Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.   
The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of The Santa Fe New Mexican.

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.&nbsp;&nbsp; The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of&nbsp;The Santa Fe New Mexican.

The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.  

The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of The Santa Fe New Mexican.

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of&nbsp;The Santa Fe New Mexican.

‘It could blow up the whole system': Transfer rule could drastically alter N.M. high school sports

The New Mexico United launched as an expansion franchise of the USL Championship in 2019 to overwhelming support, leading the league in attendance in its inaugural season and developing an electric atmosphere that generated buzz across the state.

While many other Albuquerque-area pro sports franchises have come and gone over the decades, the United has shown to have staying power. Now in its eighth season, the club has hosted over 100 matches and drawn more than 1,000,000 fans.

In the latest episode of “The Sports Den” podcast, United Owner/CEO Peter Trevisani joins Santa Fe New Mexican sports writer Will Webber to discuss the franchise’s journey from an idea to a community-building sensation.

Trevisani shares what was going through his mind during the lead-up to the club’s launch and the dream first season that blew away his expectations.

Webber also asks Trevisani about the struggles of trying to get a soccer stadium built for the club and the challenges that come with sharing a stadium with the Albuquerque Isotopes baseball team. Trevisani talks about the current proposal of having the stadium built at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds, and the revitalization he thinks it could bring to that part of the city.

In the latter portion of the interview, Webber asks Trevisani about his college football playing days as a walk-on at Boston College, including his debut that came against a future NFL linebacker legend and photo-bombing a team picture next to Doug Flutie.

The New Mexico United launched as an expansion franchise of the USL Championship in 2019 to overwhelming support, leading the league in attendance in its inaugural season and developing an electric atmosphere that generated buzz across the state.
While many other Albuquerque-area pro sports franchises have come and gone over the decades, the United has shown to have staying power. Now in its eighth season, the club has hosted over 100 matches and drawn more than 1,000,000 fans.
In the latest episode of &ldquo;The Sports Den&rdquo; podcast, United Owner/CEO Peter Trevisani joins Santa Fe New Mexican sports writer Will Webber to discuss the franchise&rsquo;s journey from an idea to a community-building sensation.
Trevisani shares what was going through his mind during the lead-up to the club&rsquo;s launch and the dream first season that blew away his expectations.
Webber also asks Trevisani about the struggles of trying to get a soccer stadium built for the club and the challenges that come with sharing a stadium with the Albuquerque Isotopes baseball team. Trevisani talks about the current proposal of having the stadium built at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds, and the revitalization he thinks it could bring to that part of the city.
In the latter portion of the interview, Webber asks Trevisani about his college football playing days as a walk-on at Boston College, including his debut that came against a future NFL linebacker legend and photo-bombing a team picture next to Doug Flutie.

Owner/founder Peter Trevisani talks New Mexico United’s staying power and stadium outlook

The biggest sporting event in the world is nearly upon us, but it’s of little concern to Santa Fe New Mexican sports writers Will Webber and James Barron. Although it’s summer and prep sports are on hiatus, there’s plenty going on locally to keep them occupied.

In the latest episode of “The Sports Den” podcast, the guys address some of the feedback they got for their prep athlete of the year picks and discuss the proposal before the New Mexico Activities Association that could allow a “free” one-time transfer for high school athletes. James says the change isn’t a foregone conclusion and talks about the odds of it passing.

In the second segment, touch a bit on the World Cup before getting into a bit of Santa Fe Fuego talk. Will also provides an update on what’s been going on with the University of New Mexico football and men’s basketball teams.

The biggest sporting event in the world is nearly upon us, but it&rsquo;s of little concern to Santa Fe New Mexican sports writers Will Webber and James Barron. Although it&rsquo;s summer and prep sports are on hiatus, there&rsquo;s plenty going on locally to keep them occupied.
In the latest episode of &ldquo;The Sports Den&rdquo; podcast, the guys address some of the feedback they got for their prep athlete of the year picks and discuss the proposal before the New Mexico Activities Association that could allow a &ldquo;free&rdquo; one-time transfer for high school athletes. James says the change isn&rsquo;t a foregone conclusion and talks about the odds of it passing.
In the second segment, touch a bit on the World Cup before getting into a bit of Santa Fe Fuego talk. Will also provides an update on what&rsquo;s been going on with the University of New Mexico football and men&rsquo;s basketball teams.

Will and James talk chances of transfer rule passing and rehash The New Mexican’s athlete of the year picks 

Influenced by championship-winning coaches early in his career, St. Michael’s graduate Damian Segura has built his own legacy by becoming one himself.

A longtime boys basketball coach at Albuquerque St. Pius X, where he guided the Sartans to four state titles, Segura is now trying to make contenders of Sandia Prep.

In the latest episode of “The Sports Den” podcast, Segura joins Santa Fe New Mexican sports reporters Will Webber and James Barron to discuss his coaching career and philosophy, his mentors and his thoughts on the possible “free” one-time transfer rule that’s being considered by the New Mexico Activities Association.

Segura talks about his early years at St. Pius, where he went up against coaching legend Mike Brown and powerhouse Albuquerque Academy. He also talks about his decision to leave St. Pius after winning four titles, and what he learned from his time away from coaching before he returned to the sidelines to guide Sandia Prep.

Segura discusses the challenge of competing in a loaded Class 3A, and what he thinks of his squad heading into next season.

In the second segment, Will and James chat about the NBA Finals, where another Mike Brown will be on the sidelines. Will talks about the first-year New York Knicks head coach’s ties with the University of New Mexico men’s basketball program and the rumors that were swirling that he was going to succeed Richard Pitino as the Lobos’ coach when Pitino left for Xavier.

The guys then chat about this year’s spring NorthStars and reveal who The New Mexican’s male and female athletes of the year.

Influenced by championship-winning coaches early in his career, St. Michael&rsquo;s graduate Damian Segura has built his own legacy by becoming one himself.
A longtime boys basketball coach at Albuquerque St. Pius X, where he guided the Sartans to four state titles, Segura is now trying to make contenders of Sandia Prep.
In the latest episode of &ldquo;The Sports Den&rdquo; podcast, Segura joins&nbsp;Santa Fe New Mexican&nbsp;sports reporters Will Webber and James Barron to discuss his coaching career and philosophy, his mentors and his thoughts on the possible &ldquo;free&rdquo; one-time transfer rule that&rsquo;s being considered by the New Mexico Activities Association.
Segura talks about his early years at St. Pius, where he went up against coaching legend Mike Brown and powerhouse Albuquerque Academy. He also talks about his decision to leave St. Pius after winning four titles, and what he learned from his time away from coaching before he returned to the sidelines to guide Sandia Prep.
Segura discusses the challenge of competing in a loaded Class 3A, and what he thinks of his squad heading into next season.
In the second segment, Will and James chat about the NBA Finals, where another Mike Brown will be on the sidelines. Will talks about the first-year New York Knicks head coach&rsquo;s ties with the University of New Mexico men&rsquo;s basketball program and the rumors that were swirling that he was going to succeed Richard Pitino as the Lobos&rsquo; coach when Pitino left for Xavier.
The guys then chat about this year&rsquo;s spring NorthStars and reveal who&nbsp;The New Mexican&rsquo;s&nbsp;male and female athletes of the year.

‘It could blow up the whole system': Transfer rule could drastically alter N.M. high school sports

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