KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon
312 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsKYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon explores the untold stories of the
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Keith Mondillo - How Gwynedd Mercy women's hoops became 'the best decision ever'
March 02, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBKeith Mondillo has been the head women’s basketball coach at Division III Gwynedd Mercy University in Gwynedd Valley since 1995. For much of that time, he also has served as athletic director. He has led the Griffins to seven conference titles during his run at the helm of the program, and his team has advanced to the NCAA Tournament nine times. In Episode #121 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt catches up with Mondillo to talk about his time at Gwynedd Mercy. They also talk about how he got...
West Chester University swimmer saves woman's life, then wins championship swim meet
February 24, 2022 20:20 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBLogan Brockway is a swimmer at West Chester University. Last Thursday (Feb 17) he was in York, Pennsylvania with his team for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championships. In the middle of an intense day of swimming, he went to lunch and the trained lifeguard ended up saving a woman’s life. Matt Leon caught up with Brockway to talk about what happened and how he feels about saving someone's life!
David Miller, Penn State Abington baseball coach: 'Everything earned, nothing given'
February 23, 2022 06:39 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBDavid Miller is in his first season as the head baseball coach at Division III Penn State Abington. Miller has already enjoyed a very successful career in coaching, including leading the La Salle Explorers until the program was discontinued. His coaching career follows his playing days where he starred at Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia and then Clemson University. He was eventually drafted in the first round by the Cleveland Indians in 1995, and reached as high as Triple-A. In Epi...
The 'Villanova Wildcats beat UConn in Hartford' celebration podcast: recap and looking forward with Coach Denise Dillon
February 18, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThe Villanova women’s basketball team is having a great season. The Wildcats are 17-7 overall, 11-4 in the Big East, and last week they turned everyone’s head with an impressive 72-69 win in Hartford against UConn. Matt Leon caught up with Villanova head coach Denise Dillon to talk about how her team is preparing for Sunday’s home game against DePaul, what’s working for her squad, and what the UConn win means for the program. The Wildcats' game with DePaul on Sunday will be a 2pm tipoff at t...
Jess Huber on record setting 45-point game for University of the Sciences
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBOne of the best performances on the local college basketball scene this season occurred this past Tuesday night when Division II University of the Sciences beat Goldey-Beacom, 64-56. In the win, Sciences graduate student guard Jess Huber poured in a program record 45 points. She went 14 of 22 from the field, 6 of 11 from the three point line, and a perfect 11 of 11 from the foul line. 32 of her points came in the second half when she actually outscored the entire Goldey-Beacom team by 8 on h...
Hall of Fame coach, Immaculata star Theresa Shank Grentz: 'A Mighty Mac until the day I die'
February 16, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBTheresa Shank Grentz is a member of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. As a player, the Cardinal O’Hara product was a star on those incredible “Mighty Macs” teams at Immaculata in the early 70’s that won three straight national championships. She then went on to win more than 650 games as a head coach at St. Joseph’s, Rutgers, Illinois and Lafayette. In Episode #119 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Grentz about her career in hoops. They talk about what it was like to be a par...
Drexel men's hoops gears up for home battle with Hofstra in key stretch of season
February 10, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBThe Drexel men’s basketball team will be looking for a third straight win on Thursday night when the Dragons host Hofstra. Drexel is 11-10 overall this season, and 6-5 in the Colonial Athletic Association. Of course Drexel is coming off of a 2020-2021 season that saw them win the CAA Conference Tournament and advance into the NCAA Tournament. Matt Leon caught up with Drexel head coach Zach Spiker to talk about his team’s progress, what’s been working as of late, and what he expects against t...
Ursinus field hockey coach Janelle Benner: 'Do better, be better, grow.'
February 09, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBJanelle Benner has been the head field hockey coach at Division III Ursinus College since the 2011 season. During her time in Collegeville, she has led the Bears to five Centennial Conference championships and six NCAA Tournament appearances – reaching the national semifinals in 2011 and 2015. In Episode #118 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Benner over Zoom about her career in field hockey. They chat about her success with the Bears, how she got into coaching and also talk abo...
