Clark University in the fall and is in talks with starting his own Indoor Football Franchise! Simply amazing listen.
Calvin is one of the most explosive players in the league and can really cause havoc n the offensive backfield. Checkout his early numbers in the season as some consider him and early candidate for Defensive Player of the Year in Indoor Football. Checkout who he is the story behind his hustle, grind and success.Tackles: 56 (43 solo 13 assisted) 1st on team Tackles for Losses: (9.0) 1st on Team Sacks: (4.5) 1st on the Team
Check out this episode as we talk Matt Breen. He is a 6’9 center from Shaw Tech high school who averages 18 points a game, nine rebounds, and three blocks as a junior we talk about his season, off-season, college, recruiting, and everything in between. This is a real good listen to make sure that you tune in.
We were honored to have on "The Queen of the Silver Screen" Katie Arquette. She is not only an absolute 5 Star performer in the ring, but she is the nicest person outside of it. We have a lot of laughs, debates, and even talk MY GUY Chris Jericho! This is a must listen and Katie Arquette will soon be the next best thing in wrestling!!
Cam is a former player of mine that started for me as a freshman in high school at Left Tackle and Strong Side End. Yup, you read that right, protected the QB's blindside as a freshman... No BIG Deal. Cam excelled as a student athlete at Arlington Catholic for 2 years before transferring to Lawrence Academy and becoming an all world stud on both sides of the football and choosing to further is education and athletic career at Williams College. Great Listen!
We were honored to have on Zack who is boxing in the Haymakers for Hopes event in honor of his mother and great aunt. Zack is your everyday hardworking guy, father of 3 and is training to fight in his first boxing fight in honor of his family and loved ones. This is a true definition of a man! Fun listen and truthfully a really cool story and conversation.
Bones is honestly one of the most all around genuine and talented people around. Right now he is focused on running one of the most consistent and High Flying offenses in all of Indoor Football League for the Massachusetts Pirates.. Bones was a stud WR at the University of Cincinnati, played with the Kelce Brothers, roomed with Jason Kelce and honestly does it all, artist, musician, fashion... Great listen on a person who lives life and is meant to do even more... Great listen!
Andrew was recently named the recipient of the 2023 Milken Educator Award. I won this same prestigious award back in 2014, and it is only given to 40 educators across the country yearly. Here we get to chat with Andrew about receiving the award. He currently holds dual roles at Diman Regional High School. This is an incredible listen and really dives into winning the Milken Educator Award!
Today we have on the man, the myth, and the legend himself Chris Murphy on the podcast. Chris is the Medford Football Booster President and puts in countless hours behind the scenes. A person like him bring s a lot to the table for the program and all of the players involved. This episode also featured first time co-host and Beyond personality Jon Sencabaugh joining the podcast! Really funny episode with a lot of laughs.
Here we cover the world of arena football. We speak with the head coach and general manager, D’Aron Clark Jr., quarterback Verlon Reed, and middle linebacker Shaun McGee. These guys were division 1 stand out athletes, and look to be the leaders and cornerstones of the new expansion team Rapids City River Cats. Fun listen to hear about the behind the scenes effort that goes into building a new expansion team.
Here we dive into Katie's run at winning her first Golden Gloves Boxing Championship. Katie is an extremely hard working and dedicated boxer. Katie commutes over a couple of hours a day back and forth to perfect her craft with her trainer Danny Oliver. Danny was an elite boxer in his prime, and has many champions who have come through his gym in just a short time. These two are a deadly combo!
This team is currently 15-3 heading into their senior night, which is also for the GBL championship. Last year, this was a 9 win team that has transformed themselves into a good 2-way basketball team. Check out these girls as they talk about the growth of their program over the last two years. Great listen!
Here we discuss the boys' senior night and the coverage that beyond will be giving them that night. We get an inside look into the leadership and type of program the Medford boys hockey team is. Part of the coverage for the team comes with them giving their away jersey to their most influential teacher. This episode is both insightful and fun!
Here we discuss the boys' senior night and the coverage that beyond will be giving them that night. We get an inside look into the leadership and type of program the Medford boys hockey team is. Part of the coverage for the team comes with them giving their away jersey to their most influential teacher. This episode is both insightful and fun!
This is one of the best stories around in college football. Jared has played college football at every level in his career. He was Tops in all of Division 3 in a lot of stats including 3rd in the nation in tackles for losses and was a Finalist for D3 Defensive Player of the Year. The crazy part of the story is that he was a converted running back. Great listen, great young man and someones name to keep on your radar. Click and listen.
The women's hockey team at Salem State has many talented players, both on and off the ice. This episode gives us a great look into what a collegiate student athlete's life is like. We dive into life on the team, life on the road, and academic life outside of hockey. Check out this full episode and really learn what the day in a life of a student athlete at Salem State University is like!
This was a treat to have on the entire Chelmsford Boys Basketball team. This is a pretty close group of players who talked about the importance of leadership, effort, and persistence will lead to bigger and better things. Their Coach is one of the best basketball minds around. Lots of laughs and lots of fun.
Brady is a super dominate and super focused sophomore who excels in all sports. Standing at 6'6 295 during football season, Brady is one of the biggest and top O lineman Prospects in the state. His size and frame alone will be attracting a lot of coaches. On top of that Brady is currently also 23-0 wrestler for the Spy Ponders as well as being a captain of the team. Brady is something special and take the time to hear the story. 3.5 Current GPA sky is the limit for Brady.
