Best DII Podcasts (2025)

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Blood, Sweat & Spikes: Lyle Smith on The Wetmore Way, NJ Running Lore & Finding Meaning Beyond the Mile 1:11:51

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Author, runner, and New Jersey legend Lyle Smith (@nymblegram) joins Airey Bros Radio to talk about his new book Blood, Sweat & Spikes: The Wetmore Way — a deep dive into Mark Wetmore, Bernards High School, and the NJ running culture that helped shape American distance running.From asthma and allergies to becoming a HS All-American, from small-town…

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Building Lander Distance Running | Coach Colin Lamb, Lander University 1:01:09

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This episode of Airey Bros Radio was originally streamed LIVE on YouTube on November 3, 2025 and is now available on all podcast platforms. 🎙️We’re sitting down with Coach Colin Lamb, the new Director of Distance Running & Associate Head Coach for Track & Field at Lander University, to talk about building a Division II distance program the right wa…

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Todd DeSorbo: Building a Swimming Dynasty at Virginia | NCAA, Olympics, & Men’s New Era | Ep 275 1:03:25

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Virginia Head Coach Todd DeSorbo joins The Social Kick to talk about the future of college swimming and the debut of a made-for-TV double elimination dual meet featuring UVA, Tennessee, and Michigan. He shares how new formats, rivalries, and personality can elevate the sport, his philosophy on building winning teams, and what it takes to innovate w…

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Conference Previews for the 2026 Season - GMAC 1:22:00

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Send us a text This is the fourth in our series of episodes on D2 Lacrosse Conference Previews for the upcoming season. This week, Danny and I give a rundown on the state of play in the GMAC. This is a totally new look conference from a couple of years ago! Listen in and and hear the latest. If you like what we are doing, subscribe on your favorite…

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Indiana Wesleyan XC: From NAIA Powerhouse to 2025 National Champions w/ Coach Brody Beiler 1:01:09

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Recorded October 29, 2025 — just weeks before Tallahassee — this conversation with Indiana Wesleyan Head Cross Country Coach Brody Beiler hits different now that the Wildcats went on to win the 2025 NAIA Men’s Cross Country National Championship on November 21, 2025, and Coach Beiler was named NAIA Men’s XC Coach of the Year. 🏆🔥 At the time of this…

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Ep 415 — Tiger Style at Gans Creek: Mizzou XC, NCAA Host Prep & Recruiting with Coach Kyle Levermore 1:02:27

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Ladies and gentlemen — howdy & aloha!In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we’re lacing them up and heading down to Columbia, Missouri for a deep dive into Missouri Tigers Cross Country and a full preview of the 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships at Gans Creek with Mizzou Head Cross Country & Distance Coach Kyle Levermore.Coach Levermore is a Nor…

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Building a Big Ten Contender: Rutgers XC/TF with Coach Nicol Starkes 1:04:39

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Howdy & aloha! Episode 414 of Airey Bros Radio brings us back to New Jersey as we sit down with Coach Nicol Starkes, Associate Head Coach for Rutgers Cross Country & Track & Field — one of the brightest rising programs in the Big Ten.Coach Starkes has played a major role in Rutgers’ distance resurgence, guiding the Scarlet Knights to school records…

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Conference Previews for the 2026 Season - NE10 1:23:28

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Send us a text This is the third in our series of episodes on D2 Lacrosse Conference Previews for the upcoming season. This week, Danny and I give a rundown on the state of play in the NE10. The "Grandaddy of them all" is always tough. Can anyone topple Adelphi? We think so! If you like what we are doing, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform…

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Episode 413 — Breaking 26:40 at Run Rabbit Run 100: ER Nights, Big Mountains & Mental Mastery with Emily Coggin 57:06

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Ladies & gentlemen — Howdy & Aloha! Welcome back to another episode of Airey Bros Radio — shining a light on the programs, athletes, and storytellers we wish we had access to growing up.Today we’re heading back to the mountains with returning guest Emily Coggin — ER nurse, mountain athlete, longtime Black Sheep Endurance athlete, and fresh off a br…

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Matt Kredich: How Tennessee Built Champions, Culture & Olympic Stars | Episode 274 56:37

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Matt Kredich isn’t just a successful swim coach — he’s a culture builder, a thinker, and a leader whose impact reaches far beyond the pool deck. As the Director of Swimming & Diving at the University of Tennessee, he has developed Olympians, NCAA champions, and stars like Jordan Crooks, Mona McSharry, and Gui Caribe. But what truly makes Tennessee …