Chestnut Hill College women's hoops coach Jim Connolly: why basketball is much better than accounting
February 02, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBJim Connolly is in his third year as the head women’s basketball coach at Division II Chestnut Hill College and in a short time he has turned the Griffins into one of the top teams in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. His coaching career follows his playing days where he starred at Jefferson University, scoring more than 1,500 career points for Hall of Fame coach Herb Magee. In Episode #117 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Connolly over Zoom to talk about his success ...
Swarthmore men's hoops once again a Centennial force
February 01, 2022 19:08 - 8 minutes - 8.28 MBThe Swarthmore College men’s basketball team is once again one of the top teams in Division III. The Garnet are 16-3 heading into a Wednesday night road game at Washington College and they are tied for first place in the Centennial Conference with a 10-2 league mark. Swarthmore have been ranked in the top twenty all season long. We caught up with head coach Landry Kosmalski about his squad, how they approached this season after missing last season because of the pandemic and much more.
Royals AA manager Chris Widger’s wild ride from Pennsville, New Jersey to World Series champion
January 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBChris Widger is a Pennsville, New Jersey native who spent ten years in the Major Leagues as a catcher. He was drafted by Seattle in the 3rd round in 1992 and played for six different teams in the big leagues, helping the Chicago White Sox win the 2005 World Series. These days he is a minor league manager and was named Baseball America’s Minor League Manager of the Year following the 2021 season after leading the High-A Quad Cities River Bandits in the Kansas City Royals' system to a champion...
Coach Amy Mallon: red hot Drexel women's basketball squad is ready for Delaware
January 21, 2022 17:57 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThe Drexel University women’s basketball team is red hot right now. The Dragons are 13-2, 5-0 in the Colonial Athletic Association, and riding a ten game winning streak. Sunday, the Dragons will play rival Delaware in a critical CAA matchup at the DAC. Matt Leon caught up with Drexel head coach Amy Mallon to talk about her squad and find out what is key to her team's success.
Holy Family soccer coach Jill Reeves: 'There's no feeling quite like that.'
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBJill Reeves has been the head women’s soccer coach at Division II Holy Family University since 2012. Reeves is a Northeast Philadelphia native, and on her watch the Tigers have been consistent contenders in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, winning more than 60% of their games and advancing to the CACC title game three times. In Episode #115 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Reeves over Zoom to talk about her life in soccer and her success at Holy Family. They also look...
Niki Clement - Why playing squash is like 'physical chess'
January 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBNiki Clement is in her 12th season as the head men’s and women’s squash coach at Division III Haverford College. On her watch, the Fords have captured two men’s division titles and two women’s division titles. Her coaching career follows a very successful squash playing career as Clement, a Radnor High product, starred at Bowdoin College and went on to become a professional. In Episode #114 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks over Zoom with Clement to talk about her life in squash. The...
Arcadia Esports Director Bill Rodgers: 'Keep our finger on the pulse'
January 05, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBBill Rodgers has been the Director of Esports at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania since June of 2021. Prior to being elevated to his current position, he served as head coach for the game Hearthstone since Arcadia’s program originated in 2019. In Episode #113 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon, “ Matt speaks with Rodgers over Zoom to talk about how Esports have become so popular, get some insight into what it takes to run an Esports program at the collegiate level, and learn what has le...
Widener hoops coach Alisa Kintner: 'I fell in love with basketball'
December 15, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBAlisa Kintner has been the head women’s basketball coach at Division III Widener University in Chester since 2003. On her watch, the Pride have been a constant contender in the region, and she has led the team to the NCAA Tournament four times. In 2013, they advanced all the way to the National Quarterfinals. Her coaching career follows an outstanding playing career where she rewrote the record book for assists at Delaware Valley University. In Episode #112 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt...
