Ashley Sessa is a member of the US Olympic field hockey team that will be competing later this month at the Paris Summer Olympic Games. She is a graduate of Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square and won a national championship as a freshman at the University of North Carolina. She will be transferring to Northwestern in the fall.

In Episode #221 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt catches up with Sessa during a break from her training for the Olympic Games in North Carolina. They discuss what it has been like getting ready for Paris, talk about how she was introduced to field hockey and what she is expecting at the games and much more.

“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Ashley Sessa is a member of the US Olympic field hockey team that will be competing later this month at the Paris Summer Olympic Games. She is a graduate of Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square and won a national championship as a freshman at the University of North Carolina. She will be transferring to Northwestern in the fall.
In Episode #221 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt catches up with Sessa during a break from her training for the Olympic Games in North Carolina. They discuss what it has been like getting ready for Paris, talk about how she was introduced to field hockey and what she is expecting at the games and much more.
“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon explores the untold stories of the
Philadelphia sports scene with the people who make it interesting: players,
coaches, media members, historians, and more. Each week, Matt sits down with
a Philly sports figure with a story you haven't heard before.
 
 

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Episcopal Academy Product and US Olympian Ashley Sessa - 'This is Where the Works Starts Now'

Sandy Stockl started the girls’ lacrosse program at Washington Township High School in Gloucester County in South Jersey back in 1994. She spent 31 years as the head coach until deciding to retire after the 2024 season – she will still be working at the school as a counselor. She won 300 games at the helm of the program and her coaching career came after an elite playing career, which saw her win three Division III National Championships as a goalie at TCNJ (then Trenton State College).

In Episode #222 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Stockl in studio to look back on her career. They discuss why this was the right time to step away, look back at what it was like to start the program back in 1994, reflect on her outstanding playing career and much more.

“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Sandy Stockl started the girls’ lacrosse program at Washington Township High School in Gloucester County in South Jersey back in 1994. She spent 31 years as the head coach until deciding to retire after the 2024 season – she will still be working at the school as a counselor. She won 300 games at the helm of the program and her coaching career came after an elite playing career, which saw her win three Division III National Championships as a goalie at TCNJ (then Trenton State College).
In Episode #222 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Stockl in studio to look back on her career. They discuss why this was the right time to step away, look back at what it was like to start the program back in 1994, reflect on her outstanding playing career and much more.
“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Washington Township High School's Sandy Stockl – ‘I Gave It My All’

Zoe Siswick is a counselor and athletic director at Science Leadership Academy in Center City.  She has spent the last several years coaching both softball and girls soccer, but will be stepping away from those roles to serve as the softball sports chair for the Philadelphia Public League on July 1st.

In Episode #220 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Siswick in studio to talk about her career. They discuss how she has juggled her multiple roles at the school over the years, discuss the road that saw her go to college for international relations but end up in her current roles at SLA,  talk about this new opportunity as softball sports chair and much more.

“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Zoe Siswick is a counselor and athletic director at Science Leadership Academy in Center City.  She has spent the last several years coaching both softball and girls soccer, but will be stepping away from those roles to serve as the softball sports chair for the Philadelphia Public League on July 1st.
In Episode #220 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Siswick in studio to talk about her career. They discuss how she has juggled her multiple roles at the school over the years, discuss the road that saw her go to college for international relations but end up in her current roles at SLA,  talk about this new opportunity as softball sports chair and much more.
“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

SLA’s Zoe Siswick –A Perfect Fit

Tyler Drob is the head football coach at Cherry Hill High School East. He is preparing for his third year leading the program, having also served as an assistant for the Cougars from 2019 to 2022. Drob was a standout offensive lineman at East and went on to dominate in college, playing at Division II West Chester University.

In Episode #219 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Drob in studio to talk about his career in football. They look back at his playing days in high school and college, talk about the serious injury he sustained at West Chester, discuss what it is like to be the head coach at his alma mater and much more.

“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Tyler Drob is the head football coach at Cherry Hill High School East. He is preparing for his third year leading the program, having also served as an assistant for the Cougars from 2019 to 2022. Drob was a standout offensive lineman at East and went on to dominate in college, playing at Division II West Chester University.
In Episode #219 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Drob in studio to talk about his career in football. They look back at his playing days in high school and college, talk about the serious injury he sustained at West Chester, discuss what it is like to be the head coach at his alma mater and much more.
“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Episcopal Academy Product and US Olympian Ashley Sessa - 'This is Where the Works Starts Now'

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