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Ep. 413 — Beyond Fast with Chris Lear: Newbury Park XC, Running with the Buffaloes & Sub 4:00 1:09:06

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In Episode 413 of Airey Bros Radio we sit down with Chris Lear — the voice of American distance running and co-author of Beyond Fast: How a Renegade Coach and His Unlikely High School Team Revolutionized Distance Running (with Andrew Greif & Sean Brosnan).Lear’s work has shaped how an entire generation understands the sport through three modern cla…

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Conference Previews for the 2026 Season - RMAC 54:14

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Send us a text This is the second in our series of episodes on D2 Lacrosse Conference Previews for the upcoming season. This week, Danny and I give a rundown on the state of play in the RMAC. This conference is bringing a renewed sense of competition. Listen in and get insight into each team for the 2026 season. If you like what we are doing, subsc…

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🎙 Episode 412 — 2025 3C2A (CCCAA) Cross Country State Championship Preview | Hartnell, Cuyamaca & Moorpark at Woodward Park 1:28:49

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Episode 412 — 2025 3C2A (CCCAA) Cross Country State Championship Preview | Hartnell, Cuyamaca & Moorpark at Woodward ParkEpisode Description (Airey Bros Radio – Special Report)Ladies & gentlemen — Howdy & Aloha!Episode 412 is a special Airey Bros Radio JUCO XC State Championship Preview as we head to Woodward Park in Fresno, CA for the 2025 3C2A / …

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The Source Fallball Recap: ’Cuse, Princeton, Army, Hop, Maryland & Much More 1:18:15

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With fallball competition in the rearview, IL's Kevin Brown, Dan Aburn and Terry Foy hop on to discuss all the scrimmages and exhibitions IL attended over the last two months: Syracuse, Army, Princeton Hopkins vs. Army Saint Joseph's, Lehigh, Harvard, Maryland Penn State, Penn, Bucknell, Drexel Michigan vs. Virginia Johns Hopkins vs. Delaware Maryl…

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Airey Bros Radio Episode 411: 2025–26 NJCAA Wrestling Season Preview Roundtable | Western Wyoming, Indian Hills, Iowa Central & Clackamas 1:26:04

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Ladies and gentlemen, howdy & aloha — we are HERE, you are THERE, and you’re now rockin’ with the best. This episode of Airey Bros Radio is a full 2025–26 NJCAA Wrestling Season Preview roundtable featuring four of the top JUCO wrestling programs in the nation.We go belly to belly with: Clackamas CC – Head Coach Brett Sanchez (2025 national runner-…

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Catching Up with Dana Dobbie 28:58

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Dana Dobbie, one of the legends of Canadian lacrosse and a pioneer across multiple disciplines of the sport, is announcing retirement from her playing career. “We're hanging up the cleats, we're folding up the jersey and we're throwing out that bad word ‘retirement,’” Dobbie said. “But at the same time, I feel like I've given everything I possibly …

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Episode 410 — 2025 NJCAA XC & Half Marathon National Championship Post Show | Blizzard Chaos, Grit & National Titles 1:50:50

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Episode 410 of Airey Bros Radio breaks down one of the most chaotic, unforgettable NJCAA championship weekends ever — the 2025 NJCAA Cross Country & Half Marathon National Championships in snow-covered Fort Dodge, Iowa.A full blizzard turned the XC course into a survival test and the half marathon into a grit fest. Tonight, five of the top programs…

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EP 409 — Bob Hamer (Rider University XC/TF Director): Building a Full-Team Culture, Developing Underrated Recruits & Winning in the MAAC 1:06:08

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Rider University Director of Cross Country & Track & Field Bob Hamer joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss how the Broncs built a complete team — sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws & distance — and turned under-the-radar recruits into conference champions and even Olympic Trials qualifiers. We cover Hamer’s origin story (Penn State roots & Coach Groves), …

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Conference Previews for the 2026 Season - Peach Belt 54:18

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Send us a text This is the first in our series of episodes on D2 Lacrosse Conference Previews for the upcoming season. This week, Danny and I give a rundown on the state of play in the Peach Belt. DO NOT SLEEP on this conference! Get insight into each team for the 2026 season. If you like what we are doing, subscribe on your favorite podcast platfo…

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Just the Guys! Swim News, Records & Hot Takes | Episode 273 54:46