When I hit episode 200 and someone asks me what episode stands out to you the most, I might very well say this one. Ben is a 2 star athlete, and captain of both his football and basketball teams as a sophomore. He travels to Malden Catholic everyday by taking the orange line and then either ubering or taking the bus to MC. This conversation is fun, serious, and inspiring for all listeners.
Here I talk to former guest Mark Champagne and his son Quinton as we talk about mental health and all the things in our lives can affect our mental health. They both are extremely knowledgeable on the subject of mental health and both share personal stories of their lives and how their mental health affect both of them!
Meg is one of the best personal trainers, nutritionist, and hard working people in her industry in the area. She is 100% remote and her results speak for themselves. On top of that her social media game is on point and she is always motivating her followers and updating them on all sorts of news. She was a former Patriots cheerleader at 18 years old and has worked really hard for everything she has earned in life. Great listen!
Here we have on the Malden Football Captains and Head coach on the Podcast talking about their season and the big 136th Annual Thanksgiving Football Game against Medford High School.
Here we have the Medford Football Coach and Captains talking Football and the meaning of the 136th Annual Thanksgiving Football Game between Medford and Malden.
Here we have on the boys and their Head Coach Al Costabile. This team went to Super Bowl last year and it did not turn out the way they had hoped. They came through this regular season Undefeated, but more importantly, more bonded and focused than ever. This team is primed to make another run and we got to sit down with them before their first round home matchup against Belchertown.
Beyond Podcast has gone on record in saying that girls volleyball was one of our favorite coverages all last year. This year we have the girls who lead that Mustang squad heading into their senior night against a tough Lynn Classical Team that they are locked in to play. This was a great episode and listen as these girls knock it out of the park with all the questions. Check it out!
This has been the mot consistent program at Medford High School over the past 20+ years. The leadership that this program has from Head Coach all the way down has been extremely consistent. Here we chat with a few of the players as they talk about the responsibility it is to lead a program into a season and obviously competing for a state title year after year. Tremendous listen!
Here we have on the 3-3 squad from Arlington High School who Beyond will be COVERING in their Game of the Week Friday Night Game. Coach Frank Roche returns to where it all began for him along with a few of his captains Jake Malerba and in my opinion the best running back in the state Kayden Mills. A great listen to a young rising program and with a promising young and rising head coach.
Chris Giodarno is one of the smartest and best minds in high school basketball in the State of Massachusetts. Chris has coached collegiately, AAU Circuit, and owns his own Basketball training business called Gold Standard Hoops. Chris this winter is taking over the Chelmsford Boys Basketball Team and looks to inject some energy right out the gate!
Danny is one of the best boxing trainers in all of the state. He has boxing in his blood and had an incredible career himself! Danny is an all around incredible person and has many champions and soon to be champions all over boxing. Great listen, lots of laughs and incredible story telling by Danny.
Coach Danny Kelly of Nashoba Tech High School is a fan favorite of the podcast. Where ever he goes he has success! Danny leads a tough squad and plays an extremely difficult non league schedule. He is a leader of young men and this squad buys into it all. These kids were hilarious and ready to go this Friday. Great listen and great conversation.
Olivia is a standout soccer Goalie who has been dominating at her position for such for a long and now is a Standout Division 1 goaltender who has a well rounded game and is very hardworking with all she does. This is a sneaky great listen and you will not be disappointed in tuning in. Olivia is fearless and exactly what this podcast loves...
Cam Viola is one of the hottest and most high demanded DJ's in the Boston music season. He was a talented soccer player at Malden Catholic, Best Buds with our boy's over at Jim's Market. Cammy and Beyond are working on a incredible music mix that will be hyping up high schools and colleges sports everywhere! Checkout a fun and truly engaging conversation. Cammy is a Beyond Fav!
Dillion was a former Football player at Merrimack College and even played a short stint in the NFL. Now he is Building his own Brand, Body guarding rappers such as Fetty Wapp and Kevin Gates, or training to be the next Mr. Olympia, Dillion is just and all around great dude who is destined for greatness. Great listen and lots of laughs.
Wilmington Football has been coached by Craig Turner over the past 7 seasons. He runs a well respected program with many of his players having success both on and off the field. Today we have a few of his captains on tho discuss the upcoming season including their huge home opener against my former alumni Arlington Catholic. This is a great listen and lots of laughs.
This is a must listen. Lizzie was such a tremendous guest. She is high energy, very well rounded and as humble as they come. She is the in game Host to the Maine Mariners Hockey team, In Game Host to the Toronto But Jays spring training games and coaches Yoga and Meditation. This is a must listen. Lizzie is a rising star in the sports world. Keep your eyes and ears open for her in the future.
Jake is a well rounded athlete who played football both collegiately at Becker College and played in the arena football league. Jake then converted to Nascar where he has become a strong part of the Joe Gibbs racing team. He is currently the #1 ranked Tire carrier in all of Nascar and is as humble and team player as there is. This is a great listen and someone who is a rising star in NASCAR.
Nida Orloff is a tremendous student athletes who has a tremendous story of hard work, adversity and being a very solid leader. This episode really showed how athletes can overcome and push through tough situations as well as overcome tough injuries. Nida is an inspiration to all athletes out there and her story should be heard. What a tremendous listen!
Josh Roberge has had what I would call a legendary type College Baseball Career. It began as a Division 3 Baseball Player where he made the College World Series and the then again twice when he played grad school at Southern New Hampshire and made the Division 2 World Series back to back years. Josh is a grinder and has achieved a goal of playing at College Baseballs highest level. Great listen! He will be playing his last year of eligability at the University of Georgia next Spring.
