• Start the Countdown: A Look At Navy Athletics' Top 10 Most Memorable Moments of the Season
    Jul 10 2024

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    It's time to celebrate the accomplishments of Navy athletes over the last year! Join us as we take a look back at the top 10 most memorable moments in Navy sports.

    First, we'll get you caught up on how things are looking with the Navy Football team with the season just around the corner. You'll get an update on the defense, and the new Hybrid Winged T offense. We'll check out how things look at the quarterback position.

    From there, we'll get right into our Top 10 Countdown highlighting some of the best performances of the year by Navy athletes. Don't miss out on this epic reflection of Navy's stellar season, and be sure to share your favorite Navy sports moments with us by texting the show!


    Related Links:

    • Navy Women's Tennis Wins the Patriot League Championships!
    • Navy Volleyball Rallies to Beat Army and Win the Star!
    We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:
    Averi Miller finished with a total of 2748 sets for her career. Where does this rank her among all Navy Volleyball players?
    A. 1st
    B. 2nd
    C. 3rd
    D.4th

    You can answer by sending us a text message using the link at the top of the show notes. I'll also post the question on our group Facebook Page.

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    Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

    • Seven In Music (Intro)
    • Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
    • Loka Music (Question of the Day Lead In)
    • Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)


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    38 mins
  • The NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships: One Mid's Experience
    Jun 13 2024

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    Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

    The conclusion of the 2024 sports season saw the Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field teams continue their streak of Patriot League Championships. Meanwhile, the Women's Tennis team came from behind in dramatic fashion to win their first ever title. We'll do a complete run down in our sports update.

    In our Deep Dive segment, Maura Kent joins us to give her perspective on the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. She will talk about what it takes to qualify as well as give us some insight into her son Nathan's experience. He qualified for nationals in the 400 meters, and he was joined by Braden Presser (Javelin), Josh Boamah (Hammer Throw & Shot Put), and Brahmir Vick (110m Hurdles).

    We've got all of that for you plus our Question of the Day and Mid Watch segment, so don't go anywhere!

    Related Links:

    • Navy Outdoor Track & Field's Fantastic Four: Everyone's All Americans!
    • Emily Messinese and Alyssa Daley named USA Lacrosse All Americans!

    We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:
    Braden Presser was just named an All American in Outdoor Track & Field in the javelin for the third straight year. When was the last time someone from the men's track team earned this distinction of qualifying as an All American for three consecutive seasons in his respective event? Was it:
    A. 1947
    B. 1976
    C. 1983
    D. 2012

    You can answer by sending us a text message using the link at the top of the show notes. I'll also post the question on our group Facebook Page.

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    Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

    • Seven In Music (Intro)
    • Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
    • Loka Music (Question of the Day Lead In)
    • Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)




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    43 mins
  • Making a Statement: Navy Women's Lacrosse Beats Army to Clinch the Star Series
    Apr 23 2024

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    Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

    The Mids continued their strong month of April by chalking up two big wins over Army and two Patriot League Championships in women's golf and women's tennis. Meanwhile the Men's Rugby team advance to the College Rugby Association National Championship game with victories over Arkansas State and Life University.

    But it's our Deep Dive segment that you won't want to miss. We'll be joined by Cynthia Lisa from the Class of 2000, and she will share her expertise as we break down the Navy Women's Lacrosse team's huge win over Army.

    Our conversation will cover everything from the key performances to team strategy as we analyze how the Mids took down the Black Knights in such convincing fashion.

    Finally, Cynthia talks about how far the program has come in the last 20 plus years and what can be done to keep the popularity of Navy Women's Lacrosse on the rise. Trust me, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

    Related Links:

    • Navy Women's Tennis Patriot League Championship Highlights
    • Navy Women's Lacrosse Highlights vs. Army

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    Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

    • Seven In Music (Intro)
    • Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
    • Loka Music (Question of the Day Lead In)
    • Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)

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    47 mins
  • Ball to Bat & Bat to Ball: A Conversation with Navy Baseball Hitting Coach Jeff Kane
    Apr 4 2024

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    Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

    The Army-Navy Star series looks like it could go down to the wire!. Find out how the Women's Tennis team came from behind to post a huge win in our sports update. We'll also get caught up on both track & field and lacrosse teams.