Villanova football faces South Dakota State: Coach Mark Ferrante on Saturday's playoff game
December 08, 2021 22:17 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThe Villanova University football team is still alive in the FCS Playoffs. The Wildcats beat Holy Cross in the second round this past Friday 21 to 16 at Villanova Stadium. The Wildcats will be home again for their quarterfinal matchup as they welcome South Dakota State to the Main Line on Saturday. The Jackrabbits advanced with a 24 to 19 win over Sacramento State in the 2nd round. We talked with Villanova head coach Mark Ferrante about the Holy Cross win and what he expects against South Da...
Villanova soccer coach Tom Carlin: 'This is what I was meant to do'
December 08, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBTom Carlin has been the head men’s soccer coach at Villanova University since 2008. The winningest coach in program history, this past season, Carlin led the Wildcats into the NCAA Tournament for the second time and picked up the Wildcats’ first ever tournament win. Carlin is a Holy Ghost Prep High School product who starred as a player at Arcadia University in Glenside. In Episode #111 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Carlin over Zoom to talk about his life in soccer, his time...
Philly sports media legend Donald Hunt retires from the Tribune after 43 years in journalism
December 03, 2021 02:35 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBOne of the greats in the Philadelphia sports media scene has decided to retire. Donald Hunt has spent more than 4 decades covering sports in Philadelphia and this week he retired from the Philadelphia Tribune. He is one of the truly genuinely good people you will ever meet. Hunt has left a lasting legacy in the city, and we caught up with him to talk about his decision to retire. Listen to Donald Hunt's episode of 1-on-1 with Matt Leon from back in 2019 here: https://omny.fm/shows/kyw-news...
Villanova Football in the FCS Playoffs: Preview with Head Coach Mark Ferrante
December 02, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe Villanova University Football team is getting ready for the FCS Playoffs. The Wildcats are 9 and 2 and they earned a share of the Colonial Athletic Association title with a 7 and 1 league mark. They had a first round playoff bye and now are getting ready to host Holy Cross on Friday night at Villanova Stadium. Villanova is in the FCS playoffs for the 14th time in program history. Holy Cross is the champion of the Patriot League and coming off a first round win over Sacred Heart. We caugh...
Temple lacrosse coach Bonnie Rosen: 'Sports has always been my life'
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBBonnie Rosen has been the head women’s lacrosse coach at Temple University since the 2007 season. This past season in 2021 she led the Owls into the NCAA Tournament, earning the program’s first tourney win since 1998. In Episode #110 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Rosen over Zoom to talk about her career on North Broad Street, her amazing career as a player, what it was like to play for the US National team and much more. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original ...
'I run on instinct:' Delaware Valley senior running back Donte Simmons is ready to play more playoff football
November 25, 2021 13:45 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBThe Delaware Valley University football team has advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs. The Aggies will host Muhlenberg on Saturday in Doylestown. The Aggies improved to 11-0 on the season with an impressive 62-10 win over Anna Maria College in the first round this past weekend. The Aggies defense gets a lot of attention because it has been dominant all season along but DelVal’s offense gets it done as well, averaging more than 40 points a game. It’s an offense led b...
Delaware Valley Football and head coach Duke Greco are playoff bound
November 19, 2021 19:06 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBThe Delaware Valley University football team has qualified for the Division III NCAA Playoffs and the Aggies will be at home for the first round on Saturday, hosting Anna Maria College out of Massachusetts. The Aggies are one of the elite Division III teams in the country, 10-0, champs of the Mid Atlantic Conference for a fourth straight season and they have outscored their opponents 381-57 this year. The Aggies defense is a truly special unit. They have shut out three of their last four opp...
800 wins for Tom Shirley, head coach of the Thomas Jefferson University women's basketball team
November 18, 2021 19:58 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBThere was a big milestone in the Philadelphia basketball world on Wednesday night, as the Division II Thomas Jefferson University women’s basketball team beat Shippensburg on the road 76-65. The win improved the Rams to 3-0, and the victory was the 800th in the career of head coach Tom Shirley, He is just the 17th coach in NCAA women's basketball history to hit 800 wins. We caught up with Shirley to talk about the milestone.