Hector is a s standout Defensive Football player who recorded 14.5 sacks and 21.5 Tackles for loses. He won Defensive Player of the year in his conference as only a sophomore, He is an extremely well balanced student athlete who kept it real on this podcast. Great listen, tune in!!
Anthony Teixeira-Kugler was an incredible High School Basketball Talent that is taking his talents overseas and playing in Italy at Link University. Anthony is a very well rounded student athlete who is very interested in learning European style basketball and really take this time overseas asa learning experience in developing his game. Great listen and really a well spoken student athlete.
Here we have on Adam Spencer, Medford Police Officer who is representing the City of Medford in the Battle of the Badge Boxing event in Sturbridge, Ma this Friday. Adam is a very funny, energetic, and passionate person.This episode had a lot fo laughs. This is a solid listen!
Beyond's 100th episode was done a little differently. Mike Scarfo Invited Jon and Anthony down to his studio and host our episode and asking Jon and I all the questions. This was a well rounded, well balanced conversation that featured Jon playing the guitar and Anthony naming his state capitals with some speed. It is a must listen and a really nice inside look to the guys behind Beyond Podcast!
Natalia Fotopoulos is an incredible softball player who plays Pitcher, catcher, centerfield and shortstop. She is a 4.0 student who has an all around work ethic and success. She was elected captain of her high School, softball team as a junior and is currently leading them into the playoffs this year in which hopes to be a solid run! Natalia is an inspiration to all young female athletes out there who are long to work hard and play at that next level!
Kai Lau Quan is one of the best young basketball players in New Hampshire. As a freshman he started at point guard for his high school team and lit it up!!! He plays on countless AAU teams all off season and just grinds in the gym whenever he has any free time. He is a humble kid, who works hard and it is a true special talent. A great listen, make sure to check it out.
Osman is a tough physical athlete at Medford High School who is captain of both the Football Team and the Lacrosse Team. With his Lacrosse team currently at 9-2, Osman is a big part of tat with his physical play and solid leadership. This is a great listen and a kid who has a bright future ahead of him.
Jermaine Wiggins is a current Radio Personality and Co-Host on " The Greg Hill Show" morning show on WEEI. Wiggy is one of the nicest and most Humble people I have come across. A standout athlete in multiple sports at East Boston HS. After playing his college football at both Marshall and Georgia, Wiggy played n the NFL for a few teams, but was famous for winning a Super Bowl with his hometown team the New England Patriots in 2001. Wiggy is now taking his football mind and skills to the other side of the sideline in becoming the head football coach at Brockton High School. Great listen and great guy. He is onto something special at Brockton.
Sid Tildsley is one of the moat impressive guest we have had on the Podcast ever. Only a sophomore in high school, Sid Is an All-Scholastic Quarterback accumulating 2000 yards passing, 600+ yards rushing and 37 Total TD's and don't forget he also is 132-1 All-American wrestler that finished in 2nd place is states last year and is only a sophomore. Check this episode out.
Miguel Aragancillo and Sean Smith are two of the best around when it come to sports training, science, rehabilitation, and results. They train out of Exceed Sports Performance and Fitness in Westborough, Ma. These guy shave trained many NFL athletes get ready for the NFL Combine and take that next step in their careers. Their facility is top notch and state of the art and this is a must listen.
Matt Mitchell was a 2 Time Super Bowl Winner at St. John's Prep and Football standout. Shortly after his senior season, Matthew was diagnosed with Cancer and had sometime while he battled it. Matthew is Cancer free and has been cleared to play. He is enrolled at Union College in upstate New York. Great listen and an extremely inspiring story.
Bella O'Brien is a 3 Sport Athlete who was captain of her Basketball Team as a junior this past year, Captain of her soccer team in the fall and is in the pre season of Softball right now ready to go. Super humble kid with a very patine attitude. A great listen and someone who still has another year ahed of her and the sky is the limit for.
Naveen Nemalapuri is top 3 ranked Tennis player in Massachusetts and we are honored to have on the Podcast. This kid can flat out play and serves the ball over 120MPH. 4.4 GPA in school and all world personality and intelligence. This is a must listen!!
Kev is a true talent. He is an East Boston sports standout, Coach, and educator in the East Boston school system. Kev is a Podcaster in one f the best Fantasy Football Podcasts in the area on top of young music artist who has released for Singles and really starting to gain some traction. Great listen and even sings on the episode.He is a true talent.
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Paul was a former player who I recruited to come to Arlington Catholic as a Junior. He is a kid that you build a team around because of his work ethic, attitude and commitment to being great. Paul travelled most mornings over an hour by train and bus to attend school at Arlington Catholic. He played Prep School in Georgia, played in the Post graduate All-American Game, and is now playing QB at New Haven. A great listen for all ages and a true story of hard work and dedication to a sport.
Justin Marino is the REAL DEAL. 3 sport Varsity athlete since his Freshman Year at Medford High. He is a tremendous kid, student, athlete and humble as they come. His future is bright and we are excited to follow his career. Great listen and Justin was amazing.
Shayna is a rockstar. She is. fast rising star in Professional Boxing and is starting to get the recognition that she deserves. She is a hardworking person who has a great personality and is a truly down to earth person. Check out our conversation as we navigate her life as a boxer, but also who she is as a person. Great conversation and is a real fun listen.
Thomas is a 3 Captain Elite athlete who has led both his hockey and football teams into the playoffs this year and really is a kid you want to build a program around. Incredible listen to any coach looking to take a kid who would be 100% bought in.
