Triad Sports 1on1 - Jeff Crittenden, World Long Drive Champion
Jeff Crittenden can mash a golf ball. The Greensboro native recently collected two more world title belts at the Ultimate Long Drive World Championship in South Carolina. The 53-year-old reached the pinnacle of his profession again, but these achievements felt different. Crittenden secured a fourth…
Triad Sports 1on1 - Tony da Luz, Wake Forest Women's Soccer Head Coach
Wake Forest Women’s Soccer Head Coach Tony da Luz might be the most interesting man in Deactown. In his 28th season guiding the Demon Deacons, he’s amassed more than 300 wins & collected 11 wins over top-5 teams, including 2 this season! But it’s the path da Luz charted from the west coast to the e…
Triad Sports 1on1 - Corey Thompson, Winston-Salem State University
Corey Thompson is coming home. The new head men's basketball coach at Winston-Salem State University returns as the first ever alumnus to guide the program on the hardwood. Corey not only played there, earning back-to-back CIAA titles in the late 90's, he met his wife there. Winston provides the ea…
Triad Sports 1on1 - Grant Lamoureux, West Forsyth & USA Volleyball
Grant Lamoureux is already a star. But, his rise is no where near complete. Ahead of his senior year at West Forsyth High School, the USA Volleyball performer & Pepperdine University commit has already earned multiple team championships while competing for his country. What's more, Grant is heading…
Triad Sports 1on1 - Salem City FC
Starting in May, there's a new sheriff in town to rule the pitch: Salem City FC. The USL League Two semi-professional club aims to marry its past legacy with new ownership & purpose to continue a storied tradition of winning in the Triad. Managing Partner Chris Barnhart & Head Coach Chris William…
Triad Sports 1on1 - Taylor Williams, East Forsyth State Champion Wrestler
Taylor Williams is the state's first crowned championship girls wrestler. Wresting in the 165-pound women's division in the first year the sport was sanctioned by the NCHSAA, Williams details her journey from youth football to the mat and how perseverance & self-awareness permanently stamped her na…
Triad Sports 1on1 - Joshua Pittman, Davie HS Boys Basketball
Josh Pittman has changed the culture at Davie High School. A former prep star in the triad himself, Pittman has raised expectations for the War Eagles following their best start on the hardwood in 69 years. Pittman dishes on managing those new expectations & building not just a program, but young …
Triad Sports 1on1 - Steve 'Harry' Harrison, Carolina Thunderbirds
In his first season in Winston-Salem, Carolina Thunderbirds Head Coach Steve Harrison guided the club to the second best start in franchise history at 14-3. The 2018-19 team started 14-1. Now, the real fun begins. The division-leading Thunderbirds are on a quest to earn their first FPHL title sinc…
Triad Sports 1on1 - Lauren Bevis, High Point Women’s Basketball
After starring at Gardner-Webb for 4 seasons, Lauren Bevis has decided to play her graduate season at High Point University. The Preseason Big South Player of the Year is no stranger to the league, nor the area. Bevis played for the Winston-Salem Stealers while being home schooled throughout her hi…
Triad Sports 1on1 - Daniel Byrd, PGA Junior League
There’s a group of 17U all-star golfers who are aiming to bring a National Championship back home to the Triad. Daniel Byrd is their nationally recognized coach. The PGA Golf Professional has guided Tanglewood Golf-based PGA Junior League teams since 2019. And for the first time, Byrd’s team has p…