Coach Cheryl Reeve on going from Big 5 hoops to WNBA gold
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBCheryl Reeve is one of the top basketball coaches in the game today. She has spent 12 years as the head coach of the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx, the last four she has also been GM. Reeve has led the Lynx to 4 WNBA titles. Reeve is a South Jersey native who was a star player at La Salle University. In Episode #109 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Reeve over Zoom to discuss her career in hoops. They talk about her days at La Salle, how she got into coaching, her success in the WNBA an...
Delaware Valley University players are different, says coach Duke Greco
November 05, 2021 15:01 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBThe Delaware Valley University football team are at the top of the Middle Atlantic Conference. Last week's win over Lebanon Valley made head coach Duke Greco the winningest coach in program history. In this bonus episode, Matt Leon talks with Greco about what that milestone means to him, why he and his staff love coaching these kids, and what he’s looking for in the rest of the season. >>>
Fight night in Philadelphia: legendary boxing promoter J Russell Peltz
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBJ Russell Peltz has been one of the premier boxing promoters for decades and his name is synonymous with the Philadelphia boxing scene. A member of the World, International, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey Boxing Halls of Fame, Peltz has just about seen it all in the ring. In Episode #108 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt catches up with Peltz over Zoom to talk about his career in boxing, some of the best fighters and fights he has seen and why he wrote his new book, 30 Dollars and a Cut Eye. Mo...
Terrell Stokes – 'You Didn't Know I Was 95% In The Clutch'
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBTerrell Stokes was a star basketball player at Simon Gratz and the University of Maryland, and he recently took over as the head coach of the Cheyney University men’s squad. In Episode #107 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Stokes over Zoom to talk about his life in basketball. They look back at his time playing for a couple of legends, Bill Ellerbee at Simon Gratz and Gary Williams at Maryland, and he talks about why the Cheyney job was a good fit for him. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon...
Cheyney University hoops coach Terrell Stokes shoots 95% in the clutch
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBTerrell Stokes was a star basketball player at Simon Gratz and the University of Maryland, and he recently took over as the head coach of the Cheyney University men’s squad. In Episode #107 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Stokes over Zoom to talk about his life in basketball. They look back at his time playing for a couple of legends, Bill Ellerbee at Simon Gratz and Gary Williams at Maryland, and he talks about why the Cheyney job was a good fit for him. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon...
Cheyney University hoops coach Terrell Stokes: '95% in the clutch'
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBTerrell Stokes was a star basketball player at Simon Gratz and the University of Maryland, and he recently took over as the head coach of the Cheyney University men’s squad. In Episode #107 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Stokes over Zoom to talk about his life in basketball. They look back at his time playing for a couple of legends, Bill Ellerbee at Simon Gratz and Gary Williams at Maryland, and he talks about why the Cheyney job was a good fit for him. "1-on-1 with Matt L...
University of Delaware Baseball coach Jim Sherman on being a little bit old school
October 20, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBJim Sherman has been the head baseball coach at the University of Delaware since the 2001 season. He has won 581 games with the Blue Hens, leading them to the NCAA Regionals on two occasions. Sherman also was a star outfielder at Delaware and spent five years playing in the Houston Astros minor league system. In Episode #106 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Sherman over Zoom about his life in baseball. They talk about his success with the Blue Hens, his time as a player, how he...
Jim Sherman – A Little Bit Old School
October 20, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBJim Sherman has been the head baseball coach at the University of Delaware since the 2001 season. He has won 581 games with the Blue Hens, leading them to the NCAA Regionals on two occasions. Sherman also was a star outfielder at Delaware and spent five years playing in the Houston Astros minor league system. In Episode #106 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Sherman over Zoom about his life in baseball. They talk about his success with the Blue Hens, his time as a player, how he g...
Villanova Football's huge win at JMU helps them climb the FCS rankings
October 14, 2021 18:37 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThe Villanova football team is now ranked as high as 5th in the country in FCS after a gigantic 28-27 win on the road last weekend at James Madison. The Wildcats overcome an 11 point halftime deficit, shut out the Dukes in the second half, and snapped JMU’s 20 game regular season winning streak, their 19 game home winning streak, and a 15 game winning streak against Colonial Athletic Association teams, including the playoffs. The win was sealed when the Wildcats converted a 4th and 1 from th...