We were able to grab a quick interview with the team captains as they open up State Tournament play against a tough opponent at home. Pack LoConte Hockey rink root on the squad.
Taylor was a standout player at Beaver Country Day High School in Chestnut Hill, Ma, where he helped lead the Beavers to the 2012 New Preparatory School Athletic Council Class B Championship. He was a 2-year captain as well. Played at North Carolina AT&T (Freshman Year) Western Texas College (Juco) (1 year) Finished at Niagara University (2 years) and graduated. Played in places like the Czech Republic and El Salvador. Real great listen to a really great guest.
Javin is a humble kid, very athletic and can really play the QB position very well. He is an all around talent who is looking to play football at the collegiate level, but also wants to take up Criminal Justice in College. He is a very hardworking humble id who would make any program to have for the next 4 years.
Isaiah Osgood has been the starting QB for the Arlington Catholic Football team and had a monster senior year with huge numbers in only 7 games, He is hardworking, humble and hungry and has a lot of different looks with several Division 1 schools. This is a fun listen to see a different side of Isaiah. A very good listen.
Coach Hart is an experienced Football coach around the game of Football being drafted himself into the NFL in 2010 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He understands the process it takes to play at that D1 level, while also having them navigate their path through the recruiting process. His book, "The Recruiters Playbook" gives an extensive look into the recruiting process and how high school athletes, their parents and coaches can navigate through the process. Great guy and great listen.
Steve is one of the best High School Football Coaches in the State of Massachusetts. Here he talks about a new proposal for the high school football playoff system in Massachusetts. Coach has had tremendous success on and off the field and is well respected across the state. Great listen!
Beyond Podcast was honored to have covered the 135th Thanksgiving Football game between Medford High School and Malden High School at Fenway Park. The coolest part about the game was after Malden won, Tina a Malden Golden Tornado did what is known as a "PROMPOSAL" TO Nate a Malden Golden Tornado football player after the game on the field. We had them on to hear how it went down?
These are 2 of the best AD's in the state of Massachusetts. We talk about their Thanksgiving game at Fenway Park for the 135th year and the 2nd longest rivalry in High School Football in America. Both guys are big fans of Beyond and we had a blast talking about the game in general.
Coach Chace was a successful Head Football coach in the state of Massachusetts over the pst 5 years, but recently stepped down from his previous job midseason due to parental harassment. This is something that has been going on in HS sports over the past few years. There have been recent coaching shortages and even official shortages that have been going on in the state which has forced games to be played all different nights of the week have enough officials to cover ALL the games in the state during a course of the week. This story was all in the papers, local new stations and coach gained a lot fo support from other coaches across the state. This is a MUST listen!
One of the funniest coaches I have ever worked with in my life and one good friend. I learned a lot from him and he is a great guy and great coach. We had a lot of laughs and talk about some of the offensive power he has produced the last few years. Lots of laughs and a lot of AC Alumni should tune in!! Great listen.
Lauren is a dedicated and educated volleyball coach. She has doubled the numbers of the program over the past few years and has a lot more involvement with the youth of the Town. She runs camps, has girls play on club teams in the off season and plays one of the toughest girls Volleyball coaching schedules in the State both League and Non-League. Great person and great listen!
Zac is one of the the best kept secrets in the high School Coaching world. He has take a program and with-in 2 years has them playing at a very high level against some very tough Football Teams and not even to mention running the gauntlet known as the Patriot League. His team is extremely physical on both sides of the ball and is lead by a very senior heavy core. This is a great listen especially for those young coaches out there really learning from a coach who has put the work in over the years and has really made a name for himself. Check it out!
Mike is one of the best kept secrets in MMA RIGHT NOW. He has an undefeated Amateur and Professional MMA/Boxing record. He is going to be in a huge matchup for Combat FC Friday October 21st and Beyond will be there. Mike is a hardworking fighter who takes advantage of every opportunity he has gotten. He is a as humble as they come and he is going to become a big name very soon in the MMA world very soon. INCREDIBLE listen from an even more incredible guy. A must listen.
Mike is an experienced high school coach who has just over as the 1st year head coach at Georgetown High School. He is building a strong sense of community in his program, but also playing a physical run style of offense that builds both physical and mental toughness in his program. Mike comes with plenty of coaching experience also being a head baseball coach as well over at Matignon high. This was a fun conversation that covered a lot of down to earth conversation.
Great Listen! Here we have on one of the Best Football Coaches in the State of Massachusetts Jim Rabbitt and one of the best athletic Directors in the State in Anthony Grimaldi. Here we talk about Kipp Academy Football as a program of the past 6 years, the growth and development players, product and competitive non league schedule that they have set for themselves this year as they look to evolve the program and take it to that next level. We also talked to Anthony about some of the sports at Kipp that are doing well and have high expectations for this year. Incredible listen!
Matt has entered his 3rd season as the Arlington High School Head Football Coach. He took a program over in the heart of Covid with small numbers and in 3 short years, has turned this program around to be such a tough and physical football team on both sides of the ball. Matt has some division 1 and 2 caliber players on both sides of the football and has grown the numbers in his program. They play a competitive schedule and he is a true role model and leader amongst young men. This is a great listen!
Danny is a 2nd time coach on this podcast as he was an assistant Football Coach at Malden Catholic the first time he was on the podcast. Danny has taken over a program that went 9-4 the year before and he is really setting high expectations for the squad this year! Danny is an incredible coach who really involves his players in the community and makes sure his players value being a true student athlete in their community.
Very fun episode with the head coach and her players. We talk about figuring skating, how to build a routine with music, the inspiration behind all theirs passion and sacrifice to skate and compete at a high level. This is an all around fun episode.
