Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Have you ever thought about what defines a truly unforgettable sports moment? Is it the stakes, the rivalry, the upset, or the individual brilliance that creates memories lasting a lifetime? In this special year-end edition of Navy Sports Central, we tackle this question by counting down the top 10 most memorable moments from the 2024-2025 Navy athletics season. The countdown features remarkable achiev...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 77
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll get you caught up on some of the outstanding performances of the spring sports season. • You'll hear about how the Men's Track & Field team rung up another Patriot League title, their 11th consecutive crown. • The Navy Rifle team's Marleigh Duncan and Isabella Baldwin earned All-American honors. Duncan competed in her fourth NCAA Championship and with Baldwin won USA Shooting...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 76
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In today's Deep Dive segment, we will visit with two members of the Navy Athletics Hall of Fame. You will get a first hand account on how the Heavyweight Rowing team won the national championship in 1984. We will discuss the Navy Rowing program in the early '80s, the make up of the team that eventually won it all, and some of the adversity they dealt with along the way. In addition to that, I will upda...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 75
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! It is December, and that means Army week is right around the corner. Join me, Karl Darden and Navy Sports superfan Doug Conkey, as we break down the Mids solid win over East Carolina, and discuss the impact of the transfer portal and name, image and licensing (NIL) deals on college football. We'll also get you caught up on the Women's Basketball team. Zanai Barnett-Gay, Kate Samson and Kyah Smith have ...
Dec 04, 2024•59 min•Ep. 74
Send us a text Get ready for another edition of the Navy Blitz! Today's installment covers the Mids' two tough losses to Notre Dame and Rice. And with their conference championship game hopes slipping away, Navy's season was definitely at a crossroads. The team bounced back in strong fashion with a c ommanding 28-7 win over South Florida. Blake Horvath, Eli Heidenreich and Brandon Chatman all showcased their talent with some terrific playmaking. and the defense delivers a masterclass in pressure...
Nov 15, 2024•14 min•Ep. 73
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! We've got a very special episode for you today. We are back in Annapolis to celebrate the Naval Academy Class of '84's 40 Year Reunion. This episode is dedicated to my classmates. You will hear stories from of them recalling some of their most memorable Navy Sports moments. Those tales are just a small part the Navy Athletics legacy and the camaraderie it has fostered over the years. So settle in and r...
Nov 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 72
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we will break down how the Navy Football team dominated Air Force from the opening whistle. The Mids executed their game plan on both sides of the ball and effectively purged their memories of four years worth of nightmarish losses against the Falcons. We're going to really get into that in our Deep Dive segment. And we'll also discuss how an Air Force team that has won 29 games over t...
Oct 12, 2024•25 min•Ep. 71
Send us a text Welcome to the third edition of The Navy Blitz! Today, we will break down the Mids’ convincing win over the University of Alabama-Birmingham. The offense put up another 40+ point performance, while the defense returned to form and managed to contain one of the conference's more talented quarterbacks. We'll also take a look at Navy's offensive resurgence by the numbers. And trust me, some of what you learn will totally blow you away. So stick around! We've got a lot of ground to co...
Sep 30, 2024•16 min•Ep. 70
Send us a text Welcome to the second edition of the Navy Blitz! Today, we'll break down Navy's huge upset of the Memphis Tigers. Among other things, you will hear where and when the defense came up with the key plays to seize the advantage in the first half to put the team in a position to win in the second half. And on offensive, we'll talk about the one key stat that has been directly responsible for the Mids getting off to a 3-0 start. It was a terrific win. And with this game, Navy has offic...
Sep 23, 2024•13 min•Ep. 69
Send us a text In Today's episode, we’re launching our first installment of the Navy Blitz. Here, you’re going to get all of the insights and commentary on the most recent Navy football game. We’ll start by breaking down the Mids’ opponent, move on and talk about the keys to the game, and analyze the big plays. And finally, we’ll check out some of the stats that helped determine the outcome. This is going to be a little bit different from the usual Navy Sports Central podcast episode because the...
Sep 08, 2024•11 min•Ep. 68
Send us a text Can Navy football overcome last season's scoring struggles with their new Hybrid Wing-T offense? Join me, Karl Darden, as we break down Navy's home opener against Bucknell in their first meeting in nearly a century. We’ll take an in depth look at some of the key players on both sides of the ball and check out how the Navy offense executed Coach Cronic's new scheme. The defense turned in another strong performance, looking to build on last year. You’ll get a glimpse into the key mo...
