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No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesThe Team to Beat (Keaton Gilbreath)Guest: Keaton Gilbreath (Bearden Football)High School football officially kicks off this week in East TN! Joining me on the podcast today is a guy that will be mentioned a lot in the TV broadcast for the Kickoff Classic, as Knoxville West heads to Bearden High School. Keaton Gilbreath is an outstanding player who joins the show to talk about this season for Bearden, his recruiting experience, and we even talk about fantasy football. Please follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2024-08-2018 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesWatering Your Own Garden (Johannus Monday)Guest: Johannus Monday (Tennis)Johannus Monday joins the show today as a guy who just ended his tennis career as the #1 college player in the country! It really was a pleasure getting to speak with Johannus about his career at Tennessee, his journey from England to Knoxville, and we talk a bit about his new life as a pro. I particularly enjoyed hearing him talk about his time at Wimbledon last summer. Be sure to follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2024-08-1322 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesThat's the Spot (Davis Nyitrai)Guest: Davis Nyitrai (William Blount Baseball)Today's guest is an outstanding baseball player from William Blount High School in Maryville, TN. Davis Nytrai joins the show to talk about his recruiting experience, his offseason training, and we talk about Mexican food in Blount County. Which spot is your favorite? Let me know at @noplaybookpod. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training, who has a new facility in Blount County. D1 is THE PLACE FOR THE ATHLETE. It's also brought to you by Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center. Please follow the show on T...
2024-08-0621 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesNo Small Feat (Ally Zazzara)Guest: Ally Zazzara (Tennessee Soccer)Ally Zazzara was named National Player of the Week during the playoffs last season. It was a great way to close out the '23 season at Tennessee, so she's coming in this season with some high hopes for her Lady Vols. Listen as we talk about her recruiting experience, her summer training, and we blow through a quick speed round with questions about her teammates. This episode is brought to you by D1 Training and Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center. Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2024-07-3024 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesGreat, or Above (Josh Turbyville)Guest: Josh Turbyville (Tennessee Football)If you're a Tennessee Football fan, this really is a fun interview! Listen as Josh Turbyville talks about the team's summer training schedule, his recruiting process, and the importance of mental toughness as a kicker in the SEC. This episode is brought to you by D1 Training and Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center. Be sure to follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2024-07-2331 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesBecoming an Olympian (Kayky Mota)Guest: Kayky MotaKayky Mota is a former Tennessee Vols Swimmer, who will be competing in the Olympics this summer in Paris. Kayky will be swimming for his native Brazil, while plenty of folks in the East Tennessee region will be supporting his journey. Kayky joins the podcast to talk about his journey from Brazil to Tennessee, how he trains for the Olympics, and what it's like teaching swim lessons at Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center. This episode is sponsored by Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, and D1 Training. Follow the show on Ti...
2024-07-1625 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesWe Want It So Bad! (Julia Burroughs)Guest: Julia Burroughs (Tennessee Swimming) Joining me on the show today is another member of the Tennessee Swimming team. Julia Burroughs joins me to talk about her recruiting process, what training is like for an SEC swimmer, and she shares something that very few people know about her. Julia attended Maryville High School, and is still a big part of the swimming community in Blount County. If you're from that area, and interested in being a division one athlete (like her), check out the new D1 Training facility in Blount County. It's in Louisville, TN, and ju...
2024-07-0920 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesPositivity and Prayers (Jazmyne Blackwell)Guest: Jazmyne Blackwell (Alcoa Track/Cheerleading)My guest today is an outstanding track athlete at Alcoa High School. Jazmyne Blackwell is already receiving a lot of offers from the next level, and she's just a rising sophomore. Listen as she talks about her approach to the recruiting process, her pre-game routine, and she shares something very few people know about her. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training, who now has a new facility in Blount County. It's also sponsored by Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center. Be sure to follow the...
2024-07-0220 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesRepresent Him (Jeriah Griffin)Guest: Jeriah Griffin (Elizabethton Football/Baseball)Today's guest is an outstanding athlete from Elizabethton TN. Jeriah Griffin joins the show to talk about his football recruiting, his offseason training, and how he hates BACON. He also shares his most memorable sports stories as an athlete and as a spectator. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training. D1 is THE PLACE FOR THE ATHLETE. Please subscribe to the show and follow on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2024-06-2415 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesConnection with Your Coach (Hana Suzuki)Guest: Hana Suzuki (East Hamilton Volleyball / K2)Hana Suzuki joins me on the show today. She's an outstanding volleyball player from Chattanooga, who plays for East Hamilton and K2 Volleyball. We talk about her approach to recruiting, as she prepares for an eventual college career. She also shares something that very few people know about her, and her favorite sports memories. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training. There is a D1 Training in Chattanooga that can help athletes of all ages and skill levels. They actually work a lot with volleyball players to help t...
2024-06-1820 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesKind of Like Moneyball (Coach Rusty Wright)Guest: Coach Rusty Wright (Chattanooga Mocs Head Coach)Coach Rusty Wright joins me to talk about UTC's team for this upcoming fall, the changing landscape of college football, and he even gives out a few superlatives to past and current players. Current UTC Offensive Lineman Dave Monnot will be joining VFL Kevin Simon for a football clinic specifically for Offensive and Defensive Linemen. It's scheduled for Saturday, 6/29 at D1 Chattanooga. Follow @d1chattanooga on social media for more info on how to register. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training. D1 is The Pl...
2024-06-1128 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesMayor's Night of Champions '24Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs (Kane) hosts a Night of Champions every year to celebrate the TN state champions from Knox County. For the third time, he has invited me to come interview athletes for the podcast. Listen as I speak with Softball players from Gibbs High School, a Basketball player from Knox Catholic High School, and a soccer player from South Doyle. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training. D1 is The Place for the Athlete. Please follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2024-06-0611 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesSlow Your Horses (Nathan Eisfelder)Guest: Nathan Eisfelder (Tennessee Baseball Committ) Nate Eisfelder plays baseball in the Tennessee Tri-Cities for Providence Academy, but has already committed to play for the Tennessee Vols in college. He joins the podcast to talk about his recruiting experience, his favorite sports memories, and what it was like moving to TN from California during Covid. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training. Be sure to check out the new facility in Johnson City, TN. Please follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2024-06-0327 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesOn3 Elite Series Event (Top Football Recruits-2025 Class)On3 Elite hosted an event in Nashville this week with 50 of the nation's top football recruits for the 2025 class. Listen as I interview a lot of the kids at the event about their recruiting process, their training routines, and we talk a lot about Madden. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training. D1 is THE PLACE FOR THE ATHLETE!Please follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod. Here's the order players on this episode:Tavien St. ClaireWill BlackJaDon BlairJamie FfrenchTrey McNuttTavion Wa...