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Just the guys this week! Luke, Bryan, and John are back in classic Social Kick mode — no guests, no script, just pure swim talk. The crew catches up on everything happening across the swim world: new records in China and Russia, Summer McIntosh’s big move to Arena, college season chaos, and even a few triathlon and high school highlights. It’s the …

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Nikita Sheremet: World Junior Champ & Louisville Sprint Star | Episode 272 1:06:04

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Ukraine’s next great sprinter joins The Social Kick! 🇺🇦 Nikita Sheremet is the World Junior Champion and Record Holder in the 50 freestyle (21.75) — tying Michael Andrew’s World Junior Record last summer. Now racing for the University of Louisville, he’s already made waves in the NCAA with a 19.28 freshman record and big goals for the European Cham…

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Airey Bros Radio EP 408 | 2025 NJCAA Cross Country Nationals Preview Show — D1, D2 & D3 Coaches Roundtable 1:48:11

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Episode 408 of Airey Bros Radio brings you the complete 2025 NJCAA Cross Country National Championship Preview Show — a three-division celebration of grit, team culture, and championship ambition from Fort Dodge, Iowa. 🎽 Division III: Steven Davis (Mineral Area College — #1 W / #4 M) | Jeff DeGraw (Joliet JC — #2 W / #3 M) | Mallory Dominguez (Coll…

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Carousel of Coaching Changes Continues (Part 4) 48:47

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Send us a text This is the final episode of a four-part series in which the In the Crease boys delve into the 2025 coaching changes across D2 Men's Lacrosse. We were honored to be able to talk with Coach Destro at Emmanuel and Coach Lynch at Franklin Pierce. Check out their teams at: Emmanuel: Twitter- @ Instagram - @emmanueluniversitylacrosse FPU:…

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EP 407 — Coach Bradley Sowder (University of the Cumberlands): NAIA Powerhouse Mindset, Double-Threshold Lessons, Culture in the NIL Era 1:27:49

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Ladies and gentlemen — howdy & aloha! We are HERE, you are THERE, and you’re now rockin’ with the best. We’re lacing up with Coach Bradley Sowder, Director of Cross Country & Track & Field at University of the Cumberlands—back for Round 3 on ABR. We dig into the Patriots’ rise (WXC currently top-3, MXC top-4), winning NAIA indoor/outdoor national t…

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Greg Harper, from Cal Swimmer to Pro Triathlete on Kona, Training & Triathlon Truths | Ep. 271 1:23:15

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Former Cal swimmer Greg Harper is now one of the best swimmers in triathlon — leading out the swim at the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships and chasing the Kona swim course record next year. In Episode 271 of The Social Kick Podcast, Greg joins us to talk about his journey from NCAA swimming to pro triathlon, what triathletes often get wrong ab…

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EP 406 — Coach Brian Decker on Point Boro’s 2024 Title Season, Building a Shore Powerhouse & Inside the Shore Coaches Invitational 1:05:24

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Howdy & Aloha! We’re lacing up with Coach Brian Decker, Head Cross Country Coach at Point Pleasant Boro, fresh off one of the most dominant seasons in program history.In 2024, the Panthers swept the Ocean State Invitational, B-South Division, Ocean County, and Central Jersey Group 2 — the first sectional title in school history. Decker was named 20…

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Carousel of Coaching Changes Continues (Part 3) 50:25

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Send us a text This is the third episode of a four-part series in which the In the Crease boys delve into the 2025 coaching changes across D2 Men's Lacrosse. We were honored to be able to talk with Coach Briones at William Jewell, and Coach Carson at Palm Beach Atlantic. Check out their teams at: William Jewell: Twitter- @JewellMLAX Instagram - @je…

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EP 405 — Billy George (Long Branch HS): Region 6 Roots, Green Wave Rebuild & Shore Conference Rivalries 1:13:43

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We are HERE, you are THERE, and you’re now rockin’ with the best. In EP 405, we go Belly to Belly with Billy George, head wrestling coach at Long Branch High School—a Shore Conference lifer carrying the Green Wave tradition.Coach George digs into Region 6 history, District 23 wars, NJ’s realignment era, the public vs. private debate, and how Long B…

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World Cup Recap: 5 World Records & Wild Finishes w/ Bobby Hurley | Social Kick 270 1:05:07

