College Tennis Talk

Alec sits down with his former college tennis coach at Fairmont State (and former co-worker at Salem University), Kyle Hoffman. Coach Kyle took Fairmont State to their first conference title in 30 years and first post-season NCAA victory since joining NCAA Division 2. The two discuss some of their days at Fairmont State and reflect on their season at Salem University. 

Alec sits down with new head coach at Southwest Minnesota State University, Jon Parker. He had success at his previous stop, before taking a few years off of coaching and working for a recruiting agency. Coach Parker gives an interesting outlook on the differences between working on both ends of that spectrum and why he decided to step back into the coaching ring. He also talks a bit about what next tennis season could potentially look like and what changes we will see from the previous years. 

Alec catches up with a familiar foe, assistant coach at West Virginia State University, Jake Lorenz. They played against each other in college and now they both are assistant coaches for top women's teams in the Atlantic Region. Jake talks about his transition from player to coach at his former university, how he got plugged in at WVSU, and about going to Nationals in his year one as assistant. Jake also discusses some funny stories along the way, including the story about the mysterious "Glove", plus many more!

Alec brings on Edinboro Head Tennis Coach Kody Duncan on the show, who ironically gave the Salem Tigers their only loss of the season on the men's side before the season was cut short. Coach Duncan talks about how he got his start into college tennis and how he has navigated the last few seasons. He has had a lot of success in his short career and he brought forth some great discussion about the college tennis landscape and what direction he thinks it is heading. 

Alec sits down with legendary women's tennis coach at West Virginia State University, John Simms. Coach Simms has been the tennis coach at WVSU since the early 2000's and talks about his transition from a high level player, to a high level juniors coach, to his current destination as a college coach. He goes in depth about his early hurdles taking over a struggling program and how he was able to turn them into a perennial champion in just a few seasons. Simms has won at least a share of the MEC tennis championship ever since the conference's inception in 2013, so click play and dive into the perspective and philosophy of a coach with championship DNA. 

Alec catches up with a close friend and former coach at Davis and Elkins College, Jay Evans. Coach Evans dives into how he transitioned from high school to college tennis and his experience moving from Tampa, Fl to Elkins, WV. A popular topic in the college tennis scene, Americans vs International players, Jay gives his perspective on the matter and how he kept a balanced roster at his former school. Finally, Alec asks the question we are all wanting to know: "What does the future look like for Coach Jay Evans and is there a comeback tour?" Find out all of this and much more on Episode 3 of College Tennis Talk.

Shifting gears from Episode 1, Alec finds himself in an interview with an up-and-coming JUCO Head Coach, Jonathan Becker. Coach Becker, a Tyler Junior College graduate and former teaching pro, has been the head guy over at Jacksonville College for the last two seasons and shares some fantastic thoughts about the junior college landscape and about the culture he is building for his team. Becker is also a college minister and finds interesting ways to tie that into his college tennis coaching role. 

Inspired by an unsuspected quarantine and a cancelled season, a young coach, Alec Moran, sets off on his journey to talk to other coaches about college tennis and how they began their journey. The first guest, Coach Terry Deremer, has a storied history and a tale unlike anything you've ever heard: From being drafted by the New York Mets, to winning Atlantic 10 championships as the Head men's tennis coach at West Virginia University, Terry has had a storied history as an athlete and as a coach. Click play to find out more about Coach TD's history and his current status as Head men's tennis coach at Fairmont State!

Alec brings on a close friend and role model, Coach Terry Deremer. Terry has been around the block during his time in the sports world, from being a standout baseball player at Fairmont State, to being drafted by the Mets, and winning conference championships as the Head Coach at West Virginia University. He is currently the Head Men's Tennis Coach at Fairmont State University and reflects on the past, talks about his current role, and looks forward to the future of college tennis.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/collegetennistalk/message

Meez and Tone bring on their favorite guest, QB12 Jarrod Kellar!  They all three make their Sweet 16 selections for the games on Thursday and Friday (Bold Takes INCOMING). Then, they discuss the absolute debacle of a defeat that the West Virginia Mountaineers suffered at the hands of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.  Staying on the subject of basketball, then the infamous "WV Transfer Portal" is the topic of discussion. Meez, Tone, and Jarrod discuss why they agree or disagree with the current landscape of transfers in West Virginia Prep Hoops. Last but certainly not least, with the NFL draft coming up, the boys bring up the group of Mountaineers that will be featured in the draft and where they might end up. Who will find the most success and who will bust? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnstonesports/support

Meez and Jake discuss the three-peat finals matchup of Chapmanville and Fairmont. They also give their predictions for all three WV State Tournament Finals.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnstonesports/support

Ch 1- AB to the Bills? (Yeah, we know it did not go through. Recorded beforehand). Is Kyler worth a number 1 draft pick? Why is Will Grier rated so low by all the "experts"? Ch 2- Trouble in paradise for King James and the Lakers who look to be missing the playoffs. Who can they trade for in the off-season? Meez and Tone discuss their current picks to make the NBA Finals. CH 3- Meez and Tone navigate the WVU-Marshall hatred that currently is in the way of them playing each other in football and basketball. They go into WVU basketball, who provided a strong showing against Iowa St, Lamelo Ball to WVU? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnstonesports/support

Ch 1 - Introduction to your boy, Patty O, part owner of Oliverio's Restaurant and Diehard WVU fan. We dive directly into WVU hoops, old and new, and discuss the future of the program Ch 2- We get Patty's thoughts on the end of the Holgerson era as well as how he believes the culture has changed since Head Coach Neal Brown has arrived. Also, thoughts on Austyn Kendall (Graduate transfer QB) Ch 3 - Meez so eagerly brings up the downfalls of the Steelers recent losses of Bell and soon-to-be Brown. Tone and Patrick give their thoughts on the future of Steeers Nation and where the team is headed going forward --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnstonesports/support