Britnanni Lanzilli is one of best coach/athletes we have ever had on this Podcast. She is one of 6 players to record over 300 points in her high school career. She played at UMass Amherst and also for Team USA. She is now taking over for the high school program where she played in Medford and really has hit the ground running. We are excited to have on in my opinion one of the best young coaches in Massachusetts.
Coach is one of the best young coaches in the State. She is a 2 sport varsity head coach who has her programs in a State Championship hunt year after year. She sets high expectations and really is about building relationships on and off the field and court to help you better understand your student athletes. Amazing episode and guest.
Coach Rukstalis is one of the more innovative and consistent basketball coaches in the state. She has had a great 9 year run at Wayland high school winning League Championships, making deep state tournament runs, and coaching her squad using a variety of innovative preparation strategies. This is a must line and a great listen!
Janelle is the first guest in our Women in Sports Month Series of May 22. Jannelle has a coaching resume that is through the roof as far as accolades, divisions, and the ability to effect a program immediately upon arrival, including helping Marist reach their 1st NCAA tournament bid in school history. She led Salva Regina as a head coach to conference title as a head coach in year 1, and currently helping put together a squad at D2 Barry University. We thank Jannelle for taking time out of her extremely busy schedule for us.
Geroge Balian was recently announced as the HC of the Football Team over at Burlington High School and the hype is real about what is going over at Burlington with new football coach. He is engaging, exciting, and comes with a huge football mind and background. I am a very big fan of coach and what he has going on in his first year at Burlington HS...
Coach Karakoudous has had an impressive run as the Beverley Boys Basketball these past 5 years. He has a record of 84-20 and 55-6 over the past 3 seasons. Coach earned his way up the ranks, having stops at 3 schools including Pope John where he lead the program to a D4 North Championship. Coach is very impressive and has a team returning next year that will make some noise returning his 4 All-Stars and highly recruited Division 1 talent. This is a great listen.
DJ Bean is one of the most talented and funny sports reporters around. His passion for sports and knowledge make him one of the most dependable and consistent sports people in Boston. I think he covered sports from such a younger/social media generation and really asks questions that make people think outside the box. Incredible listen.
Paul is 26 years old and has coached more teams and sports than any coach I have had on this podcast. He is a smart, strategic and very understanding coach, who gets the most out of his players. I have had the privilege of knowing Paul for the past 5 years and I am more and more impressed with his ability to coach at such a high level. Great episode and great listen.
Matt is a 13 year veteran of covering the local D3 sports in Massachusetts and has recently started to also cover local High School Sports in Massachusetts as well. Matt really focuses on all topics in sports and has on a wide variety of guests ranging from the professional, collegiate, and high school level. Matt is a great person and really is truly passionate about what he does.
Nick is a special guest for me. I coached nick very early on in my career and he was a very good 3 year starter and later played at Merrimack College and eventually came back to the coaching scene at the high school level. NIck is a very bright coach who really understands how to scheme, develop and bring together talent. Nic is a very High IQ person and truly was not only one of the best coaches I have coached with, but became a very good friend. Great listen so buckle up!
Mark has been an assistant coach for the past 13 years in Medford. His experience, knowledge of the game and love for the program has made him a player favorite over the past decade plus. Mark is our 4th assistant that is coming on this month and he brings a wealth of knowledge for those young listeners out there.
Kelsey Is a very young and promising assistant Coach who really understands the game of Basketball. She has won a state championship in high school, captained Bentley College for 2 consecutive years and led them to an Elite 8 and Final 4 Appearance. She is a smart and dedicated coach who help lead a Malden Catholic Program to a 21-3 appearance.
Steve is a young and up incoming baseball coach at East Boston High School who is entering his second season. he is an impressive coach who seems to have the pulse and ears of his team and baseball players in Eastie. Steve also runs his own podcast to the side and all at the age of 25! Very impressive coach and a must listen.
Bobby is the first coach in our 2022 Assistant Coach Month. Bobby was an extremely talented player in high school and college. He was part of 2 major rebuilds in HS and College and was a major contributor as a player and as a leader. Bobby has been at Wilmington HS for the pat 5 seasons and really has helped with the rebuild at Wilmington high when he was first hired. Bobby is a coach that is ready to be a head coach now. Give this episode a listen.
Coach Rabbit has been one of the most successful Football Coaches in Massachusetts over the pat 3 years. He has built his program from the ground up and it truly a remarkable coach both on and off the field. He has helped many payers in his program play football at the next level. Coach Rabbitt is quietly building a monster at Kipp Academy so keep on the lookout!
On this special Valentines Day episode, special host KG talks to the ladies of the Beyond Team, Jenna and Meghan. We get a behind-the-scenes look of the boys and their romantic side.
Anthony is the head lacrosse coach at Medford High, while also being an assistant basketball coach. He started coaching as a college senior while playing Lacrosse himself and in his 1st year as head coach, he won the GBL Conference while also being an All-Conference Player in lacrosse as a College Senior. Great story from a great coach. A must listen!!
We are kicking off Season 2 changing the format of our podcast a little bit and not only having on a coach, but also a player of that team. We were lucky enough to start off the season with Pope Francis Prep girls Hockey. This is a 2nd year program that is balanced with Veteran and young talent. Morgan is a captain wholes by example and commutes to school everyday for 45 minutes just to be a student there. Then comes the grind of hockey season and balancing it all!
Coach Conners brings plenty of of experience and poise to a young program and as his captain describes him as being full of energy that he balances very well. Listen to how Coach helps his players in the College recruiting process and how he brought a year one program through a world wide pandemic.
