Muddy Sports: Recent Episodes
Darren Raybourn
An audio podcast featuring high school and youth athletic programs on the Mississippi Coast and the topics often debated.
Taking a quick look at the youth athletes who stepped up to the #15OutChallenge over the summer travel baseball season. Are we teaching our athletes to throw hard or are we teaching them to pitch? Do the metrics and stats really matter at the youth level or are we doing more harm than good?
Taking a quick look at the youth athletes who stepped up to the #15OutChallenge over the summer travel baseball season. Are we teaching our athletes to throw hard or are we teaching them to pitch? Do the metrics and stats really matter at the youth level or are we doing more harm than good?
As a 5 time Coach of the Year, Coach Logan Fallo talks about his love for youth athletics and the benefits of powerlifting. You will also get insight into his mindset and strategy used to produce some of the strongest and best athletes along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Coach Justin Edwards of the Vancleave Bulldogs talks with Muddy Sports about taking his first baseball head coaching position following Coach Daniel Best's State Championship season. Great insight on the Vancleave program and the players to watch. We talk recruiting, leadership, travel ball, mentors, and more on this episode.
Interview with Coach Brooke Glass, Head Coach, Gulfport Lady Admirals basketball. Discussing inspiring young women to be leaders on and off the court, and the building of a championship team, overcoming obstacles and stereotypes, and the unlikely path to coaching. These and many more topics surround women’s basketball and the drive for perfection.
Interview with Coach Mickey D’Angelo, Offensive Coordinator, Gulfport High School Football. Discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the direct snap versus the shot-gun snap. When and where is it appropriate? These and many more topics about high school football and the Admirals program progression.
Interview with Coach Cody Stogner of the Picayune Maroon Tide. Topics include building a winning culture, heads-up tackling, the importance of leadership, and the desire to win. These and many more topics about high school football on the Coast and the dominant teams that play the game.
Interview with Gulfport High Schools girl’s soccer coach Chris Pryor, and Gatorade Player of the Year GHS senior Kate Smith on coast soccer and the building of a great program. These and many more topics on gulf coast soccer, and the drive for success.
Interview with Ocean Springs Cross-Country and T&F Coach Tim Sayers on how he has built a dominant program which has won 13 consecutive District and Regional Championships and 8 State Championships including 5 State Girls Cross-Country and 3 State Boys Cross-Country. These and many more topics about track and field, and high school runners.
Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Noblin on the most common sports injuries, and what young athletes can do to minimize the impact. What is a “growth plate” injury, and how young is too young for lifting weights? These and many more topics on sports injuries and today’s environment.
Interview with 14U AAA/Major baseball coach Mitch Owen regarding the growth of travel baseball and its impact on recreational leagues. Coach Owen gives advice to parents who are considering playing travel sports, and keys to look for when choosing a team or program. These and many more topics surrounding travel ball programs, their effect on young athletes, and the commitments involved.
Interview with Coach Jamie McMahon regarding recruiting young athletes. What does it mean to be “committed”? How has social media and showcases influenced the recruiting process? How has the additional “COVID Year” of eligibility affected recruiting? These and many more topics surrounding the recruiting of youth athletes.