    And you're not going to want to miss our Deep Dive Segment. Navy Assistant Coach Jeff Kane joins us to share his insights on everything that goes into developing confident consistent hitters; from physical size to the layout of Bishop Stadium. You'll also hear some candid discussions about the mental game of baseball, overcoming slumps, and how Coach Kane combines the human element and analytics to build the most productive lineup possible.

    Related Links:

    • Coach Jeff Kane Biography
    • 2024 Navy Baseball Statistics


    We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:
    How many Patriot League Championships has the Navy Baseball team won since joining in 1991? Is it:

    A. 2
    B. 3
    C. 5
    D. 6

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    give us your answer on the Navy Sports Nation Group Facebook page.

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    Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

    • Seven In Music (Intro)
    • Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
    • Loka Music (Question of the Day Lead In)
    • Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)

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    39 mins
  • Navy Sports Central Rewind: The 2004 Navy Men's Lacrosse Team's Season to Remember
    Mar 14 2024

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    Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

    Today, we're going to jump into the Navy Sports Central time machine and revisit the 2004 Navy Men's Lacrosse team's unforgettable season. This year marks the 20th anniversary of their magical run to the Final Four. And in our Deep Dive segment, you will learn how they bounced back from a disappointing year in 2003 to wind up on the brink of a national championship.

    I'll be discussing the key players and highlight three regular season games that shaped this team into one the best that Navy has ever put on the field. Then I'll take you through that heart-stopping win over Princeton in the semifinal, and the classic championship game where the Mids came up agonizingly short against Syracuse.


    This was an inspiring team, whose commitment and dedication captured the hearts of college lacrosse fans across the nation. So come along and enjoy the ride with me!

    Related Links:

    • Navy Track & Field Sweeps the Patriot League Championships
    • Navy Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Teams Repeat as Patriot League Champions
    • 2004 Navy Men's Lacrosse Statistics


    We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:

    As of today, there are 9 Navy Men's Lacrosse players who have over 150 points in their careers. How many of them played on the 2004 team that made it to the NCAA Championship game?
    A.) 1
    B.) 2
    C.) 3
    D.) 4

    You can give us your answer on the Navy Sports Nation Group Facebook page.

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    Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

    • Seven In Music (Intro)
    • Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
    • Loka Music (Question of the Day Lead In)
    • Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)

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    You can click on the hyperlink above to make a $1 donation through Cash App if you like what you hear. You can also support the Mids and the show at the same time. Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!

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    37 mins
  • Adaptability & Collaboration: How the Navy Women's Swimming & Diving Team Continues to Outshine Their Competition
    Feb 17 2024

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    Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

    In today's episode, you'll get a complete
    update you on the Army-Navy Star Series, where in the month of February we saw some truly exceptional performances and record-breaking moments.

    On the biggest weekend of the Star Competition all year, outstanding Navy athletes stepped up when it really counted. You will hear about all their terrific efforts on the rifle range, the track and on the gymnastics floor.

    In our Deep Dive segment, I sit down with Coach John Morrison, who gives us some great insight into the Navy Women's Swimming and Diving team and its history of sustained superior performance over the years. We chat about how adaptability and collaboration has played a huge role in establishing such an impressive record in the Patriot League. These behind-the-scenes details will leave you with a new appreciation for the role of a dedicated coach in shaping champions.

    And as always, we will have our Question of the Day and Mid Watch segments. So, stop in for a while and join us!

    Related Links:

    • Navy Women's Swimming & Diving Beats Army for the 35th Straight Year!
    • Navy Finishes Strong In Final Dual Meet of the Season to Beat James Madison


    We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:

    How many swimmers has Navy Women's Swimming & Diving Coach John Morrison sent to the Olympic Trials?
    A.) 6
    B.) 9
    C.) 11
    D.) 12

    You can give us your answer on the Navy Sports Nation Group Facebook page.