Great Listen!
Danny Ventura has worked for the Boston Herald forever the past 30 years and is the best reporter and coverage person of high school sports in the State of Massachusetts. He really does his homework and research as far as teams go in all sports across the state and high school and athletic Directors are very lucky to have a person like Danny who devotes his time and effort into high school coaches, players, and programs across the Eastern Part of the state. A must listen episode.
Here we have on one of the best wrestlers in the game and arguably the best mic in the game. We dive into the 1 Man ThrillRide's backstory and the ride he enjoyed from cutting a once and a lifetime promo in his car and becoming an instant overnight success. He enjoyed stints with Barstool and the MLB Network and recently with AEW. He is the biggest free agent in all of wrestling and he has a lot of things lined up for his future. Great listen, great guy and his future is extremely bright. Keep your eyes and ears open for the 1 Man ThrillRide.
Coach Paresghian is one of the best Head Football coaches in the State of Massachusetts over the past 20+ years. He runs a well rounded program that is always in the hunt for a big state playoff run and a state championship every year. Coach is a life long Wayland resident and truly wear the passion for Wayland High School on his sleeve. Such an incredible listen!
Paul Pearl has taken over one of the best High School Hockey programs in the country at Cushing Academy. Coach come with plenty of experience including a 19 year stint as head hockey coach at Holy Cross and to stints at Associate head Coach at both Harvard University and and Boston University. Coach Pearl is an incredible coach and someone who has been so good for so long.
This video is about My Movie 70ick Gorman is one of the best basketball minds in the state of Massachsuetts. Coach has been training players, training coaches, and training programs from all over the state since 1988. Coach knows a lot of people in the basketball world and has dedicated a good portion of his life into molding and being involved the the development of young student athletes across the state.
David Lopes has been both Head Cheerleading and Track Coach at Charlestown High school for just under a decade. He has won multiple Championships and coaching of the year honors both in Cheer and Track. Coach is a dedicated teacher at Charlestown High School as well and is truly an inspiration to his students and players both on and off the field.
Matt Ross is one of the biggest supports systems form high school sports in Massachusetts today as well as across the country. Varsity Gold helps High School programs with fundraising. This fundraising helps programs purchase equipment that benefits their team and program. It is companies like Gold Athletics that are the unsung heroes in high school athletics.
Coach Harvey is an exceptional college Basketball coach. I have had the honor of watching him build a tremendous program at Laser College (Now University) to his days of building a very strong and consistent program at Salem State University. Coach talks about everything from recruiting and philosophy to mental health the interview process. Tremendous listen from a tremendous coach.
Here we talk to Coach Civetti Head Football Coach at Tufts University. Coach has lead his team to 4 successful winning seasons for the first time in since 1988. Coach has built a program of consistency over the past 5 years and he has really found a recipe to have his players balance both in the classroom and on the field. It was a blast talking to coach about his time at BC and NC State under legendary Coach Tom O'Brien.
Matt Ibrahim is one of the best not only strength coaches in the area,but is a top notch public speaker who travels all over the country to educate and inform people about strength training and the science that goes into training the body. Matt has been a mentor to a lot of people and is truly one of the hardest working people around. Matt explores everything from his start into strength and conditioning.
Coach Mark Champagne is one of the most well rounded Basketball coaches in the State of Massachusetts. Coach coached at the college level as an assistant coach and eventually a head Coach At Bridgewater State University. Then coach took over programs such as Ashland, King Philip, and now at Holliston. He has evolved as a coach and has changed with the game. He is someone I would want my kids to play for and I look forward to following his current rebuild in Holliston High School.
Coach Bob Almeida is one of the top high school football coaches in the state of Massachusetts. He has taken programs that have had years of tough seasons and came in and made an immediate impact wherever he has gone! I appreciate the time that coach took out of his schedule and appreciate the work he has put in for the past 35 years of his life. Appreciate the time coach!
We were honored to have Harry Roberson. Harry is the Player Development Coordinator in the minor league system for the Boston Red Sox. Harry was a 2 year captain for the Amherst College baseball team and is the programs all time leading hits leader. Harry has worked both for the Toronto Blue Jays organization and now currently the Boston Red Sox. Harry has worked hard at everything he has done in his life and will continue to thrive and have great success. Keep an eye on the name Harry Roberson, because we have not heard the last of him!
We are honored to have had Ryan Cadres assistant football coach currently at Scituate High School and has Cerebral Palsy. Ryan talks here about how everyone is different, but it is what you do that defines who you are, not what you have been dealt. "I want my kids and people to realize everyone's different. People with disabilities want to be included. And that's how it started, I wasn't able to play a game but I found a way to stay involved and be included." Ryan is a true motivation to us all and it was a real honor to have him on this show to speak his story and spread awareness for Cerebral Palsy.
I want to thank Jamey Conley, The Director of the Performance Training at the Sugar Bowl Ski Academy for taking the time out of his busy schedule to join the Podcast. Jamey is in charge of training, assessing and evaluating some of the best young skiers in the country to hopefully one day be able to represent the United States in the Olympics. On top of it all, I had the privilege of coaching Jamey as a high school football player and I am not surprised at all the success Jamey has had in life. Tremendous listen!
We want to thank Coach Forbes for taking time out of her busy schedule to come on the Podcast and really tell her story and the influence that she not only has on her players, but also the influence that she has had in the game of Women’s hockey especially being a trailblazer for today’s professional Women Hockey Players. We are honored to have had such a tremendous guest!
