Tag Archive for: Coach’s Corner

SOUTH RANGE WRESTLING COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH DAVE MARKULIN

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CANFIELD OH- State Champions! That’s what you can call South Range for the second time in school history. The first team to bring hone the biggest trophy in the state was baseball. Now, it is wrestling’s turn to soak in the glory. On Saturday, the Raiders won three matches to take the state championship trophy out of Versailles, and back to Canfield.

Unlike every other sport, the team state championship is not the end of the line for these athletes. Coming off their state championship, the Raiders hosted Rootstown for their final home dual of the season. After dominating the Rovers, now they look toward the individual tournament where plenty of their wrestlers will have the opportunity to qualify for state.

South Range head coach Dave Markulin took the time to talk to YSN’s Running Point this week to talk about his team, and the state championship. He also talks some strategy and coach with Gary Althiser. You won’t want to miss this exclusive coach’s corner with Raider wrestling only on YSN.

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YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH DAN BERTOLINI

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YOUNGSTOWN OH- Baseball time is finally upon us. The Penguins gear up for another season in Grit City coming off one of the program’s most successful campaigns. Last year, the Penguins finished with a record of 32-24. They also won 19 games inside their home stadium of Eastwood Field. That home wins mark is the highest the program has ever seen. This season, they come back with even more experience. The Penguins roster features 13 seniors, and they are all hungry to build off of last season’s success.

Head coach Dan Bertolini is heading into his sixth season as the skipper of the Penguins. He has had more than enough time to instill a culture and standard into the program. And what a culture it is! This team never gives up no matter the challenge. That’s a direct reflection of their head coach.

Richie Juliano, and Anthony Romo had the chance to catch up with Dan Bertolini before the start of the season on Friday, February 18th against Bethune Cookman. He talks with both of them about the outlook of the 2022 season, his goals for the first series of the year, and much more. Don’t miss our first Coach’s Corner of the season with Dan Bertolini

 

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CRESTVIEW GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH AARON BLATCH

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COLUMBIANA OH- Crestview girls basketball coach Aaron Blatch was the first area coach to come on Running Point in the beginning of the season to preview the Rebels outlook. Now fast forward to the end of the season, and coach Blatch couldn’t be prouder of his team. He becomes the first coach to come on Running Point to preview a tournament game.

Even though Crestview unfortunately fell in Pymatuning Valley, we still wanted to take the time to reflect with coach Blatch on an incredible season in Rebel Country.  He came on to talk with Anthony and Ty about the growth his team has shown this season, the mix of youth and experience, and much more. Check out the final Crestview Lady Rebels coach’s corner of the season exclusively on YSN.

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LIBERTY BOYS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH LEVON LAMB

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LIBERTY OH- Oh boy is it a good time to be a basketball fan in Liberty. On the girls side, you have a MVAC Champion. On the boys side a very great team, that is sitting 2nd in the MVAC, with two hard losses to Campbell. That’s not lessening the excitement for the team however, as you can feel the energy in the air every time you go into the Leopard’s gym.

Liberty head coach Levon Lamb had the chance to come on to YSN’s Running Point this week to talk about his team’s season. He talks with Ty Bartell, and Anthony Hartwig about his leaders on the floor, putting Liberty back on the map, and so much more. Don’t miss episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Levon Lamb.

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CAMPBELL BOYS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 3) WITH NICK CANTERINO

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CAMPBELL OH- The Red Devils have continued their journey towards a MVAC Championship. With now two wins over Liberty the goal is sitting right in front of them. The Devils are one win away from completing that task. They’ll matchup with Newton Falls for the first time of the season Friday for a chance to clinch.

Head coach Nick Canterino had a chance to stop by YSN’s Running Point this week to talk about the position his team in sitting in. He talks with Ty Bartell, and Anthony Hartwig about how the team is compared to his preseason expectations, the goals that lay ahead of them, and much more. Check out episode 3 of Coach’s Corner With Nick Canterino

 

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HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH JOSH SCOTT

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COLUMBIANA, OH- In the midst of a chaotic season, coaches are asked to compartmentalize so much- travel, cancellations, practice schedules, and player management among many other things.  For Heartland Head Lion, Josh Scott- he’s been given a second plate because his first plate heaped over so much.

Josh Scott was faced with one of the more adverse moments of his personal life with a form of cancer and battled through the stages quickly and swiftly, and considers himself fortunate for being able to get through the process thus far relatively unscathed.

Atop of all of that, Coach Scott has jumped headfirst into an Athletic Director role at Heartland as well, to try and fill the shoes of Susie Shields upon her departure.

We sat down in the few minutes of downtime that Coach Scott has, and discussed ALL that is going on in the Purple Palace and beyond, on the latest edition of Heartland Christian Coach’s Corner with Josh Scott.

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STRUTHERS BOYS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH MICHAEL WERNICKI

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Coach Michael Wernicki is a coach of many philosophies. Utilizing strategies and aspects from numerous coaches, both local and professional, there is nothing The Wildcats coach looks past.

This is, of course, all in the effort to continue developing the team, and form a strong program in Struthers. 

Starting off 3-1 on the season, including victories in their last three, The Cats are starting to run wild on teams. 

However, they are on a collision course with another train rolling down the tracks! This time the demolition will take place in a good ol’ fashioned jungle battle! 

As The Liberty Leopards (5-2)  visit The Fieldhouse to take on The Wildcats on Thursday, December 30th.

Will a new win bring a new top cat for New Year? 

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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CAMPBELL BOYS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH NICK CANTERINO

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CAMPBELL OH- The red hot, Rocking Red Devils of Campbell are coming off, yet another game in which they scored 80+ points of offense on the night! 

This time, their total was 88, as a part of the 88-58 victory against Western Reserve on December 23rd. 

Making it the fifth time in just eight games in which The Red Devils accomplished the feat of 80 or more points on offense. 

Campbell hopes the winter break has little effect in cooling them off, as they have a conference game lined up with The Champion Flashes on Tuesday, January 4th. 

As New Year’s rapidly approaches, The Red Devils Resolution? Keep the party Rocking!

*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell

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SPRINGFIELD BOYS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JEFF BRINK

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH- Jeff Brink and The Springfield Tigers have had minimal time in the preseason to prepare for basketball season. However, this is nothing new to the Springfield community and their athletes!

Springfield, coming off a dramatic triple-overtime victory against The South Range Raiders, now look to sink their teeth against another NE8 opponent in Hubbard.

All before back to back conference games against Western Reserve and Jackson Milton respectively. 

The Tigers will take their 5-0 record and 3-0 conference record into The New Year, as New Middletown hopes 2022 will have a ring to it!

*Contributed By Ty Bartell

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JACKSON MILTON BOYS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH STEPHEN PROCOPIO

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NORTH JACKSON OH- It must be a fun time to be a Blue Jay. On Tuesday night Jackson Milton won a dramatic game with then undefeated Heartland Christian. Aaren Romigh hit a shot at the buzzer to give the Jays a 67-65 win. It gave the Blue Jays their first win of the young season. They’ll return to action on Friday against Campbell.

Head coach Stephen Procopio got a chance to pop in to YSN’s Running Point to talk about the exciting win. He talks with Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell about the momentum this win will bring, how they plan on staying even, and much more. Episode 2 of Coach’s Corner   with Stephen Procopio is live.

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