2024-05-291h 14
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesMy Roman Empire (Griffin Hadley)Guest: Griffin Hadley (Tennessee Swimming)Swimming is a collegiate sport that doesn't get as much media coverage as "the big three," but it absolutely should! Griffin Hadley joins the podcast to talk about his training routine as an SEC Swimmer, his recruiting experience, and what he calls HIS Roman Empire. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training. D1 is The Place for The Athlete. No matter what your athletic goals are, D1 can help you get there.Please follow this show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2024-05-2140 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesWiffle Ball with Your Buddies (Caleb Cross)Guest: Caleb Cross (Catawba College Baseball)Today I'm joined by a very impressive young man, Caleb Cross. Caleb grew up in the Tri-Cities (TN) area and graduated from Providence Academy. He joins the podcast to talk about his recruiting experience to Catawba College, how he helped bring FCA to Providence, and we talk a lot about baseball movies. He even credits The Sandlot for his decision to pursue baseball. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training - check out the new facility in Johnson City, TN. Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @no...
2024-05-1722 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesA Little Iffy (Isabella Alley)Guest: Isabella Alley (Farragut Soccer - FC Alliance)Isabella Alley is a stand-out soccer player for Farragut High School, who has already committed to Northern Arizona University. She joins the podcast to talk about her ECNL experience with FC Alliance, and how that helped provide her with opportunities to get noticed by college coaches. She's committed to Northern Arizona University, so she talks about that recruiting experience, and what it will be like to play so far away from home. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training.Check out the show on Ti...
2024-05-1414 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesOn the Broken Foot (Jayden Neal)Guest: Jayden Neal (Knox Catholic Football)Jayden Neal is an outstanding QB from Knoxville Catholic High School. He joins the podcast to talk about recently breaking a Tennessee state record for completion percentage. What's even better is that Jayden did this on a broken foot!He talks about his recruiting experience, his favorite sports memory, and he shares on thing that very few people know about his. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training. Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2024-05-0716 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesAnything Spicy! (Baylor Necessary)Guest: Baylor Necessary (Science Hill Football)Baylor Necessary is an outstanding football player at Science Hill High School in Johnson City, TN. He joins the podcast to talk about his favorite sports memories, his favorite restaurants in the Tri-Cities, and his recent recruiting experiences. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training, who has a new facility in Johnson City. D1 Tri-Cities opened just last week, and they've got a big Grand Opening event scheduled for May 11th. Follow them on social @d1tricities to learn all about that event. Please follow this show on...
2024-04-3018 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesRunner on Third - Two Outs (Cade Batchelor)Guest: Cade Batchelor (Maryville High School Baseball)Cade Batchelor is an outstanding baseball player from Maryville High School who has committed to play at Belmont. He joins the podcast to talk about this season with the Rebels, his recruiting experience, and his favorite sports memories. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training, who is opening a new facility in Blount County VERY soon. Follow @d1_blount on social media to learn more about their upcoming Grand Opening Event. You can also learn about the Founders Rate, which is just available for a limited time. Al...
2024-04-2422 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesIt's NFL Draft Week!!It's officially NFL Draft Week, and I'm here for it! I’ve got a very different episode today. For many years, I co-hosted an NFL Draft show with an old friend, Richard Lawson. So, now that it’s officially Draft week we thought we’d get the band back together and do a quick episode. Mock drafts are so much fun to do, so for this episode, Richard and I just blow through a quick first round mock for the 2024 NFL Draft. If it’s your first time hearing this show – most episodes feature interviews wi...
2024-04-2140 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesThat's a Hidden Talent (Ally Brown)Guest: Ally Brown (Tennessee Lady Vols Soccer)Ally Brown is an outstanding soccer player for the Tennessee Lady Vols who plans to step into a real leadership role this season. She joins the podcast to talk about her recruiting experience to UT, her expectations for upcoming fall season, and she gives out some superlatives to current teammates. Ally Brown and Mac Midgley will be running a soccer clinic Friday, May 10th at D1 Training Chattanooga. The clinic will be alongside coaches from the Chattanooga Red Wolves Academy, and Soccer Shots Chattanooga. Visit this link to l...
2024-04-1621 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesBeefy (Ella Murphy)Guest: Ella Murphy (Hardin Valley Academy Wrestling)Today's guest is an absolute rockstar in the world of women's wrestling. She's a four-time state champion in Tennessee, and hopes to one day be an Olympian. Listen as Ella joins the podcast to talk about her favorite matches, her recruiting experience to Oklahoma City University, and she talks about her plans to one day live in a hippy hut. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training. Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @noplaybookpod.
2024-04-0921 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesDid You Throw Mustard? (Hal Niendorff)Guest: Hal Niendorff (Webb Football)My guest today is an outstanding football player from Webb School in Knoxville. He talks about his recruiting experience so far, and what all he's doing to put himself in the best position to get even more offers. He also talks about an unforgettable experience against his high school fotball rival, Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK). This episode is sponsored by D1 Training and Ben Cash Photography. Be sure to follow this show on Instagram and TikTok @noplaybookpod. Episodes are also available on YouTube now!
2024-04-0216 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesGranny Squares (Kiernan Stamey)Guest: Kiernan Stamey (Maryville High School / K2 Volleyball)As I've mentioned before, I'm a graduate of Maryville High School, so anytime I get to have one of their athletes on the show, I'm really excited! Kiernan is a senior at Maryville who has already committed to play volleyball at Keenesaw State. She's an outstanding player who has been a big part of the K2 Volleyball program over the past few years. She joins the show to talk about her recruiting process, her team's current season, and we try to identify the best mexican food in Blount County.