Coach is one of the best basketball coaches in the state of Massachusetts. She has an accumulative record of 144-37, has been South Shore League coach of the year and was Massachusetts Basketball Association Coach of the year in 2020. She runs an extremely consistent program and averages 17 wins a season. She is a high energy coach with a heart of Gold. The Rockland community is lucky to have her.
This week we have one of the youngest and best girls hockey coaches in the State of Massachusetts. Natalie Flynn was one of the best girls hockey players to walk through the doors of Arlington Catholic, played Collegiately at Boston University and even played in Europe for a stint before coming home and taking over the Girls hockey program at Arlington Catholic High School. We are honored to have such an incredible hockey mind and coach.
We are honored to announce that the month of May is our "Women in Sports Month" We are honored and humbled to have such an incredible group of women coming on the podcast this month and sharing their stories. We are starting the month off with Norwood Boys Basketball Coach Kristen McDonnell. She is one of the most elite and complete high school coaches in the State of Massachusetts and I would argue one of the best coaches in the New England area. She coached the Braintree Girls basketball team to 4 state championships, and now is the head boys basketball coach at Norwood High School.
Neil Rebelo is one of the most impressive guests I have had on this show over the past 8 months. He is very knowledgeable in the game of basketball. His head coach called him the. "Best Assistant Coach he has ever had" and I can see why he says that about Coach Rebelo. If you are a Basketball program looking for a new head coach, look no further than this episode.
This week's guest is Mike Scarfo Assistant Varsity Coach/Head Freshman Coach at Andover High School. Andover Head Basketball Coach David Fazio wrote a tremendous recommendation talking about Mike's leadership qualities, attention to detail and intelligence make him a very well rounded coach. Mike was also the reason this podcast got off the ground. Listen to the connection we have and how we got reunited 8 months later.
Coach Mara is one of the best assistant coaches out there in the state coaching softball and volleyball at Billerica High School. She was a tremendous athlete at Billerica High School, started her coaching career there, and has been there since. With over 12 years as an assistant coach at Billerica High School, she is a true coaching gem. AD's and other coaches alike, this week's episode is a solid listen. Check out Coach Mara and how much she brings to her programs.
Danny Kelly is one of the best young High School assistant football coaches in Massachusetts. Danny has won everywhere he has gone and really understands how to build a program and a strong team/school culture. As we honor assistant coaches in the month of April we are honored to have on such an incredible coach. Athletic Directors make sure to check this episode out and really listen to a can't miss future head coach. Thank you for your time Danny and we will for sure be keeping our eyes on your coaching career!
We were honored to have on former major league baseball player Mike Stenhouse. Mike played for the Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, and the Boston Red Sox. Mike holds the best career batting average of All-Time in the Ivy League at .415. Mike was a 2 time All American at Havard and was inducted into the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame in 2008. Mike was an absolute grinder and worked hard to achieve his dream to become a Major League Baseball Player. Mike thanks for taking the time to join the podcast and look forward to hopefully working together in the future.
Coach Kolek ranks 2nd all time in victories at the D3 Level. Patrick Dorywalski of Stevens Institute of Technology has 562 career wins. Coach Kolek is at 517 victories as the Men's Volleyball Coach and 469 wins as the women's volleyball coach. I talk to coach about that record and how he is fast approaching it in the Men's game and is just under 100 games of surpassing that record in the women's game.
Jean Bain is one of the most hardworking, humble and determined people we have had on this show. Jean was a D1 talent at Medford High School, who after his senior year was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. Jean recovered from Cancer and played collegiately at Northeastern where he served as the team Captain his junior and senior year. Jean has coached at places such as WPI, UNH, Dartmouth, Columbia and now as the Head Coach at Brandeis University. Jean led his team Year one to an 18-11, an automatic bid into the ECAC tourney, and a league title. Jean is a tremendous coach, but even a better person. Many young basketball players in Medford looked up to him as a player at the high school, but should even look up to him more now for the man he has become. Great Listen ahead!
Coach Kelley Lee is a tremendous Football coach who has had incredible success as a football coach everywhere he has been. Coach helped lead Eastern New Mexico as an Offensive Coordinator and Head Coach to 7 consecutive winning seasons and Offensive rushing attacks that were ranked anywhere in the top 3 of Division 2. I thank coach for taking the timeout of his busy schedule. We also wish him luck this fall as he was just hired as the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football coach at Brownsville Veteran Memorial.
It was an honor to have on Coach Sean Quirk of the Cannons Lacrosse Club. Coach won a D2 National Championship in 1994 and 1995 was an D2 All-American and D2 Goalie of the year. Coach Quirk went an impressive 243-95 during his head coaching stint at Endicott and Won National Championship and Major League Lacrosse Coach of the year and New Balance Coach of the year in 2020.
Chelsey Goldberg is one of the best kept secrets in hockey. After speaking with her this week, I realized how humble, hardworking and truly inspirational she is. Chelsey as well as the other women of the @pwhpa are beginning to pave the way for professional women's hockey and are really paving the way for the next generation of female athletes. Thank you so much again Chelsey!! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule. I am so glad that my daughter and other little girls will have someone to look up to like Chelsey.
I want to thank Coach Poirier for taking the time to come on the Podcast. I have learned a lot from the way he coaches and runs his program. He is an extremely humble and modest coach. He has over 300 wins, 10 league Championships, multiple Coach of the year awards. If you ask Coach about all his success, he will tell you it was all his players' hard work that made him so successful. He is a must listen and for you young coaches out there, find an hour in your day and listen to Coach Poirier. Make sure to have a notebook to take some notes because the Coach has some great things to say. Thank again Coach Poirier and the difference you have made and will continue to make in your players' lives.
