The Jefferson University women’s basketball team is headed to the Division II NCAA Tournament, and Tom Shirley, in his 32nd season as coach, is leading them there. The 23-8 Rams have earned an at large berth after advancing to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference title game and they will play Bentley in the first round on Friday on the campus of Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, New Hampshire. In advance of the matchup, Shirley talks about his squad, and how it sustained success amidst an infusion of youthful talent.

The Jefferson University women&rsquo;s basketball team is headed to the Division II NCAA Tournament, and Tom Shirley, in his 32nd season as coach, is leading them there. The 23-8 Rams have earned an at large berth after advancing to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference title game and they will play Bentley in the first round on Friday on the campus of Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, New Hampshire. In advance of the matchup, Shirley talks about his squad, and how it sustained success amidst an infusion of youthful talent.

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Unexpected heights: Tom Shirley takes Jefferson back to NCAA Tournament

Bob Lynch just retired after 35 years as the head coach of the men’s golf team at Saint Joseph’s University.  He is one of the most respected members of the Philadelphia golf scene and was the 2003 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year.

In Episode #216 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Lynch in studio to look back at his career. They talk about how he came to land the job on Hawk Hill, how his father introduced him to golf, what he will miss about coaching 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.

Bob Lynch just retired after 35 years as the head coach of the men’s golf team at Saint Joseph’s University.  He is one of the most respected members of the Philadelphia golf scene and was the 2003 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year.
In Episode #216 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Lynch in studio to look back at his career. They talk about how he came to land the job on Hawk Hill, how his father introduced him to golf, what he will miss about coaching 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.

Saint Joseph’s University’s Bob Lynch – A Guiding Light

Joe Trainer is the head coach of the new women's flag football program at Division III Immaculata University. Trainer has a long history in coaching. He had two stints as the defensive coordinator at Villanova University and served as head coach at Millersville and Rhode Island.

In Episode #215 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt talks with Trainer about this new challenge. They dig into the nuts and bolts of flag football, talk about why this opportunity at Immaculata was the right one at the right time for him, they look back at Trainer's other coaching stops 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.

Joe Trainer is the head coach of the new women's flag football program at Division III Immaculata University. Trainer has a long history in coaching. He had two stints as the defensive coordinator at Villanova University and served as head coach at Millersville and Rhode Island.
In Episode #215 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt talks with Trainer about this new challenge. They dig into the nuts and bolts of flag football, talk about why this opportunity at Immaculata was the right one at the right time for him, they look back at Trainer's other coaching stops 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.

Immaculata's Joe Trainer - Getting in on the Ground Floor

Jesse Balcer has been the Director of Athletics at Division II Chestnut Hill College since 2018. He’s been at the school since 2003 when he started the men’s basketball program and he served as head coach until 2020.

In Episode #214 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Balcer in studio to talk about his career. They talk about taking over as AD, look back at his coaching days, discuss his college career playing baseball and basketball at Thomas Jefferson University 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

Jesse Balcer has been the Director of Athletics at Division II Chestnut Hill College since 2018. He’s been at the school since 2003 when he started the men’s basketball program and he served as head coach until 2020.
In Episode #214 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Balcer in studio to talk about his career. They talk about taking over as AD, look back at his coaching days, discuss his college career playing baseball and basketball at Thomas Jefferson University 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

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