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Melissa McCarthy has been the head field hockey coach at Division III Widener University since the winter of 2019. Prior to taking over the program, McCarthy served as an assistant with the Pride for five years.

In Episode #156 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with McCarthy about her life in field hockey. They talk about her playing career (which is still ongoing), the adversity she faced during her college playing days, why she so loves the sport and much more.

"1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @MattLeon1060.

Melissa McCarthy has been the head field hockey coach at Division III Widener University since the winter of 2019. Prior to taking over the program, McCarthy served as an assistant with the Pride for five years.
In Episode #156 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with McCarthy about her life in field hockey. They talk about her playing career (which is still ongoing), the adversity she faced during her college playing days, why she so loves the sport and much more.
"1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/1on1pod">@1on1pod</a> and you can follow Matt <a href="http://twitter.com/MattLeon1060">@MattLeon1060</a>.

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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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‘Keep Fighting Through Everything’ - Melissa McCarthy's Field Hockey Journey to Widener University

The first coach in the history of the University of Delaware's women's ice hockey program is Allison Coomey. She will build the program from the ground up as the Blue Hens prepare to begin play during the 2025-26 season. Coomey comes to Newark after several years in State College as an assistant and then associate head coach at Penn State. As a player, Coomey was a standout at Niagara, where she also was part of building a new program.

In Episode #211 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt talks with Coomey about her life in hockey. They talk about the challenge of starting a new program and how she was introduced to the sport. They also look back at her playing days 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.

The first coach in the history of the University of Delaware's women's ice hockey program is Allison Coomey. She will build the program from the ground up as the Blue Hens prepare to begin play during the 2025-26 season. Coomey comes to Newark after several years in State College as an assistant and then associate head coach at Penn State. As a player, Coomey was a standout at Niagara, where she also was part of building a new program.
In Episode #211 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt talks with Coomey about her life in hockey. They talk about the challenge of starting a new program and how she was introduced to the sport. They also look back at her playing days 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.

Delaware Women's Ice Hockey's Allison Coomey - 'You Have to Work Together to Win'

Gilly Lane has been the head men’s squash coach at his alma mater the University of Pennsylvania since March of 2016. On his watch Penn has been one of the nation’s elite programs and this past March, he led the Quakers to their first-ever Potter Cup, the men’s squash national championship.

In Episode #210 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Lane in studio to talk about his career. They talk about the Quakers thrilling ride to the title, discuss his introduction to the sport, look back on his playing days at Penn 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.

Gilly Lane has been the head men’s squash coach at his alma mater the University of Pennsylvania since March of 2016. On his watch Penn has been one of the nation’s elite programs and this past March, he led the Quakers to their first-ever Potter Cup, the men’s squash national championship.
In Episode #210 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Lane in studio to talk about his career. They talk about the Quakers thrilling ride to the title, discuss his introduction to the sport, look back on his playing days at Penn and much more.
“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X <a href="https://twitter.com/1on1pod" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/1on1pod" data-sk="tooltip_parent">@1on1pod </a>and you can follow Matt <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/kyw-newsradio-s-1-on-1-with-matt-leon/twitter.com/Mattleon1060" data-stringify-link="https://omny.fm/shows/kyw-newsradio-s-1-on-1-with-matt-leon/twitter.com/Mattleon1060" data-sk="tooltip_parent">@Mattleon1060</a>.

Penn Men’s Squash’s Gilly Lane - A Great Day to Win a National Championship

Jim Clements has been the head football coach at Division II Kutztown University since 2014. In his 9th season in 2023, he led the Golden Bears to a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championship and an appearance in the National Semifinals of the NCAA Division II Playoffs. Prior to taking over at Kutztown, Clements enjoyed a ton of success as the head coach at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown. In 17 seasons as a head coach overall, Clements has a career record of 145-52.

In Episode #209 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt catches up with Clements to talk about his life in football. They discuss his incredible success at Kutztown, look back at his days  coaching at DelVal and playing at Widener 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.

Jim Clements has been the head football coach at Division II Kutztown University since 2014. In his 9th season in 2023, he led the Golden Bears to a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championship and an appearance in the National Semifinals of the NCAA Division II Playoffs. Prior to taking over at Kutztown, Clements enjoyed a ton of success as the head coach at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown. In 17 seasons as a head coach overall, Clements has a career record of 145-52.
In Episode #209 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt catches up with Clements to talk about his life in football. They discuss his incredible success at Kutztown, look back at his days  coaching at DelVal and playing at Widener and much more.
“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X <a href="https://twitter.com/1on1pod" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/1on1pod" data-sk="tooltip_parent">@1on1pod </a>and you can follow Matt <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/kyw-newsradio-s-1-on-1-with-matt-leon/twitter.com/Mattleon1060" data-stringify-link="https://omny.fm/shows/kyw-newsradio-s-1-on-1-with-matt-leon/twitter.com/Mattleon1060" data-sk="tooltip_parent">@Mattleon1060</a>.

‘Keep Fighting Through Everything’ - Melissa McCarthy's Field Hockey Journey to Widener University

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