Tina Sloan Green is a true Philadelphia legend. A trailblazing athlete and coach, she was the first African American to play on the US National Women's Lacrosse Team. Then she became the first African American women's college lacrosse coach in the country. She transformed the Temple University lacrosse program, leading the Owls to three national championships. And if that's not enough, she also co-founded the Black Women in Sport Foundation.

In Episode #22 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Sloan Green to reflect on her remarkable career. They talk about her time at Temple, breaking barriers as a female African American athlete, and her work with the Black Women in Sport Foundation: blackwomeninsport.org. 

"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.

Tina Sloan Green is a true Philadelphia legend. A trailblazing athlete and coach, she was the first African American to play on the US National Women's Lacrosse Team. Then she became the first African American women's college lacrosse coach in the country. She transformed the Temple University lacrosse program, leading the Owls to three national championships. And if that's not enough, she also co-founded the Black Women in Sport Foundation. In Episode #22 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt sits down with Sloan Green to reflect on her remarkable career. They talk about her time at Temple, breaking barriers as a female African American athlete, and her work with the Black Women in Sport Foundation: blackwomeninsport.org.&nbsp; "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod&nbsp;and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

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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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Tina Sloan Green - First, But Not Only

Jada Pierce has been the head women’s basketball coach at Niagara University since 2015. The Philadelphia native has raised the program to a new level, leading the Purple Eagles to their first two Division I postseason appearances and first ever D1 postseason win in the first round of the 2024 WNIT. Pierce’s coaching resume also includes time as the head coach at Cheyney University and stints as an assistant at the University of Delaware and Saint Joseph’s University. As a player, Pierce starred at Central High School and West Chester University.

In Episode #212 of “1-on1 with Matt Leon,” Matt catches up with Pierce to talk about her life in hoops. They discuss what’s been key to her squad’s success the last few years, talk about her introduction to basketball, look back on some of her favorite memories from her 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

Jada Pierce has been the head women’s basketball coach at Niagara University since 2015. The Philadelphia native has raised the program to a new level, leading the Purple Eagles to their first two Division I postseason appearances and first ever D1 postseason win in the first round of the 2024 WNIT. Pierce’s coaching resume also includes time as the head coach at Cheyney University and stints as an assistant at the University of Delaware and Saint Joseph’s University. As a player, Pierce starred at Central High School and West Chester University.
In Episode #212 of “1-on1 with Matt Leon,” Matt catches up with Pierce to talk about her life in hoops. They discuss what’s been key to her squad’s success the last few years, talk about her introduction to basketball, look back on some of her favorite memories from her 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

Jada Pierce – ‘Every Day You’ve Got to Prove Yourself’

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>.

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