Mentor Through the Decades
The heat of July sees thousands of players and coaches start prepping for the Friday Night Lights of the fall, a perfect time to hit the archives and revisit our conversation with one of the giants of Kansas City high school football Tony Severino, winner of myriad state titles and inpactful in the lives of scores of young football players. Fascinating and inspirational!
Camps, Champs, and Life Lessons
Catchin up with the legendary KC area basketball coach, who is the organizer along with his former player Christian Braun of next week's Champ Camp. We chat about that, and then revisit our fascinating Profile conversation with the Hall of Famer from last year. Full of tales of fellow coaches and great players he often coached from youth days. Engrossing and entertaining basketball and life talk with a smile! For camp details and registration visit coachedfritz@gmail.com
Layers Of Engagement
The weekly banter battle is alive with conversation about college coaching and morays, NIL, the Chiefs, trivia, and other very interesting detours. Join the fun!
Triumphs and Tragedies for a Relentless Jayhawk
Darnell has carved out a long and succesul career in basketball through many personal challenges and obstacles, including tragic family losses. A starter on the 2008 KU title team, he played many years in the NBA and overseason, and chronicles the journey in his new book. An emotional and riveting conversation.
Relentless Inspiration
A remarkable conversation with the former Southwest Missouri State and WNBA star. A prodigy from an early age in Claflin, KS., Jackie's relentless drive and outsized talent made her a sensation, and allowed her to overcome numerous challenges in her playing, coaching, and professional career. Truly captivating and inspirational!
Meeting Challenges With Attitude and a Smile
Born in Columbia, MO into a football family and raised all around the country, Corby led Mizzou to winning football after a long drought. Full of stories, insights and laughs, it is a great tale of persistence and excellence.
A Baseball View From Everywhere
From a boyhood spent in major league ballparks with his dad Hal, to being a multi-sports high school star, on to a decade long career in the majors, and then broadcasting and coaching, he has just about seen it all, and tells us about with his usual humor and honesty. Enjoy!
Uncertainties and Goals at the Holiday
The weekly banter battle is in a holiday mood. The Chiefs have to keep on winning despite being shorthanded by Covid, There is college sports analysis and we also dive into some fun holiday vagaries. Enjoy!
Loyal To His Roots To This Day
Clint played high school and college football in Lawrence, coached college almost exclusively at KU, and now looks to make an impact as head coach at his own high school in his home town. Great stories and life lessons to soak in.
Perseverance, Belief, and Talent Fuel the Way
A self-described late bloomer, Marc shed small town, and small college expectations, to move up the pro football ladder, including success with the Chiefs That same dedication has led to post-football success in multiple areas.