2024-03-2618 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesThe Knee Slide (Andy Sullins)Guest: Andy Sullins (Virginia Tech Soccer)Andy Sullins is an outstanding soccer player from Athens, TN. He played club soccer for FC Alliance locally, and eventually moved on to join the Atlanta United System. Listen as he talks about transferring from Virginia to Virginia Tech after his freshman season, and he tells the story of his first goal in the USL Championship League. Goal celebrations are big in soccer, so of course, we talk about his go-to moves, and the dangers of an ill-timed knee slide. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training and Be...
2024-03-1929 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesI Get Goosebumps (Allison Joines)Guest: Allison Joines (William Blount High School Lacrosse)Lacrosse is an up-and-coming sport in the southeast, and today's guest is one of the stand-out players from East TN. Allison Joines is a junior at William Blount High School, who has already scored over 100 goals in her short high school career. She joins the podcast to talk about lacrosse in the area, her recruiting experience, and we try to identify the best Mexican food in OUR hometown of Maryville, TN. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training and Ben Cash Photography. Be sure to fo...
2024-03-1219 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesD1 Had Been My Dream (Hannah Frye)Guest: Hannah Frye (Dobyns-Bennett Softball and Basketball)Today's guest is an outstanding athlete from the Tri-Cities in Tennessee. Hannah Frye is a softball player from Dobyns-Bennett who recently committed to Gardner Webb University. She also plays basketball, and she shares the dramatic story of how she scored her 1,000th point this season. Listen as we talk about recruiting, training, and great food spots in the Tri-Cities. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training and Ben Cash Photography. If you don't follow @d1tricities, do that NOW! The D1 Training facility in Johnson City will be...
2024-03-0520 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesIf You Want It, Go Get It (Ellie Williamson)Guest: Ellie WilliamsonEllie Williamson is a talented young aspiring sports reporter in East TN. She has interviewed so many big-name coaches and athletes in her short career, but is just getting started! She also produces content for The Players' Lounge, which puts out phenomenal content for any sports fan of either the Tennessee Volunteers or the Georgia Bulldogs. Listen as Ellie talks about how she's gotten her career started. She's a great example of why tenacity is so important for young professionals with a dream. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training and Ben C...
2024-02-2727 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesBaseball Media Day (High School Players and Coaches from East TN)Guests: ETBCA East Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association - Players and Coaches from East TN. If it's your first time checking out the podcast, please go back and check out future episodes. I typically interview athletes from the area about their training habits, recruiting experience, and personal hobbies. Past guests include NFL players, UT coaches, stellar high school athletes, etc. For today's episode, you'll hear interviews with players and coaches from the ETBCA Media Day that was hosted by Dick's House of Sport in Knoxville. Below, you'll find the full list of interviewees in-order. Discussions range fr...
2024-02-2240 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesOne Side Blonde (Eli Evans)Guest: Eli Evans (Farragut/ETSU Baseball)Eli Evans plays baseball for Farragut High School. He's been a huge part of their past two state championships, and he's already committed to play for East Tennessee State University next year. He joins me on the podcast to talk about Farragut's upcoming season, his experience in recruiting, and we try to identify the start of the Bleach-Blonde tradition with FHS Baseball. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training and Ben Cash Photography. Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod. It is also available on YouTube no...
2024-02-1915 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesVol Country is Everywhere (Grant Hurst)Guest: Grant Hurst (Tennessee Basketball)Grant Hurst is a Tennessee basketball player with dreams of one day being a big-time college basketball coach. He played High School ball at Cleveland High School, and then received a scholarship to play at UT-Martin. After two seasons with Martin, he decided to walk-on at Tennessee to learn more about how an SEC program is run. He's making the most of his opportunity on Rocky Top, and he made for a very interesting interview. Listen as Grant talks with me about this season at UT, his recruiting experience, and w...
2024-02-1327 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesI'm Pretty Into Shoes (Chloe Heath)Guest: Chloe Heath (Heritage High School Basketball)Chloe Heath is a stellar basketball player from Maryville, TN. She's an absolute highlight reel on the court, and she joins the show today to talk about her season so far at Heritage High School. We also talk about her recruiting process, her training regimen, and her obsession with sneakers. This episode is sponsored by Ben Cash Photography and D1 Training. D1 Training is about to open a new facility in Blount County! Follow both of these sponsors on social media to learn more. Please fol...
2024-02-0520 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesI Homered in Omaha (Hunter Ensley)Guest: Hunter Ensley (Tennessee Vols Baseball)College Baseball season starts in a couple weeks, and I'm really excited! Hunter Ensley is an outstanding player for the Tennessee Vols, so it was a pleasure having him on the podcast. If you're a fan of the team, be sure to check out recent episodes with Blake Burke and Coach Tony Vitello. Hunter joins me today to talk about his experience in Omaha last summer for the College World Series. We also talk about his recruiting experience, and he tells which players on the team make him laugh the h...