John Bunting - It’s About Character
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBJohn Bunting spent 11 seasons playing linebacker for the Eagles and he was a key member of the 1980 team that went to Super Bowl XV. After his playing days he went into coaching and enjoyed a great run leading Division III Rowan University in Glassboro, and he is set to be inducted this month into Rowan’s Hall of Fame. He also served as head coach at his alma mater North Carolina, leading the Tar Heels to a couple of bowl games. In Episode #105 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Bu...
John Bunting on breaking through as an Eagle, coaching at Rowan
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBJohn Bunting spent 11 seasons playing linebacker for the Eagles and he was a key member of the 1980 team that went to Super Bowl XV. After his playing days he went into coaching and enjoyed a great run leading Division III Rowan University in Glassboro, and he is set to be inducted this month into Rowan’s Hall of Fame. He also served as head coach at his alma mater North Carolina, leading the Tar Heels to a couple of bowl games. In Episode #105 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with ...
How Sam Hinkie and William Penn both learned to trust the process in Philadelphia
October 11, 2021 18:29 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBFor the last several years Frank McKee has been teaching a course at La Salle University about William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, and Sam Hinkie, the former GM of the 76ers and the architect of what became known as The Process. McKee, the Director of the American studies program at La Salle, says the approach Hinkie took in building the Sixers has a lot of similarities to what Penn went through as the leader of Pennsylvania and the planner behind Philadelphia. We wanted to know every...
Bill Zwaan: the winningest coach in West Chester University football history
October 07, 2021 23:05 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBBill Zwaan has manned the sidelines at West Chester University for nearly two decades, and with his latest victory, he became the school's all-time winningest football coach. Next up for the surging Golden Rams, a key conference road game at Shippensburg. In this bonus episode of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt chats with Zwaan about his impressive milestone, and the factors that have fueled West Chester's winning streak. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow the ...
Steve Donahue – We’re All Doing This Together
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBSteve Donahue has spent years as one of the top men’s basketball coaches in the Ivy League. The Cardinal O’Hara and Ursinus College alum has led the University of Pennsylvania since 2015, winning the Ivy title and taking the Quakers to the NCAA Tournament in 2018. He is the only coach ever to win Ivy titles with two different programs (Cornell is the other). In Episode #104 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Donahue over Zoom to discuss his life in basketball, the road to led him t...
Penn hoops coach Steve Donahue on his career and what led him to coaching
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBSteve Donahue has spent years as one of the top men’s basketball coaches in the Ivy League. The Cardinal O’Hara and Ursinus College alum has led the University of Pennsylvania since 2015, winning the Ivy title and taking the Quakers to the NCAA Tournament in 2018. He is the only coach ever to win Ivy titles with two different programs (Cornell is the other). In Episode #104 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Donahue over Zoom to discuss his life in basketball, the road to led him...
Pro golfer Chris Crawford doesn't remember a time he didn't love the game
September 29, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBChris Crawford was a star golfer at Drexel University who is currently playing at the pro level. This year he qualified for the U.S. Open for the third time in his career. In Episode #103 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Crawford over Zoom to talk about his career on the links, his time at Drexel, and what drew him to the game of golf. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow the show on Twitter: @1on1pod, and follow Matt: @MattLeon1060.
Chris Crawford – I Don’t Remember A Time In My Life Where I Didn’t Love Playing the Game
September 29, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBChris Crawford was a star golfer at Drexel University who is currently playing at the pro level. This year he qualified for the U.S. Open for the third time in his career. In Episode #103 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Crawford over Zoom to talk about his career on the links, his time at Drexel, and what drew him to the game of golf. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow the show on Twitter: @1on1pod, and follow Matt: @MattLeon1060. See ...
