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YOUNGSTOWN, OH- Valley native, Brooke Meenachan returns to Youngstown after earning her master’s degree at Syracuse’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. A native to the Valley, Brooke graduated from Boardman High School where she played basketball, softball, and volleyball. She helped lead the Spartans to three regional championship appearances. She continued her softball career at Youngstown State University before hanging up her cleats to focus on her future career. Brooke comes from a family full of sports enthusiasts. She played every sport imaginable growing up and knew at a young age she wanted to take that passion and turn it into a profession.
While at Syracuse, Brooke served as a sideline reporter, analyst, producer and host for Syracuse athletics’ ACC Network Extra broadcasts. Her time at Syracuse landed her an internship with Raycom Sports and the ACC Network in Charlotte.
Brooke held several jobs in the field before moving to Central New York. She worked in the Valley as a producer at 21-WFMJ and sports reporter at the Vindicator.
She currently works as a freelancer for Fox Sports Ohio and SportsTime Ohio as well as Pitt Athletics.
“We’re incredibly excited to have Brooke as part of our YSN Leadership Team. Her resume speaks for itself, and she is dedicated to increasing coverage locally here in the Valley,” said YSN Founder DJ Yokley. “She serves as a trailblazer in sports and broadcasting, and we are proud to have a talent such as hers,” added YSN GM Steve Leslie.
Brooke will serve as YSN’s Communications Director, which will allow her to broadcast events, host programming, as well as be a point-guard for all communications within the company.
When she’s not talking about sports, she also loves to watch them! Brooke is a huge Cleveland Indians, Browns and Cavs fan. She’s also an avid Notre Dame and UNC fan. Brooke also enjoys working out, spending time with friends, family and her fiancé and exploring new places!
YOUNGSTOWN, OH, Your Sports Network has landed more championship-caliber talent to help lead the way. Paul Munson has been brought on as the Coordinating Director of Operations for YSN. A ’96 grad of South Range and an ’02 grad of YSU with a BA in communications, Munson will serve as an on-air personality as well as communicate between talent, clients, and partners of the network.
“We’re in a great place to bring in a top-tier leader like Paul. His commitment to success, and knowledge of communications will help the team continue to provide the best experience possible for our organizations, and fans of YSN. Not to mention he’s a top-notch broadcaster we can count on for big games.” says YSN Founder, DJ Yokley.
Munson returned to his alma mater (South Range) to coach baseball, have been with the program for 10 years. Six of the ten years they won the league championship including the final ITCL champ. They have played for the district champ 4 of the last 6 years. Won the first-ever district/regional/state championships in the school’s history in baseball.
Munson has also been the “Voice of the Raiders” for the last 18 years for football and basketball.
He also was an on-air DJ for CD93.3 for 3 years.
Off the field, Munson owns and run his own business, SANDMAN ENTERTAINMENT Professional DJ Services.
He enjoys spending time with his family: wife Keri and daughters Olivia and Avery.
“I’m looking forward to this great opportunity with YSN. I’m very excited to be a part of this expanding company that is taking local sports to an all new level.” says Munson.
“I enjoy sports and can’t wait to help get our local communities more exposure and show off the talent that the Mahoning Valley has to offer. “
YOUNGSTOWN, OH- A big name on the Mahoning Valley athletic scene has found a new place of leadership. Steve Leslie has agreed to become the first General Manager of Your Sports Network (YSN.) Leslie currently doubles as the GM of the Astro Falcons organization of the Youngstown Class B League at Bob Cene Park. He also has served as the head basketball and baseball coach at Cardinal Mooney, and head coach at Youngstown Ursuline. In his time with Mooney, Leslie and the Cardinals made 2 State Regional appearances.
As the Astro Falcon Skipper, Leslie led the blue and orange to seven World Series appearances including back to back NABF World Series Championships.
Off the field, he has spent 24 years working for the Mahoning County Engineers and has sports media experience from several organizations including YSN.
“I love sports and kids, and the energy and enthusiasm of YSN is something that I believe will greatly benefit our area and all involved,” says Leslie. “The opportunity to promote student-athletes and their schools is something I’ve always wanted to be a part of.”
Leslie is said to have many hats in the position with YSN, and will be a major piece of the growth of the company says YSN Founder, DJ Yokley.
“What Steve brings to the table is unparalleled. His experience in leading championship teams will translate well to what we’re doing with YSN. He’s loved by so many in our area because he’s transparent, caring, and wants whats best for his teams. Those are the same core values we believe in with our company, sponsors, and teams we represent.” says Yokley.
A wonderful family man- Leslie is the husband of Julie and proud father of Daniel and Grace.