2024-01-3023 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesA Heart-Warming Feeling (Charlie McHugh)Guest: Charlie McHugh (Dobyns Bennett Basketball)Dobyns Bennett won the Tennessee State Basketball Championship in 2022, and Charlie McHugh was a sophomore on that team. He joins the podcast today to talk about that experience, his recruiting process, and we even talk about our favorite sports podcasts. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training and Recruit Me Sports. Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2024-01-2317 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesWe Beat Our Rival (Carson Lawrence)Guest: Carson Lawrence (McCallie Football)Carson Lawrence is a stellar football player for McCallie in Chattanooga. He joins the podcast to talk about his recruiting process, his training schedule, and he shares something that very few people know about him. This episode is sponsored by Recruit Me Sports and D1 Training. Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2024-01-1617 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesA Deep Dark Place (Callie Tucker)Guest: Callie Tucker (Tennessee Track and Cross Country)The Tennessee Cross Country team was projected to finish 6th in the region last year, but surprised many when they ended the season ranked 6th IN THE COUNTRY. Today's guest was a big part of that result. Her name is Callie Tucker and she's actually a local girl, as she went to high school at Knoxville Catholic. This episode is sponsored by Recruit Me Sports and D1 Training. Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2024-01-1227 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesWith Your Best Friends (Eli Graf)Guest: Eli Graf (Alcoa High School Football and Basketball)Eli Graf is an outstanding athlete from Alcoa High School who was recently named PLAYER OF THE YEAR in his hometown. This past season at Alcoa, he played just about every position on the field...save for the OL and DL. It's a great chat, and I highly recommend that you listen to the whole thing. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training and Recruit Me Sports. Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2024-01-0814 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesLead By Example (Jada Edwards)Guest: Jada Edwards (Maryville High School Basketball - Freed Hardeman Commit)Jada Edwards is an outstanding basketball player for the Maryville Rebels, and she recently committed to Freed-Hardeman for her college career. She joins me on the podcast to talk about her recruiting process, the rivalry with Alcoa, and her love for all things Disney. This episode is sponsored by Recruit Me Sports and D1 Training. Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2024-01-0216 min
No Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesYou Look Silly (Mary Oakley Robertson)Guest: Mary Oakley Robertson (ETSU Track)Joining me on the podcast today is Mary Oakley Robertson, an outstanding track athlete from East Tennessee State University. She ran in high school at Knoxville Catholic. We talk about her recruiting process, her training plan as a college track athlete, and since we recorded the day after Christmas, we discuss New Year's Resolutions. This episode is sponsored by Recruit Me Sports and D1 Training. Please follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2023-12-2819 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesIt Never Really Gets Old (Joe Mccord)Guest: Joe Mccord (Alcoa Football)Joe Mccord is an outstanding football player at Alcoa High School, and he's committed to play at Yale in the fall of '24. Very interesting chat! Get into it. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training and Recruit Me Sports. Follow the podcast on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2023-12-1920 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesHow Punting Can Translate (Jackson Ross)Guest: Jackson Ross (Tennessee Football)If you’re a Tennessee football fan, I’ve had several current players on this show. Jabari Small, Jacob Warren, Squirrel White, just to name a few…but today, I’ve got one of the most interesting guys on the team joining me on the podcast. Jackson Ross is Tennessee’s punter – first Freshman All SEC punter since Dustin Colquitt. Jackson spent the past few years as a professional athlete in Australia playing Australian rules football (footy). We talk about the cultural differences he’s seen since coming to Tennessee, we...
2023-12-1522 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesNot Normal Words (Taylor Hoag)Guest: Taylor Hoag (Maryville High School - Longwood University)Taylor Hoag is an outstanding soccer player for Maryville High School, and she has committed to play at Longwood University starting next season. We talk about her experience with club soccer for FC Alliance, her senior season at Maryville, and her head coach's unique vocabulary. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training and Recruit Me Sports. Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2023-12-1120 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesWe Hate 'Em (Brady Lawson)Guest: Brady Lawson - Science Hill High School BasketballBrady Lawson is a basketball player who plays year-round in the tri-cities area in Tennessee. We talk about what it’s like trying to avoid burnout when you’re just going nonstop…we talk about the struggles of the whole recruiting process, and we talk about the new D1 Training facility that will be coming to Johnson City in the next couple of months. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training and Recruit Me Sports. Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @noplaybookpod.
2023-12-0716 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesChip on Their Shoulder (Jordan Gainey)Guest: Jordan Gainey (Tennessee Vols Basketball)Joining me on the show today is Jordan Gainey who is new to the Tennessee Vols this season. He transferred from South Carolina Upstate where he was their leading scorer last season. Jordan’s dad is Coach Justin Gainey for the Vols. So, of course we talk about what that’s like…playing for your dad. We talk about their recent trips to Italy and Honolulu, and we even give out some superlatives to current players on the team. This was recorded the day after Tennessee's game at UNC!...
2023-12-0416 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesProbably Boo (Terrance Bivens)Guest: Terrance Bivens (Chattanooga Prep)This episode is another first for the podcast. I typically interview pro, college, or high school athletes, but today I've got a middle schooler on the show. Terrance Bivens is a 7th grade football player at Chattanooga Prep, but he mostly trains with high schoolers. Terrance works out at D1 Training to make himself better as an athlete. He has clear football goals and dreams, and he's already working diligently to make those a reality. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training and Recruit Me Sports. Follow the...
2023-11-2814 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesVamos Vols (Carlos Lopez)Guest: Carlos Lopez (Spanish Voice of Vamos Vols)My guest today is a bit of a trailblazer. He's making history this season as the first ever Spanish voice for the Tennessee Vols football team. He joins me on the show to talk about his story from the past year. How he went from recording soundbites for Tennessee football highlights to actually calling play-by-play in the booth for a game this season. He's such a great guy, and we talk about so much stuff that I highly encourage you to listen to this entire episode. Th...
2023-11-2433 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesFlipped a Few Times (Cayden Norris)Guest: Cayden Norris (Science Hill / Lady Vols Soccer)Cayden Norris is an outstanding goalkeeper who plays soccer for Science Hill High School and FC Alliance. She has committed to play at the next level at the University of Tennessee. Speaking of the Science Hill area, we are about to open our new D1 Training facility up there. It will be a great opportunity for any athlete to come and train and fully commit to reaching their athletic goals. Make sure you follow @d1tricities on social media so you can see when we do our p...
2023-11-2018 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesLike a Baby Giraffe (Corbin Laisure)Guest: Corbin Laisure (Sullivan East Football)If it’s your first time checking out the show, I’ve had on lots of pro athletes, college coaches and athletes…even stellar high school players with a bright future in sports.By the way, this coming up weekend, Georgia is coming to Knoxville to play Tennessee and we’re actually working with the Players’ Lounge to bring you a cool event. Several former Georgia star players along with several former Tennessee players will be at Dick’s House of Sport on Friday evening for a really cool event. We’ll...
2023-11-1419 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesThe Bus Ride Home (Sade Lee)Guest: Sade Lee (Pellissippi State Community College Soccer)Pellissippi State is a community college that is just RIGHT down the road from my office – and this is their first year with an athletic program. At D1, we’ve gotten to be a big part of that experience for them as we do all of the training for all of their teams. One of those teams is the women’s soccer team, and it’s pretty great that their coach was named coach of the year for Community colleges in the state of Tennessee and one of the pl...
