CARDINAL MOONEY BOYS SOCCER COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MATT BRITTON

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Every season, no matter what the regular season record ends up being for Cardinal Mooney boys soccer, they are a threat to make a deep tournament run. They proved that last year when they took an 8-5-6 record into the tournament, yet still took the eventual state runner up Crestview to overtime in a 3-2 loss. Head coach Matt Britton hopes he can instill a hungry attitude into his players once again to try and get back to Columbus. They’re schedule will definitely expose them to the proper competition level.

Coach Britton was kind enough to join YSN’s Running Point this week to help us get a better look into his team. He talks with Ty Bartell, and Anthony Hartwig about his team’s tough schedule, what the team’s identity will be this season, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of Mooney’s season, and get ready for it with Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Matt Britton.

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WEST BRANCH GIRLS SOCCER COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH CHERYL FICCO

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BELOIT OH- West Branch girls soccer is the definition of sustained success. As head coach Cheryl Ficco enters her sixth season at the lead of the program, they stare at a possible ninth consecutive EBC championship. She’s won 6 in a row as head coach, and looks to take a more experienced group into 2022 to make the streak continue.  West Branch has a ton of returning talent that will be a year older, and hopefully that can be a difference maker come tournament time.

Coach Ficco took the time to hop on to YSN’s Running Point this week to help us preview the Warriors season. She talks with Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell about what it has taken to build this dynasty, what the experience this year will mean for the team, and so much more. Gear up for another season by checking out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner With Cheryl Ficco.

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POLAND VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH ALEAH DIAMOND

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POLAND OH- Consistency is key to building a quality program. Poland volleyball has struggled to find stability when it comes to their coaching staff this decade.  They may have finally found it though in Aleah Diamond who enters her third season as head coach of the program.  You’ll be able to start to see her philosophy, culture, and personality reflect in her team’s play.  Poland will battle all season long in a tough NE8.  They’re a team that is on the cusp of being a serious threat to the top.

Coach Diamond was able to join us on YSN’s Running Point this week to help us preview the upcoming season. She talked to Ty Bartell, and Anthony Hartwig about the building of a culture in the program, what she has enjoyed most about being the head coach over the last 3 seasons, and much more. The Dogs bite is bigger than their bark, so get ready for it with Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Aleah Diamond.

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MINERAL RIDGE FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH BRIAN SHANER

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MINERAL RIDGE OH- The 2022 edition of The Mineral Ridge Rams are ready to rumble! Coming off a season where The Rams recorded 4 wins last year; Head Coach, Brian Shaner returns for another year at the helm in Ram Country.

The goal for the season? Get more conference wins! As it is well known that the scarlet tier of The Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC) is one of the strongest in the area. Competing with the conferences “Big Four”, as Coach Shaner would call them, will be a big determining factor on the season Mineral Ridge will have.

With 3 of the 4 matchups (Western Reserve, Springfield and Lowellville) being home games this season for The Rams. Life without Mark Bunch will be the story going into this season; however, there’s more than enough young talent that is beyond hungry to get some snaps this season!  You do not want to miss this edition of Coaches Corner, as The Running Point crew was able to catch up with Mineral Ridge Head Coach Brian Shaner in this YSN exclusive!!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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WESTERN RESERVE VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH KRISIE HUGHES

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BERLIN CENTER OH- When you think of a family name that has defined Western Reserve volleyball through the years, most people have Hughes pop into their mind. Aleah Hughes shined as a Blue Devil, and went on to have an amazing career at Youngstown State, her sister Alexis did the same, and now Alyvia is featured as a main stay on the team. So the next logical step would be to put a Hughes in the head coaching chair. Krisie Hughes takes the reigns for her first year at the helm of a program that is coming off a 22 win season.

Coach Hughes was kind enough to join YSN’s Running Point this week to give us a sneak peak of the 2022 Blue Devils. She talks with Ty Bartell and Anthony Hartwig about her family legacy, the pressures of keeping up the success of the program,  and much more. We are just over a week away from the start of the season, make sure you’re ready by checking out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Krisie Hughes.

