SPRINGFIELD GIRLS SOCCER COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JUSTIN KOSEK

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- Soccer season is swiftly approaching, and the sport in the area is loaded with talent.  Springfield is one of the premiere girls soccer programs in the valley.  They are currently defending three straight MVAC championships. Dominance like that doesn’t come over night. It takes hard work. Head coach Justin Kosek has put in that work with the program. Coming in to his 9th season at the helm, Kosek is confident it will be another successful season.  Springfield opens the season August 22nd at Salem.

Coach Kosek was able to spend some time with the boys on Running Point to give us a peak inside this year’s edition of the team.  He talks with Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell about the success the team has had, expectations of the season, and much more. Kick it in to gear with Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner With Justin Kosek

 

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LEETONIA FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH DREW MCLAUGHLIN

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LEETONIA, OH- There’s a new era being ushered into Leetonia from the football side of things.  John Protopapa was named Head Football Coach in February, and he brings a great crew of coaches with him.  One of them is great offensive mind, and former Lowellville standout, Drew McLaughlin.

McLaughlin serves as the Assistant Head Coach and the Offensive Coordinator for the Bears, and is also the point of contact on social media.  A man who wears many hats in his life, but is proud of the one he’ll wear on Friday nights this fall, Drew McLaughlin is fired up for the 2022 season in Leetonia.

We sat down with the guru of the Leetonia X’s and O’s to discuss and preview this year’s crew heading into Week 1 on Leetonia Football Coach’s Corner.

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WATERLOO GIRLS SOCCER COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH BILL JACKSON

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ATWATER OH- There’s a plethora of fall sports coming just around the bend for the Mahoning Valley. Soccer is included in that, and our area is full of talent. One of the more exciting programs coming in to this season is Waterloo’s girls team. They return a ton of experience, including Kaira English who broke the school record last season with 54 goals on the campaign. Waterloo enters the year with a new head coach in Bill Jackson who looks to carry the program to new highs.

Coach Jackson came on YSN’s Running Point to help us get a peak into what the Vikings season will look like. He talks with Anthony Hartwig, and Eric Bailey about his returning leaders, the people that have been important to getting off to a good start with the team, and so much more. Waterloo opens the season on August 22nd at Newton Falls. Check out Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner to get ready for the season opener.

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WATERLOO FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MIKE DEVIES

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ATWATER OH- Here comes football right around the corner. As the calendar flips it’s pages, the smell of fall fills the air. After three months without high school sports, the anticipation is sky high for the seasons to start.  In Waterloo they will have a lot to look forward to. Not just a new look uniform on their team, but they also have a revamped stadium that will give the Viking fans a great experience.

Head coach Mike Devies stopped by YSN’s Running Point to help us preview the Vikings season. Also serving as athletic director, Devies gives his all for the kids of the school. He talks about that, some of the strengths of the team, and much more. Vikings fans check in, Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Mike Devies is live!

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SPRINGFIELD FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH SEAN GUERRIERO

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH- The Springfield Tigers have been one of the most successful pigskin programs over the past four years, and at the helm- the ringmaster of that show has been Sean Guerriero.

Coach G enters his 14th year as the Head Coach, and 2022 is the first time in a while that Guerriero can consider himself even remotely in the “underdog” category.  With the departure of one of the most successful classes in school history, including a record-breaking quarterback, many critics have the Tigers up against the ropes in the upcoming year, and the MVAC is looking for revenge.

We sat down with Coach Guerriero for the first of many conversations in 2022 where he’ll discuss a preview and status of the team throughout the season.

 

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AUSTINTOWN LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH MATT HAMLEY

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AUSTINTOWN OH- STATE CHAMPIONS!! The Austintown 10U softball team has reached the summit of the state softball world. With their sixth victory over Poland of the summer, this time around by a score of 14-2, Austintown claimed the state crown.

Head coach Matt Hamley could not be in attendance during the team’s run through the bracket.  He put a plan in place to make sure his team would be ready to succeed without him physically there. He was still a big part of the game plans.  He couldn’t be prouder of his team, and now he knows it’s time to look to the future. Next season seven of the players on the roster will make the step up to 12U.  He took the time to come on YSN’s Running Point to talk about the state championship, highlight some of the key members of his roster, and much more. Hear from a state champion exclusively on YSN.

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LIBERTY FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JOE SIMON

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LIBERTY OH- Last season, the rallying call for Liberty football was “Return the Roar.” They took great strides in doing just that. Now though, their new motto is going to be “Ring The Bell.” Their focus is going to be on finishing, and getting the opportunity to ring that victory bell.

Joe Simon has brought passion and energy into the program as head coach. As he returns to the helm, he is focused more than ever to get this team to where he knows they can be. He stopped by YSN’s Running Point to give us a preview of Liberty football. He gives us an insight into the team’s identity, what their goals will be this season, and so much more! Earn your spots by checking out this year’s first episode of Coach’s Corner with Joe Simon.

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STRUTHERS FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JOHN BAYUK

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STRUTHERS OH- As the calendar continues to flip its pages, we get closer and closer to football season. Inside the NE8 a dark horse looms in the Struthers Wildcats.  A young team last year that is coming into the season with tons of experience. They’ll look to make waves this season as they open their skate on Friday, August 19th vs St Thomas Aquinas.

Head Coach John Bayuk once again returns to lead the Wildcats. His love for the community, and school system keeps him coming back.  He stopped by YSN’s Running Point to help us preview the Struthers season.  He talked to Anthony Hartwig about his returning leaders, what makes Struthers special, and much more. Don’t miss out on this first look at Wildcats football exclusively on YSN.

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CHAMPION FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH THOMAS CONRAD

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WARREN OH- Football is getting ever done closer to kicking off it’s season. As the days go by, the excitement for week 1 builds.  Champion is a team that is trying to take the next steps to change the difference between close loses, and close wins.

Head coach Thomas Conrad is venturing into his second year in the program. Returning to the program that he played in as a player has meant the world to Coach Conrad, and you can feel the passion in his voice. He is confident that the Flashes can make big strides in his second year at the helm.

Coach Conrad was able to stop by YSN’s Running Point to give us a peak into the 2022 season in Champion. He talks with Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell about the big returning leaders, some of his coaching philosophies, and much more. Make sure to check out this exclusive interview with Thomas Conrad to get ready for Champion football.

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CAMPBELL FOOTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH ANDREW KING

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CAMPBELL OH- All though everyone is still soaking up the sun in the remaining weeks of summer, the fall sports season right around the corner. That means football teams are hard at work to put together a successful 2022 campaign.

Campbell is welcoming Andrew King in his second year as head coach with the program. The Red Devils offer up plenty of talent, and returning experience. Coach King wants to make the small adjustments that spelled the difference between a win and a loss last season.

Coach King took the time to come on to YSN’s Running Point to help us preview the upcoming football season in Campbell. He talked about returning leaders, the Campbell community, and much more. Don’t miss the chance to preview the Red Devils season with Coach King. Campbell opens the season August 19th vs Valley Christian.

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