2023-11-1017 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesA Person Dies Twice (Blake Burke)Guests: Blake Burke (Tennessee Baseball) & Chris Albrecht (Wreaths Across America)So some semi-big news for the podcast…CityView magazine in Knoxville just released their Best of the Best issue and No Playbook was listed as one of the best three podcasts. Thank you to anybody that might have voted for that. This coming up weekend, D1 will be running a baseball skills clinic at Dick’s House of Sport with three Tennessee baseball players – Blake Burke, Hunter Ensley, and Billy Amick. We’ve been planning this event for a while with Dick’s, so I’m excited to...
2023-11-0633 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesI Just Keep Hitting (Mackenzie Smith & Hannah Kohn)Guests: Mackenzie Smith and Hannah Kohn - Chattanooga Mocs AthletesBig Chattanooga Mocs episode today. I’ve two phenomenal athletes from UTC that both have an incredibly bright future. Mackenzie Smith is a senior soccer player and she’s actually coming to lead a youth soccer clinic with two of her teammates – Claire Palya and Zoey Mize – along with the Red Wolves Academy and Soccer Shots. That will be at D1 Chattanooga Friday November 17th. Here's a link to sign up for the clinic: Soccer Clinic with Chattanooga Mocs (ticketspice.com)Also on the show t...
2023-10-3037 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesJokester Goofball (Josiah-Jordan James)Guest: Josiah-Jordan James (Tennessee Basketball)Josiah-Jordan James has been a real difference-maker for Tennessee Basketball quite a while. He received an offer to play with the Vols when he was still in the 8th grade, so he's a name that fans have been aware of for almost a decade. As he's about to tip off his fifth season with the Vols, he was cool enough to join me on the podcast. We talk about his recruitment to Tennessee, the team's summer trip to Italy, and we talk about what fans can expect this season. Th...
2023-10-2325 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesI Gotta Make a Play (Kireese Willis & Georgia Dobson)Guests: Kireese Willis & Georgia Dobson (East Hamilton High School )Kireese Willis is an outstanding football player from East Hamilton High School in Ooltewah, TN. He's a real difference-maker on both sides of the ball, and has received several offers to play college football. We talk about his season so far at EHHS, his recruiting experience, and he shares an unforgettable sports memory. Georgia Dobson is a Junior at East Hamilton who plays volleyball. She's a stellar player both for her school and for her club team, A5. We talk about preparing for the state tournament, h...
2023-10-1732 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesYou Want That Fire (Jay Person Jr. & Honor Huff)Guests: Jay Person Jr. & Honor HuffToday, I’m talking with two athletes from UTC - The Chattanooga Mocs. Jay Person Jr. is a football player from Cleveland Tennessee. He was the preseason SOCON defensive player of the year…he’s having a great season – and he’s got his sights set on a pro career after this season. Hoping to follow in the footsteps of Cole Strange and McClendon Curtis…two recent Chattanooga players that are now playing on Sundays in the league. By the way, if you are a Mocs football fan, I had QB Chase...
2023-10-1344 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesApples to Race Cars (Cooper Cameron & McKalie Ball)Guests: Cooper Cameron & McKalie Ball (Webb School of Knoxville)It's another episode where I highlight outstanding high school athletes from this area. Today, I’ve got two stellar athletes from Webb School of Knoxville. First up, Cooper Cameron is a football player who has officially committed to play college ball at Cornell. I think it’s my first interview with an Ivy Leaguer…I’ve also got McKalie Ball on the show today. McKalie is a soccer player for Webb and FC Alliance, and she’s expected to get a lot of attention...
2023-10-0939 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesWe're Like the Lakers (Brooks Savage ETSU)Guest: Brooks Savage - Head Basketball Coach ETSUBrooks Savage is a first-year head coach, and he's ready for the challenge. He's been an assistant coach for many years, and even spent his college years working tirelessly as a team manager for the Tennessee Vols. He's spent time coaching in the SoCon, the SEC, and the ACC. He's now back in Johnson City and ready to lead his team to years of conference dominance. Listen as we talk about what fans can expect this season, his experience in the Tri-Cities, and just what he's li...
2023-10-0234 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesI Will Outwork You (Tess Darby)Guest: Lady Vols Basketball Player - Tess DarbyTess is from a small town in west Tennessee, so she was really surprised when she first started getting recruited by the Lady Vols. We talk all about that, what’s it’s like having a younger sister on the team, and even a little about how she manages sorority life with being a D1 athlete. I actually recorded this interview right at a year ago, but I wanted to repurpose it for this podcast as the new basketball season will be tipping off soon. This e...
2023-09-2915 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesThey Were Panda Dunks (John Fulkerson)Guest: VFL John FulkersonIt was great catching up with Fulky on this episode of the podcast. He was at Tennessee for six years, and he was a fan-favorite that whole time. He's now playing professionally in Belgium, so we talk a lot about that experience. We also talk about his recent wedding, getting recruited by Rick Barnes, and what it was like growing up in the Tri-Cities. This episode is sponsored by D1 Training and RecruitMe Sports. Follow the show TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2023-09-2635 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesTony Vitello (Baseball Coach)Guest: Tennessee Baseball Coach Tony VitelloCoach Vitello joins me on the podcast to talk about what a typical day looks like for him in the offseason, we give out some superlatives to past players, and we talk a little about who he is outside of baseball. We talk about the lessons he's learned from his father, who is in the St. Louis Hall of Fame, what he hopes to see from new players when they arrive in Knoxville, and what baseball movie is his favorite. This podcast is now available on YouTube. So...
2023-09-1834 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesGlide and Spin (Gracie Waite & Pierce Palmer)Guests: Gracie Waite & Pierce Palmer - Athletes at Hardin Valley AcademyI really enjoy highlighting some of the stellar high school athletes in this East TN community…and there’s no high school closer to me right now than Hardin Valley Academy. Gracie Waite is not only a standout athlete at Hardin Valley, but I’m learning she’s also Miss Congeniality around the school. Such a cool person – and she’s got such an interesting sports background. She is being recruited right now as a track and field athlete, so she talks about that, and she even...