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WELLSVILLE VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JONATHAN STOKES

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WELLSVILLE OH- Wellsville went further than any other volleyball team in the area last season. The Tigers made it to the regional finals just one step away from Wright State.  The experience has made the Tigers hungry. As coach Jonathan Stokes says, they have a taste for what it feels like, and once you get a taste you crave to get more.  With a ton of players coming back for more fun, the Tigers have to be one of the favorites to make it to the state tournament.

Coach Stokes joined YSN’s Running Point this week right after practice live from Wellsville’s gym to talk about the upcoming season. He spoke to Ty Bartell, and Anthony Hartwig about the returning stars, filling some of the gaps last year’s seniors left, and so much more. Sharpen your teeth with the Tigers and get ready for one of the most exciting volleyball teams around in Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Jonathan Stokes.

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WARREN JFK VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH SAM YOUNG

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WARREN OH- We have heard the messages, the excitement of Warren JFK volleyball is bubbling up as the season gets closer. The Eagles feature a ton of experience this year, only graduating two seniors a year ago. While those two’s leadership qualities will be missed, the hope is that someone new will step in to a leadership role and help the Eagles fly high.

Heading up the exciting Eagles team is head coach Sam Young. He was kind enough to join YSN’s Running Point this week to give us a solid preview of the season. He talks with Ty Bartell about some of the big names on the team, what his biggest focus is with the team, and much more. Make sure to glide along with the Eagles in Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Sam Young.

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HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MAGGIE MARTIN

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COLUMBIANA OH- Heartland Christian has always had a tradition of excellence inside their volleyball program. They’ve especially excelled over the years at their defense, and serving. Coming in to this year however, they might have a new strength. The Lions come in to 2022 featuring a ton of height in their hitters. Add that to a returning setter, and not only could their defense be lock down as always, Heartland aims to smash their way to a high octane season.  At the helm of the Lions is one of the most energetic coaches in volleyball in Maggie Martin.

Coach Martin found some time in her schedule to join the boys on Running Point.  She talks with Ty Bartell and Anthony Hartwig about where she gets her energy on the sidelines, the mental aspect of the game she hopes to instill in her athletes, and much more. Join the pride of Lions with Episode 1 of. Coach’s Corner with Maggie Martin.

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CANFIELD VOLLEYBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH KRISTA NESBITT

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CANFIELD OH- It’s the start of a new era in Canfield for their volleyball program. The Cardinals will face 2022 with a new coach at the helm. Krista Nesbitt enters the fold to lead the Cardinals. Last year, Nesbitt was the JV coach for the Cardinals, and so she was at every step of the journey. That has helped her in taking over the job as the varsity head coach.  She knows the players, skill sets, and culture that has driven the Cardinals to success for years.

Coach Nesbitt was able to hop on YSN’s Running Point this week to talk about her first year with the reigns. She talks with Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell about the senior leadership her team will have, what the strengths of the team will be, and much more. Don’t miss the chance to learn more about Cardinal Volleyball in Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner With Krista Nesbitt.

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CRESTVIEW FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH PAUL CUSICK

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COLUMBIANA, OH- For nearly a quarter century, Paul Cusick has been the chief of his tribe on the sidelines.  In Crestview, it’s well understood the history, the commitment, and the reward for the dedication to the program year in and year out.

It’s more than X’s and O’s, it’s about the family, and how to conduct yourself when you’re representing someone or something.

Entering his 24th year, Coach “Q” is still making tweaks and adjustments to not only make better football players- but better young men.  This year will be no different with 16 returning lettermen from 2021, Cusick and his staff will be tasked with finding a path to the playoffs for the third consecutive season.

For the sixth straight year, Coach Cusick allowed YSN to chat it up with him prior to gameday for a series we call: Crestview Coach’s Corner with Paul Cusick.

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