Mark Antonelli was a tremendous guest to have on the show. He really is a role model for younger coaches out there. He has an extremely driven work ethic, but also is a humble and solid man. He has won many league titles, has had many winning seasons, and even some coach of the year honors. Mark will be the first to tell you that all those accolades are great, but being the Head Coach of Somerville High School was a dream of his forever and he gets to live his dream everyday. Best of luck going forward. It was an honor having you on the Podcast.
Coach Dennis Ingram really lives most coaches dreams by coaching for the team and town that you played for growing up your entire life. Coach will be walking us through his program, his experience of coaching multiple sports in Wilmington, and obviously everything that goes into running his program. Coach is a young guy with a lot of energy and uses film analytics and percentages to really put his team in the best situation to win. It was a real pleasure to sit down with coach!
Welcome to the Beyond Podcast with host Anthony Petrelis. Here we cover the world of high school and college coaching not only in the state of Massachusetts, but also across the country. Coaching in the high school and college worlds has become pretty much a 365 day a year job. Even when your season is over and there are no more games and practices, coaches are dedicating themselves to being a presence in the weight room everyday, going to clinics all over the place to better educate themselves and their product. Coaches are also helping players on the recruiting trail and on the personal level , while also trying to balance their families, jobs and lives as well. Coaching is NOT to about the money, but instead about the love and passion you have for the sport you coach. Coaches are true unsung heroes and deserve too be heard and tell the story of their hustle, grind, and passion.
Coach Fisher has quietly been one of the most successful girl's basketball coaches in the state. Coach just celebrated his 200th victory and is currently 7-0 this season during a tough Covid season where things are changing on a daily basis. Coach has had a 20 - 0, 6 Patriot League Championships, and plays an extremely competitive non league schedule.
Matt Freeman has over 250 victories under his belt as both the current Head Coach of Braintree girls and former Head Coach of Bishop Feehan boys basketball coach. Matt has always played the toughest competition, had a competitive product and is a true class act doing it. Matt has won many coaching awards for the success and level of respect amongst his peers. Very lucky to have had him on.
Coach Bryce Guilbeault is one of the best football coaches around. He is a complete coach and is really invested in his payers on and off the field. I was honored to have him on and this is a tremendous listen.
Coach Brillo is one of the best coaches in the state of Massachusetts in the Football world. He plays a very difficult schedule year in and year out. He is looking to build a big time powerhouse and not only be one of the top teams in Massachusetts, but also one of the top teams in the New England region. If you did not know Coach Brillo before, you will most certainly know who he is after this.
Coach Cole is an absolute special coach who works with his players both on and off the field. We talk about his start into coaching, some of the most dominant special teams, defenses and players that he has ever coached. It was an honor speaking with him and I know we will be him on the national stage very soon.
Brent is one of the most talented Video Producers in all of College Football. He really has upped BC Football's social media game. He talks about his life as a collegiate athlete to how he got into the behind the scenes world of both professional and college sports.
Dave is a 3 time state champion ('09,'14,'15) and has multiple coaching of the year titles under his belt as well. Dave runs one of the best girl's basketball programs in the State of Massachusetts. He talks about the ups and downs of a season, the structure of a productive practice and building a strong and trusting coaching staff across all 3 levels.
Jay was last year's MIAA Basketball coach of the year. Jay also led his MC Girls Hoop team to a 15-5 record and a state semi-final D4 appearance in his first year being a Varsity Program. Jay has had tremendous coaching success at Wilmington High School and Malden Catholic.
Ashley is an intelligent Lacrosse mind who strived both as a player and as a coach. She brings energy, discipline, and hardworking to her program and 3 years in a row (2017, 2018, 2019) the Merrimack Valley Girl's Lacrosse Coach of the year.
Craig has been coaching for over 15 years. Craig has been Head Coach at both Mystic Valley Charter School and currently at Wilmington High School. Craig is a tremendous Coach who his players truly respect and love. The Football team, its players, the high school and the Town of Wilmington are very lucky to have such a great all around leader of young men.
Matt has coached at Archbishop Williams High School for the past 16 years. Matt is a tremendous coach who brings a lot experience and intellect to the game of Football. Matt is a motivator and his school is lucky to have had him as a player, assistant coach and now as a head coach.
John Balliro is entering his 7th year as head coach of the Girls Soccer team at Arlington Catholic High School. John has coached a ranged of sports having great success in both soccer and lacrosse. Arlington Catholic is lucky to have him.
Tom is one of the best high school football coaches in Massachusetts. He holds a 58-15 record since 2014 and won back to back Division 8 Super bowls.
Meghan is a young and determined head coach taking over the Girls Lacrosse Program at Medford High School in 2018
Roy is a humble and hardworking man. He has been working as a coach at Cambridge Rindge and Latin high school for over 20 years. He was the Head Wrestling Coach from 2001-2019 and in 2015 was Division 1 North Central Coach of the year. Roy is the current Head Football Coach at Rindge.
on this episode we interview Melrose High School Head Girls Lacrosse Coach Matt Galusi.
Matt is the Head Coach of Arlington High's Softball team and now the newest Head Coach of Arlington High's Football program as well.
This interview talks with 2019 Division 8 Massachussetts coach of the year Jimmy Rabbitt
Check out our first episode with Massachusetts High School Football Hall of Fame Coach Serge Clivio. Learn how Serge built his Football program both on and off the field.