2023-09-1442 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesI'm Not...I am Not Well! (Josh Pray)Guest: Comedian Josh PrayToday on the podcast, I’ve got Josh Pray joining me. He’s a comedian who has a very impressive social media following. He does a lot of general observational humor, but he also talks a lot about sports. He’s a super passionate Florida fan, and if you haven’t seen his videos…pause this and do it now! Josh and I talk about comedy, his Mike Tomlin impression, and we actually recorded this the morning after Florida lost to Utah…so you will hear some of those emotions still very raw…
2023-09-1131 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesI Love that Uniform (Maria Nelson & Kayla Barr)Guests: Lady Vols Soccer Players Maria Nelson and Kayla BarrToday I’m talking with Maria Nelson who is a redshirt senior at UT. She’s from the Cleveland Ohio area, but has really gotten very involved in the Knoxville community while she’s been at Tennessee. And Kayla Barr is also joining me today. Kayla played at Maryville High School and is actually their all time leading scorer. She’s a freshman who started with the Lady Vols a semester early just to get a jump on her first season. Both of these ladies talk with...
2023-09-0435 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesFeels Like Mayberry (Coach Derek Hunt)Guest: Maryville High School Football Coach Derek HuntFolks that listen to this show know that I graduated from Maryville High School, one of the best high school football programs in the country over the past 20+ years. So I really wanted to have the head coach on the podcast. His name is Derek Hunt, and we have known each other for a long time. One of Derek’s best friends growing up is my brother-in-law. So we do dive deep into the football season for the Rebels, but I also ask him about a story I h...
2023-08-2926 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesComedian, Actor, Football Legend (Josh Mancuso)Guest: Josh MancusoYou probably know Josh Mancuso as the guy who makes hilarious mascot videos. He's well-known all over the country as an outstanding comedic actor who knows and loves sports. It was an absolute pleasure having him on the podcast! Listen as we talk about comedy, sports, Saved By the Bell, Seinfeld, and he even changes his stance on the whole Flat-Earth theory. If you don't already, please follow Josh on social media. You'll definitely not regret it! This episode is brought to you by D1 Training and RecruitMe Sports. ...
2023-08-2234 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesDown 3 Touchdowns (Jack Alley)Guest: Jack Alley - Farragut High School Football - Air Force CommitMoving on with this Farragut week on the podcast – I’ve got another stellar athlete from Farragut High School on the show today. If you missed the episode earlier this week, Junior basketball player Annie Priest was on the show. But today, I’ve got football player Jack Alley. Jack has already committed to play football for Air Force. We talk about his recruiting process and what Farragut fans can expect from the Admirals this season. I’ll go ahead and tell you t...
2023-08-1718 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesVisualizing the Game (Annie Priest)Guest: Annie Priest - Farragut BasketballAnnie Priest is an outstanding basketball player at Farragut High School in Tennessee. She was a team captain as a sophomore, but has much bigger individual goals for the rest of her high school playing career. We talk about that and her recruiting process. This podcast is sponsored by D1 Training and the RecruitMe App. Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2023-08-1425 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesBe Great (Chris Cook)Guest: Chris Cook - Be GreatChris Cook was a college basketball player who had to fight through some major health issues as a young kid. He kept his focus on his goals, and now he’s changing lives with his BE GREAT BRAND. Chris joins the podcast today to talk about his journey and as he puts it, it’s his goal to inspire someone with this episode. I also really enjoyed when we realized that he played college ball in the small town that I grew up in – called Wilson, NC. On Insta...
2023-08-0733 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesNo More Distractions (Steven Soles Jr.)Guest: Steven Soles Jr. (Powell High School)It's a commitment ceremony! Listen as Steven Soles Jr. announces his college decision on the podcast. Though Steven received lots of D1 offers, his final decision came down to four choices:AlabamaKentuckyMiamiVirginia TechA full video recording of this commitment is available on youtube. If you're an athlete (any sport) that would like to play ball at the next level, check out the RecruitMe App. It makes the entire process much easier for you and for coaches trying to...
2023-08-0219 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesBangin' Left Foot (Liv Stott & Sam Tummins)Guests: Liv Stott (Bearden Soccer) and Sam Tummins (Bearden Football)This episode is a great one...especially for the Bearden community. I’ve got two outstanding athletes on the show today and they’re both rising seniors at Bearden High School in Knoxville, TN.Sam Tummins is a WR and defensive back on the football team, and he’s got a few nice offers to play at the next level – so we talk about that process…and a little bit about his love for NASCAR. I even share a personal story about Denny Hamlin that I probably...
2023-07-2830 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesBragging Rights Across Town (Eli Owens)Guest: Eli Owens (Alcoa Football)Eli Owens is an outstanding high school football player from Alcoa, Tennessee. Just to name a few, he's already got offers from Tennessee, Alabama, Ohio State, Wisconsin, and the list goes on and on! Since he's just a rising junior in high school, he's still got a lot to focus on before he can start his college football experience. That's what we talk about on this episode of the podcast. How does he stay focused on training and school work, all while being a 16 year old kid?We also talk...
2023-07-2419 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesQuiet Them at The Rose Bowl (Chase Artopoeus)Guest: Chase Artopoeus - Chattanooga Mocs QBI really like this kid! Chase Artopoeus is on the show today. He is a QB that was at UCLA for four years and then he just transferred to Chattanooga this spring. Chase is definitely the presumed starter at this point for the Mocs. Regardless, he’s got some great stories from his time at UCLA...like when they recently beat LSU...and we also talk about how he’s gone about taking a leadership role in the locker room at UTC. If you aren’t familiar with D1...
2023-07-1717 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesA Giant Trophy (Josh Shetler)Guest: Josh Shetler (rugby)I am admittedly not a big rugby guy. My sister played in high school and then some internationally, but I have never really learned a lot about the world of college rugby for the MLR…but my guest today was able to help me wrap my head around that world. His name is Josh Shetler and he is an outstanding rugby player from the University of Tennessee. He was a part of the national championship team last year and right now he’s training and preparing for the MLR combine that will...
2023-07-1021 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesAn Extremely Fun Night (Coach Matt Lowe & Markus Jackson)Guests: Powell Football Head Coach Matt Lowe, and rising senior Markus JacksonD1 will be partnering with Dick's House of Sport and Powell High School to put on a hype event for the Knoxville Classic 7v7 Football Tournament. The event will be July 12th at Dick's, and athletes from East TN will have the opportunity to compete in a 40 yard dash, broad jump, bench press, and a QB skills challenge.Powell's Head Coach Matt Lowe joins the podcast to talk about the event, and the 7v7 tournament. I also speak with Markus Jackson, a Powell r...
