A Coach's Perspective

Olympic swimming legend Ryan Lochte joins us to share his remarkable journey in the pool and beyond. A 12-time Olympic medalist with six gold medals, Ryan dominated the backstroke and individual medley events, competing across four Olympic Games and becoming one of swimming's most decorated athletes. Through triumph and adversity alike, he's demonstrated the resilience, competitive drive, and...

Topic: In this episode, we revisit my conversation with former NFL superstar and current NFL analyst Rob Gronkowski from the Boys and Girls Club Steak & Steak fundraiser in Springfield, Missouri. He shares stories from his playing days, insights on the state of football today, and why giving back to the community is so important to him. This was a wonderful conversation, and Rob was...

Kathy Taylor - Episode 430 June 3, 2026A Coach's Perspective – Tough Love: What Real Coaching Looks LikeTopic: On this episode, successful college lacrosse coach Kathy Taylor shares her insights on coach and player dynamics. Coach Taylor, a positive and encouraging coach who also believes in discipline and holding her players accountable, wrote an article titled "Tough Coaching Isn't the Problem;...

Topic: In this episode, we celebrate the career and retirement of Coach Ryan Schafittzel, one of the most knowledgeable and dedicated high school baseball coaches to coach the game in Springfield, Missouri. Surprise guests – my thanks to Logan Counts, Justin Skinner, Byron Hagler, Terri Schafittzel, Brant Schafittzel, and Brock Schafittzel!Guests: Ryan Schaffitzel

Topic: Don Louzader joins us as Loren Broaddus brings his new baseball poetry book, Wasn't Any Maybe So, as we explore the Negro Baseball League through the lens of Kansas City Monarchs second baseman Newt Allen.Guests: Loren Broaddus, Don Louzader

Topic: We catch up with the Frank family: professional women's basketball player and now college coach Hayley Frank; college All-American and now high school coach Kayley Frank; and longtime coach and dad Steve Frank.Guests: Steve Frank, Hayley Frank, Kayley Frank, and Mona Frank

Topic: We catch up with KY3/Ozarks Sports Zone anchor Chris Neyenhouse and learn about his path to broadcasting and his passion for telling stories beyond the scores.Guest: Chris Neyenhouse

Topic: We talk with members from the C.H.A.M.P.S. mentoring and leadership program. Joining us: Keith Guttin (Mentor) and Mentees: Jase Foster, Hailey Buckman, and Addison BrownGuests: Keith Guttin, Jase Foster, Hailey Buckman, and Addison Brown

Topic: Kevin Boyer, Head Coach of the newly crowned National Champion Shotgun Sports team from Drury University, brings three of his athletes into the studio to celebrate their success and educate us on this challenging and rewarding sport.Guests: Kevin Boyer, Ty Leach, Andrew Herbig, Layne Clubb

We catch up with Missouri State University Hall of Fame broadcaster Corey Riggs and Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) Executive Director Denny Hunt about a host of topics, along with the upcoming MBCA Hall of Fame induction ceremony!Guests: Denny Hunt, Corey Riggs