CIAC Glory Days

Glenn Lungarini
CIAC Glory Days

The CIAC Glory Days podcast immerses listeners into the world of high school athletics. Explore the purpose and impact of interscholastic athletics on student-athletes as administrators, coaches, players, officials, parents, and State Athletic Association staff take listeners on a journey from tryouts to championships.

Episodes

  1. NOV 25

    Glory Days Podcast S2:E5 - Notre Dame West Haven Hockey, CIAC Division I State Champions 🏒🏆

    CIAC Glory Days Podcast host Jada Mirabelle sits down with Notre Dame West Haven, the Division I Boys Ice Hockey State Champions! 🏆🎙️ Join Head Coach Larry Vieira and Senior Captains Dylan Bankowski and Lukacs Delmonico as they reflect on unforgettable moments, discuss their championship mindset, and reveal what it truly takes to reach the top. 🏒🥇

    31 min

  2. OCT 24

    Glory Days Podcast S2:E4 - Abdou Toure, Landon Krygier, and Coach Jason Shea - Notre Dame West Haven's Boys Basketball State Champions🏀🏆

    CIAC Glory Days Podcast host Jada Mirabelle sits down with Notre Dame West Haven’s Division I Basketball State Champions Abdou Toure, Landon Krygier, and Head Coach Jason Shea! Tune in to hear what fuels the incredible success of these two players and what finally clicked to earn Notre Dame its first-ever Boys Basketball State Championship title. 🏀🏆

    30 min

  3. SEP 2

    S2:E3: The Story Behind North Branford Field Hockey’s Three Consecutive State Titles and Legendary Coach Babby Nuhn🏑

    Legendary Head Coach Babby Nuhn, along with Senior Captain Lily Ardito and Sam Ferraro share their inspiring journey to becoming CIAC Champions for three years in a row! Hear about the values that have fueled Coach Nuhn’s historic career, the games they’re eagerly anticipating this season, their insights on teamwork, how to balance education and athletics, and their strategies heading into this fall season.Plus, enjoy a fun and fast-paced Q&A with North Branford’s champions. Don’t miss ou...

    32 min

  4. AUG 20

    Joel Barlow Football, Back-to-Back CIAC State Champions 🏈🏆

    In our latest episode, host Jada Mirabelle sits down with the CIAC back-to-back Class SS Football State Champions, Joel Barlow High School! 🎙️🏆Hear all about their unforgettable season and the journey to becoming back-to-back state champions. Hear exclusive stories, what drove them to success, hear their insights on hard work and leadership, the games they’re eagerly anticipating this season, and their thoughts on off-season training. Plus, enjoy a fun and fast-paced Q&A with Joel Barlow’...

    17 min

  5. AUG 6

    Inside Bacon Academy’s 2023 Class M Girls Soccer State Championship!🏆⚽️

    Join Host Jada Mirabelle on the latest episode of the Glory Days Podcast as she welcomes the Captains and Coach of Bacon Academy's 2023 Class M Girls Soccer State Championship team! ⚽️Head Coach Matt Rafala, along with Senior Captains Elizabeth Glover (Goaltender), Veronica Smith (Center Back), and Audrey Palmer (Striker), share their incredible journey to becoming CIAC Girls Soccer State Champions for the first time in their school’s history. Discover what drove them to success, hear their i...

    26 min

  6. 11/27/2023

    Shot Clock and Sportsmanship: Emotional Intelligence in High School Basketball

    Get ready to gain valuable insights into the world of high school basketball on the CIAC Glory Days podcast. We're talking shot clock implementation and the art of managing emotions in the heat of the game. Together with Gary Franklin, Chair of the CIAC Boys Basketball Committee, and Catrina Hawley-Stewart, head girls basketball coach, we’re discussing everything from coaching strategies to the impact of emotions on player performance. Ever wonder how high-stakes competition and passion ...

    27 min

  7. 11/27/2023

    Dribbling Through Divisions: Unraveling the High School Basketball Season and The Power of Education-Based Athletics

    Host Jada Mirabelle is joined by Gregg Simon (CIAC Associate Executive Director), Dave Schulz (FCIAC Commissioner and CIAC Boys Basketball Tournament Director), and Dan Scavone (CIAC Assistant Director and Directors CIAC Officials Association) to discuss rules changes for the upcoming season, and how the formula works to determine divisional placements for boys basketball.Rule changes for the 2023-2024 season include the addition of a 35-second shot clock and the elimination of the one-and-on...

    20 min

  8. 10/24/2023

    Changing the Game: The Process Behind CIAC Bylaw Changes

    Ever wondered how rules and bylaws in high school sports are changed? Join us on a fascinating journey as we unravel the process, focusing on a proposal to change the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) out-of-season coaching bylaw. We have the privilege of hosting Fred Balsamo, the Connecticut Association of Athletic Directors' Executive Director, and Amanda Forcucci, an educator and head girl's basketball coach at Hamden High School, to share their insights on this subjec...

    30 min
  9. Kickoff: Developing Leaders Through High School Football

    10/05/2023

    Kickoff: Developing Leaders Through High School Football

    In our latest episode, you'll hear from the inspiring Kevin Fredericks, head football coach of Maloney High School, who has been instrumental in shaping his program's success both on and off the field. His philosophy? To build a winning team, you have to do a lot more than focus on the game. Kevin's commitment to education, weight training, and fostering meaningful relationships between students and coaches has not only seen his program blossom but has also served to influence the lives of hi...

    26 min
  • 9 Episodes

About

The CIAC Glory Days podcast immerses listeners into the world of high school athletics. Explore the purpose and impact of interscholastic athletics on student-athletes as administrators, coaches, players, officials, parents, and State Athletic Association staff take listeners on a journey from tryouts to championships.

Information

  • Creator
    Glenn Lungarini
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 CIAC Glory Days
  • Show Website
    CIAC Glory Days

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