2023-07-0318 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesCommitment Means Commitment (Josh Ward & Jayson Swain)Guests: Josh Ward and Jayson SwainIt's a bonus ep! These two host a radio show together in Knoxville called Josh and Swain. They talk local and national sports everyday on the air, but I wanted to have them on the podcast to learn more about their personalities, and even their own sports histories. You can learn more about their show here: Josh and Swain 12 to 3pm | WNML-AF (991thesportsanimal.com)Please go follow the podcast on Instagram @noplaybookpod.
2023-06-2927 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesMy Film Wasn't the Best (Braylon Harmon & Sydney Mains)Guests: Braylon Harmon (football) and Sydney Mains (basketball) - Knox Catholic High SchoolThis week, it’s another young athlete highlight…this time with a couple of stellar athletes from Knox Catholic High school. Sydney Mains is a basketball player who has already committed to Florida Atlantic University, and she played a pivotal role in Catholic’s recent State Championship. She joins me on the podcast to talk about her recruitment process that led to her choosing FAU over some other options…But first, I’ve got Braylon Harmon on the show. Braylon is...
2023-06-2730 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesNight of Champions (Mayor Glenn Jacobs and High School State Champions)Guests: Athletes from Knox County that won a state championship in '22 or '23. Also Mayor Glenn Jacobs (AKA Kane)This week’s episode is pretty different from the rest of my podcasts, but it’s my second year doing a show from this event. Knox County’s Mayor is Glenn Jacobs…if you’re a wrestling fan, you probably know him as KANE. Well the past two years, he has hosted an event called the Mayor’s Night of Champions where he celebrates all of the state champions from Knox county in Knoxville TN…and we had a lot of t...
2023-06-2023 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesMore than X's and O's (Todd Kelly Jr.)Guest: Todd Kelly Jr. We often feature athletes from the University of Tennessee on this show…and I really love it when those guests are actually from the area. They can always speak to their experience of growing up right down the road from campus…and then what it was like when they actually put on the orange and white and became a Vol. So, Todd Kelly Jr. is one of those guys, and now he’s still living in Knoxville and he’s continuing to make a real difference in the lives of sports fans in th...
2023-06-1322 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesAlways an Athlete (Norah Jacomen & Paul Fisher)Guests: Norah Jacomen and Paul FisherI really enjoy doing these young athlete highlights. I’ve been interviewing kids from East TN that have a really bright future in their sport. If you’d like to go back and check out some previous episodes, I’ve had athletes on from Johnson City, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Maryville, Gatlinburg…really all over the area. Today I’ve got Norah Jacomen and Paul Fisher on the podcast. Norah is an outstanding soccer player from Hardin Valley who will be a part of the WPSL team 865 Alliance this summer. She...
2023-06-0536 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesThat Same Pitch (Monica Abbott)Guest: Monica AbbottOur guest on today's episode is one of the most decorated Lady Vols athletes of all time. She threw an amazing 23 no-hitters and six perfect games during her Tennessee career. Through four seasons at Tennessee, she posted 112 shutouts, 2,440 strikeouts and 125 games with 10 or more strikeouts. She also became the first pitcher in NCAA Division I history to record 500 strikeouts in four different seasons. She went on to have a stellar pro career with x6 Japanese League Championships, x5 NPF League Championships, and she’s a x2 Olympic Silver medalist. She just...
2023-05-3032 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesEvery Single Practice (Megan Burleson & Dayne Davis)Guests: Megan Burleson (ETSU/Science Hill) & Dayne Davis (Tennessee Football)Meg Burleson joins the podcast to talk about her high school playing experience at Science Hill in Johnson City, and also what her past few months have been like as she’s already enrolled and started training with the ETSU soccer team. It’s cool to hear from an athlete that can speak to the differences in a high school and college training program…because she’s literally seen both in the same school year. Tennessee football player Dayne Davis has a short message for football fans in t...
2023-05-2320 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesLike a Grizzly Bear (Squirrel White)Guest: Squirrel White (Tennessee Football) If you follow Tennessee football, you got to see Freshman WR Squirrel White go off in the Orange Bowl. He developed a really tight on-field relationship with QB Joe Milton. So, I had Squirrel White on to talk about what we can expect from that relationship next season, and he talks about his recruiting process, and why he chose the Vols over in-state Alabama…as he’s from Birmingham. We also try to assign some more animal nicknames to his teammates on the football team. Squirrel White is going t...
2023-05-1616 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesAround the Rim (Nya Burns & Ty Glasper)Guests: Nya Burns and Ty GlasperBoth guests on this episode play basketball at Gatlinburg Pittman High School in Tennessee. They're underclassmen, but have already received a lot of interest from D1 schools. Nya and Ty have been working out at D1 Training in Sevierville, so they talk about how that speed/agility/quickness training has improved their game. They also talk about what they like to do off-the-court, and what the recruiting process has been like so far. This show is sponsored by D1 Training. The facility in Sevierville isn't open yet, but th...
2023-05-1030 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesYour Meathead Work (Jakob Johnson)Guest: Jakob Johnson (NFL) Jakob Johnson currently plays for the Las Vegas Raiders, and he played his college football at Tennessee. He grew up in Germany, but moved to the states when he started getting noticed as a stand-out football player. His story is a fascinating one, as he explains his journey from Germany to the NFL. This podcast is brought to you by D1 Training. With area facilities in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Sevierville, Maryville and the Tri-Cities, D1 Training is "The Place for the Athlete." Please follow the show on social @noplaybookpod.
2023-05-0512 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesGood Energy (Lukas Buckner & Amanda Mack)Guests: Lukas Buckner (Farragut Baseball) & Amanda Mack (Maryville Volleyball)Lukas Buckner is an outstanding baseball player from Farragut High School who has committed to play ball at UCF. Amanda Mack is an All-State Volleyball player from Maryville High School. She's committed to play in college at Bradley University in Illinois. Both of these athletes have worked out at D1 Training for a long time, so they have great stories to share about their dedication to training and preparing for the sports they love. This podcast is sponsored by D1 Training. Team training, per...