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The 2025 Swimming World Cup wrapped up with one of the fastest nights in history — five world records in a single session! 🏊‍♂️ In this episode, former world champion and commentator Bobby Hurley joins The Social Kick crew to break down the epic Toronto finale and the standout moments from three incredible weeks of racing. We dive into the biggest …

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Tommy Neill: The Aussie Olympian Finding His Fire Again | Episode 269 1:07:13

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Australian Olympian Tommy Neill joins The Social Kick to talk about his journey from back-to-back Olympic bronze medals to a much-needed reset. After stepping away to recover from injury and refocus on life, Tommy’s back training with a sharper mindset and fresh motivation. We dive into his comeback, the grind of elite swimming in Australia, and wh…

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Jayhawk Conference Championship Preview | KJCCC Region 6 Coaches Roundtable (Colby 2025) 2:31:10

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This special Airey Bros Radio roundtable previews the 2025 Jayhawk (Region 6) Cross Country Championships — featuring head coaches from the top-ranked NJCAA programs across the state. They break down training philosophy, course strategy, and what it’ll take to bring home the Region 6 title on Friday, October 24 in Colby, KS. 🎤 Featuring (in order o…

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Coaching Carousel (Part 2) 1:06:17

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Send us a text This is the second episode of a four-part series in which the In the Crease boys delve into the 2025 coaching changes across D2 Men's Lacrosse. We were honored to be able to talk with Coach Scorcia at Caldwell, Coach McAleavey at Bridgeport, and Coach Warren at UAH. Check out their teams at: Caldwell: Twitter- @caldwellmlax Instagram…

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Building a JUCO Dynasty: Coach Jim Robinson on 7 National Titles, Culture, and Faith at Lansing Community College 1:14:23

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In Episode 403 of Airey Bros Radio, we head to Lansing, Michigan, to sit down with Coach Jim Robinson, longtime Head Coach of Lansing Community College Cross Country & Track.Now in his 19th year with LCC, Robinson has been part of seven NJCAA National Championships, earning three USTFCCCA National Coach of the Year awards. Since taking over in 2014…

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Bryn Greenwaldt: From DII Record Breaker to UVA Cavalier Episode 268 1:05:30

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Before joining the powerhouse Virginia Cavaliers, Bryn Greenwaldt was already making NCAA history — becoming the first woman in Division II to break 22 seconds in the 50 freestyle while also competing as an All-American high jumper. Now beginning her fifth year and first season in Division I swimming, Bryn brings a unique two-sport background, comb…

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Airey Bros Radio EP 402 — Coach James Majenge (Ranger College XC): From South Africa to JUCO Podiums & Building a National Contender 56:06

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Howdy & aloha! We’re joined by Coach James Majenge, Head Cross Country Coach at Ranger College (@rangersxctf1926). In just two seasons, Majenge has guided the Ranger women to a conference title and top-12 NJCAA finish, while leading the men to a top-15 national finish and producing multiple All-Americans and national qualifiers.We dig into his jour…

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Coaching Carousel (Part 1) 1:04:28

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Send us a text This is the first episode of a four-part series in which the In the Crease boys delve into the 2025 coaching changes across D2 Men's Lacrosse. In this first episode, we start up North. We were honored to be able to talk with Coach Golon at Point Park, Coach Blanchard at Northwest Nazarene, and Coach Lavoie at Westminster. Check out t…

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EP401 — Snow College XC with Coach Chase Englestead: Building a Top-10 NJCAA Program, Utah Distance Culture, Lydiard Roots & JUCO Pathways 1:03:51

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Howdy & aloha! Airey Bros Radio laces up with Coach Chase Englestead, Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach at Snow College (Richfield/Ephraim, UT). Hired in 2024 to launch the Badgers’ program, Chase already has the men ranked #6 and women #7 in the NJCAA national poll. We dig into Utah’s deep distance culture, JUCO recruiting, elevation traini…

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2025 World Cup Breakdown with Bobby Hurley | Expert Take from a Swimming Commentator Episode 267 1:14:24

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We’re diving into the 2025 World Aquatics World Cup with Bobby Hurley — former world champion swimmer, World Cup star, and one of the sharpest voices in swimming commentary. From his unique insider perspective, Bobby breaks down everything that makes this year’s World Cup series so compelling: the new format, prize money, and its place in the globa…

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Sam Short: The Grind, the Mindset, and the Future of Distance Swimming Episode 266 1:03:42