Mark Ferrante, Villanova Ready for Penn State in Battle of Unbeatens
September 23, 2021 21:27 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBHow is undefeated Villanova (3-0) preparing for one of its most anticipated games ever? With the help of leaf blowers, of course. On this edition of 1-on-1, KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon catches up with head coach Mark Ferrante to discuss the state of the Wildcats, and this weekend's trip to no. 6 Penn State.
For Flyers legend Joe Watson, it's been quite a ride
September 22, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBJoe Watson spent more than a decade on the blue line as a defenseman for the Flyers and he was a key player on the teams that won Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975. In Episode #102 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt catches up with Watson over Zoom to look back on his career. They talk about his time with the Flyers, where he played many years with his brother Jim, and what it was like winning those Stanley Cups. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow the show on T...
Joe Watson – It’s Been Quite a Ride For Me
September 22, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBJoe Watson spent more than a decade on the blue line as a defenseman for the Flyers and he was a key player on the teams that won Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975. In Episode #102 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt catches up with Watson over Zoom to look back on his career. They talk about his time with the Flyers, where he played many years with his brother Jim, and what it was like winning those Stanley Cups. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. Follow the show on Twit...
Bobbi Morgan takes over women's basketball at Ursinus College
September 21, 2021 15:13 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBDivision III Ursinus College out in Collegeville has a new head women’s basketball coach -- Bobbi Morgan is taking over the program. Morgan enjoyed a ton of success at another Centennial Conference school, Haverford College, before stepping down earlier this year to take a position at The Agnes Irwin School in Bryn Mawr. But she’s back in the college game now with the Bears and Matt Leon caught up with her to talk about the decision to take the Ursinus job.
Stephanie Carideo is the new head women's basketball coach at Haverford College
September 17, 2021 20:47 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBStephanie Carideo is the new head women's basketball coach at Division III Haverford College. She replaces Bobbi Morgan, who led the Fords to 4 NCAA Tournament appearances in 13 years. Carideo comes to Haverford after serving as an assistant at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to that she was an assistant for the great Herb Magee with the Jefferson University men’s team. This will be her second college head coaching gig, she led PSU-Abington into its first ever NCAA Division III Tourna...
Teaching the business of sports with Dr. Karen Weaver
September 16, 2021 18:57 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBDr. Karen Weaver dives deep into the business of sports in her new book, Sport Finance: Where The Money Comes From, And Where The Money Goes. We're not just talking about salaries and TV contracts. This book covers all types of media, what goes into building stadiums, youth sports enterprises, and the unique financial systems of each major sports league and the Olympics. Dr. Weaver is an adjunct assistant professor and academic director at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Ed...
Bill Manlove – A Hall of Fame Gentleman
September 15, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBBill Manlove is one of the region’s greatest college football coaches. A member of the College Football Hall of Fame since 2011, he led Widener University to two NCAA Division III National Championships in 1977 and 1981 and currently serves as an assistant coach at Delaware Valley University. In Episode #101 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Manlove over Zoom to talk about his illustrious career in coaching, what it was like to win those national titles and how he found out he w...
'54 years might be enough.' Legendary Philadelphia Basketball Coach Herb Magee to Retire at End of Season
September 07, 2021 21:27 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBHerb Magee, the Hall of Fame coach at Division II Thomas Jefferson University has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2021-2022 season, his 54th as head coach. Magee, inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011, has 1,123 career wins, second all-time in men’s college basketball history behind only Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski. Magee has been at the school in one role or another since 1959. First he was a star player for the Rams, scoring 2,235 points, good for third all-time in p...
College Football Preview: University of Pennsylvania Head Coach Ray Priore
September 03, 2021 16:29 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBPhiladelphia Area College Football Preview: University of Pennsylvania Head Coach Ray Priore The University of Pennsylvania football team is looking to make a push for an Ivy league title this season. After finishing 5-5 overall (3-4 Ivy) in 2019, the Quakers did not play in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Head coach Ray Priore talked to KYW Newsradio about some of the strengths he sees on the roster, as Penn continues training camp in preparation for its season-opener on Saturday, Sept...