2023-05-0234 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesStrapped to the Rocket (Joshua Dobbs)Guest: Joshua Dobbs (VFL and current Cleveland Browns QB)Great episode today – it’s one of my favorite guys to talk with – Joshua Dobbs – he and Devin actually talk golf for a little while, but then we talk about his upcoming youth football camp that will be May 27th, he talks about his crazy NFL experience last season that led to him starting at the end of the year for the Titans, and we even talk a little about space and what he’s doing with NASA these days. Make sure you go follow your local D1 Tr...
2023-04-2537 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesMy Loose Screw (McClendon Curtis)Guests: McClendon Curtis (Chattanooga Mocs - NFL Draft Prospect)Devin Driscoll joins me as a co-host for this one as we talk with McClendon Curtis of the Chattanooga Mocs. McClendon is a highly rated draft prospect as an interior offensive lineman. Listen as we talk with McClendon about the NFL Combine and his entire pre-draft process. We also talk about his life in Chattanooga, his friendship with New England Patriot, Cole Strange, and why he loves to cook. No Playbook is sponsored by D1 Training - The Place for the Athlete! Follow the...
2023-04-2030 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesOrange and White (Jabari Small & Jacob Warren)NO PLAYBOOK is Powered by D1Guests: Tennessee Vols - RB Jabari Small and TE Jacob WarrenRepurposing recent interviews with Jabari and Jacob, as we talk about life as a D1 football player. Hear them talk about their teammates and what the competition level is like in the SEC. What are your thoughts on how to handle spring games in the future? Hugh Freeze suggests adding a more competitive element. Leave your thoughts as a review for the podcast. D1 Training is a results-driven sports training facility that offers ov...
2023-04-1124 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesBladed 9 Iron (Scott Stallings)Guest: Scott Stallings (PGA Golfer)BONUS EPISODE!! Scott Stallings is known these days as the super-fit guy on the PGA Tour. He has a great history with D1 Training, and he's an outstanding interview. Listen as he talks about his first hole-in-one, and the first time he got to play with Tiger Woods. Scott works a lot with KIDS PLAY FREE, so he's very committed to helping make golf a more accessible sport for all kids. Follow the show on Instagram @d1trainingpod.
2023-04-0515 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesLocally Grown Players (Brooks Wright & Brinley Murphy)Guests: Brooks Wright (Tennessee Baseball) & Brinley Murphy (South Carolina Soccer)Today on the show, I’ve got two area athletes that have already committed to playing for SEC schools in college. Brinley Murphy is a soccer player that was named National Player of the Year and Gatorade Player of the Year for the State of TN. She is a South Carolina commit and she also trains young kids at D1 Hardin Valley. Brinley will also be playing for the Knoxville WPSL team 865 Alliance this summer. Brooks Wright is a baseball player who currently a ju...
2023-04-0341 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesI Need a Size 17 (Olivier Nkamhoua & Uros Plavsic)Guests: Olivier Nkamhous & Uros PlavsicBONUS EPISODE!! Listen as I repurpose some short interviews with two Tennessee Basketball Players. Olivier and Uros are both international athletes who traveled to the states to chase their basketball dreams. They've given their all for Tennessee, and considering the distance they traveled...that's quite a bit! Listen as they talk about their experience with SEC basketball and they give a glimpse into their life at home (Finland and Serbia). Follow the show on Instagram @d1trainingpod.
2023-03-2922 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesFun Saturdays (865 Alliance)Guests: Mike Meyer & Laban DeFriese (865 Alliance coaches)Last summer was a big one for soccer fans in East TN, and this one will be even bigger, if LOCAL flavor is what you like. This summer, we’ve got a new NPSL team…which is basically parallel to the USL 2…and this team features almost all local players. Kids from Hardin Valley, Farragut, Maryville, Alcoa, Bearden and so on. It’s the new 865 Alliance, which will be the NPSL and WPSL clubs associated with FC Alliance in East TN. We work a lot with their athletes...
2023-03-2725 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesThat Would Be Gold (Erik Ainge)Guest: Erik Ainge (WNML Sports Radio - Tennessee Football)On this episode, you’ll hear from Erik Ainge. He was an outstanding QB at Tennessee from 2004-2007. He was a 5th round draft pick by the NY Jets in 2008, and he now hosts The Erik Ainge Show with Brian Rice weekdays on WNML The Sports Animal. In addition to having an accomplished career as an athlete, his uncle is Danny Ainge…former player and now executive in the NBA. So that leads to some fun stories as well. Listen for when Erik tells of the time...
2023-03-2120 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesOne Small Piece (BJ Edwards / Kat Jones)Guests: Kat Jones (Director of NIL for UT) & BJ Edwards (Vols Basketball Player)On this episode, you’ll hear from Tennessee Basketball player BJ Edwards, who is actually from East TN. He grew up in the Tri-Cities area and then moved to Knoxville for high school. BJ has trained at D1 for many years, so we talk about that experience and what his outlook is on the team and the upcoming NCAA tournament. Curious about NIL? Well, I’ve got an absolute expert on this episode to talk about the inside-story. This person is more conne...
2023-03-0838 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesI'm Now Colorblind (Christian Scott / Jordan Gay)Guests: Jordan Gay (D1/NFL) & Christian Scott (Tennessee Vols Baseball)Jordan Gay played several years in the NFL as a kickoff specialist, and now he owns and operates a D1 Training facility in Mooresville, NC. He joins the podcast to talk about his journey to the league from a small, division 3 college. Christian Scott plays baseball for the Tennessee Vols. He has a unique connection to D1 Hardin Valley, as he recently joined us as we worked with Dream on 3 to make a local kid's "dream" come true. D1 Training is a results-driven sp...
2023-02-2841 minNo Playbook: Real Recruiting StoriesVery Small Margins (Caleb Hampton / Luke Winter)Guests: Caleb Hampton & Luke Winter (Chattanooga Red Wolves)The Chattanooga Red Wolves Academy is a youth soccer organization serving athletes in East TN and they’re directly tied to the USL1 team with the same name. The Red Wolves Academy is actually helping us put on a soccer clinic with two Tennessee Lady Vols players (Nolyn Bartholomew and Jaida Thomas)…that event is coming up soon, so I’ve got Luke Winter and Katie Phillips from the academy on the podcast to talk about that event and what all they do for youth soccer in the area.A...
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