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    Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

    • Seven In Music (Intro)
    • Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
    • Loka Music (Question of the Day Lead In)
    • Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)





    Support the Show.


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    40 mins
  • Forging a Championship Culture: Navy Men's Swimming & Diving Coach Bill Roberts Shares His Thoughts
    Jan 25 2024

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    Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

    We are back with a terrific start to the new year! In our sports update, we will be checking in with the Track & Field and Wrestling teams. And you will also get an nice breakdown of men's basketball team's exciting win over Army.

    Then, be sure to stay with us as we welcome Coach Bill Roberts of the Navy Men's Swimming & Diving team to the podcast. We will get an insider's look at their championship culture that has been built over the decades; one that they leaned on heavily to bounce back after a tough loss to Army to win their 19th consecutive Patriot League title.

    Coach Roberts will put you in the moment as he recaps the thrilling win in the 400 yard freestyle relay that earned the Mids the championship. And he also shares some of his philosophy on what it takes to keep the team sharp as they prepare to defend their title just a couple months after another big win over Army.

    This is your chance to learn more about one of the truly elite programs in all of Navy Athletics. It's an episode you won't want to miss!

    Related Links:

    • Navy Sweeps the 2023 Patriot League Swimming & Diving Titles!
    • Navy Men's Swimming & Diving Beats Army to Reclaim the Star!

    We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:

    How many ECAC Championships has Bill Roberts won as the head coach of the Navy Men's Swimming & Diving Team?

    A.) 7
    B.) 11
    C.) 13
    D.) 15


    You can give us your answer on the Navy Sports Nation Group Facebook page.

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    Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

    • Seven In Music (Intro)
    • Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
    • Loka Music (Question of the Day Lead In)
    • Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)


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    You can click on the hyperlink above to make a $1 donation through Cash App if you like what you hear. You can also support the Mids and the show at the same time. Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!

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    39 mins
  • Total Disruption: Unveiling the Effects of Transfer Portal on College Football and Breaking Down the CFP's Latest Screw Up
    Dec 14 2023

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    Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!

    Today, we will take a look at the college transfer portal and how it has basically become college football's version of the free agent market.

    We will also critique the controversial final rankings of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee post-Championship Week. We compare Florida State's situation with Ohio State's 2014 scenario and examine if the committee's revenue-driven approach overlooked the resulted in them ignoring all of the Seminoles' on field accomplishments.

    Finally, we'll recognize the two standout athletes from our fall Mid Watch segment. Freshman Kiefer Black, who led Navy Water Polo team to the Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference Championship game, and senior Averi Miller, whose clutch play sealed an incredible comeback against Army to take the Star on Veterans Day.

    Remember, your opinions matter, so join our Navy Sports Nation Group on Facebook to get in on our Question of the Day and keep the conversation flowing.

    Related Links:

    • The NCAA Football Transfer Portal: Big Commits, Top Recruits, What's Ahead
    • Navy Volleyball Rallies to Defeat Army in Their Star Match
    We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:

    In 2019, roughly 6% of division one college football rosters were made up of players from the transfer portal.

    What was that percentage during the 2023 football season?
    A.) 21%
    B.) 26%
    C.) 29%
    D.) 32%

    You can give us your answer on the Navy Sports Nation Group Facebook page.

    Referencing our previous Question of the Day on the number of Navy Women's Rowing Hall of Famers, here are all 11 of them.

    Laurie Coffey ('99)
    Anne Gibbon ('03)
    Shaunah Wark ('05)
    Fiona McFarland ('08)
    Katherine Ashton ('14)
    Rebecca Freihofer ('14)
    Brooke Mackno ('15)
    Katherine Quinn ('15)
    Rebecca Greenberg ('16)
    Kathleen Heinbach ('16)
    Darby Nelson ('16)


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    Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:

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    • Alexiaction (Deep Dive)
    • Loka Music (Deep Div

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    31 mins