Sep 01, 2024•23 min•Ep. 67
Send us a text Today on Navy Sports Central, we celebrate the Navy Women's Tennis Team's exciting run to their first Patriot League Championship! Coach Keith Puryear sits down with us to share how the team laid the groundwork in the fall to put them in the best possible position to compete for the title in the spring. He'll also take us through the thrilling moments of Kate Lee's remarkable comeback against Boston University and the unwavering spirit of senior players Samantha Johns and Stella R...
Jul 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 66
Send us a text 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 highlig...
Jul 10, 2024•38 min•Ep. 65
Send us a text 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 ...
Jun 13, 2024•43 min•Ep. 64
Send us a text 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...
Apr 23, 2024•47 min•Ep. 63
Send us a text 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 confiden...
Apr 04, 2024•39 min•Ep. 62
Send us a text 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 ...
Mar 14, 2024•37 min•Ep. 61
Send us a text 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 f...
Feb 17, 2024•40 min•Ep. 60
Send us a text 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 champi...
Jan 25, 2024•39 min•Ep. 59
Send us a text 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 overlo...
Dec 14, 2023•31 min•Ep. 58
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Get ready to step into the shoes of the Navy Women's Triathlon Team as they gear up for the NCAA championships in Tempe, Arizona. We promise an exciting journey that not only explores the physical and mental preparation these athletes undertake but also showcases the unique dynamics of this all-girls team. Listen as Coach Billy Edwards shares tactics for the competition, and nationally ranked triathle...
Nov 12, 2023•48 min•Ep. 57
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be taking a closer look at one the most quietly successful athletic programs at Annapolis, the Navy Women's Rowing team. Coach Joe Schlosberg will join us to talk about the impact that COVID had on the team and how his athletes bounced back to win another Patriot League title last spring. So you do not want to miss our Deep Dive segment. In our sports update, we'll talk about th...
Nov 02, 2023•47 min•Ep. 56
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we're charting a course through the world of offshore sailing - a sport where Navy holds an impressive 15 NCAA Championships. Joining me on this maritime adventure is Warren Mazanec, a fellow classmate from '84 and a seasoned veteran of the offshore sailing team. He will provide invaluable insight into the intricacies of the sport. We're unpacking everything from the roles and responsibilities ...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 55
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! It's been a great start to the fall sports season. The volleyball team is riding a seven-match winning streak, the water polo team knocked off two ranked opponent's on their way to moving up in the national rankings, and the women's soccer team enters league play on a three match unbeaten streak. And of course the Navy Football team got into the win column, giving Brian Newberry his first as a head co...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 54
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! The fall sports season is just cranking up, and we'll be joined by Billy Edwards, the head coach of Navy's newest varsity sport, the Women's Triathlon. Coach Edwards discusses his athletic career at Annapolis and how he first became exposed to the triathlon. He also shares his personal experience as a professional triathlete and how that helped him establish a highly competitive club program. With the...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 53
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we are joined by former rower Sean Coughin from the Class of '87. He's is a Navy Sports Hall of Famer, and he provides us with some insightful and very real perspective on the challenges of competing at the international level. Sean takes us through his early years of rowing and humbly shares both his successes and setbacks. Sean's story is more than just about sports; it's about grit, and the ...
Jul 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 52
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, you will have a chance to learn more about Nathan Kent, one of the Naval Academy's outstanding young athletes, as we sit down with his mom and former track and field star, Maura Kent. Nathan's rise to success in both track and football is brought to life through Maura's firsthand experiences and insights into his path from California to the Naval Academy. We also delve into the pivota...
Jun 23, 2023•47 min•Ep. 51
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be celebrating the Top 10 Navy Sports Moments of the 2022-23 season. These selections were based their impact the program, their overall significance (regular or post season) and record-breaking performances. Join us as we relive the excitement and pay tribute to these incredible Navy athletes that made this season one for the books! S o tune into the 50th episode of Navy Sports...
Jun 10, 2023•35 min•Ep. 50
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we have a very special guest who will take us through the Navy Rugby team's amazing run to the national championship. We'll talk with him about what it means to coach at Annapolis, and some of the keys to the season's success. We'll also break down some of the key moments in the championship game to see how the Mids came from behind to beat the University of California for the title. ...
May 19, 2023•49 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be breaking down how things went for the football team now that spring practices have been completed. Coach Chestnut has begun overhauling the triple option. And Coach Volker is putting the pieces in place to raise the Navy defense to an even higher level . . . all under the watchful eye of Coach Newberry. Join me as I get you caught up on that, and we'll have our Ask Me Anythin...
Apr 19, 2023•32 min•Ep. 48