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2023 World Champion 🏆 and Olympic medalist Sam Short joins The Social Kick Podcast for a deep dive into what drives one of the world’s best distance swimmers. Sam’s already redefining what it means to go the distance — from his brutal training sets that have become the stuff of legend, to the mental toughness it takes to dominate the 400 and 1500 o…

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Catching Up with Sol Kumin 31:06

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On the heels of being honored at Bronx Lacrosse's annual fundraiser, Chair of the USA Lacrosse Foundation Board and Johns Hopkins alum joins IL's Terry Foy to discuss the many different aspects of the sport that he touches, from Team USA's Olympic aspiration to grassroots development, from being the dad of a ’27 who just committed to North Carolina…

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EP400 — Coach Jesse Parker (Blinn College XC/Track): Rebuilding a NJCAA Contender, Culture, & the JUCO Advantage 1:09:19

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Airey Bros Radio hits Episode 400 with Coach Jesse Parker, Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach at Blinn College (NJCAA). Blinn brought XC back for the first time since 1995—and in year one Parker led both teams into the USTFCCCA NJCAA D1 rankings, qualified for NJCAA Nationals, and enters 2025 ranked #10 men / #11 women. We dig into rebuilding…

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Coach Chris Beene | 32x National Champion | Odessa College Track & XC | JUCO Hall of Famer 1:18:19

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Luka Mijatovic: 16-Year-Old Swim Phenom on Worlds, Recruiting & the 400 Free | Episode 265 57:35

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At just 16 years old, Luka Mijatovic became the fastest 18 & under swimmer ever in the United States. After a breakthrough summer, he earned a spot on his first senior international team and represented Team USA at the World Championships. In this episode, Luka opens up about: The tough lessons learned after a team-wide illness left him drained at …

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How Recruiting Works with York's Brandon Childs 54:32

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Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?" In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing a series of men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing with York head coach Brandon Childs. The first DIII coach Foy has brought on …

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Jeremy Sudbury | Iowa State Director of Track & XC | Big 12 Powerhouse & NCAA Title Contender 1:09:06

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Ladies and gentlemen, howdy & aloha! 🌺🤙 On Episode 398 of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly-to-belly with Coach Jeremy Sudbury, Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Iowa State University 🌪️.Coach Sudbury has built ISU into a Big 12 powerhouse, leading the Cyclones to: 🏆 USTFCCCA Midwest XC Coach of the Year (2021, 2024) 🏆 Back-to-back NCAA In…

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ILPreps: One Month Into 2027 Recruiting 34:42

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IL’s Terry Foy, Dan Kaplan and Dan Aburn chat September panned out for the 2027 class. With nearly all of the Top 100 players committed and North Carolina establishing itself as the top class, there’s a ton to chat about.By Inside Lacrosse Podcasts

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Coach Quinn White (Taylor University) — 2× NAIA National Champion | Faith, Culture & Farewell 1:03:24

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We’re going belly-to-belly with Coach Quinn White, the legendary Taylor University XC coach who led the Trojans to the only two NAIA team titles in school history (Men 2020, Women 2022). With 12 straight Crossroads League titles, dozens of All-Americans, and 200+ scholar-athletes developed under his watch, Coach White has built an NAIA powerhouse g…

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Rylee Erisman Returns: 8 Medals at World Juniors & Her College Recruiting Journey Episode 264 56:21

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Rylee Erisman is back on Social Kick! Fresh off a historic summer at the World Junior Championships, Rylee won 8 medals (5 gold, 3 silver), including individual titles in the 50 and 100 freestyle. She capped the meet with an unforgettable triple in the final session—winning 2 events and medaling in all 3 races in less than an hour. In this episode,…

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How Recruiting Works with St. John's Justin Turri 45:34

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Around this time every year, dozens of parents of high school prospects ask IL's Terry Foy some version of the question, "How does recruiting work?" In an effort to round out that answer, he's interviewing a series of DI men's lacrosse coaches about their process, continuing with St. John's head coach Justin Turri. Entering his fourth year in Queen…

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Crowder College Is Coming: Coach Jake Holt on Building an NJCAA Top-10, Kenyan Pipeline, SWMO Running Camp & 2025 Plans | ABR 396 57:46

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Crowder College Head Coach Jake Holt joins Airey Bros Radio to break down how a brand-new NJCAA program rocketed into the national conversation—#7 men, #5 women (preseason)—and why JUCO is a powerful springboard for recruits. We cover Holt’s 20+ years at East Newton HS (17 conference titles, 17 district titles, 6 state trophies), the origins of SWM…