Nya Burns joins the podcast (for the second time) to talk about her recruiting experience and why she chose to sign with UAB. She also talks about a topic that many athletes often overlook, which is the importance of mental health in sports. Nya is currently a senior at Grace Christian Academy in Knoxville. Full video episodes are available at: https://youtube.com/@noplaybookpodcast?si=YliygNVZeLcs-Wmp. Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod.
Eli Williams is a standout basketball player at Heritage High School in Blount County, TN. He joins the podcast to talk about his recruiting experience, his athletic training, and we discuss Mexican restaurants in the Maryville area. Watch full episodes of the podcast on YouTube. #tssaa
Sarah Kate Rath (Tennessee Soccer) joins the podcast to talk about her experience in the portal, as a transfer from Cincinnati. She talks about her overall recruiting experience, her soccer training, and she shares an unforgettable sports memory. Full video episodes are available on YouTube. Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod. #vols #tennesseesoccer #sec #secsoccer #tennesseevols
Elliott Drapeau is the QB for McCallie in Chattanooga. He joins the show to talk about his journey to McCallie from Canada, his recruiting experience, and he shares something that very few people know about him (note: it REALLY surprised me). Full video interviews are available: https://youtube.com/@noplaybookpodcast?si=wTYSN-IbN021FpBc Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod. This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision. #mccallie #chattanooga ...
Paige Dauer (Full Disclosure Productions) joins the podcast to talk about her experience covering Tennessee athletics. She brings a unique perspective to the show as she's able to share interesting stories from inside the Vols' program. Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod. Full video episodes are available on YouTube. This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision. #vols #tennesseevols Support the show
Cate Schnell is a volleyball player at the University of Tennessee and she joins the podcast to talk about her recruiting experience, her athletic training, and she shares an unforgettable sports memory. Watch full video episodes of the show at: https://youtube.com/@noplaybookpodcast?si=IJMhg1rD5XtYs5Mj This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision. Please follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod. #Vols #TennesseeVolleyball #CateSchnell #SEC Support the show
Guest: Gabriel Osenda (Tennessee Football Commit) Gabriel Osenda is a football player from Baylor School in Chattanooga, who recently committed to the University of Tennessee. He talks about what it's like being a boarding school student in Tennessee all the way from his home in Canada. We also discuss his recent commitment to the Vols, and his love for anime. This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision. See full video episodes on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/@noplaybookpod...
Kennedy Price is a fantastic soccer player for the Tennessee Vols, and she joins the podcast to talk about the Vols' 2025 season, her recruiting experience, and she shares something that very few people know about her. Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod. Full video episodes are available here: https://youtube.com/@noplaybookpodcast?si=BO7ntjKMeQXyF3Ki #vols #ladyvols #secsoccer #tennesseesoccer #knoxville #tennesseevols Support the show
Nic Moore joins the podcast to talk about his recruiting experience and his first ever fall camp as a college athlete. He also talks about which players fans should be especially excited to see this season. Full video episodes can be seen here: https://youtube.com/@noplaybookpodcast?si=BIBCWMsifnayHAvl Follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod. This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision. #tennesseefootball #vols #sec #tssaa #tennessee
Jacob Crow plays football for Alcoa High School and he just recently committed to Texas Tech. He joins the podcast to talk about his recruiting experience, his football training, and we talk about the famous Maryville/Alcoa rivalry. This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision. Full video episodes are available on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@noplaybookpodcast?si=087Iy_ziKcoXUh0q. Be sure to follow the podcast on social media @noplaybookpod.
Mariana Diaz Lopez is the head soccer coach for PSCC, and she joins the show to talk about the benefits of JUCO. She has been a part of the program from its inception at Pellissippi State, so she talks about the challenges and big wins she's enjoyed since taking the job. This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision. Watch full video episodes here: https://youtube.com/@noplaybookpodcast?si=DjyR4qWsAmWxLm4_ Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod. #pe...
Jamyan Theodore is a lockdown CB prospect from Baylor School in Chattanooga, and he recently committed to play football at the University of Tennessee. Listen as he talks about his recruiting process, his athletic training, and he shares what Vols fans can expect from him once he gets to Knoxville. Watch full video episodes at: https://youtube.com/@noplaybookpodcast?si=FOHAe7eCymhZ7Hly This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision with locations in Maryville and Sevier County.
JP Peace is an outstanding football player at Knoxville West High School, and he recently committed to the University of Tennessee. To call JP a Tennessee legacy would be a bit of an understatement. His father is Vols legend, Robert Peace, and his grandfather is former head coach and Athletics Director, Phillip Fulmer. He joins the podcast to talk ab, out his recruiting experience, his football training routine, and he shares an unforgettable sports memory. You can watch full vide...
Guest: Lucas Nordin (UAB Soccer) Lucas Nordin joins the show to talk about soccer recruiting, training, and the transfer portal. He grew up playing for FC Alliance and Bearden High School before committing to ETSU's soccer program. After a few years there, he has decided to transfer to UAB. Check out full video episodes of the No Playbook Podcast on YouTube, and follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod. This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision. Support the show
Tyler Myatt has an historically great season with Walter's State this past season, and he's now proudly committed to the Tennessee Vols. He joins the podcast to talk about his recruiting experience, his appreciation for JUCO baseball, and he shares something that very few people know about him. This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision. Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod. Watch full video episodes here: https://youtube.com/@noplaybookpodcast?...
Guest: Thomas Manu (Alcoa Football) Thomas Manu joins the show to talk about the responsibilities that come along with being Alcoa High School's new starting QB. He talks about his training, his teammates, and the fierce rivalry with Maryville. This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision. Please follow the podcast on social media @noplaybookpod. Find full video episodes here: https://youtube.com/@noplaybookpodcast?si=-spfhf6GaQsCS2LZ #alcoa #maryville #tssaa Support t...
One Knox SC is the USL1 club in Knoxville, TN. Before this season, the team didn't have an official song, or anthem. Ben Bannister set out to write a perfect song for the team, its fans, and the whole community...and he did just that! With the help of Erick Baker and a few of "The Scruffs," they were all able to put together an unforgettable piece. Listen as Ben and Erick join the podcast to talk about the creation of the song, behind-the-scenes stories, and they share an unforgettable ...
Guest: Jayla Blue (Tennessee Soccer) Jayla Blue joins the podcast to talk about her recruiting experience, her training routine, and she shares something that very few people know about her. I also recently interviewed her sister Nyla, so be sure to go back and check out that episode, if you haven't heard it yet. This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision. Be sure to follow the show on social media @noplaybookpod. Support the show
Guest: Allison Hansford (Liberty Soccer) Allison Hansford is an outstanding soccer play from Athens, TN. She joins the podcast to talk about her recruiting experience, the benefits of playing for FC Alliance, and she shares something that very few people know about her. This episode is sponsored by Stinnett Collision. You can see full video episodes of the show on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/@noplaybookpodcast?si=sHG8Cln0Ic3nkI-I Also be sure to follow on social @noplaybookpod. ...
Guest: Will Jones (Maryville High School Football) Will Jones joins the podcast to talk share his incredible experience as Maryville High School's QB. He got significant playing time as a 9th grader, which in Maryville, means he was playing while not even a student at MHS. He had to get a hardship driver's license just to be able to make it to practice as 9th graders attend the junior high school in Maryville. Will made it work and then some. He's a player that goes above and beyond to give h...