MOONEY GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP3 WITH JASON BAKER)

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The Lady Cardinals have been a streaky team this year. When they’re on, they can compete with the best teams in the district. When they’re off, they struggle to get out of their own way. Despite being 10-7, plenty of those losses boiled down to a poor start or self inflicted mistakes. Still, a physically tough team who prides itself on defense can always light the fire when they need too.

Only five games remain on the schedule for Mooney, and Nate Keiper caught up with Coach Baker moments before the Cardinals would take the court against East. In this episode of the Coach’s Corner, sponsored by MP Vivo, Coach Baker discusses the difficulties this season has presented, previews the matchup against East, and explains how the multitude of different styles of opponents can prepare you for the tournament.

 

POLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP8 WITH NICK BLANCH)

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It’s been another dominant week in the NE8 for Poland. They keep taking it one game at a time with wins over Girard and Lakeview. In the Girard game Jackie Grisdale tied the record for threes in a game. In the Lakeview game, a lot of young players got in and had a lot of success. Coach Blanch said that is so important for the future of the program. Now the Bulldogs look ahead to games against Jefferson and Hubbard. 

Anthony Hartwig made the journey to Poland this week to sit down with Coach Blanch. They discuss the young success, record setting performances, and much more. Get your weekly fix of Lady Bulldog basketball in Episode 8 of Coach’s Corner with Nick Blanch.

SOUTH RANGE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 8 WITH JEFF FISHEL)

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The Lady Raiders have had a slow week in the game department. With Martin Luther King day giving them a well earned day off, the Raiders look to use the time to get better. The Raiders did grab a win over Lakeview on Thursday. Now they look forward to games against Hubbard and Struthers, both on the road. Jeff Fishel says long road stretches are nothing new and expects his team to be ready to go.

Anthony Hartwig sat down with Coach Fishel this week. They discuss the week that was, the week to come, and much more. Get your weekly fix of Lady Raider basketball with Episode 8 of Coach’s Corner with Jeff Fishel.

EAST PALESTINE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 3) WITH WILL FRANKLIN

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EAST PALESTINE, OH- Coming off the most successful year in recent history, and Coach Franklin’s most successful as the Head Coach, the Lady Bulldogs are looking to build on a 17-win season just a year ago.  It won’t be an easy road, but it’s certainly attainable.

The Lady Dogs are flying high after a big victory over Springfield in overtime this week.  Now, as the calendar turns over to 2020, the Lady Dogs turn their attention back to the EOAC, and have their hands full with trying to rebound from a tough stretch of games.

We caught up with Coach “Frank” to discuss the opportunities ahead as well as what he’s looking to build upon this season.

All that and more on this week’s episode of East Palestine Coach’s Corner with Will Franklin.

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CRESTVIEW BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH RICK GATES

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COLUMBIANA, OH- One of the most recognizable names in Crestview Coaching History has made his return to “The ‘View” after a few years away from the high school bench.

Rick Gates once again dons the Black and Gold, and has the Boys Basketball team believing in themselves once again.  The Rebels look to return to the glory of big crowds, high octane offense, and championship pedigree defense.

We had a chance to sit down with Coach Gates to discuss the season to this point, his staff, and his passion for basketball.

All that and more on this episode of Crestview Basketball Coach’s Corner with Rick Gates!

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POLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 7 WITH NICK BLANCH)

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Another successful week for the Poland Lady Bulldogs as they got two wins since we last caught up with coach Blanch. A home victory over Struthers, and then an important Saturday road win over Mooney. Coach Blanch was pleased with the energy and physicality against Struthers, who he says always pushes people around. He less pleased however with the third quarter of the Mooney game where they saw a 23 point lead shrink to 12. They were able to bounce back, but he says an incomplete game is not this team’s standard. They look ahead to games against Girard and Lakeview on the horizon. 

Anthony Hartwig went down to Poland to talk to coach Blanch before a home boys game. They discussed young players who are stepping up, the connection between the boys and girls programs, and much more. Enjoy the seventh edition of Poland Lady Bulldogs Coach’s Corner with Nick Blanch.

UNITED BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 3) WITH CHRIS KADVAN

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HANOVERTON, OH- It’s been an adjustment in Eagle Country with a new cast of characters in place.  Coach Chris Kadvan has been building experience during games for his team in hopes that they can grow roots quickly and excel on the floor this season.  A challenging early schedule has the Eagles off to a winless beginning, but as they say, “it’s not how you start, but how you finish” that’s keeping the morale high in United.

We sat down with Coach K for his weekly check-in on YSN, and to discuss the state of the Eagles, as well as what his team is doing off the court to build the team camaraderie.

All that and more on this week’s Coach’s Corner with Chris Kadvan!

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SOUTH RANGE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP7 WITH JEFF FISHEL)

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Since we last caught up with Jeff Fishel the Lady Raiders have split a pair of games in the NE8. They looked very impressive in a win over Jefferson, and fell short in a hard fought game against Poland. Now they look to rebound with games against Lakeview and Hubbard coming up on the slate. Coach Fishel says the energy is high and the team expects to keep going forward. They don’t want to let one loss define their season. 

 

Join Anthony Hartwig for the latest in all things Lady Raiders with Episode 7 of Coach’s Corner with Jeff Fishel.

YSN Austintown Fitch Boys Basketball Coach’s Corner (EP 1) with Brian Beany

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- The Falcons have been flying early on this season to the tune of a winning record, and Head Coach Brian Beany is pushing the envelope on his guys with expectations for more.  At the end of the day, it’s going to take everything that Fitch has to offer to stand atop the AAC.  The conference is loaded with talent, and the Falcons certainly have their share.

The All-American Conference is on notice, and Fitch is looking to bring the crown back to A-town in 2020.

We sat down with Head Coach Brian Beany to discuss the year so far, and to catch up prior to the Boardman game.  We discuss talent in the area, AAU, and more in this edition of Austintown Fitch Boys Basketball Coach’s Corner (EP 1) with Brian Beany.

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POLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP6 WITH NICK BLANCH)

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It’s been awhile since we have had the chance to talk to coach Nick Blanch. A medical condition made him have to step away for a couple games. In his absence the team has taken care of business with wins over Liberty, Niles, and Hubbard. He returned on Saturday when they beat Lakeview to set up a big matchup with South Range. The Bulldogs handled the hype and came away with a 16 point victory over the Raiders.

Now they look ahead to matchup with Struthers on Thursday. Catch up with everything Lady Bulldogs basketball with Anthony Hartwig in Episode 6 of Coach’s Corner with Nick Blanch.