Ch 1- Was the Cleveland Browns picking up Kareem Hunt a bad look for the franchise or a good football decision? Do the Steelers have any chance of getting back their value if they trade Antonio Brown? Ch 2- Is Kyler Murray making the right decision by choosing to go to the NFL Draft vs. fulfilling his contract for the Oakland A's? Thoughts on opening weekend of the Alliance of American Football? Ch 3- Esa Ahmad and Wes Harris dismissed by the WVU Men's Basketball program. Good for the team? Does Lebron need to prove anything else or can he can he just ride out the remainder of his career? Will KD leave his paradise in the bay for more spotlight in NYC? Ch 4- High school basketball discussion based around the Logan-Chapmanville rivalry that Meez covered last week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnstonesports/support

Chapter 1 - Meez and Tone open up with some interesting fan mail questions!! Then, onto our NFL and Super Bowl wrap-up. The boys discuss Super Bowl etiquette involving food, drinks, and when it's acceptable to scream at the TV. They give their thoughts on a rather boring way to end the season and if they believe Tom Brady can do it one more time.  Chapter 2 - The Anthony Davis trade saga continues. The Lakers have put their best offer on the table and the Pelicans still will not budge. Does he get moved before the trade deadline? Moving on to WVU - A historically bad WVU basketball loss was upon us a couple nights ago against Texas Tech. How can the team bounce back? Can they even make the NIT at this point?  National signing day coming up, who will the mountaineers get? Have they lost out on 5 star lineman Darnell Wright? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnstonesports/support

Ch 1- The conference championship games have been played and now it comes down to two teams competing for the super bowl: The empire of Belichek and Brady vs. the young guns of McVay and Goff. Also, don't think we forgot about you, NFL Referees... Ch 2- Austin Kendall to WVU (finally..) ! Other WVU recruits discussed, as well as other Neal Brown information. WVU Basketball picked up a big win against Kansas but went back to their struggling ways after that against Baylor Ch 3- Another NBA update! Warriors back firing on all cylinders, especially with the addition of Boogie! Eastern conference is heating up and as competitive as ever, with Bucks at the top of the East with the Raptors, and the Celtics attempting to crawl back up the ladder. Meez talks Aussie Open and tells you his prediction (hint, hint: He picked Djokovic, who ended up winning in three sets.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnstonesports/support

Ch 1 - The NFL playoffs arrive at the conference championships where the Patriots head to Kansas City to face the Chiefs, and the Saints play host to the LA Rams. Tone reminds Meez of his erroneous Colts talk from last week  Ch 2 - NCAA QB transfer market is in full swing and QB's are moving at a rapid rate. Jalen Hurts to Oklahoma, Tate Martell to Miami, and Oklahoma blocks Kendall from attending WVU (UPDATE: This was recorded before he was eventually approved and enrolled at WVU) Ch 3 - The Celtics are struggling and Kyrie is calling out his teammates, can the Celtics get it together by playoff time? Do the Warriors have any competition now that they are back in full-swing? Are the Lakers going to be okay without Lebron or will they continue to struggle until he is back? The boys discuss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnstonesports/support

Chapter 1 - Meez and Tone introduce their guest, a familiar face, QB 1 for the Edinboro Fighting Scots, Jarrod Kellar. They wrap up the college football season and discuss the THRASHING of Alabama by Clemson. Chapter 2 - Three opinions fly around about how the College Football Playoff can be changed to be more fair for every team. 4 teams? 8 Teams? Dare we say, 16 or 32? Chapter 3 - Big NFL games on this weekend, the boys discuss their selections for the NFL divisional games and also give their Super Bowl Predictions! Oh - and we didnt forget to discuss the Steelers 2018 season being an astronomical failure!  Music (intro, interlude, and outro) -  Light Beamz by Wilson Raps ft. Breyer White (We do not own the rights to this song. S/O Wilson Raps, go listen to his album High Tides on Apple and Spotify!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnstonesports/support

Half-episode discussing the recent departure of beloved WVU Football coach Dana Holgorsen to the University of Houston, the incoming hire by WVU Football, Neal Brown (former head coach at Troy) and the never ending struggles of WVU Basketball's 2018-2019 season. Lets talk! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnstonesports/support

Chapter 1 - Introduction. Intro to Episode 4 and our first ever guest on the show, Division 2 NCAA Starting QB Jarrod Kellar!  Chapter 2 - CFP. The boys discuss the recently played semi-final matchups of the ND Fighting Irish vs. Clemson Tigers as well as the the Oklahoma Sooners vs Alabama Crimson Tide. Predictions of the final between Alabama and Clemson Round 4 Chapter 3 - WVU. The Mountaineers again underwhelm WVU Nation with a lackluster performance in the Camping World Bowl. The boys discuss the game outcome, Jack Allison’s performance, and the future of WVU Football. Chapter 4 - Dana. BIG NEWS coming from Morgantown, WV. Head Coach Dana Holgorsen is leaving town and headed for greener pastures at the University of Houston. Who is the next guy to help break through for WVU football?  Chapter 5 - NFL. Biggest week in pro football as Week 17 has MAJOR playoff implications. Colts vs Titans is a WIN and you’re IN! Steelers need to win plus need help from the Cleveland Browns!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/turnstonesports/support